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Glenna Schoolcraft, 94

Glenna Schoolcraft, 94

Jul 18, 2016

Mrs. Glenna Tucker Schoolcraft, 94, of Hollis, died Monday, July 18, 2016 at her residence. She was the widow of Dr. D. Ralph Schoolcraft and daughter of the late Sam and Janie Hayhurst Tucker. Glenna was a Methodist. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Schoolcraft of Shelby; her caregiver Angie; and her beloved dog Peppy. The family is planning...

Melvin Neal Bradley, 57

Melvin Neal Bradley, 57

Jul 16, 2016

Mr. Melvin Neal "Renegade" Bradley, 57, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, July 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, George C. Bradley, Sr., and survived by his mother and stepfather, Doris and Horace Bradley of Ellenboro. In addition to his mother and stepfather, he is survived by 4 children: Mitchell Neal Bradley of High Point, Michael Neal Bradley...

Henry Poe Glover, 77

Henry Poe Glover, 77

Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Henry Poe Glover, 77, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his residence. He was the widower of Shirley Walker Glover, and son of the late James and Lena Glover, and was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Glover.  Henry retired from the maintenance department at Isothermal Community College. He was a member of the former Hopewell...

Leah Fortenbury, 89

Leah Fortenbury, 89

Jul 12, 2016

Mrs. Leah W. Fortenbury, 89, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John and Nora Grigg Wright. She is survived by her daughter, Ginger Fortenbury of Ellenboro; and a son, Randall Fortenbury and his wife Debbie, of Henderson, NV; her sister, Recca Grigg of Shelby; there are five grandchildren, Twiana...

James Enlo Phillips, 65

James Enlo Phillips, 65

Jul 4, 2016

Mr. James Enlo Phillips, 65, of Bostic, died Monday, July 4, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late Walter Arthur Phillips and Edythe Hensley Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Ruth Phillips and Billie Tipton; and 2 brothers, Franklin Alonzo, and Bobby Phillips. James was a Marine door...

Virginia Mae "Ginny" Hoyle, 75

Virginia Mae "Ginny" Hoyle, 75

Jul 3, 2016

Virginia Mae "Ginny" Hoyle, 75, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Spurgeon and Beatrice Hoyle. Ginny was retired from Kemet and was a member of Restoration Church. She is survived by numerous cousins. The Funeral will be conducted at 3:00 pm Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Restoration...

Barbara Toney, 82

Barbara Toney, 82

Jul 1, 2016

Mrs. Barbara Sisk Toney, 82, of Forest City, Friday, gained her Heavenly reward on July 1, 2016. She was the daughter of Carl and Emma Beheler Sisk. Born on the family farm during the Great Depression, Barbara learned the values of hard work and thriftiness. There, she also developed a strong faith in God that sustained her throughout her entire...

Martha Geneva Toney, 92

Martha Geneva Toney, 92

Jun 23, 2016

Mrs. Martha "Geneva" Toney, 92, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Fair Haven, Forest City. She was the widow of Jack Toney, and they had shared 53 years of marriage. She was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Bertha Ridings Robbins, she was also preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Toney and a...

Geraldine Dobbins, 73

Geraldine Dobbins, 73

Jun 19, 2016

Miss Geraldine Dobbins, 73, of Bostic, died Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic. She was the daughter of the late Wonnie H. Dobbins and Guynell White Dobbins. She was retired from Rutherford Hospital and was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. Geraldine is survived by her sister, Norma Sue Padgett of Bostic; and cousins. A Graveside...

Earl Crittenden Hollifield, 81

Earl Crittenden Hollifield, 81

Jun 6, 2016

Mr. Earl Crittenden Hollifield, 81, of Bostic, died Monday, June 6, 2016 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the son of the late James Clyde Hollifield and Beuna Gettys Hollifield, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, James, Robert, John and Hugh Hollifield, and a sister, Sue Carpenter. Earl was a member of...

