Paul Waters

Aug 6, 2010

Paul Hugh Waters, age 75, of Rutherfordton, went to be with the lord on August 6, 2010. A native of Rutherford County he was born December 19, 1934 to the late Clyde and Ellen Hunsinger Waters. He retired from the textile industry and was a Navy veteran. He was of the baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he...

Sammy Stafford

Aug 5, 2010

Sammy Mikel Stafford, age 56, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, August 5, 2010 at the Hospice House of Forest City. A native of McDowell County he was born December 19, 1953 to the late Samuel Lee and Kate Marie Duncan Stafford. He worked as a self employed mechanic all of his life and loved nascar. In addition to his parents...

Betty Tate

Aug 2, 2010

Betty Jean Terry Tate, age 68, of Ellenboro, died Monday, August 2, 2010 at Rutherford Hospital. A native of Rutherford County she was born August 21, 1941 to the late Flay and Reba Willis Terry. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching the wildlife from her front porch. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...

John Hawkins

Jul 27, 2010

John Landon Hawkins, age 74, of Ellenboro, NC, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. John was born on February 23, 1936 in Rutherford County, NC to the late James Virgil Hawkins and Eula Beatrice Gordon Hawkins. He was a longtime member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and a graduate of Ellenboro High School and Kings...

Randy Painter

Jul 23, 2010

Randy Painter, age 42, of Mooresboro, NC, died Friday, July 23, 2010 at Rutherford Hospital. Randy was born February 5, 1968 in Cherokee County, SC and worked in textiles. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by one sister, Glennis Frank. Survivors include one daughter, Summer Painter; two sons, Koty Painter and Dylan Painter all...

Diane Ashley

Jul 22, 2010

Diane Ashley, age 62, of 496 Hollis Road, Ellenboro, NC, died Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Rutherford Hospital. Diane was born on September 16, 1947 in York County, SC to the late Arvil Sanford and Mattie Mae Ashley Sanford. She worked as a Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) for over 40 years and playing bingo was among her life's enjoyments....

Evelyn Holland

Jul 17, 2010

Evelyn Holland, age 84, of Shelby, died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at White Oak Manor of Shelby. A native of Rutherford County, Evelyn was born October 23, 1925 to the late John Everette and Lucy Harrison Whisnant. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She worked for Alexander Elementary School in the lunch room as a cook...

James Lewis

Jul 17, 2010

James Ledford Lewis, age 69, of Bostic, died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at his residence. A native of Rutherford County he was born August 7, 1940 to the late Howard and Leathy Toney Lewis. He was a member of New Harvest Church. He worked most of his life as a farmer. He loved his dogs and horses. He also...

Lilyana Barcenas

Jul 16, 2010

Lilyana Nevaeh Barcenas, infant daughter of Kathy Lee Cogdell and Guillermo Barcenas, of Forest City, died July 16, 2010 at her residence. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three brothers, Victor Clemente Garcia, Joshua Hugh Cole, and Tyler Scott Sorrelles; one sister, India Robles Duran; grandparents Rhonda Gantt of Forest City, Billy Cogdell of Bostic, Guillermina...

Alma Watts

Jul 13, 2010

Alma O. Watts, age 85, of Caroleen, died Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Holly Springs Rest Home. Alma was born on January 13, 1925 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late William James Lucas Hall and Gladys Eva Metcalf Hall. She was a long-time member of Caroleen Baptist Church. She worked for the Caroleen Mill and cleaned the Caroleen...