William "Bill" Thomas Wheatley
Dec 28, 2023
William "Bill” Thomas Wheatley, age 72, passed away at his home in Inman, SC. Bill was born August 2, 1951 to the late William "Bud" and Ethel Seville Wheatley.
He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1969.
He is survived by his daughter, Samantha Fowler of Boiling Springs, SC. Two granddaughters, Karly Daniels and Sophia...
Thomas "Tommy" Lee Riley
Dec 28, 2023
Tommy Lee Riley, age 45, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.
Tommy was born Sunday, August 13, 1978, in Cherokee County to Eleanor Creamer Riley and the late William David Riley, Sr. He loved spending time with his family and grandkids. Tommy enjoyed shooting pool. He also...
Janice "Butch" Rollins
Dec 26, 2023
Janice “Butch” Rollins, age 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Janice was born Tuesday, August 15, 1939 in Spokane, Washington to the late Bob Aker and Louise Pease. She worked many years at Isothermal Community College in the Continuing Education Support department.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Rose Edwards
Dec 26, 2023
Rose Edwards, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at her residence.
Rose was born Thursday, September 25, 1958 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Betty Warlick. She worked several years in environmental services and as a bus driver for the Rutherford County Public School System. Rose was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed taking...
William "Bill" Kempster
Dec 24, 2023
William “Bill” Kempster, age 83 of Forest City, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his residence.
Bill was born Sunday, June 23, 1940 in Crystal City, Missouri to the late Lena Bell Posey Kempster. He worked as a Die Caster for General Electric in Hendersonville for twenty-five years before retirement. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time on his computer.
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Rita Cannon Smith
Dec 24, 2023
Rita Cannon Smith, age 69, of Caroleen, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Rita was born Tuesday, August 10, 1954 in Rutherford County to the late Don Cannon and Hazel Womick Cannon. She worked many years as a waitress for various local restaurants. Rita was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and loved...
Kay Greene Watts
Dec 23, 2023
Kay Greene Watts, age 87, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Fairhaven Home in Bostic.
Kay was born Thursday, March 5,1936 in Rutherford County to the late Renzo Greene and Verdia Biggerstaff Greene. She worked in housekeeping and as a cook for Cleveland Regional Medical Center and Rutherford Regional Medical...
Olivia Grace Gordon
Dec 22, 2023
Olivia Grace Gordon, infant daughter of Chloe Hardin and Malachi Gordon, went home to be her heavenly Father on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Though her time in this world was brief, she made an eternal imprint on all those who knew and loved her. She is now in the loving care and arms of God.
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Madison "Maddie" Goode
Dec 21, 2023
Madison “Maddie” Goode, age 23, of Ellenboro, passed away, Thursday, December 21, 2023.
Maddie was born Wednesday, January 12, 2000, in Augusta, Georgia. She worked as a nursing assistant at Oak Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and as a waitress for Fatz and for Randall’s Restaurant in Ellenboro. She was a member of The Barn Fellowship in Ellenboro. Maddie especially...
JR Arrowood
Dec 21, 2023
JR Arrowood, age 61, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Atrium Health – Cleveland in Shelby.
JR was born Thursday, January 25, 1962 in Rutherford County to the late Ralph Leonard Arrowood and Carolyn McCraw Arrowood. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1980. JR worked as an autobody paint technician for Parks Chevrolet...