Sylvia Toms
Apr 21, 2020
Sylvia Horton Toms, age 63, of Henrietta, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Sylvia was born November 10, 1956 in Germany to the late George William Horton and Margot Nischwitz Horton. She worked at Spartanburg Regional Medical as a Liscenced Massage Therapist and was loved and respected by her patients and co-workers....
James Heavener
Apr 18, 2020
James Ray Heavener, age 62, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his residence.
James was born July 13, 1957 in Cleveland County to the late J.W. Heavener and Martha Louise Truelove Heavener. He was a graduate of Shelby High School, class of 1975 and worked for Hamrick Mills in Gaffney. He enjoyed fishing, bowling,...
Ralph Bradley
Apr 17, 2020
Ralph Bradley, age 59, of Spindale, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at his residence.
Ralph was born September 13, 1960 in Cleveland County. He is survived by his mother, Doris Padgett Pryor who resides in Spindale; two brothers, Jerry Bradley and wife, Melissa of Forest City and Glenn Bradley of Spindale. He is also survived by...
William "Bill" Taylor
Apr 16, 2020
William “Bill” Taylor, age 79, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his residence.
Bill was born July 7, 1940 in Rutherford County to the late Sam Ezell Taylor, Sr., and Marjorie Lee Davis Taylor. He was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1958 and served his country honorably in...
Nancy Baber
Apr 12, 2020
Nancy Sizemore Baber, age 56, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her residence.
Nancy was born November 29, 1963 in Rutherford County to the late John Wesley Arrowood and Irene Owens Melton. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1981. Nancy worked in management for Burger King for over...
Michael "Dewitt" Ledbetter
Apr 11, 2020
Michael “Dewitt” Ledbetter, age 70, of Wilson Drive, Forest City, passed away April 11, 2020 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.
Michael was born April 11, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late Dewitt “Bud” Ledbetter and Betty Kennedy Ledbetter. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served his country honorably in...
Ashley Reid
Apr 11, 2020
Ashley D. Reid, age 96, of Cliffside, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home.
Ashley was born February 7, 1924 in Spartanburg County to the late Nathaniel B. Reid and Eudora Greene Reid. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of World War II. Ashley was...
Mary Smith
Apr 10, 2020
Mary Adams Smith, age 76, of Forest City, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Mary was born September 20, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Virgil Adams and Lucille Piercy Adams. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. Mary also enjoyed working as a hairdresser/beautician...
Army Spc Matthew Stone
Apr 7, 2020
Army SPC Matthew I. Stone, age 24, of Fort Bragg, NC, formerly of Spindale, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
Matthew was born September 4, 1995 in Buncombe County, NC. He is the son of Helenla Rowe of Spindale and Eric Stone and wife, Sabrina of Hendersonville. Matthew enjoyed playing video games and participating in...
Jessie "Jay" Evans Ii
Apr 7, 2020
Jessie “Jay” Evans II, age 40, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his residence.
Jessie was born December 10, 1979 in Bluefield, West Virginia to Jesse Matthew Evans, Sr. who resides in Rutherfordton and the late Brenda Simpkins Evans. He worked for Meritor Industries for several years. Jay enjoyed video games, rock music,...