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Ronnie Lee Ingle, age 73, of Henrietta, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Ronnie was born Wednesday, March 22, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late Boyce Ingle and Geneva McKinney Ingle. Even though he worked in construction most of his life, his passion was working with horses and raising Painted Horses. Ronnie enjoyed trips to the lake and to the beach and restoring old cars.      In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Doug A. Nantz, age 56, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his residence. Doug was born Monday, November 14, 1966 in Lincolnton, NC. He had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed experiencing the beauty of nature. Doug was a dedicated horticulturist and also loved tending to his animals. One of his greatest achievements was hiking the entire Appalachian Trail (A.T.).      He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ben and JoJo...

Patricia “Diane” Russell, age 69, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Diane was born Wednesday, July 29, 1953 in Henderson County to the late Floyd Ballard and Wilma Cantrell Ballard. She was fierce, strong-willed, loving and stubborn. Diane lived and loved with all of her being.      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-one years, David “Buster”...

Doris Ruth Fisher Sanders of Mooresboro, passed away at her home on, Monday, March 20, 2023. Doris was born Wednesday, May 16, 1962 to the late Glenn Harrison Fisher and Thelma Mallie Walker Fisher. She worked at Mastercraft for several years and was of the Baptist faith. Doris enjoyed making jewelry, sewing and coloring. She was known by her family as a great cook. Doris will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.      In addition to her parents, she was...

Donna E. McGraw, age 75, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Fair Haven of Forest City. Donna was born Saturday, December 13, 1947 in Arlington, Virginia to the late Luther Conley Revis and Lillian Phoebe Munsey Revis. She was a graduate of W.T. Woodson High School, class of 1965. She lived in the South Hampton Virginia Community for many years and was a property manager for twenty-two years. She was a member of Mt. Hebron Church in Rutherfordton. Donna enjoyed horseback...

Melissa Bridges Gettys, age 62, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her residence. Melissa was born Friday, September 16, 1960 in Lakeland, Florida to the late Ray Bridges and Jewel Hensley Lackey. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1978 and a 1982 graduate of Gardner-Webb University. She was a member of the Full Throttle Biker Church. Melissa served as the church secretary for Campfield Memorial Baptist Church and Race...

James Porter, age 72, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. James was born Saturday, December 30, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late James Luther Porter and Ora Biggerstaff Porter. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and was a graduate of Cleveland Community College. James worked at Cone Mills for thirty-five years before retirement. He was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church. His favorite pastime was rabbit...

Jamie Ramsey, age 47, of Ellenboro, passed away at Atrium Health-Cleveland March 17th, 2023.      Jamie was born March 2nd, 1976, to Juanita Cook Bumgarner who resides in North Myrtle Beach, SC and the late Gene Ramsey.  Jamie was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1994. He worked as an electrician for Vision Electric Service for over fourteen years and most recently at the Walmart Distribution Center in Shelby. Jamie was an avid bass fisherman and...

Irene Roach Delpino, age 85, of Henrietta, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her residence. Irene was born Sunday, September 24, 1937 in Rutherford County to the late John Herman Roach, Sr. and Lois Horne Roach. She was a graduate of Tri-High School and Appalachian State University. Irene held an earned Ph. D. in English Studies. She was a published author of several historical books and a retired English Professor at the Community College of Philadelphia. Irene was a member of the...

Tenita “Tena” Walker, age 62, of Forest City, crossed over Jordan on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Tena was born Monday, September 5, 1960 in Taylorsville, NC to the late Harold Eugene Braswell, Sr. and Blanche Pressley. She was a graduate of Maiden High School, class of 1978. Tena worked for Sara Lee and Spring Ford Knitting in Spindale for many years. She was a faithful member of Harmon Street Baptist Church and enjoyed crafts, reading and...