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Paulette Allison, 63, of Bostic, died Saturday, June 4, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Robert Eugene Allison and Guynell Adair. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Ray Allison; and grandchildren, Caleb Hunter Toney, Raphael McEnnerney, Angel Davis and Lennox Davis. She was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church.
She is survived by her...
Carson Rogers, 61, of Bostic, died Thursday, June 2, 2022.
Carson was the son of the late Jack and Polly Fitch Rogers.
He is survived by his daughters, Abby Finnan and her husband Matthew, of Rutherfordton, and Amanda Rogers of Bostic; his sister, Mary Ann Johnson of Burlington; there are 2 grandchildren, Jaiden Rogers and Brielle Finnan.
No service will...
Margie Richards Gettys, 84, of Ellenboro, died Monday, May 30, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Clemmie and Leila Richards. Margie was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. May 31st would have been Margie and Frank's 65th Wedding Anniversary.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Gettys; her daughter, Patricia Tipton and her husband Wayne, of Bostic;...
Sue Toney Brooks, 83, of Mooresboro, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
She was the widow of James Edwin Brooks, and a daughter of the late John Henry Toney and Mallie McCurry Toney. She was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Kathy Brooks; 2 sisters, Zora Randall and Daisy Toney; and a brother, Jackie Toney. Sue was a faithful member...
Matthew Stilwell, 39, of Henrietta, died Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Matthew was the son of Richard Stilwell of Cucumber, W. VA, and the late Carolyn Ball Stilwell. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Tara Stilwell; a son, Corey Stilwell of Bryson City; 4 stepsons, A.J. Coffey...
Kenneth Ray Suttle, 59, of Forest City, died Thursday, May 19, 2022.
He was son of Joyce Suttle Lowery of Bostic and the late Bobby Glenn Suttle. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert Wayne Suttle and Danny Eugene Suttle. He worked at Greene Boat & Motor for over 25 years, and more...
Gracia Kennedy, 83, of Mooresboro, died Sunday, May 8, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Julian Sturgis Latham and Carmen Elisa Molinelli Latham. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Julian Latham II. Grace spent her childhood in Washington, DC, but lived most of her life in Rutherford County. She attended George Washington University and Converse...
Martha Gurley Gamble, 83, of Bostic, died Monday, May 2, 2022.
She was the widow of Lawson Gamble, and a daughter of the late Rob and Margaret Gurley. She was also preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Jennifer Selvey and Chad Selvey. Martha was a member of Florence Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Robin Selvey of Bostic,...
Douglas Wayne Lowery, 64, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, April 21, 2022.
He was the son of Hazel Lowery of Rutherfordton and the late Garland Briscoe Lowery, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Darlene Lowery. He was a graduate of UNC Charlotte.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his...
Ben Queen, Jr., 78, of Sunshine, died Monday, March 21, 2022.
He was the son of the late Ben and Jewel Jones Queen, in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie Queen Blackwell. Ben was a member of First Broad Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and a Trustee. He...
Annie Lou Jones, 81, of Golden Valley, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
She was the widow of Roy Jones, and was also preceded in death by her son, Ricky Jones; a sister, Alice Byrd; and her brothers, Eddie Nelson Smith and James B. Smith. She was a member of First Broad Baptist Church and retired from Milliken Corporation.
She is...
Lawson Gamble, 92, of Bostic, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
He was the son of the late Major Gamble and Margaret Gamble. Lawson was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Chad Selvey and Jennifer Selvey. He was US Air Force Veteran and member of Florence Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Gamble; his daughters, Robin Selvey...
Allen Reynolds, 88, of Spindale, died Sunday, March 13, 2022.
He was the son of the late Jeff and Zella Reynolds. Allen worked as a bookkeeper for Blanton Hardware. He was a member of the former First Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his sister, Hazel Jones of Anderson,SC; nephews, Jeffrey Reynolds and his wife Amelia, of Bostic,...
Chuck Brotzman, 68, of Bostic, died Saturday, March 12, 2022.
He was the son of the late Darrell and Martha Brotzman. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam era.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Nancy Brotzman; his sons, Joe Brotzman and his wife Tiffany, of St. Cloud, FL, and Jim Brotzman of Richmond, TX; a...
William Douglas Crump, 51, of Golden Valley, died Thursday, March 10, 2022.
He was the son of Betty Walker Crump of Golden Valley and the late Douglas Crump. He was self employed roofer. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Tracy Crump.
He is survived by his girlfriend, Jodi Smoker; his brothers, Randy Crump...
Harce L. Jones, 82, of Bostic, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
He was son of the late Charles E. Jones and Merlie Lee Jones. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Nollie Jones, Joe Jones, Floyd Jones, and Jack Jones; and sisters, Mary White, Patsy Clark, and Mildred Jones.
He is survived by his son, Eddie Jones of...
Carol Brackett Bumgarner, 87, of Golden Valley, died Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
Carol was the daughter of the late Fred and Vonnie Houser Brackett. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Darl, George, and James Brackett; and a son-in-law, Doug Cook. She was a member of First Broad Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 70...
Scott R. Morrow, 86, of Forest City, died Sunday, March 6, 2022.
Scott was the widower of Wilma Ruth Morrow, and a son of the late Arthur and Myrtle Haulk Morrow. He was also preceded in death by his son, Mark Morrow; and a daughter, Terry Lynn Morrow. He worked at Florence Mill until his retirement and served in the...
On March 5, 2022 this world lost the most generous, kind hearted human being that ever lived. Ronald Adam Scoggins, age 41, lived life on his terms and left us way too soon. After years of heart ache and trauma, his heart just stopped beating, on a random day, on a random road. He needed rest and God called him...
William "Bill" Dennis Hutchins,Jr., 66, of the Washburn Community, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
He was a son of the late Dennis and Ann P. Hutchins. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law Edward Washburn. Bill attended Elon College and graduated from Spartanburg Technical College. He was employed for 43 years as a Radiologic Technologist and was...
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