Padgett & King Funeral Home

Frances Burke-Urr, who belongs to God, returned to Him on September 20, 2024, when her valiant and courageous battle against cancer ended. She was the love of her husband's life, Clifford Urr, who loved and cherished her more than any words from the greatest poets could ever possibly express. She was also very beloved to her many friends and family members, all whose lives were deeply touched and impacted by her generosity, kindness, affection, warmth, and love, and they will miss her dearly. Frances ("Frannie") was born in Newark, NJ on May 7, 1955. Her family later moved to Perth Amboy NJ, where she graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1973. She graduated from Seton Hal/l University...

O'Lema Cody Morgan, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Born on August 14, 1928, in Albemarle, NC, she was the daughter of the late David Emmett Cody Sr. and Mary Mabry Cody. O'Lema spent most of her life in Forest City, North Carolina, with her late husband, Robert "Bob" Morgan. Eventually they moved to Hickory, NC so they could be closer to family. After his passing, O'Lema moved to Clemmons, NC to be closer to family. In her later years, she found joy and friendship at Trinity Elms Independent Living, where she cherished the friendships she made. Her warmth and kindness touched...

Namond Earl McComas, age 88 of Forest City, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 2023 at his home. He was born on August 3, 1935, in Accoville, West Virginia and was a son of the late Carl and Geneva Davis McComas. Earl served four years in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Luckadoo McComas, two children, Tammy Hill and Paul William McComas, brother and sisters, Carl McComas, Jr., Shelba Jean (Sis) Davis, Gilmer O'Dell McComas, Ceva Sue Baker, Richard McComas, Judy Mills, Argy Lee McComas, and Rose Helen McComas. Survivors include two brothers, Harold (Sandy) McComas of Branchland, West Virginia, Darrell McComas of...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David "Dave" Melvin Whisnant, a distinguished and much loved professor at Wofford College. He died on Monday, August 14, 2023, at the age of 80 after a battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. David was born on January 25, 1943, to Donald Melvin and Edna Fortner Whisnant in Cisco, Illinois. He attended nearby Monticello High School, where he played both football and basketball. Although he lost both parents in a tragic automobile accident on Christmas Day 1961 at the young age of eighteen, he attended Georgia Tech for two years and then finished his undergraduate education at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana in 1967,...

Dr. David Melvin Whisnant age 80 of Spartanburg, husband of Linda Dyson Whisnant and retired Professor of Chemistry at Wofford College died Monday, August 14, 2023 at his home after a battle with Glioblastoma Brain Cancer. A full obituary with Memorial service plans will be posted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request memorial contributions be made to the Wofford College Office of Philanthropy and Engagement, 429 North Church Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303, Spartanburg Regional Hospice, Post Office Box 430, Drayton, South Carolina 29333 or the Local Missions Fund of Saint Paul United Methodist Church, 1320 Fernwood-Glendale Road, Spartanburg, South...

Ruth Ann Guy, age 86 of Gaffney died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Ann was born on May 7, 1937, in East Bend, North Carolina and was a daughter of the late Travis York and Bernice Hyatt. Ann was a Registered Nurse having spent thirty years working in the medical field. She spent her later working career at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center where she retired. She was a member of Hope Church in Spartanburg where she enjoyed working in the kitchen and she made numerous mission trips to Indian reservations. Ann was a faithful wife as well as a loving mother and grandmother. She found great joy in caring for her family and spending time with them....

Dr. James Alexander Sappenfield, 93, of Forest City, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. Born June 20, 1929, in Kannapolis, NC, he was the son of the late James Alexander and Christine Fowler Sappenfield. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 71 years, Evelyn, and eldest son, James A. Sappenfield, III. "Jim" met Evelyn on a blind date, and they were later married at Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church in Kannapolis. They moved to Memphis, TN for Dr. Sappenfield to attend optometry school and, upon completion, moved to Forest City where they chose to live, work, and raise their family. He opened his own optometry practice in Forest City where he served citizens of the community...

