Obituaries

Obituary Listing

David Joel Penson, Sr.,  79

David Joel Penson, Sr., 79

Aug 18, 2016

Mr. David Joel Penson, Sr., 79, of Bostic, died Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Hospice House, Forest City. David was the son of the late Jay and Emma Penson, and was also preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Lee Penson. David was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Bostic where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School...

Nina Ruth "Nanny" Fowler, 77

Nina Ruth "Nanny" Fowler, 77

Aug 8, 2016

Mrs. Nina B. "Nanny" Fowler, 77, of Hunnicutt Road, Ellenboro, died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Hollis and Helen Bradley, and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marlene Mode; and sisters Virl Sinclair, and Mildred James; three brothers, Jack Bradley, Ted Bradley, and Edwin Bradley. She was...

Delbert Dean Pittman, 69

Delbert Dean Pittman, 69

Aug 2, 2016

Mr. Delbert Dean Pittman, 69, 0f Ellenboro, passed suddenly due to a heart attack on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He was the son of the late Clifton Ernest "Wid" Pittman and Johnnie Jeanette Scruggs Pittman. He's gone on to be with family, friends and loved ones whom have gone before him. Delbert was the proud owner of Pittman Well Boring...

Polly Rogers, 91

Polly Rogers, 91

Jul 30, 2016

Mrs. Polly Fitch Rogers, 91, of Bostic, died Saturday, July 30, 2016. Polly Fitch Rogers was born October 14, 1924 in Lake City, SC to William Abby & Daisy Fitch. Born on the eve of the depression, Polly was raised by her older sisters. She attended Columbia College in Columbia, SC. Polly met the love of her life, Jack R....

J.C. Turner, 72

J.C. Turner, 72

Jul 28, 2016

Mr. J.C. Turner, 72, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his residence. He was the son of the late O.C. and Jeanette Butler Turner. J.C. was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He retired from Broyhill in 1994 as a Division Leader, and since then had been following his passion of training bird dogs professionally and participating...

Lona Bell Mauney, 87

Lona Bell Mauney, 87

Jul 21, 2016

Mrs. Lona Bell  Mauney, 87, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, July 21, 2016. She was the widow of James Mauney, and daughter of the late James and Sarah Green. Bell was a member of Congregational Holiness Church of Caroleen. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Chapman and her husband Sonny, and Peggy Carnes, all of Ellenboro; and a son, Jimmy Mauney...

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...

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...

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...

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...