Kimberly E. Christensen, 65

Kimberly E. Christensen, 65

May 14, 2016

Ms. Kimberly E. Christensen, 65, of Spindale, died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Hospice House, Forest City. She was the daughter of the late William Terrell Shannon and Sophia Thomas Shannon. She is survived by her daughter, Sophia Wunsch of Key West; and her son, Jason Christensen of Temple, Texas; and her devoted service dog, Larkin. Friends will hold a...

Bobby Glover, 79

Bobby Glover, 79

Apr 30, 2016

Mr. Bobby Glover, 79, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic. He was a native of Rutherford County and a son of the late John Leo and Mary Virginia Philbeck Glover.  Bobby retired from PPG in Shelby and was a lifetime member of the former  Hopewell United Methodist Church and was currently a member of Salem United...

Willie Nash Blanton, 84

Willie Nash Blanton, 84

Apr 25, 2016

Mr. Willie Nash Blanton, 84, of Bostic, died Monday, April 25, 2016 at Hospice House, Forest City. He was the son of Claude and Zennie Chapman Blanton, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Catherine Chapman, Ruth McEntire, and Faye Chapman; and a brother, Joe Blanton. Willie was a member of Sunshine United Methodist...

Hazel Chapman, 84

Hazel Chapman, 84

Apr 17, 2016

Mrs. Hazel Jones Chapman, 84, of Union Mills, died Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Durham Chapman and daughter of the late Thurman and Lillie Padgett Jones. Hazel was retired from the Tanner Companies. She is survived by 5 sons, Bill Chapman and his wife Dawn, of Marion, Ronnie Chapman and his...

Charles  Joseph "Joe" Stockton, Jr., 77

Charles Joseph "Joe" Stockton, Jr., 77

Apr 13, 2016

Mr. Charles Joseph "Joe" Stockton, Jr., 77, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Henderson Care Center, Forest City. He was the son of the late Charlie and Inez Bridges Stockton, and was also preceded in death by his second wife, Dianne Allen Stockton, and stepson, Tim Taylor. Joe was a member of the Friendship Masonic Lodge in Boiling...

Annie Marie Pope

Annie Marie Pope

Apr 12, 2016

Mrs. Annie Marie Greene Pope, 83, of Bostic, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic. She was the widow of John Landrum Pope, and a daughter of the late Earl and Cleo Guffey Greene. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Howard Greene and Grover F. Greene, and a stepson, Steve Pope. She was...

Faye Chapman, 76

Faye Chapman, 76

Apr 5, 2016

Mrs. Faye Blanton Chapman, 76, of Bostic, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Oak Grove Health Care Center, Rutherfordton. She was the widow of Flay Mack Chapman, and was preceded in death by 3 of her daughters, Lynn Chapman Young, Brenda Charlene Chapman, and Angela Parker. Faye was the daughter of the late Claude and Zennie Blanton. She is survived...

Earl Hennessee, 82

Earl Hennessee, 82

Apr 3, 2016

Mr. Earl E. Hennessee, 82, of Bostic, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late H.E. and Mozelle Hennessee, and was also preceded in death by a brother, R.L. Hennessee, and two sisters, Katherine King and Evelyn Sulc. Earl was a graduate of Sunshine High School. He joined the Navy with friends Verl...

Robert Ramsey, 87

Robert Ramsey, 87

Apr 2, 2016

Mr. Robert Ramsey, 87, of Sunshine, died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. He was the widower of Eunice G. Ramsey and son of the late Bert and Lela Mae Campbell Ramsey. Robert served as a Deacon at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church and was the former owner of Robert's Chainsaws in Ruth. He...

Cleo Splawn

Cleo Splawn

Mar 26, 2016

Mrs. Cleo Murray Splawn, 94, of Forest City, died Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Hospice House, Forest City. She was the daughter of the late Gaston and Maggie Green Murray; and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Lovelace; a son, Lawrence Lovelace; three sisters, Viola Street, Florence Hoyle, and Lotie Baynard; her six brothers, Alvro Murray,...

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