Obituary Listing
Nona Jean Parker, 53
Aug 18, 2024
Nona Jean Parker, 53, of Sunshine, died Sunday, August 18, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late CSM Melivin "Gene" Huggins(Retired Army) and Joyce Sailors Huggins. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Linda Popham.
Nona is survived by her husband, Calvin Tate; her daughters, Taryn Evanchuk of Ellenboro, Abby Parker of Tennessee, and Danielle Parker (Danny) of Texas;...
Robert Arnold "Wes" Smith, 78
Aug 18, 2024
Robert Arnold "Wes" Smith, 78, of Sunshine, died Sunday, August 18, 2024.
He was the son of the late Horace and Bertie Lee Stallings Smith. Wes retired from North Carolina Department of Transportation after many years there.
He is survived by his wife, Jennie Ramsey Smith; his sons, Conway Smith and his wife Misty, of Sunshine, and William Durant Smith and his...
Shirley Dalton Tate, 70
Aug 4, 2024
Shirley Dalton Tate, 70, of Forest City, died Sunday, August 4, 2024.
She was the daughter of Loretta Dalton of Forest City, and the late William Dalton, and was also preceded in death by her husband Floyd Elmer Tate III; and a brother, Wayne Dalton.
She is survived by her son, Wesley Murray and his wife Melissa of Sunshine; a stepson, Floyd...
George L. Head, 64
Aug 3, 2024
George L. Head, 64, of Lawndale, died Saturday, August 3, 2024.
He was the son of the late George("Junior") and Jeanette Russ Head, and was also preceded in death by a stepson, Christopher St. Clair.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Head; his stepson, Matthew St. Clair of Dallas; his stepdaughter, Anna Cotton of Shelby; and his sister, Janice Head of...
Nina Brooks Goforth, 83
Jul 19, 2024
Nina B. Goforth, 83, of Ellenboro, died Friday, July 19, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late T.R. and Eula Brooks, she was also preceded in death by a infant daughter, Crystal Lynne Goforth. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. Nina taught kindergarten for over 30 years. She was a 1958 graduate...
Ricky Sheppard, 72
Jun 18, 2024
Ricky Steve Sheppard, 72, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
He was the son of the late Grady and Callie Hutchins Sheppard. Rickey was a graduate of East Rutherford High School and was a US Army veteran.
He is survived by his daughters, Amie Sheppard of Spindale, and Laura Dorsey and her husband Andy of Rutherfordton; his brother, Wayne Sheppard and...
Adam Kyle Tipton, 36
Jun 10, 2024
Adam Kyle Tipton, 36, of Ellenboro, died Monday, June 10, 2024 from injuries received in an automobile accident.Adam was a retired US Army Sergeant who served two tours in Afghanistan. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Frank and Margie Gettys; and his paternal grandfather, Charles Tipton.He is survived...
Michael Lynn Ollis, 69
Jun 10, 2024
Michael Lynn Ollis, 69, of Bostic, died Monday, June 10, 2024.He was the son of the late Ralph and Eva Nelle Ollis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Queen. Michael was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.He is survived by his sons, Lee Ollis and John Ollis, both of Casar; his...
William Chivous Suttles, 76
May 27, 2024
William Chivous "Junior" Suttles, 76, of Ellenboro, died Monday, May 27, 2024.He was the son of the late Percy Curtis Suttles and Thelma Matilda Sue Frady Suttles. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Melvin Curtis Suttles; two sisters, Annie Waters and Alma Hodge; a great grandson, Eliam Smith; and a great granddaughter, Ramona...
Jean Norville Pittillo, 89
May 3, 2024
Jean Norville Pittillo, 89, of Bostic, died Friday, May 3, 2024 at her home.She was the widow of Hoyt Lee Pittillo, and a daughter of the late William Edgar Norville and Bessie Hutchins Norville and was also preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters; and two stepsons, Sam Pittillo and Mike Pittillo. Jean was a member of Brittain...
