Obituary Listing
Johnny Mack "Bucket" Harris,Jr., 54
May 27, 2023
Johnny Mack "Bucket" Harris, Jr., 54, died Saturday, May 27, 2023.
He was the son of Johnny Mack Harris, Sr. of Mooresboro and the late Nancy Bivins Harris. He worked for many years with Rutherford County Maintenance.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his brothers, Donald Andrew Harris of Shelby, and Steven Harris of Forest City; a...
David Green, 66
May 26, 2023
David Green, 66, of Forest City, died Friday, May 26, 2023.
David was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Toney Green; and his parents, Baxter and Hattie Green. He worked for many years at Burlington Caroleen plant, and then retired from Western Auto years ago.
He is survived by his son, Michael Green of the home; his sisters, Patricia...
Dwight Towery, 68
May 20, 2023
Dwight Neal Towery, 68, of Golden Valley, died Saturday, May 20, 2023.
He was the son of the late Betty and Talmadge L. Towery, and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Annisha Lynnette Towery. Dwight was a US Army veteran.
He is survived by his brother, Michael Towery of Golden Valley; his sisters, Darla Sisk and her husband...
Dr. Wayne Blackwood, 83
May 13, 2023
Dr. Wayne H. Blackwood, 83, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at home after complications from surgery.
He was born in Gaffney, SC, a son of the late Will and Vergie Mae Blackwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Alice Blackwood and a grandson, Devin McDowell.
After serving in...
DC Bumgarner, 93
May 4, 2023
DC Bumgarner, 93, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, May 4, 2023.
He was married to the late N. Carol Brackett for 70 plus years, and was the last surviving child of the late John Henry Bumgarner and Hulda Louise Smith Bumgarner. DC was a member of First Broad Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon. He worked at...
Tommy Wishion, 48
May 1, 2023
Tommy James Wishion, 48, of Ellenboro, died Monday, May 1, 2023.
He was the son of the late Boyce and Margaret Ann Waters Wishion. Tommy was a member of Ellenboro Community Church.
He is survived by his wife, Dawn Wishion; his sons, Madison Wishion of Forest City and his fiancee Mackenzie Thompson, Rocky Wishion of Ellenboro; his sisters, Gail McDaniel...
Michael Greene, 63
Apr 27, 2023
Michael Greene, 63, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Michael was the son of the late Boyce and Mildred Greene. He worked at Harris-Teeter for over 40 years, and was a member of Walls Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Melinda Smith Greene; his sisters, Carolyn Hardin of Bostic and Wanda Hill of Gilkey; his brother,...
Henry McGinnis, 84
Apr 15, 2023
Henry McGinnis, 84, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, April 15, 2023.
He was the son of the late Paul and Mafrie Beaver McGinnis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Christine McGinnis; and his grandparents, Tom and Predia Beaver. He was a graduate of Sunshine High School Class of 1957. He was a retired...
Ellen Allred, 73
Apr 13, 2023
Ellen Allred, 73, of Hendersonville, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at her daughter's residence in Forest City.
She was the widow of James Allred, and a daughter of the late Clarence Tennyson Key and Dorothy Bason Key.
She is survived by her daughter, Carrie Boone and her husband Jesse, of Forest City; her sons, Carlton Allread and his wife...
Hugh Henson, 80
Apr 10, 2023
James Hugh Henson, 80, of Sunshine, died Monday, April 10, 2023.
He was the son of the late Ralph and Beatrice Hammett Henson. Hugh graduated in 1963 with an Associate in Arts from Wingate College, and received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Applachian Teachers College in 1965. He then served in the US Army and Army Reserves from...
Walter Burke, 79
Apr 4, 2023
Walter Leonard Burke, of Bostic, died Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
He was the widower of Margaret Ford Burke, and a son of the late Earl and Ruby Parris Burke.
He is survived by 3 sons, Jerry Burke and his wife Wendi of Forest City, Ronnie Ford and his wife Terri of Rutherfordton, and Don...
Mary Autry Blackwood, 83
Apr 1, 2023
Mary A. Blackwood, 83, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 peacefully at home after a battle with cancer.
She was born in Lowell, NC on September 29, 1939 and was a daughter of the late John Lynox Autry and Helen Bowen Autry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Devin McDowell....
Mary Morrison Hughes, 80
Mar 27, 2023
Mary Morrison Hughes, 80, of Ellenboro, died Monday, March 27, 2023.
Mary was the daughter of the late Flay Alfred Morrison and Celia Toney Morrison. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Dwight Hughes; a sister, Hazel Bright, and a brother Alfred Morrison.
She is survived by her daughter Donna Jolly of Valdese; her...
Danette "Debbie" Kimbrell, 57
Mar 24, 2023
Danette "Debbie" Kimbrell, 57, of Forest City, died Friday, March 24, 2023.
She was the daughter of Betty and Randy Crawley of Ellenboro. Debbie was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Forest City. She had worked at the Rutherford County Health Department, Forest City Family Care, Elizabeth Miller Law Office, and St. Luke's Hospital. Debbie was preceded in death...
Fannie Butler Hoyle, 91
Mar 22, 2023
Fannie Lee Butler Hoyle, 91, of Golden Valley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at her home.
Born on July 19, 1931 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late John Butler and Laura Guffey Butler. Fannie was a mountain woman through and through, possessing strength and grit that were larger...
Wanda Rose Strassenburg, 85
Mar 21, 2023
Wanda Rose Strassenburg, 85, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late Carl and Ella Mae Bennett Warner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Mark Long. Wanda retired from Fayetteville Technical Community College after many years in the Student Development Office and the Career Center. After retiring...
Sudie Mae Jenkins Shepard, 90
Mar 14, 2023
Sudie Mae Jenkins Shepard, 90, of Sunshine, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
She was the widow of Bob Shepard, and a daughter of the late John Evander Jenkins and Annie Jane Russell Jenkins. She was also preceded in death by a great grandson, Hudson Sutton; and siblings Bill Jenkins, Jack Jenkins, Margaret Hopper, Lois Propts and J.R. Jenkins. Sudie retired...
Janice Propes Scoggins, 64
Mar 10, 2023
Janice Propes Scoggins, 64, of Golden Valley, died Friday, March 10, 2023.
Janice was the daughter of Ethel Propes of Golden Valley and the late Leonard Propes. She was also preceded in death by her husband Andrew Scoggins; and her brother-in-law Tim Oliver. She was a lifelong member of Golden Valley Church.
Janice was a loving and kind person in...
Christopher "Bubba" Kimbrell, 35
Mar 7, 2023
Christopher "Bubba" Kimbrell, 35, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
He was the son of Duane and Debbie Kimbrell of Forest City. Bubba was the kind of person you wanted to be around. He lived life in the moment and you knew that if he was around, you were guaranteed a good laugh. His personality was contagious. He will...
Vicki McSwain, 69
Mar 7, 2023
Vicki Beckom McSwain, 69, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late T.H. and Jean Beckom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Donald "Chris" McSwain.
She is survived by her daughters, Brandi Davis and her fiance Denny Challis, of Linwood, and Tifani Dorsey and her...
