Obituary Listing
Barbara Reagan, 81
Mar 4, 2023
Barbara Reagan, 81, of Bostic, died Saturday, March 4, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Reagan, Sr., and was a daughter of the late Everett and Geneva Hooper Stokes. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessica Gohl; and a great grandchild, Dillion Gohl. Barbara was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church....
Bill Szabo, 94
Mar 3, 2023
William "Bill" Szabo, 94, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, March 3, 2023.
He was the son of the late Joseph and Maria Volschitz Szabo. Bill was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ruth Norville Szabo. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of Brittain Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his niece, Brenda Ritch and her husband...
Fannie Butler Hoyle, 91
Feb 22, 2023
Fannie Hoyle Butler, 91, of Golden Valley, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service.
Charles "Chuck" Riley III, 63
Feb 15, 2023
Charles "Chuck" Riley III, 63, of Bostic, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
He was the son of Lee Riley of Bostic and the late Charles Joseph Riley II. He was a faithful member of Wilson Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Valerie Lynn Riley and her husband Anthony Robert Sadlowksi, of Crown...
Sidney Ronald Snider, 84
Feb 15, 2023
Sidney Ronald Snider, 84, of Rutherfordton, entered his eternal life on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He began his earthly life on October 5, 1938 in Davidson County, NC, he was a son of the late Sidney Franklin Snider and Elizabeth Beeker Snider.
After graduating from Reeds High School, he enlisted in the US Navy under the "kiddie plan" (if you...
Rev. Kenneth Cook, 80
Jan 30, 2023
Rev. Kenneth Cook, 80, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, January 30, 2023.
He was the son of the late Rev. Ottis Cook and Vassie Towery Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Cook Willis and Margaret Cook Brackett. Kenneth was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church and was one of the founding...
Coy "Buddy" Evans, 66
Jan 13, 2023
Coy "Buddy" Evans, 66, of Bostic, sadly left us on Friday, January 13, 2023 after a lengthy struggle with numerous health issues. He considered Friday the 13th to be his lucky day, so it was appropriate that he chose this day to pause at the Rainbow Bridge, to collect all the critters waiting on him, and journeyed onto his place...
Elaine Oakes, 76
Jan 7, 2023
Elaine Oakes, 76, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, January 7, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late George and Jane B. Oakes. Elaine is survived by her sister, Janice Brewington, and husband, Keith, of Concord, as well as two nieces and a great-nephew.
Elaine was a 1968 graduate of Appalachian State University. For many years she was self-employed as...
Barbara J. "Bobbie" Epley, 66
Jan 5, 2023
Barbara “Bobbie” Epley, 66 of Bostic, North Carolina passed away peacefully on January 5, 2022. Bobbie was born on July 20, 1956 to Iona and Alden Luther in Columbia, South Carolina. Bobbie enjoyed listening to music, dancing, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed, and will continue to be honored and remembered...
Thomas Hackett, 89
Jan 3, 2023
Thomas Hackett, 89, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
He was the son of the late Thomas Clare Hackett and Robina Bate Hackett. Thomas was a US Navy veteran, having served on a Navy destroyer during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Hackett; his son, Timothy Allen Hackett and his wife Jennifer of San...
Aundre Hill, 59
Dec 29, 2022
Aundre Hill, 59, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, December 29, 2022.
He was the son of the late Coy and Melissa Jean McFarland Hill.
Aundre was survived by his wife, Lisa Ward Hill; his daughter, Brittany Greene and her husband Daniel, of Mooresboro; his son, Wesley Hill of Golden Valley; his grandchildren, Landen Greene, Lucas Greene, Lawson Greene and...
Nellie Murray Moore, 87
Dec 24, 2022
Nellie Murray Moore, 87, of Sunshine, died Saturday, December 24, 2022.
She was the widow of James Bowman Moore, and a daughter of the late Horace Pink Murray and Foye Lane Murray. Nellie was a teacher in 5th and 6th grades at Sunshine School from 1969 to 1996. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bostic and...
Rebecca Oakes "Becky" Guffey, 79
Dec 23, 2022
Rebecca Oakes “Becky” Guffey, 79, passed away on Friday, December 23nd 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was born February 4th 1943 in Greensboro, NC to Lee and Edith Oakes. She graduated from Rankin High School in 1960, and married Harvey Leon Guffey in 1961. They moved to Ellenboro, NC in 1968, and were happily married for almost 54 years...
Joe Grant, 78
Dec 20, 2022
Joe Grant, 78, of Bostic, died Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
He was born on October 11, 1944 and was a son of the late Ulysses and Moree Henson Grant. Joe retired from Overnite Transportation in Gaffney, he was a US Army veteran and was a member of Walls Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodwork, racing, and his family.
He is survived...
Wayne Hill, 67
Dec 18, 2022
Wayne Hill, 67, of Shelby, died Sunday, December 18, 2022.
Wayne was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Hill, and was a son of the late Charles W. Hill and Addie Green Hill Medford. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Dale Hill; his stepfather, Ransom Medford; and his father-in-law Leonard White. Wayne was a member...
Billie Brymer, 85
Dec 8, 2022
Billie Brymer, 85, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, December 8, 2022.
She was the widow of Tom Brymer, and a daughter of the late Bill and Mamie Welcher.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Harris of Rutherfordton; there are 2 grandchildren, Rachel Rodriguez and her husband J.R., and Tom Harris and his wife Heather; 3 great grandchildren, Griffin Harris, Jaxson...
Andrew Scoggins, 64
Dec 4, 2022
Andrew Scoggins, 64, of Golden Valley, died Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Andrew was the son of the late Buford and Mamie Queen Scoggins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Scoggins; his brothers, David Scoggins, Bobby and Danny Scoggins; his father-in-law, Leonard Propes; and his brother-in-law, Tim Oliver. He was a member of...
Andy "Butch" Tolomeo, 74
Nov 30, 2022
Andy "Butch" Tolomeo, 74, of Bostic, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
Andy was the son of the late Andrew and Josephine Borgia Tolomeo, and was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jodi Harriman.
Andrew Tolomeo, known as Andy, Butch, Poppy, and Bubba, leaves a large family and countless friends to cherish his memory. His loved ones are also...
Jerry Neely, 62
Nov 22, 2022
Jerry Leon Neely, 62, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Mission Health, Asheville.
He was the son of Annie Fredell Neely of Ellenboro, and the late Billy Neely. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Rochester Neely; and a brother, Gary Neely. Jerry was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist...
Dewey Hardin, Jr., 78
Nov 7, 2022
Dewey Hardin, Jr., 78, of Bostic, died Monday, November 7, 2022.
He was the son of the late Dewey Hardin, Sr., and Edna Mae Gordon Hardin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Dewey Matthew Hardin; and a granddaughter, Alanna Lowrance.
He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Lowrance(Barry McGaha) of Clinton,...
