Paul Barkley Owens
Nov 2, 2025
Paul Barkley Owens, age 58, of Shelby, who resided in Crouse, NC, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.
Paul was born Saturday, August 12, 1967 in Rutherford County to Evelyn Laws Barkley who resides in Shelby and the late Douglas Eugene Owens. He was a master carpenter most of his life, having worked for several home...
Chris Kite
Nov 2, 2025
Chris Kite, age 61, of Caroleen, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Chris was born Wednesday, February 19th in Boiling Springs, NC to the late Brenda Scoggins Thompson. He worked for John H. Montgomery and Stonecutter Mills for several years. Chris enjoyed anything to do with cars, which included working on cars and building model cars....
James Devens
Nov 1, 2025
James Devens, age 52, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
James was born July 28, 1973 in Rutherford County to the late Stephen Devens and Anna Mae Greene. James served honorably in the U.S. Army. His passion was working on Computers. He held multiple advanced degrees in Computer Technology. James was also an...
Jayson Bracken
Oct 31, 2025
Jayson Bracken, age 29, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at his home.
Jayson was born Tuesday, December 19,1995 in Rutherford County. He graduated from Chase High School, class of 2014. He worked as a carpenter for Bracken Remodeling for several years. Jayson enjoyed cooking, especially Mexican food. His specialty was street tacos. Jayson’s passion in life was his...
Judy Bradley Wall
Oct 29, 2025
Judy Bradley Wall of Chesnee, SC passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 29, 2025.
Born on August 29, 1953 in Rutherford County, NC and a graduate of Chase High School. Judy worked in the textile and plastic industry for many years. She ended her work career doing what she was called to do “caring for others” at...
Mark Tate
Oct 28, 2025
Mark Tate, age 65, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Mark was born Tuesday, May 17, 1960 in Rutherford County to the late Floyd Tate, Jr. and Joyce Tate who resides in Forest City. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1978. Mark served honorably in the U.S. Navy....
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.
Ricky Watson
Oct 14, 2025
Ricky Watson, age 56, recently passed away in Rutherfordton near his home.
Ricky was born August 4, 1969 to the late James Howard “Fat” Watson and Patricia Winkler who resides in Rutherfordton.
Ricky enjoyed playing pool and was a drummer. He was a member of the Jehovah Witness Church for many years. Ricky was very devoted to his faith and was an...
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,...