Evelyn Boyce Sanders Sappenfield, 94, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Born March 22, 1928, in Pageland, SC, she was the daughter of the late Boyce Heath and Annie Hicks Sanders. She was preceded in death by her son, James A. Sappenfield, III, and her sister and best friend, Rachel Sanders Fuller. Evelyn and her family moved to Kannapolis, NC where she met her future husband of 71 years, James A. "Jim" Sappenfield, on a blind date. They were later married at Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church in Kannapolis. They moved to Memphis, TN for Dr. Sappenfield to attend optometry school and, upon completion, moved to Forest City where they chose to live and raise their family....

Colleen Doggett Morris, age 86 of Ellenboro, died Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby. Colleen was born in Rutherford County on February 25, 1936, and was the daughter of the late W. P. and Ruby Haulk Doggett. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and the Spartanburg General Hospital School of Nursing where she received her Nursing Degree. Colleen work as a Registered Nurse at Rutherford Hospital before moving to Cleveland Memorial Hospital in Shelby where she spent the majority of her career and retired. She was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Forest City. Her hobbies included crafts of any kind and cooking. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed...

Glenn Cleveland Shinn III, 72, of Forest City, NC died Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his home. Born in Mooresville, NC, he was a son of the late Glenn C. Shinn, Jr and Montez Mayhew Shinn. Glenn worked in quality control for Dan River Incorporated for many years and later for Forest City Heating and Air. He was an Army National Guard serving during Vietnam. Glenn enjoyed woodworking, shooting, scuba diving and also had his pilot's license. Survivors include his wife, Flora Stott Shinn of the home; sons, Cleve Shinn of Mooresville, NC, Joshua Logan and wife Nicole of Pigeon Forge, TN, and Brandon Logan of Forest City, NC; brothers, Michael Shinn of Mooresville, NC, and Franklin Shinn and wife...

Jeffery Lynn McCraw, age 58, unexpectedly went to be home with the Lord on February 9, 2022 in Forest City, NC. He was born in Gaffney, SC on July 30, 1963. Jeffery was the beloved husband of Pam Francis McCraw, married for 34 wonderful years. He was the best father in the world to two kids - Garrett and Mackenzie, and father-in-law to Zac. Jeffery was born in Gaffney, SC, where he grew up in a loving home with parents Linda and DeWitt McCraw and his three siblings D.D., Paige, and John. He moved to Forest City when he married Pam Francis, and they built their life surrounded by family, and grounded by faith. Jeffery attended church with his wife at Adaville Baptist Church, where he spent...

Walter Lee Cox, 75, of US Hwy 1188 Highway 74 Business, Bostic, North Carolina, died February 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at home after a brave battle with pancreatic and liver cancer. Born in Gastonia, N.C., he was the husband of Janet Hughes Cox, a beloved father and "PawPaw," and the oldest son of the late William Barber Cox and Juanita Cothran Cox. He was a graduate of Ashley High School in Gastonia, Class of 1964, and attended Gaston College, where he played on the basketball team and earned the nickname "Spider." Walter was known for his outgoing and positive spirit, strong faith and service, and love for all people. He was an active member of his church communities,...

Jerry Michael Allen, 81, of Spindale, NC died Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his home. Born in Rutherford county, NC, he was the son of the late William Howard "Bill" Allen and Lois Henderson Allen and widower of the late Carolyn Jolene Harris Allen and also, his second wife, Beverly Williamson Allen. Jerry lived in Newport News, VA for many years and worked as an aeronautical engineer for NASA at the Langley Research Centeruntil his retirement. In 2018he returned home to Rutherford county. He was a member of Florence Baptist Church, Forest City. In earlier years, he and Carolyn enjoyed tennis and traveling together. Jerry was a Civil War and World War II buff and enjoyed reading. When his...

Kelly Leigh Maxwell, age 38 of Garner, North Carolina, died Monday, July 12, 2021, following a sudden illness. Kelly was born on September 30, 1982, and was a native of Rutherford County. Kelly was a graduate of R-S Central High School and attended Gardner-Webb University where she received her undergraduate degree in Marketing. Following her desire to teach, she enrolled at N.C. State where she received her Master's in education. She was currently a teacher in History and Civics at Garner Magnet High School and a former softball coach. She was a dedicated educator and the love for her students and fellow teachers was always evident. Early on, she gained a love for softball which began...

