Carl "Pop" "Paw Paw Carl" Tate
Oct 25, 2025
Carl Russell Tate (“Pop,” “Papaw Carl”), of Sunshine, born on December 3, 1939, passed away peacefully at home on October 25, 2025, as he wished, surrounded by his loving family. Carl married the love of his life, Malena Tate, and together they shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. He was a loving Pop, Daddy, Papaw Carl, Uncle, and friend whose...
Linda K. Parker
Oct 22, 2025
Linda K. Parker, age 62, of Saluda, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Advent Health-Columbus.
No formal services will be conducted.
Bessie Boatright
Oct 14, 2025
Bessie Boatright, age 85, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 14th at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Bessie was born Sunday, August 25, 1940 in Midland, Texas to the late Jack Covington and Lucille Greene Covington. She and her husband, Melvin, served the Lord together for many years while traveling around the country preaching,...
Nathaniel "Nate" Sizemore
Oct 9, 2025
Nathaniel “Nate” Sizemore passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly.
Nate’s greatest pride and joy was his son, Caleb, whose love and laughter brought color and purpose to his life. Over the years, they shared memories filled with laughter and connection, and in his final months, they treasured precious, unhurried moments together—time marked by tenderness and...
Teresa Dotson
Oct 7, 2025
Teresa Dotson, age 61, of Caroleen, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Teresa was born Sunday, April 12, 1964 in Cleveland County to the late Ernest Dotson and Mary Greene Dotson. She enjoyed playing games on her phone, but more than anything else, she loved spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she...
Renee B. Wright
Oct 7, 2025
Renee B. Wright, age 71, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Renee was born Wednesday, October 21, 1953 in Cleveland County to the late James Blanton and Jurell Bryant Blanton. She was a graduate of Crest High School, class of 1972. Renee worked for Fast...
Jeffrey Todd Jolley
Oct 5, 2025
Jeffrey Todd Jolley, age 51, of Cliffside, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his residence.
Jeffrey was born Friday, November 30, 1973 in Rutherford County. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1992 and earned an associate degree from Cleveland Community College. Jeffrey worked in HVAC repair and most recently as a machine operator at Suminoe Textiles...
Bobby W. Lamb
Oct 2, 2025
Bobby W. Lamb, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Oak Grove Healthcare in Rutherfordton.
Bobby was born on Monday, November 13, 1944 in Gaston County. He served honorably in the U.S Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a two-time Purple Heart recipient and also earned three Bronze stars during his...
Wanda Vickers
Oct 1, 2025
Wanda Hill Vickers, age 65, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Wanda was born Wednesday, July 13, 1960 in Rutherford County to the late James “Big Jim” Eula Hill and Betty Pearson Hill. She worked in textiles for many years and also as a housekeeper at Gardner-Webb University. Wanda enjoyed working on a...
Jean Elizabeth "Beth" Adair
Sep 24, 2025
Jean Elizabeth “Beth” Adair, age 69, of Henrietta, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Beth was born Tuesday, December 13, 1955, in Dallas, Texas to the late Clyde Elmore Hollifield and Jean Fay Brasier Hollifield. Beth worked for many years at the Cone Mill Cliffside Plant and later in Home Healthcare. She was of the Baptist...