William "Bill" Mask
May 15, 2026
William “Bill” Mask, age 85, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026 at his home.
Bill was born Tuesday, May 13, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late Jack Mask and Alma Ford. Bill was a graduate of Cool Springs High School class of 1961 and worked as a Tech Supervisor at the Cone Mills for 42 years. He was...
Annette Chatman Johnson
May 14, 2026
Annette Chatman Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2026.
Born on June 17, 1964 in Alamance County, North Carolina, Annette was the daughter of Allen Boyd Chatman and Ellen Marie Taylor Chatman. She graduated from Hugh M. Cummings High School with the Class of 1982. Annette...
Mary Ann Head
May 13, 2026
Mary Ann Head, beloved wife, mother, and Mawmaw, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
She was born July 27, 1969, in Rutherford County to Mary Ruth Bradley and Johnny Harrison Bradley. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Michael and John Boy Bradley, and her sister, Tracy...
Genell Holtzclaw Henson
May 11, 2026
Genell Holtzclaw Henson passed on May 11, 2026. Born on Nov 8, 1928 in Cliffside, NC, she married Grady Lee Henson of Harris, NC in 1947. Genell joined Grady in Panama where he was stationed after his service in WW2.
She cared for her children Michael and Lavon while Grady served in Korea, then they were stationed as a family in...
Wesley Angel, Jr.
May 8, 2026
Wesley Angel, age 85, of Shelby NC, was born on September 27, 1940 and was welcomed into his eternal rest by our Savior on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice Home in Shelby, NC.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years, Olene Gray Angel. To this incredible love story, they added four beloved children: Beverly Browning and...
Steven Stacy
May 7, 2026
Steven (Steve) Sherwood Stacy, Sr, 84, of Leesburg, GA passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.The family will receive friends Sunday, May 10, 2026 from 5:00pm until 6:30pm at Mathews Funeral Home, Albany, GA. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00am at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery, Forest City,...
Tula W. Greene
May 7, 2026
Tula W. Greene, age 88, of Mooresboro passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Fair Haven of Bostic.
Tula was born Saturday, October 16, 1937, in Rutherford County to the late Roy Wilkie and Amy Whisnant Wilkie. Tula worked at Cone Mills Cliffside plant for over twenty-four years. She loved collecting dolls, taking care of her pets,...
Lisa W. Taylor
May 6, 2026
Lisa Linnette Taylor, age 61, of Forest City passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Lisa was born Thursday, October 8,1964 in Cleveland County to the late Marshall Ray White and Mary Frances Upton. Lisa was a woman whose laughter and sense of humor brought light to many lives. Her skill as a...
Bobby Johnson
May 5, 2026
Bobby Johnson, a man of profound faith, steady hands, and a generous heart, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the age of 82. Born November 3, 1943 to LeeAnna Waters Johnson and Robert E. Johnson, Bobby grew up with a deep appreciation for family and hard work—values that would define his eighty-two years.
A master...
Sally Howe
May 5, 2026
Sally Howe, age 79, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her home while being surrounded by her family.
Sally was born Saturday, October 26, 1946 in Concord, New Hampshire to the late Russell Rheaume and Mary Hayes Rheaume. She worked as a purchasing agent for Watts Industries for twenty-five years before her retirement.
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