Obituaries

Oct 14, 2020

Nellene Jones Whitaker, age 93, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Atrium Health-Cleveland.

Nellene was born August 21, 1927 in Rutherford County to the late Gordon Andrew Jones and Pansy Lovelace Jones. She was a graduate of Ellenboro High School, class of 1945 and worked for Florence Mill for several years. Her life’s work...

Oct 13, 2020

Rickey Gerald Wyatt, 65, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away on October 13, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Rickey was the son of the late Gerald Franklin and Ruby Lowery Wyatt of Ellenboro. In addition to his mother he is survived by sisters Deborah Wyatt Funderburk (Brent) of Starkville, Mississippi and Mealie Wyatt Macmurphy (Chuck) of Charlotte, NC, nephews Wyatt...

Oct 13, 2020

Mrs. Virginia “Ginnie” Sanderson Shaner, of Rutherfordton, NC, was born December 17, 1924 and departed this life on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Born in Pembroke, NC, she was the knee baby of her departed parents, Mr. Thomas B. and Mrs. Martha Lowry Sanderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phil Shaner,...

Oct 10, 2020

Dolly Wishon, age 80, of Spindale, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020.

Dolly was born April 12, 1940 in Rutherford County to the late Keith Crain and Rody Byers Crain. She worked for Mastercraft for many years. Later, she worked in home healthcare for several years. Dolly was member of the Community Worship Center and enjoyed playing...

Oct 9, 2020

Marie Smith, age 79, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Marie was born May 22, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late Clyde Ramsey and Ruth Grace Mayse Ramsey. She worked in textiles for many years and was a member of Wilson Baptist Church. Her life’s passion was taking...

Oct 8, 2020

Bob Mode, age 79, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Atrium Health-Cleveland.

Bob was born February 7, 1941 in Cleveland County to the late Hoyt Mode and Zelma Grace Sailors Mode. He was a graduate of Mooresboro High School and Co-owned and operated the B & C Body Shop in Forest City for over...

Oct 8, 2020

Catherine “Kitty” Hooper, age 80, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her residence.

Kitty was born June 30, 1940 in Lockport, NY to the late Albert Stover and Esther Shartz Stover. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of Piney Mountain Baptist Church, where...

Oct 8, 2020

Lala Lane, age 82, formerly of Caroleen, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Lala was born October 14, 1937 in Rutherford County and was the youngest of twelve children born to the late John Lane and Alma Frazier Lane. She worked at Lane’s Restaurant in Caroleen for several...

Oct 4, 2020

Boyce Upton, age 70, of Bostic, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Boyce was born March 6, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late William Upton and Virgie Toney Upton. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1969 and attended Appalachian State University. Boyce worked for Burlington Industries...

Oct 4, 2020

Andy Lee Toney, age 56, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Andy was born August 17, 1964 in Cleveland County to Dr. Shirley Putman Toney who resides in Forest City and to the late Max Lee Toney. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class...

Oct 3, 2020

Brian McDaniel, age 51, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at his residence.

Brian was born July 10, 1969 in Cleveland County to Grace Hill McDaniel who resides in Ellenboro and the late E. Billy McDaniel, Jr. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1987 and studied at Isothermal Community College. Brian...

Oct 3, 2020

Leonard Arrowood, age 77, of Cliffside, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Leonard was born April 28, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Albert Arrowood and Dora Potter Arrowood. He worked as an auto body repair technician for forty-six years and most recently as the Body Shop Manager for Parks Chevrolet...

Oct 2, 2020

Grady “Shady” Skipper, age 67, of Cleghorn Mill Road, Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Grady was born August 30, 1953 in Rutherford County to the late Joe Skipper and Cordie Huntsinger Skipper. He worked at Broyhill Industries and was a self-employed painter. Grady enjoyed NASCAR, classic hot rods...

Oct 2, 2020

Floyd Elmer Tate III, age 57, of McSwain Road, Forest City, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Floyd was born January 6, 1963 in Rutherford County to Floyd Elmer Tate, Jr. and Joyce Toney Tate of Ellenboro. He was a retired over the road truck driver for many years and an avid...

Oct 1, 2020

Harold Bailey, age 85, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Harold was born June 2, 1935 in Rutherford County to the late Henry Crawford Bailey and Mary Jones Bailey. He worked at General Fireproofing for many years before retirement and was of the Baptist faith. Harold enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Sep 28, 2020

Rosa V. Adair, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Rosa was born April 27, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Crawford Vickers and Nora Rumfelt Vickers. She worked for Fiber Industries/Hoechst-Celanese for thirty-one years before retirement. Rosa was a faithful member of Harriett Memorial Free...

Sep 28, 2020

Sara Clark Causby, age 91, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Sara was born October 8, 1928 in York County, SC to the late Phillip White Clark and Annie Mae Thomas Clark. She owned and operated Causby’s Trailer Park and worked at Cross-Stitch Industries in Cliffside for...

Sep 26, 2020

Luis Manuel DeJesus, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Luis was born March 13, 1943 in Pensacola, Florida. He worked as a Tugboat Operator for many years and enjoyed fishing, racing, going to auctions and working at the produce stand. He will be missed dearly by all...

Sep 24, 2020

Helen “Louise” Jones, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Fair Haven Home of Bostic.

Louise was born December 7, 1935 in Rutherford County to the late Robert Lee Davis and Daisy Etta Dixon Davis. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved gardening, canning and quilting. Louise was a faithful member...

Sep 24, 2020

Gary L. Newton, age 57, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Gary was born June 8, 1963 in Rutherford County to the late Charles Edward Newton and Billie Waters Newton. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1981 and worked for the Forest...