Joann Hill Goodrick, 82, of Hillsboro Beach, Florida, died peacefully on April 23, 2019, after receiving care for her dementia at the Boca Raton ManorCare nursing home since 2017. Joann was the precious wife of David Daniel Goodrick for 47 years and the beloved mother of CJ and Douglas Andrew Wilson from her first marriage to Howard Wilson. Joann...
Donald R. Smith, age 74, of Bostic, NC died Monday, April 22, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. Donald was born July 28, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late Roy Smith and Alma Honeycutt Smith. He worked as a self-employed painting contractor for many years and enjoyed farming and raising hogs. Gardening, canning and...
Ruth Bumgarner, age 80, of Bostic, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Ruth was born April 30, 1938 in Cleveland County to the late Brantley Brackett and Nancy Pauline McNeilly Brackett. She worked for Broyhill Furniture for over twenty-seven years before retirement and was a member of Grace...
Jerry A. "Moose" Campfield, age 79, of Tanners Grove Road, Forest City, NC, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Jerry was born November 2, 1939 in Rutherford County to the late L.B. Campfield and Helen Grant Campfield. He was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1958 and worked for Burlington Industries for many...
Benjamin "Benny" D. Watson, 90, of Forest City, North Carolina went to be with His Lord on April 13, 2019. He was born August 7, 1928 in Rutherford County to the late Miller and Bethany Watson. Benny was an excellent auto mechanic all his life and was known for his ability to "fix anything!" He loved to use his...
Frances "Fran" B. Quinn, age 83, died Tuesday, April 12, 2019, at Fair Haven of Forest City. Fran was born September 14, 1935 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Robert Glenn Blanton and Addie Mae Hutchins Blanton. She was a graduate of Harris High School, class of 1953. Fran also attended Isothermal Community College and proudly received her...
Glyn B. Moton, age 81, of Hazelwood Drive, Forest City, NC, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. Glyn was born March 25, 1938 in Ouachita Parish, LA to the late Jess M. Moton and Louise Senn Moton. He was a graduate of Holly Ridge High School, class of 1956. He attended...
Geneva W. Yelton, age 66, of Bostic, NC, died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at her residence. Geneva was born January 12, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Elizabeth Lucille Waters. She was a faithful member of Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church where she served in the music ministry as a choir leader and singer. She worked for Tanners Industries...
Jeff Doggett, age 49, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Jeff was born April 13, 1969 in Rutherford County to the late Thomas Doggett and Lois Pruett Doggett. He worked for Reeves Brothers for many years and enjoyed fishing, camping, the outdoors and NASCAR. He loved his grandchildren dearly and enjoyed taking...
Thomas Roger Rabb, Sr., age 71, of Forest City, NC, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home. Thomas was born February 26, 1948 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Jim Rabb and Mildred Whisnant Rabb. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. In addition, he continued...