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Marshall "Butch" Kinchen, Jr., 69
Aug 14, 2019
Mr. Marshall "Butch" Kinchen, Jr., 69, of the Duncan's Creek Community, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019. He was the son of the late Marshall C. Kinchen, Sr., and Marie Hollis Kinchen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Clay Curtis Kinchen. Butch was a former State Trooper in Louisiana, and was a caretaker at...
Nancy Bivens Harris, 73
Aug 11, 2019
Mrs. Nancy Bivens Harris, 73, of Cliffside, died Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Fair Haven Home, Forest City. She was the daughter of the late Grover and Ivis Wilson Bivens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 of her brothers, Marvin Bivens and Wayne Bivens. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Mack Harris, Sr;...
Beatrice "Bea" McCurry Hoyle, 92
Aug 10, 2019
Mrs. Beatrice "Bea" McCurry Hoyle, 92, of Bostic, died Saturday, August 10, 2019. She was the widow of Herman Eli Hoyle, and a daughter of the late Arthur and Hessie Allen McCurry. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dennis Hoyle on July 4th. She was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church. She is survived by her son,...
Tommy Philbeck, 72
Jul 31, 2019
Mr. Tommy Philbeck, 72, of Bostic, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of the late Charles Perry Philbeck and Ruth Philbeck, and was also preceded in death by a stepson, Samuel Kyle Bridges. Tommy was a member of Salem United Methodist Church where he served in several capacities. He was a former Chief of...
James M. "Jim" Biggerstaff, 93
Jul 28, 2019
Mr. James M. "Jim" Biggerstaff, 93, of Belmont, died Sunday, July 28, 2019. He was the widower of Frances Biggerstaff, and a son of the late Charlie Mills Biggerstaff and Winnie Gettys Biggerstaff. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tammy Dowdy; his sister, Mary Lela Hubbard; and his 3 brothers, John Howard Biggerstaff, Rev. William Gettys Biggerstaff,...
Joan Jones Petty, 86
Jul 24, 2019
Helen Joan Petty Joan Petty, 86, of Golden Valley went to Heaven on July 24th at Atrium of Cleveland County after a brief illness. Nurses, doctors and other staff on the 3rd floor of the hospital will forever be remembered by the family for their expertise and kindness. Special thanks are also extended to the staff of White Oak Manor...
Judy Duncan York, 71
Jul 24, 2019
Mrs. Judy Duncan York, 71, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. She was the widow of Wayne York, and a daughter of the late Charles Duncan, Sr. and Annie Laura Duncan. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Louise Duncan, and a sister, Nancy Duncan. She retired as a secretary with...
Mrs. Pauline Brackett Van Dyke,83
Jul 24, 2019
Mrs. Pauline Brackett Van Dyke, 83, of Golden Valley, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Katie Brackett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 4 siblings, Alvin Brackett, Mozelle Willis, Grady Brackett, and an infant baby brother. She was a member of...
Elizabeth "Libby" Houser Smith, 71
Jul 20, 2019
Elizabeth “Libby†Houser Smith February 20, 1948 – July 20, 2019 Libby was married 54 years to the love of her life, Dewey Smith, who passed away January of this year. Libby thanked God daily for giving her a wonderful husband. But her heart was broken and the twinkle was gone from her eyes after losing him. And even though...
John Jeffery King, 55
Jul 18, 2019
Mr. John Jeffery King, 55, of Ellenboro,better known as "JJ", went to live with the Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was the son of Betty King Posey of Winston-Salem, and the late Johnny King. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Dale King and sister Whitney King....
Charles Lawter, 82
Jul 13, 2019
Mr. Charles Lawter, 82, of Rutherfordton, died Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. He was the widower of Hazel Butler Lawter and a son of the late Fairest and Ida Ruth Edwards Lawter. Charles was a member of Golden Valley Missionary Methodist Church and retired in February from Parker-Hannafin. He was a US Army veteran. He is...
Jennifer Brown Owens, 75
Jul 9, 2019
Mrs. Jennifer Brown Owens, 75, of Bostic, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Myrtle Monfredo Brown, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Melvin Brown. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jerry Dean Owens; her sister,...
Cecil Carroll Swink, 86
Jul 6, 2019
Mr. Cecil Carroll Swink, 86, of Bostic, died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, Forest City. He was the son of the late Peter Lee Swink and Macy Carrie Guffey Swink, and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Swink. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bostic for over 50 years,...
Dennis Arthur Hoyle, 66
Jul 4, 2019
Mr. Dennis Arthur Hoyle, 66, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, July 4, 2019 at his residence. Dennis was the son of Beatrice McCurry Hoyle of Sunshine and the late Herman Hoyle. He was a member of Big Springs Baptist Church where he had served as Brotherhood leader. He was retired from UPS Freight and was an avid golfer. In addition to...
Samuel Kyle Bridges, 40
Jun 30, 2019
Mr. Samuel Kyle Bridges, 40, of Bostic, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of Samuel and Angela Bridges of Ellenboro, and Teresa and Tommy Philbeck of Bostic. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph Clain Bridges and Luna Padgett Bridges, as well his maternal grandfather, Harold "Daddy Gene" Walker. Kyle was...
Olivia Jordan Hallman, 16
Jun 25, 2019
Miss Olivia Jordan Hallman, 16, of Bostic, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019. She was the daughter of Josh and Deana Hallman of Bostic. Olivia was a rising senior at East Rutherford High School, where she was active in I-Genius, the Beta Club, the arts program, and was a recipient of New Century Scholars. She was a member of The Barn, volunteered...
Dylan Russell, 18
Jun 24, 2019
Dylan Craig Russell, age 18, of Ellenboro was called home Monday, June 24, 2019. He was a native of Rutherford County, born on December 20, 2000, and was the son of Amanda Ann Smith and Joshua Lee Russell. He attended Ellenboro Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, East Rutherford High School and was a 2019 graduate of Rutherford Opportunity Center. He...
Joe Carter, 79
Jun 17, 2019
Mr. Joe Carter, 79, of Cliffside, died Monday, June 17, 2019 at his residence. He was the son of the late Hasten and Delores Wright Carter, and was also preceded in death by his brothers, James "Smiley" Carter and Thomas Albert Carter. Joe attended Fruitland Bible Institute, and was very dedicated and faithful to his church. He had recently been...
Nancy Waters Upton, 85
Jun 15, 2019
Mrs. Nancy Waters Upton, 85, of Bostic, died Saturday, June 15, 2019. She was the widow of Hugh Vernon Upton, and a daughter of the late Norris and Nixie Biggerstaff Waters. She was also preceded in death by her son, Keith Upton; 2 sisters, Betty Secker and Francis Waters; 3 brothers, Jim Waters, David Waters and Robert Gene "Bob" Waters....
Rudolph Reynolds, 87
Jun 15, 2019
Mr. Rudolph Reynolds, 87, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was the widower of Ruth Fisher Reynolds, and a son of the late Caleb and Zella Reynolds. Rudolph was a US Army veteran, and retired as a diesel mechanic from Stonecutter Mills, after his retirement he had lawn mower and small engine repair business. He was a member...
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