All Obituaries
Dr. David Whisnant Spartanburg, SC
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David “Dave” Melvin Whisnant, a distinguished and much loved professor at Wofford College. He died on Monday, August 14, 2023, at the age of 80 after a battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer.
David was born on January 25, 1943, to Donald Melvin and Edna Fortner Whisnant in Cisco, Illinois. He attended nearby Monticello High School, where he played both football and basketball. Although he lost both parents in a tragic...
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David “Dave” Melvin Whisnant, a distinguished and much loved professor at Wofford College. He died on Monday, August 14, 2023, at...
Jerry Wayne Dunaway, 47, of Shelby, NC, died Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his home. Born in Rutherford County, he is the son of Sheila Adkins Hall of Rutherfordton, NC, and the late Jerry “Dink” Dunaway. He had served as general manager of various restaurants during his culinary career. Jerry enjoyed golf, and was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Sarah Cole Dunaway of the home; sister,...
Jerry Wayne Dunaway, 47, of Shelby, NC, died Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his home. Born in Rutherford County, he is the son of Sheila Adkins Hall of Rutherfordton, NC, and the late Jerry...
James Deviney Denver, North Carolina
James Raymond “Jim” Deviney, age 80, of Trilogy Lake Norman in Denver, NC, formerly of Rutherford County, died May 17, 2023.
Jim was survived by his wife of almost 35 years, Betty Lawhon Ephland Deviney, who died on August 20, 2023 at the age of 80 years old. Jim’s sons are Jeremy Deviney and Christopher Deviney, and Betty’s daughters are Lauren Elizabeth Ephland and Kristen Ephland Cox (Randall). Grandchildren are Reagan Grace Cox and...
James Raymond “Jim” Deviney, age 80, of Trilogy Lake Norman in Denver, NC, formerly of Rutherford County, died May 17, 2023.
Jim was survived by his wife of almost 35 years,...
Betty Deviney Denver, North Carolina
Betty Lawhon Deviney, age 80, of Trilogy Lake Norman in Denver, NC, formerly of Mecklenburg County, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023.
Betty is survived by her daughters Lauren Elizabeth Ephland and Kristen Ephland Cox (Randall), their father Charles Ray Ephland III (Joellen), grandchildren Reagan Grace Cox and Dorian McKay Cox, stepsons Jeremy Deviney and Christopher Deviney, step granddaughter Caitlyn Camille Deviney, and many dear cousins and in-laws.
Betty was preceded in...
Betty Lawhon Deviney, age 80, of Trilogy Lake Norman in Denver, NC, formerly of Mecklenburg County, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023.
Betty is survived by her daughters Lauren...
Jay Murray Forest City
Mark James “Jay” Murray, Jr., age 30 of Forest City died Sunday, September 17, 2023. Jay was born on February 5, 1993, and was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County. He worked in construction and was a member of Florence Baptist Church. He was a devoted father to his children, and he enjoyed everything outdoors.
Survivors include his parents, Mark and Lee Collins Murray of Forest City, his son, Hunter James Murray and his daughter, Allie Nicole Murray,...
Mark James “Jay” Murray, Jr., age 30 of Forest City died Sunday, September 17, 2023. Jay was born on February 5, 1993, and was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County. He...
Allen "Blaine" Upton Forest City
Allen Blaine Upton, age 71, of Forest City, passed away on September 17th, peacefully in his home surrounded by family.
Blaine was born October 23rd, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late William L. Upton Jr. and Virgie T. Upton. He grew up in the Henrietta, NC area. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1969, and a graduate of Isothermal Community College. He married Myra Brooks on April 29th, 1989. Throughout his life, Blaine worked a variety of different jobs; he believed in...
Allen Blaine Upton, age 71, of Forest City, passed away on September 17th, peacefully in his home surrounded by family.
Blaine was born October 23rd, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late William...
James Murray Kings Mountain
James Roscoe Murray, 94 of Kings Mountain, formerly of Bostic, North Carolina died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at his home. Born on July 12, 1929, in Rutherford County, he is a son of the late H. Pink Murray and Foye Lane Murray.
James was graduate of Sunshine High School and joined the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War in Germany. He attended Isothermal Community College and worked as a mechanic for the North Carolina Department of...
James Roscoe Murray, 94 of Kings Mountain, formerly of Bostic, North Carolina died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at his home. Born on July 12, 1929, in Rutherford County, he is a...
Margaret Flack Moore, South Carolina
Margaret Fleming Flack, age 93 of Moore, South Carolina died Saturday, September 16, 2023. Margaret was a longtime resident of Forest City and was the widow of Ray Flack. Due to the recovery of a family member, the funeral service will be delayed and the time and place will be announced in the coming week.
The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Fleming Flack, age 93 of Moore, South Carolina died Saturday, September 16, 2023. Margaret was a longtime resident of Forest City and was the widow of Ray Flack. Due to...
Ray Green Forest City
Thomas Ray Green, age 78 of Forest City died on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his home following a sudden illness. Ray was born on July 11,1945, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Grover Crayton Green and Grace Brindle Green.
He graduated in the first class at East Rutherford High School in 1963. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country in Vietnam. After completing his military service, Ray continued his education at...
Thomas Ray Green, age 78 of Forest City died on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his home following a sudden illness. Ray was born on July 11,1945, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late...
Marcus Alexander Lovelace age 20 of Forest City died Monday, September 11, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Born on November 21, 2002, in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Marcus completed a certificate in the Welding Program at Isothermal Community College.
He is survived by his father, Sam Lovelace and wife, Crystal of Forest City; his mother, Leslie Robertson and husband, Scott of Campobello, South Carolina, two brothers, Nathan Lovelace of Tampa, FL,...
Marcus Alexander Lovelace age 20 of Forest City died Monday, September 11, 2023 at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Born on November 21, 2002, in Buncombe County, North...
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