Nell Melton, 89
May 3, 2024
Nell Melton, 89, of Forest City, died Friday, May 3, 2024.She was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Darcus Hollifield Melton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Bryan Dorsey and a grandson, Josh Dorsey. Nell retired from Doncaster-Tanner after many years there and had worked at Cato's in Rutherfordton. She was a...
Christine Reinhardt, 55
May 2, 2024
Christine Reinhardt, 55, of Bostic, died Thursday, May 2, 2024.She was preceded in death by a brother, John Allan Green; and two sisters, Sherry Ann Dickerson and Doris Marie Holcomb.She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Reinhardt and Angela Reinhardt.The family is planning a Memorial Service for the future, please check back with this website for any update.Washburn & Dorsey...
Dallas Ramsey Powell, 75
Apr 28, 2024
Dallas Ramsey Powell, 75, of Morganton, died Sunday, April 28, 2024.She was the widow of Paul Junior Powell, and daughter of the late Carmen Monroe Ramsey and Ola Mae White Ramsey. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Powell.She is survived by her son, Tim Powell of Glen Alpine; her daughters, Angela Price of Cherryville, and Lisa...
Diane Watson McEnnerney, 79
Apr 14, 2024
Diane Watson McEnnerney, 79, of the Westminister Community, died Sunday, April 14, 2024.She was the widow of Matthew Leo McEnnerney and a daughter of the late George and Beuna Watson. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Watson; and a sister, Sally Kuhn. For many years, Diane was a musician and playwright with the Rutherford County Arts...
Donald Tyree, 67
Apr 12, 2024
Donald Royce Tyree, 67, of Ellenboro, died Friday, April 12, 2024.Don was born on March 12, 1957 in Whitesburg, Kentucky, and was a son of the late James Ira Tyree and Mary Webb Tyree. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Donald married Ruth E. Walters of Tiffin, Ohio, the love...
Libby Butler Queen, 77
Apr 6, 2024
Libby Butler Queen, 77, of Sunshine, died Saturday, April 6, 2024.Libby was the widow of Ben Queen, Jr. and a daughter of the late Roy and Bonnie Fortune Butler. Libby was also preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie Queen Blackwell. She was a longtime member of First Broad Baptist Church, where she served as pianist for 60 years; and...
Ramona Adeline Suttles
Mar 19, 2024
Infant Ramona Adeline Suttles, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, March 19, 2024.She is survived by her mother, Crystal Dawn Suttles Keeter; her sisters, Zoe Kate Keeter and Judy Hannah Keeter; her brothers, Randy Beam Suttles, Arthur Dean Suttles, and William Hunter Keeter; her grandparents, Ramona and Randy Crump; grandfather William Suttles; great grandfather Robert Hudson; great grandparents Ella Mae Suttles...
Joseph Kozma, 84
Mar 9, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Kozma of Spindale, NC, at the age of 84, left his earthly home and went to be with our Lord Jesus on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Born in Somlóvásárhely, Hungary to his late parents Jozsef and Klara Kozma, Joseph was one of eight siblings. He escaped Hungary at the age of 17 on January 17, 1957, shortly after the...
Paul Jake Toney, 88
Mar 7, 2024
Paul Jake Toney, 88, of Bostic, died Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was the widower of Imogene Lovelace Toney, and a son of the late John Henry Toney and Mallie Mae McCurry Toney. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Jack Toney, Daisy Toney, Zora Belle Randall and Sue Brooks. Paul was longtime sheriff's deputy and animal control officer with...
Patsy Hall Padgett, 76
Feb 23, 2024
Patsy Hall Padgett, 76, of Ellenboro, died Friday, February 23, 2024.
She was the daughter of the late Frank and Geneva Biggerstaff Hall, she was also preceded in death by her husband Junior Padgett; and a sister, Jeanette Randolph. Patsy was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and spent many years substitute teaching in the Rutherford County Schools.
She is survived by...
