Obituaries

Jun 24, 2020

Godofredo “Freddy” Perez, age 74, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte.

Godofredo was born September 8, 1945 in Guatemala to the late Albino Perez and Elisa Leiva Perez.  He was the owner and operator of Freddy’s Small Engine Repair in Ellenboro for many years. Freddy loved to cook special dishes...

Jun 23, 2020

Mary Hazel Dodd, age 86, of Union Mills, NC passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her residence.

Mary was born June 16, 1934 in Rutherford County to the late J.W. Jaynes and Meldona Guffey Jaynes. She was of the Baptist Faith and loved taking care of her family.

In addition to her parents, she...

Jun 21, 2020

Ray Wallace, 85, of Union Mills, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

He was born on July 19, 1934 in Rutherford County to the late Guy and Bertha Wallace of Union Mills.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Orene Wallace and later in life by his second wife...

Jun 21, 2020

Todd Blanton, age 48, of Ellenboro, passed on Sunday, June 21, 2020.

Todd was born August 23, 1971 in Rutherford County, to Ronald Lee Blanton and Phyllis Terry Blanton, of Six Points.  Todd loved God and was of the Baptist faith, he loved fishing, camping, four wheeling, NASCAR and the Carolina Panthers.  Todd was a very caring,...

Jun 17, 2020

Mike Hanson, age 55, of Ellenboro was born May 12, 1965 in Lawton, Oklahoma and passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Wise Hanson, brothers Walter Joseph Hanson and Jeffrey Lynn Hanson.

Mike is survived by his cherished wife, Angela Owens Hanson; four daughters, Brandy...

Jun 13, 2020

Anthony “Tony” Carr, age 50, of Bostic, NC, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby. Tony was born May 15, 1970 in Dunedin, Florida to Robert Carr and Cathy Harris Carr who reside in Bostic. He attended Gulf High School and graduated from Marchman Technical College in Pasco County, Florida. He was an electrician by trade...

Jun 13, 2020

Mike Putnam, age 46, of Old Church Street, Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Mike was born April 10, 1974 in Cleveland County to Dan Putnam of Shelby and Joyce Bailey Hawkins of Mooresboro. He was a graduate of Kings Mountain High School, class of 1992 and worked for BMW Manufacturing...

Jun 12, 2020

Cecil Reid, age 92, of Forest City, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at his residence.

Cecil was born December 24, 1927 in Sarles, North Dakota to the late Charles Reid and Nellie Walker Reid. He was a graduate of Cando High School, class of 1945 and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Dakota....

Jun 11, 2020

Gayle May age 68, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at her residence.

Gayle was born November 8, 1951 in Cherokee County, to the late Charles Greene and Zula Thompson Greene.  She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1969. Gayle owned and operated Gayle’s Bookkeeping and was also a truck driver. ...

Jun 10, 2020

Charles Erwin Bright, Jr., age 88, of Forest City, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Oak Grove Health Care Center.

Charles was born September 25, 1931 in Rutherford County to the late Charles Erwin Bright, Sr. and Donia Guffey Bright. He was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and was of the Baptist faith. Charles worked...

Jun 8, 2020

Gene Nelson Crawford, Sr., age 79, died Monday, June 8, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Gene was born July 18, 1940 in Henrietta, NC to the late Willie Grayson Crawford and Mary Teseniar Crawford.  Gene, also known as Dad, Daddy Rabbit, Papa, and Pee Paw, spent his entire life providing for his wife and family....

Jun 8, 2020

Kenneth A. Byrd, age 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his residence.

Kenneth was born March 6, 1936 in Yancey County, NC to the late Ernest Byrd and Ruby Silvers Byrd. He was a graduate of Caldwell Community Technical College. Kenneth worked for fifty years as a construction supervisor and fifteen years for...

Jun 7, 2020

Charles E. Davis, age 77, of Forest City, died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Charles was born April 9, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Eldridge Zeno Davis and Mary Bernice Philbeck Davis. He was a graduate of Ellenboro High School, class of 1961. Charles owned and operated Charles Davis Electrical...

Jun 5, 2020

William Roscoe “Champ” Champion, age 75, of Mooresboro, died Friday, June 5, 2020 at Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

William was born October 7, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late Roscoe Pinkney Champion and Julia Lovada Hood Champion. He worked in textiles most of his life and enjoyed gardening.

In addition to his...

Jun 4, 2020

David Mitchell, age 74, of Chase High Road, Forest City, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

David was born February 28, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Oscar Mitchell and Creola McKinney Mitchell. He retired from Robbins Brick and Block after over twenty-years of service. David was a deacon at...

Jun 1, 2020

Kathleen “Katja” Miller, age 62, of Nehemiah Drive, Forest City, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Kathleen was born November 14, 1957 in Somerville, New Jersey to the late Raymond Solstad and Evaline Sharp Solstad. She earned an Associates Degree from Isothermal Community College where she graduated with honors. Kathleen also attended...

May 28, 2020

Marilyn Bailey White, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her residence.

Marilyn was born July 1, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Furman Bailey and Laura Amos Bailey. She was a graduate of R-S Central and a life-time member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Rutherfordton. Marilyn worked as...

May 28, 2020

Edith Ervin Deese, age 93 of Clover, SC, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

Born on February 25, 1927 in Rutherford County, Edith was the middle child of 7 born to the late Archie Brady Ervin and Lula Bailey Ervin. She grew up a devoted sister and compassionate...

May 22, 2020

Wayne “Sparkie” Nolen, age 73, of Forest City, went home to be his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Wayne was born January 25, 1947 in Rutherford County to Jennie Mae Nolen who resides in Bostic and the late R.D. Nolen. He worked for Duke Energy for twenty-one years before his...

May 21, 2020

Peggy Womack, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at her residence.

Peggy was born November 30, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Robert Lee Amos and Rose Mae Ervin Amos. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1966 and had an earned bachelor’s degree from Mars Hill College....