Obituary Listing
Debbie Tisdale Bowman, 70
Nov 5, 2022
Debra "Debbie" Tisdale Bowman, 70, of Hickory, died Saturday, November 5, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late George and Vonnell Tisdale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Susan Tisdale. She began a career in education in 1975 and spent 36 years in the classroom. Through her personality and role as...
Susan Elizabeth Tisdale, 64
Oct 30, 2022
Susan Elizabeth Tisdale, 64, of Bostic, died Sunday, October 30, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late George and Vonnell Tisdale. Susan retired from Rutherford County Schools after a 25 year career at RS Central, teaching marketing and entrepreneurship, and serving as the DECCA sponsor.
She is survived by her 2 sons, Tyler Greene and Kelly McCoy, of...
John Jackson, Jr., 58
Oct 26, 2022
John Jackson, Jr., 58, of Forest City, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
He was the son of the late John Wayne Jackson, Sr. and Brenda Terry Manley.
John is survived by his wife, Judy Goins Jackson; his daughter, Amy Hirsch and husband Matthew of Birmingham, AL; his sons, John Andrew Jackson and Michelle Lin of New York City, and David...
Von Edward Hutchins, 72
Oct 26, 2022
Von Edward Hutchins, 72, of Rutherfordton, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
He was the son of the late Edward and Ettie Hutchins. Von was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church, and had retired from Overnite/UPS Freight.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Vickers Hutchins; his daughter, Joni Hutchins Moss and her husband Kevin of Shelby; his sons, Brad...
Helen Smawley, 100
Oct 22, 2022
Helen Smawley, 100, of Shelby, died Saturday, October 22, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Herman and Vernie Grayson Smawley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, William and Edwin Smawley; a sister, Ann Bone; a niece, Rhonda Robinson; a nephew, Harold Smawley; and a great nephew, Mark Carroll. After high school,...
Denton "Cowboy" Dalton, 88
Oct 12, 2022
Denton "Cowboy" Dalton, 88, of Forest City, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
He was the son of the late Samuel and Maudie Dalton. Denton retired from PPG Industries and served in the Army during the Korean war. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Wyatt; his sister, Grenada Dalton; his 6 brothers, Ostell,...
Embry Frank Gettys, 86
Oct 5, 2022
Embry Frank Gettys, 86, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
He was the widower of Margie Richards Gettys and a son of the late Embry and Rosie Gettys. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Tipton and her husband Wayne, of Bostic; his sons, Frank Gettys and his wife...
Richard Rupp, 67
Sep 26, 2022
Richard Rupp, 67, of Hollis, died Monday, September 26, 2022.
He was the son of the late Richard and Evelyn Rupp, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Travers Rupp, and his sister Mary Rupp.
Rick Rupp lived a life of creativity, ingenuity, and music. He built a life of love and family...
Ruby Irene Price, 97
Sep 23, 2022
SHELBY Ruby Irene Swofford Price, age 97 , died September 23, 2022 at Atrium Carolinas in Charlotte. She was born December 6, 1924 in Rutherford County, NC, daughter of the late John Kirbin Swofford and Sadie Harris Swofford of Hollis, NC.
Ruby was an active member of Aldersgate Methodist Church for over 60 years, and the Bayliss Sunday School...
Philip Hugh Beattie, 81
Sep 10, 2022
Philip Hugh Beattie, 81, of Bostic, died Saturday, September 10, 2022.
He was the son of the late Enos and Clara Beattie, and was also preceded in death by a sister, Libby Martin. Hugh was a member of Walls Baptist Church. He worked for many years at Doran Textiles, and loved his golf, and was an avid Tarheel fan.
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Helen Fay Searcy, 68
Sep 2, 2022
Helen Fay Searcy, 68, of Spindale, died Friday, September 2, 2022.
She was the widow of Jerry Daniel Searcy, who died in 2021.
She is survived by her daughters, April Dorsey and Janie Searcy, both of Spindale; and a sister, Frances Huerta of Salisbury; there are 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
The Funeral will be conducted at 12:00...
Clayton Harvey Bumgarner, 38
Sep 1, 2022
Clayton Harvey Bumgarner, 38, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, September 1, 2022.
He was the son of Bruce Bumgarner of Golden Valley and Pam Michaels of Florida.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Charlene Bumgarner of Illinois.
A Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Golden Valley Missionary Methodist...
Carl Spencer Elms, 64
Aug 22, 2022
Carl Spencer Elms, 64, of Union Mills, died Monday, August 22, 2022.
Carl was the son of the late Lhorne Paul Elms and Virginia Ledbetter Elms.
He is survived by his son, Brian Elms of Trinity, AL; his daughter, Jenny Stracener of AL; his brothers, Robie Elms and his wife Theresa of Kemah, TX and Tony Elms and his wife...
Don Toney, 82
Aug 21, 2022
Don Toney, 82, of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, August 21, 2022.
He was the son of the late Roy and Effie Toney, and was also preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Fisher Toney; and his second wife Jo Ann Toney; and 2 children, Richard Dean Toney and Christee Lovelace. Don was a faithful member of Crestview Baptist Church where...
Norman Matthisen, 93
Aug 12, 2022
Norman Matthisen, 93, of Forest City, died Friday, August 12, 2022.
He was the widower of Janice Matthisen, and a son of the late Herman and Ingeborg Matthisen. Norman served in the Marines in Korea from 1950 to 1952. He worked at AGI for 25 years, and served as sales representative, personnel manager, and plant manager. He was a longtime...
Sue Bostic, 94
Aug 11, 2022
Sue Bostic, 94, of Bostic, died Thursday, August 11, 2022.
She was the widow of Joe Bailey Bostic and a daughter of the late Dan Campbell and Myrtle Lackey Campbell. She was also preceded in death by a son, Joey "Joe Boy" Bostic. Sue was a longtime and dedicated member of Sunshine United Methodist Church.
She is survived by...
Barry Franklin, 69
Aug 4, 2022
Barry Franklin, 69, of Bostic, died Thursday, August 4, 2022.
He was the son of Reba Franklin of Bostic and the late JB Franklin.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Franklin; his daughters, Buffy Elliott and her husband Danny of Rutherfordton, Abreainn Terry and her husband Rev Allen Terry of Caroleen, and Renea Sturgeon of Bostic; there are...
Wanda Kay Petty, 70
Jul 25, 2022
Wanda Kay Petty, 70, of Bostic, died Monday, July 25, 2022 at Fair Haven Home, Bostic.
She was the daughter of the late Otis Samuel Petty and Christine Harriet Petty.
She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Lynn Petty and fiancee Danny Scruggs of Ellenboro; her nephew, Buddy Petty and his wife Marie of Caroleen; and her caregiver, Shelly Brooks...
Bud Williamson, 98
Jul 23, 2022
W. W. “Bud” Williamson, Jr., born August 13, 1923, passed away on July 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sadie Hamrick Williamson. Bud was a native of New House and a long time resident of his property “Poverty Hill.” He was known for his great story telling and his razor sharp wit. Anyone who knew...
Sherrill Ayers, 93
Jul 13, 2022
Kimsey Sherrill Ayers, 93, of Bostic, died Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
He was the widower of Hazel Parker Ayers, and a son of the late George and Daisy Ayers. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Ayers, Jay Max "Pete" Ayers, and Lox Ayers; and a stepdaughter, Peggy Averrill. Sherill worked for General Motors in Flint, MI...
