All Obituaries
Judy O'Dell Forest City
Judy Millwood O'Dell, age 62 of Forest City died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Hospice House in Forest City. Judy was born May 26, 1957 in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Clarence James Millwood and Myrtle Willis Millwood.
Judy received her Associates Degree in Business from Isothermal Community College. After receiving her degree, she went to work for Isothermal Community College where she currently was working in the Business Office. She was also a member...
Judy Millwood O'Dell, age 62 of Forest City died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Hospice House in Forest City. Judy was born May 26, 1957 in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the...
Michael Hunter Rutherfordton
On Saturday, October 5th, 2019, Michael John Hunter, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 63.
Michael was born on March 17th, 1956 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania to John Butti and Florence Grey Tocco.
Michael graduated from East Stroudsburg High School in 1974. As a young man he was a gifted athlete and was drafted to play baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Michael owned and operated a successful auto electric business in Orlando, Florida for over 20...
On Saturday, October 5th, 2019, Michael John Hunter, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 63.
Michael was born on March 17th, 1956 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania to...
Robert Forbes Ellenboro
Robert William (Bob) Forbes, 82 years old, traveled that road to Glory and reached his Heavenly Home on Friday, October 4, 2019, at 10:04 A.M. He had been in declining health for the past year. He was born in Rutherford County and was the son of Manley and Virginia Biggerstaff Forbes. He graduated from Mooresboro High School in 1955. He attended Gardner Webb College and Clemson University with courses in textiles. He completed...
Robert William (Bob) Forbes, 82 years old, traveled that road to Glory and reached his Heavenly Home on Friday, October 4, 2019, at 10:04 A.M. He had been in...
William Secker, Jr. Bostic
William “Bill” Secker Jr, age 81, of Bostic NC passed away on September 22, 2019 at Hospice House.
Bill was the eldest son of William Sr and Willamette Secker, brother to Daniel Secker, born in Charleston SC. A career USAF combat fighter pilot, he flew the F100, F105, and the F111. During the Vietnam conflict he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Metal with 11th Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Commendation Metal, the National Defense Service...
William “Bill” Secker Jr, age 81, of Bostic NC passed away on September 22, 2019 at Hospice House.
Bill was the eldest son of William Sr and Willamette Secker, brother to Daniel...
Helen Davis Forest City
Helen Hardin Davis, age 89 of Forest City died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Hospice House in Forest City. Helen was born October 22, 1929 in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Dewey and Annie Haulk Hardin. She was a retired beautician and a faithful member of First Wesleyan Church of Forest City where she was active in her church and served on numerous committees over the years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Edgar Davis,daughter, Cynthia...
Helen Hardin Davis, age 89 of Forest City died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Hospice House in Forest City. Helen was born October 22, 1929 in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the...
Johnny Bridges Bostic
Reverend Johnny Max Bridges, age 87 of Old US Highway 74, Bostic, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his residence. Johnny was born August 29, 1932 in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Walter M. and Wilma Bailey Bridges.
Reverend Bridges was called to the Gospel Ministry in Concord Baptist Church and was a member of Long Branch Road Baptist Church. He has served many congregations in both North and South Carolina over fifty years of ministry. He...
Reverend Johnny Max Bridges, age 87 of Old US Highway 74, Bostic, died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his residence. Johnny was born August 29, 1932 in Rutherford County and was a son of...
Virle Dulette Toney Martin passed away on September 18, 2019 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby, NC. She suffered a short illness and died from the ravages of pancreatic cancer. She was born in Rutherford County, and was a daughter of the late Robert Glen Toney and Cora Green Toney. Virle (Sis to her family) graduated from East Rutherford High School and attended Western Carolina University. Among her work places were Eastern Airlines, Ellenboro Upholstery...
Virle Dulette Toney Martin passed away on September 18, 2019 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby, NC. She suffered a short illness and died from the ravages of pancreatic cancer. She...
Johnny Green Forest City
Johnny Wayne Green of Woodchip Lane, Forest City went home shouting Sept 15, 2019 at his home after a long courageous battle with renal cancer. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents Spurgeon Green and Inez Reid Green as well as brother Douglas Green.
Johnny was retired from Tri-City Concrete. He was a dedicated member of Grace Chapel, where he served as a board member for many years and a head usher for more. Johnny was a former Jaycee and coached many youth teams...
Johnny Wayne Green of Woodchip Lane, Forest City went home shouting Sept 15, 2019 at his home after a long courageous battle with renal cancer. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents...
Helen Higdon Forest City
Helen Dobbins Higdon, age 91 of Gainesville, Florida formerly of Forest City, North Carolina, died Friday, September 13, 2019. Born on September 1, 1928, in Bostic, Helen was the daughter of the late Robert Bate Dobbins and Ethel Harrill Dobbins and widow of the late Milton Lee Higdon who died in 2008. She was also preceded in death by her three sisters: Donnis Smart, Susie Digh, and Dot White.
Helen graduated from Ellenboro High School and afterwards attended classes at...
Helen Dobbins Higdon, age 91 of Gainesville, Florida formerly of Forest City, North Carolina, died Friday, September 13, 2019. Born on September 1, 1928, in Bostic, Helen was the daughter of...
Mary Robbins Forest City
Mary Biggerstaff Robbins, age 83 of Forest City died September 12, 2019 at Oakland Living Center. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Winifred Early Biggerstaff, born on October 2, 1935 in the Washburn Community of Rutherford County. She retired from Rutherford County Senior Center, serving many years as the manager of the Ellenboro meal site.
Mary grew up on the Biggerstaff family farm off Freewill Baptist Church Road where she learned the love of God, family...
Mary Biggerstaff Robbins, age 83 of Forest City died September 12, 2019 at Oakland Living Center. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Winifred Early Biggerstaff, born on October 2,...
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