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Terry Hollifield, 56
Mar 4, 2019
Mr. Terry Hollifield, 56, of Bostic, died Monday, March 4, 2019 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, Forest City. He was the son of the late Hugh and Margaret Sane Hollifield, and was also preceded in death by his brother, David Hollifield. Terry was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church and a participant at Rutherford Life Services. Terry...
Bryan Dorsey, 59
Feb 14, 2019
Mr. Bryan Dorsey, 59, of Shiloh, died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Nell Melton of Bostic and the late Doug Dorsey.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Josh Dorsey. Bryan worked with many NASCAR teams over the years, including Jimmy Means Racing, Bud Moore Racing,...
Betty R. Jones, 74
Feb 10, 2019
Mrs. Betty R. Jones, 74, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Betty was the widow of Henry A. Jones, and a daughter of the late Clarence and Beulia Russ. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Janette Russ Head; and a brother, Daniel Russ. She had served as a Boy Scout...
Ronnie Powell, 49
Feb 6, 2019
Mr. Ronnie Powell, 49, of Morganton, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Mission Hospital, Asheville. He was the son of Dallas Powell of Morganton and the late Paul Junior Powell. He attended Cooper Springs Congregational Holiness Church. He is survived by his brother, Tim Powell of Glen Alpine; and 3 sisters, Angela Price of Cherryville, Lisa Powell and Christina Walker,...
Coy James Hill, 86
Jan 21, 2019
Mr. Coy J. Hill, 86, of Golden Valley, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at CHS Cleveland. Coy was the son of the late William Washington Hill and Lois Hill, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death his brother, Charles Hill; and his sisters, Aileen Grissett and Dellois Hill. He was a past Master of the Hollis Masonic...
Ruth Waters Pope, 91
Jan 13, 2019
Mrs. Ruth Waters Pope, 91, of Sunshine, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Ruth was the widow of Lee A. Pope, and a daughter of the late Tess & Eva Waters. She was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years. She also operated a day...
Dewey Smith, 74
Jan 9, 2019
Dewey Smith November 14, 1944 – January 9, 2019 Many descriptive words come to mind when talking about Dewey; simple, humble, kind, generous, peacemaker, man of character, honorable, dependable, provider, hard worker, gentle, spoke kindly of others, loving, and fun. None of these words standing alone do justice to who he was as a person. He was devoted to his...
Bruce David LaPorte, 69
Dec 17, 2018
Mr. Bruce David LaPorte, 69, of Ellenboro, originally from Buffalo, NY, died Monday, December 17, 2018 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the son of the late Bruce and Felicia "Faye" Burvid LaPorte. Bruce was very active with the YMCA in Boiling Springs, NC. He is survived by his son, Justin LaPorte and wife Kelci, of Johns Creek, GA;...
Sara Luckadoo Harrill, 89
Dec 7, 2018
Mrs. Sara Luckadoo Harrill, 89, of Bostic, died Friday, December 7, 2018 at Hospice House, Forest City. Sara was the widow of Marion King Harrill and was the daughter of the late Pierce and Macy Luckadoo. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Lorena Luckadoo and Katherine Brackett; and 3 brothers, Don Luckadoo, Gilmer Luckadoo, and Richard Luckadoo....
Holly Joanna Mathis, 29
Nov 21, 2018
Holly Joanna Mathis, 29, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Wayne Mathis(Christie Carson), and Pamela Lowery, all of Ellenboro. She was a Baptist. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Felix Jaxon Mathis of the home; her brother, Adam Mathis of Asheville; her maternal grandmother,...
Stephen Allran Heafner, 74
Nov 20, 2018
Mr. Stephen Allran Heafner, 74, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at his residence. Stephen was the son of the late Rev. Paul Heafner and Mary Estelle Heafner. He had a servant's heart that was reflected in his activities with Campfield Memorial Baptist Church, where he was a member. Many will remember Steve from Stonecutter, where he worked for...
Henry Edwards, 94
Nov 17, 2018
Mr. W. Henry Edwards, 94, of Rutherfordton, died Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Charles George VA Medical Center hospice. He was born in Cliffside where his parents and extended family lived, worked, and thrived. He graduated from Cliffside High School and entered Brevard College. World War 2 interrupted his formal education when he joined the United States Coast Guard...
Edward N. Washburn, 88
Nov 16, 2018
Mr. Edward Nollie Washburn, 88, of Bostic, died Friday, November 16, 2018 at Fair Haven Home, Forest City. Edward Nollie Washburn III was the oldest son of the late Margaret Philbeck Washburn and E.N. Washburn, Jr. He lived the majority of his life in the Washburn Community and enjoyed his free time being at home. He was a charter member...
Louise Jones Rush, 87
Nov 13, 2018
Ms. Louise Jones Rush, 87, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Garrett H. Jones and Omie McCurry Jones, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Carpenter, her brother Roy Jones, her nephew Ricky Jones, and her brother-in-law Ronnie Carpenter, Sr. Louise was a 1948 Graduate of...
Donald Edward "Eddie" Russell, Jr. , 63
Oct 25, 2018
Mr. Donald Edward "Eddie" Russell, Jr.,63, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, October 25, 2018 at CHS Cleveland. Eddie was born December 23, 1954 in Charleston, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Donald and Betty Russell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Russell. He attended high school in Nitro, WV, as...
Glenn W. Butler, 81
Oct 5, 2018
Mr. Glenn Wiseman Butler, 81, of Ellenboro, died Friday, October 5, 2018 at Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, Forest City. He was the son of the late Guy and Ola Bailey Butler. Glenn was first married to Nina Bradley, and then married Betty Byars in 1981. He graduated from Sunshine High School Class of 1957. He served in the US...
Leonard Eugene "Gene" Mott, 75
Oct 3, 2018
Mr. Leonard Eugene "Gene" Mott, 75, of Bostic, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Leonard and Velma Mott, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Breanna Elizabeth Hudgins. Gene was a member of Cooper Springs Congregational Holiness Church. He was the longtime service...
Vernon Kenneth "Ken" Eplee, 78
Sep 12, 2018
Mr. Vernon Kenneth "Ken" Eplee, 78, of Bostic, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Holly Springs Nursing Home. Ken was the son of the late Alfred and Minnie Bell Whiteside Eplee, and was also preceded in death by a son, Mark Eplee; his brother, William "Bill" Eplee; and his sister Helen Gilbert. He was a US Army veteran and served...
Bonnie June Towery McClain, 64
Sep 11, 2018
Ms. Bonnie June Towery McClain, 64, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Hospice Of The Carolina Foothills, Forest City. Bonnie was the daughter of the late Bill and Madeline Towery. She had worked at Sunoco Plastics, was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and was a 1972 Graduate of East Rutherford High School. She is survived by her...
Winona Hunt Calton, 87
Aug 16, 2018
Mrs. Winona Hunt Calton, 87, of Sunshine, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 at White Oak Manor, Rutherfordton. She was widow of Fitzhugh L. Calton, Jr., and a daughter of the late Kirby and Janet Ezell Hunt. Winona was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Jan Wilson of Forest City, and Donna Carver...
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