Obituary Listing
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...
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...
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....
Donna Jones Byrd, 50
Jun 3, 2019
Ms. Donna Jones Byrd, 50, of Ellenboro, died Monday, June 3, 2019 at her residence. She was the daughter of Linda Motley Jones of Ellenboro, and the late Clifford Jones. Donna was a member of Walls Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother Scott Jones and wife Angie, of Ellenboro; her nephew, Christopher Scott...
Summer Cheyenne Painter, 27
May 25, 2019
Ms. Summer Cheyenne Painter, 27, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was the daughter of Tammy Vaughn of Ellenboro, and the late Randy Painter, and the late Gary Vaughn. She was a member of Walls Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughters, Bella Gregory and Abby Painter, of...
Jimmy Chapman, 63
May 21, 2019
Mr. Jimmy Chapman, 63, of Forest City, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was the son of the late John Junior Chapman and Georgia Lee Cogdell Chapman. Jimmy was a 1973 graduate of R.S. Central High School and retired from Southeast Power Company. He is survived by his wife, Debra Chapman; his daughters, Amanda Byers and husband Elliott, of Rutherfordton,...
Yates Lee "Buck" Morrison, 85
May 20, 2019
Mr. Yates Lee "Buck" Morrison, 85, of Pea Ridge Road, Bostic, died Monday, May 20, 2019. He was the son of the late Eddie Roscoe Morrison and Cleo Morrison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jennie Morrison and his second wife, Margaret Earley Morrison; 2 sisters, Ethel Ensley and Jeanette Conner; 3...
Thomas E. Mayse, 70
May 1, 2019
Mr. Thomas E. Mayse, 70, of Bostic, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Charles George VA Medical Center Hospice Unit, Asheville. He was the son of the late Sidney and Mildred Mayse, and was also preceded in death by his brother, Dean Mayse. Tommy owned and operated Thomas Mayse Trucking for over 40 years, and in the world of...
Lou Earley, 82
Apr 28, 2019
Mrs. Lou Earley, 82,of Sunshine, died Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, Forest City. She was the widow of Norris Earley, and a daughter of the late Dennis and Nellie Butler. Lou was a member of Cherry Mountain Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Persons and husband George, of Grand Saline, TX; her...
Dianne Jones Hardin, 74
Apr 28, 2019
Mrs. Dianne Hardin, 74, of Golden Valley, died Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Hospice at Wendover. She was the daughter of the late Garrett H. Jones and Omie McCurry Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Patricia Carpenter and Louise Jones Rush; and her brother, Roy Jones. Dianne was a member of First...
John Junior Chapman, 89
Apr 27, 2019
Mr. John Junior Chapman, 89, of Bostic, died Saturday, April 27, 2019. He was the widower of Georgia Lee Cogdell Chapman, and a son of the late Charlie and Zillie Hudson Chapman, and was also preceded in death by 2 infant children, Bobby J. Chapman and Jerry Dean Chapman; his brothers, Durham Chapman, Buren Chapman, Fred Chapman and Russell Chapman;...
George Cash, 74
Apr 17, 2019
Mr. George Cash, 74, of Bostic, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, Landrum, SC. He has moved on to fish with the Lord. He was born September 22, 1944 in Cleveland County, and was a son of the late Dugar and Evylan Cash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
James Bryson McFarland, 86
Apr 11, 2019
Mr. James Bryson McFarland, 86, of the Duncan's Creek Community, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was the son of the late Hobert and Eula Ann Crowe McFarland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Arrie Irene Toney; his brothers, Guy McFarland and Fred McFarland; and his nephew,...
Laurance Rudyerd Sandstrom, 73
Apr 2, 2019
Mr. Laurance Rudyerd "Papa" Sandstrom, 73, of Bostic, died Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Willow Ridge Nursing Center, Rutherfordton. He was the son of the late Carl Adolph Sandstrom and Bertha Smith Sandstrom. Larry Sandstrom grew up in Jamestown, NY where he graduated from Jamestown High School. He attended the Rochester Institute of Technology, graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering....
Roy Bowen, 59
Mar 29, 2019
Mr. Roy Bowen, 59, of Forest City, died Friday, March 29, 2019 at Henderson Care Center, Forest City, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Glen and Rosie Baynard Bowen, and was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Hoyle Bowen and Jimmy Bowen. He is survived by his son, James Roy Bowen, Jr. of Morganton;...
Ronnie Suttle, 66
Mar 22, 2019
Mr. Ronnie Suttle, 66, of Roseboro, NC, passed on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Vidant Medical Care, Greenville, NC. He was the son of the late Robert Suttle and Gail Suttle Parker, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Bob Suttle; and 2 sisters, Linda Allen and Barbara Dixon. He was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. He...
Lizzie Bumgarner Ellington, 78
Mar 21, 2019
Mrs. Lizzie Bumgarner Ellington, 78, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, March 21, 2019. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Bumgarner and Hulda Smith Bumgarner. She was a member of Golden Valley Missionary Methodist Church and attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She was a member of the Golden Valley Community Club and was on Golden Valley Sunshine Duncan's...
