Obituaries

Jul 12, 2021

MaryAnn Wall, age 70, of Broadway Street, Forest City, passed away Monday, July12, 2021 at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. MaryAnn was born Thursday, October 12, 1950 in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Theodore and Margareta Lewis. She worked for Winn Dixie and Food Lion for twenty-five years before retiring. MaryAnn was a faithful member of West Point Baptist Church and enjoyed flower gardening...

Jul 12, 2021

Tony Sturgill, age 61, of Forest City, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at his residence.

Tony was born Sunday, February 7, 1960 in Norton, Virginia to the late Dewey Earl Sturgill and Pearl Donnells Sturgill. He worked in Construction most of his life and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed various outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. Tony was an original “Mountain Man.”

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Jul 11, 2021

Don Whisnant, age 74, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Don was born June 22, 1947 to the late Guy Whisnant and Jennie Sue Price Whisnant. He worked for Artee Industries for over thirty-seven years and was of the Baptist Faith. Don enjoyed fishing and playing poker, but most of...

Jul 10, 2021

Alan “Flip” Scott Keeter, age 62, of Forest City, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Alan was born Friday, November 14, 1958 to the late Louise Hawkins Keeter. He worked as a med-tech for Golden Harvest and Union Mills Assisted Living Centers for many years. Alan was a member of Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church and was...

Jul 9, 2021

Chad Hudgins, age 48, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  Chad was born Monday, March 19, 1973 in Rutherford County to the late Ray Hudgins and Louise Conner Finley. As a young man he worked for Gilkey Lumber and later for Parton Lumber....

Jul 5, 2021

Irene Randolph Wyatt, age 81, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at the Amorem Hospice House in Hudson, NC. Irene was born Sunday, December 17, 1939 in Yancey County to the late Willard Albert Randolph and Bonnie Belle Randolph. She was a homemaker and a member of Souls Harbor Tabernacle. Irene enjoyed the outdoors and gardening. She...

Jun 28, 2021

Faye Tallent, age 62, of Spindale, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Atrium Health – Pineville, NC.

Faye was born Tuesday, February 10, 1959 in Cherokee County, SC to the late Pinkney Bright and Peggy Lou Griffin Bright.  Faye loved flowers, gardening, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandkids.

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Jun 28, 2021

Bob Honeycutt, age 80, of Forest City, passed Monday, June 28, 2021, at the Spartanburg Medical Center.

Bob was born Friday, January 10, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late Lloyd England Honeycutt and Mary Willie Rich Honeycutt.  He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1960.  Bob was a loving husband, father, and grandfather....

Jun 28, 2021

Fred Bailey, age 78, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Fred was born Monday, May 10, 1943, in Rutherford County to the late Henry King Bailey and Una Bridges Bailey.  He was a graduate of Ellenboro High School, class of 1961.  Fred worked as a truck driver and as...

Jun 27, 2021

Ray Mayse passed away peacefully on June 27, 2021 at Hospice.

Born in 1928 the son of the late Vaden and Kereula Mayse. Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Peggy Taylor Mayse and his son, Ray Scott Mayse.  Ray is survived by four children, Jennifer Kay Cymbalski (Robert), Susan Hollifield (Michael), Sharon...

Jun 23, 2021

Bobby “Ozark” Lovelace, age 84, of Henrietta, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Bobby was born Thursday, June 3, 1937, in Cleveland County to the late Robert Jefferson Lovelace and Clara Byars Lovelace. He worked for Sun Drop Bottling and Distribution Incorporated for forty years before retirement. Bobby was a member of Temple...

Jun 19, 2021

Helen C. Goode, age 94, of Mooresville, NC, previously of Cliffside, passed away Saturday, June 19. 2021 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC.

Helen was born Wednesday, April 27, 1927, in Cleveland County to the late William Surber and Myra Harbin Surber.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a dedicated homemaker.  Helen loved taking...

Jun 17, 2021

Rose M. Lemons, age 73, of Ellenboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her residence.

Rose was born Wednesday, October 1,1947 in Cleveland County to the late William Buckner and Essie Mae Owens Buckner.  Rose was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.  She worked as a florist after...

Jun 16, 2021

Roger Hamrick, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his residence.

Roger was born May 19, 1947 in Rutherford County to the late Lemuel Hamrick and Annie Lee Skipper Hamrick.  He served honorably in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He also served in the U.S. Navy...

Jun 16, 2021

David C. Silvers, age 67, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Atrium Health – Cleveland.

David was born Saturday, October 17, 1953 in Rutherford County to the late George Carl Silver and Lillian Irene Lancaster.  He was graduate of Chase High School, class of 1971. He served honorably in the U.S. Army.  David worked...

Jun 13, 2021

James Willard Leach, age 76, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at the Mission Health-Asheville Specialty Hospital.

James was born Saturday, July 1, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late James A. Leach and Priscilla “Cella” Price Leach. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1962. James worked in textiles for many...

Jun 13, 2021

Free Obituary for: Larry Pritchard

Larry Pritchard, age 63, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Larry was born Sunday, October 6, 1957 in Polk County to the late Andrew and Sue Pritchard. He worked in textiles for many years and most recently was a landscaper. Larry was...

Jun 9, 2021

Jennifer Parker, age 47, of Henrietta, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.  Jennifer was born May 6, 1974 in Cleveland County to Bobby and Teresa Lovelace who reside in Henrietta. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1992 and a dedicated homemaker. Jennifer enjoyed going to thrift stores, reading, playing cards...

Jun 7, 2021

Brian Robinette, age 60, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at his residence. Brian was born Saturday, May 6, 1961 in Bristol, Tennessee. He earned an Associate Degree from Isothermal Thermal Community College and worked for PPG Industries for many years. Brian was a faithful member of Liberty Baptist Church. He loved his church family and served...

Jun 6, 2021

Sam Caffell, age 19, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Ocean Isle, North Carolina.   Sam was born Saturday, September 22, 2001 in Spartanburg County to Ben and Minnie Caffell. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, class of 2020 where he excelled in football, track and wrestling. He was a faithful member...