Linda Gotsch McGregor, passed away on May 30, 2021, at her home in Forest City, North Carolina. She had valiantly fought cancer for the past year. She was born on May 9, 1940, at Christ Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey, where she lived until January 1948 when her family was transferred to Albany, Georgia, with Coats and Clark. She was educated at St. Teresa's Catholic School and graduated from Albany High School in 1958. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts. After graduation, she moved to Long Island, New York, where she continued her career in painting and pottery. She relocated to Forest City in 2006 where she became active in the art...

Dorothy Jean Thrift Robbins, age ninety years, of Arbor Landing, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth A. Robbins on August 3, 2019. Dorothy was successful with her career in banking institutions in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she and her husband Kenneth made their home. At the time of her retirement, Dorothy was Assistant Secretary /Treasurer of Home Federal Savings and Loan in Charlotte. Dorothy served as president of the Financial Women International in the Metro Charlotte Chapter and was also Woman of the year in that same organization. She was cited for her dedication and...

Kenneth Monroe Bowen, Jr, age 72 of Forest City died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 3, 1949 in Gaston County and was a son of the late Reverend Kenneth Monroe Bowen Sr and Maxine Dale Bowen. He was a graduate of Bessemer City High School, Gaston College and an honors graduate of Isothermal Community College. His working career was at Earley's Dodge and later Hardin's Drug where he worked in accounting and sales and he retired from Endries International, Inc. Ken served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was the recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and National Defense Service Medal. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist...

Thomas Carlton Flaugher, age 62 of Fort Mill, South Carolina,died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Levine-Dickson Hospice at Southminister of Charlotte after a short battle with cancer. As a son of military parents, he was born on February 3, 1959 in Roswell, NM to the late Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) William and Frances (Jerrie) Wright Flaugher. Tom graduated from Chapel Hill Senior High School and attended the University of North Carolina night school and Kings College. Tom started out working in the restaurant business which took him to several places on the eastern seaboard where he made many of his lifelong dear friends. Tom eventually settled into sales work and was employed with Leoch Battery at...

My Special Earthly Angel, Janet L. Hyatt returned to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 11, 2021. A much beloved friend, wife, mother and grandmother. Born January 1, 1939 in Marmet, West Virginia to the late Fred and Jinive Davis. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by daughter, Jeannie (Momma) Bostic; brother, Paul Davis and sister, Helen Crowley. She is survived by her husband, M. Eugene (Gene) Hyatt of Rutherfordton, her son, James Young (Kayce) of Fairview, NC; daughters, Kimberly Young and Judith Fender (Don) of Fairview, NC, seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brothers, Ralph Davis of Forest City, William (Bill) Davis of Arlington, TX, Wallace...

My Special Earthly Angel, Janet L. Hyatt returned to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 11, 2021. A much beloved friend, wife, mother and grandmother. Born January 1, 1939 in Marmet, West Virginia to the late Fred and Jinive Davis. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by daughter, Jeannie (Momma) Bostic; brother, Paul Davis and sister, Helen Crowley. She is survived by her husband, M. Eugene (Gene) Hyatt of Rutherfordton, her son, James Young (Kayce) of Fairview, NC; daughters, Kimberly Young and Judith Fender (Don) of Fairview, NC, seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brothers, Ralph Davis of Forest City, William (Bill) Davis of Arlington, TX, Wallace (Pop)...

Von Baxter "Tink" Hamrick, Jr, age 85 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Wake Forest/Baptist Medical Center. Von was born September 27, 1935 in Forest City, North Carolina and was the son of the late Vonnie Baxter Hamrick, Sr and Jennie Lou Doggett Hamrick. Growing up in Forest City, he was reared in the Florence Baptist Church and graduated from Cool Springs High School. He went on to attend Wake Forest University where he graduated in 1958 with a degree in business administration. He also attended graduate school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Von worked his entire career with McLean Trucking Company in Winston-Salem from 1958 until...