Wednesday, June 18, 2025 9:31 am

Everett J. Hutchins, age 97, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

He was the son of the late James Curtis Hutchins and the late Ina Jane Freeman Hutchins and a native of Rutherford County. Everett was a US Army veteran serving from 1951 to 1953. He retired from Stonecutter Mills after many years. He was also preceded in death by his wife Betty Ware Hutchins and a son Ralph Hutchins and four brothers; James Hutchins, Marvin Hutchins, Jack Hutchins and Wilbert Hutchins. Everett was a member of Brittain Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by one daughter Tonya Hutchins Clark (Alan) of Asheville, two sons Joe Hutchins (Kathy) of Rutherfordton, Boyd Hutchins (Amy) of Rutherfordton, one brother Rev. George Hutchins (Rose Mary).

The funeral service was held at Brittain Presbyterian Church on June 13 with Rev. Dr. Don Scofield officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills; PO Box 336; Forest City, NC 28043. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.