The Obituary Section

Preston Stott

, North Carolina

October 11, 2026

Preston Barnett Stott age 81 of Bostic died Monday October 12 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Preston was born on February 15 1945 in Polk County and he was a selfemployed truck driver as well as a lifelong Baptist. He was preceded in death by his mother Frances Barnett Stott his sister Betty Jean Sonnack his brother Hoyte Stott and his granddaughter Tessa Ann Stott. Survivors include his son Preston Keith Stott Carrie of Forest City his daughters Tabatha Stott of Forest City and Donna Lynn Hardin Shane of Bostic his brother J.L. Stott Kay of Council Bluffs Iowa his sister Nancy Bradley of Raleigh his former wife Brenda Hardin Stott of Forest City and his beloved grandchildren Tyler Preston Wren Casey and Joshua and greatgrandchildren Savannah Haisley Dakota and Lily. The funeral service will be held at 2 oclock on Wednesday October 14 2026 in The Padgett and…

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Jack Lutz

, North Carolina

The family will receive friends from 1230 until 145 on Saturday October 17 2026 in the Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Forest City. A service from the graveside will follow at 2 oclock at the Cool Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Garin Hill officiating. A more detailed and complete obituary will be posted on Thursday by The Padgett and King Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 1230 until 145 on Saturday October 17 2026 in the Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Forest City. A service from the graveside will follow at 2 oclock at the Cool Springs Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Gar This obituary is protected against unauthorized reproduction or redistribution without the funeral homes or familys consent.

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