Frances Ward
Feb 18, 2024
Frances Ward, age 88, of Forest City, woke up to see the beauty of her heavenly home as she passed from this temporal life into the eternal presence of God on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living Center.
Frances was born Sunday, October 13, 1935 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Lila Mae Stephens Hamrick. She was a graduate...
Susan Lynch
Feb 15, 2024
Susan Lynch, age 59, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at her mother’s home while under Hospice Care.
Susan was born Thursday, October 8, 1964, in Rutherford County. Her love for cooking led her to work as a cook for Quincy’s and Ryan’s restaurants for several years. She also worked for Scott Vending. Her most recent and favorite job...
Christopher Dale Burgess
Feb 14, 2024
Christopher Dale Burgess, age 66, of Spindale, died peacefully at home on February 14, 2024 from natural causes.
Christopher was born July 23, 1957, in Rutherford County to the late Grover Burgess and Callie Owensby Burgess. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth “Libby” Gossett Burgess.
He is survived by his son,...
Atrice "Red" Thompson
Feb 12, 2024
Atrice “Red” Thompson, age 87, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Fair Haven Home in Bostic.Red was born Tuesday, June 2, 1936 in Rutherford County to the late Theodore Bill Lovelace and Alice Nora Pruitt Lovelace. She worked in textiles for over thirty-three years before retirement. Red was a...
Mary Jo Sherman
Feb 9, 2024
Mary Jo Sherman, age 67, of Ellenboro, passed away, Friday, February 9, 2024.
Mary Jo was born Tuesday, October 30, 1956, in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Byron Sherman and Lillian Brennen Sherman. She enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. Mary Jo had the gift of creativity and could take anything and make it into something beautiful....
Jackie Smith
Feb 9, 2024
Jackie Raymond Smith, age 69, of Bostic passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at his residence.
Jackie was born Tuesday, August 3, 1954 in Rutherford County to the late John Smith and Alice Hooper Smith. He loved spending time with his family. Jackie enjoyed playing golf, and shooting pool when he was younger. He was a member of the Forest City...
Darnell Evans
Feb 9, 2024
Darnell Evans, age 65, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, February 9, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Darnell was born Monday, February 10, 1958 in Pineville, West Virginia to the late Paul Matthew Evans and Goldie Church Evans, He worked as a truck driver for the NCDOT for many years...
Phillip Lee Clark
Feb 8, 2024
Phillip Lee Clark, age 52, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born in Cleveland County on Wednesday, July 14, 1971, to Peggy Jean Clark, who resides in Rutherfordton, and the late Ralph Lee Clark. Phillip worked for almost ten years as a Maintenance Technician at...
Charles Campbell
Feb 4, 2024
Charles M. Campbell, age 79, of Forest City passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.
Charles was born Friday, March 17, 1944, in Rutherford County to the late Lee Campbell and Mamie Hunt Campbell. He owned and operated Hopewell Grocery and Alexander Hardware for many years. Charles was a commercial painter and operated Campbell’s Painting...
Simon Colin Garcia
Feb 1, 2024
Simon Colin Garcia, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at his residence.
Simon was born Saturday, February 18, 1939 in Tzitzio, Mexico to the late Leonardo Olvera and Francisca Garcia. He worked in construction as a brick mason for most of his life and was of the Catholic faith. Simon enjoyed singing, storytelling and was an...
Samuel "Roy" Pruett
Jan 26, 2024
Samuel “Roy” Pruett, age 74, of Casar, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at his residence.
Roy was born Wednesday, January 11, 1950 in Casar, NC to the late Edgar Pruett and Emma Upton Pruett. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Roy was an independent truck owner and operator. He worked for...
Annie Mae Scruggs Page
Jan 25, 2024
Annie Mae Scruggs Page, age 88, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was born Monday, May 13th, 1935, in Rutherford County to the late Benjamin Dewey Scruggs and Rose Marie Seeback Scruggs. She was a 1953 graduate of Cliffside High School.
Annie Mae was an active community member throughout her life,...
Don McBrayer
Jan 20, 2024
Hugh “Don” McBrayer II, age 77, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.
Don was born on Thursday, August 15, 1946, in Rutherford County to the late Hugh Donald McBrayer I and Norma Bailey McBrayer. Don graduated from NC State University. He enjoyed watching his son, Brad and his grandsons dirt track race. Don liked...
Jennifer Robbins
Jan 19, 2024
Jennnifer Anne Robbins, age 53, of Forest City, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Rutherford Regional Medical Center.Jennifer was born Monday, December 14, 1970, in Rutherford County to the late Wayne Robbins and Julia Lail Robbins. Jennifer was a loving and caring person who loved spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed cooking with them. She will be...
Carl Ray Moore
Jan 16, 2024
Carl Ray Moore, age 64, of Dobbinsville, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his residence.
Carl was born Sunday, June 21, 1959 in Rutherford County to the late Sylvia Ann Arrowood Moore and J.C. Moore who resides in Dobbinsville. He worked for Cone Mill for many years. Carl Ray enjoyed gunsmithing, hiking and especially enjoyed seeing his family.
In...
Marvin Yates Nanney
Jan 15, 2024
Marvin Yates Nanney, age 88, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at his residence.
Marvin was born Wednesday, May 8, 1935 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Rush Nanney and Georgia Ledford Nanney. He was a veteran of the U.S Navy and served on the USS Elokomin during the Korean War. Marvin worked for Burlington Industries and owned...
Deborah Quinn Henson
Jan 14, 2024
Deborah Quinn Henson, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her residence.
Deborah was born Wednesday, January 21, 1953 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Roy Quinn and Sally Bagwell Quinn. She worked for Watts Regulator for over forty years before retirement. Deborah was of the Baptist faith. She loved taking care of her...
Reggie Dean Smith
Jan 14, 2024
Reggie Dean Smith, age 63, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his residence.
Reggie was born on Friday, December 30, 1960 in Rutherford County. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and was a part of the Brotherhood where he often showcased his great sense of humor. Over the years he worked in textiles as a...
Gerry Adair
Jan 12, 2024
Gerry Adair, age 72, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation and Living Center.
Gerry was born Saturday, June 30, 1951 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Grady Samuel Adair and Nora Campbell Adair. He worked for Burlington Industries and Campbell’s Tree Service for several years. Gerry was of the Baptist faith and attended...
Jerry Coffey
Jan 9, 2024
Jerry Coffey, age 67, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his residence.
Jerry was born Saturday, August 4, 1956 in Rutherford County to the late Eddie Coffey and Corina Munsey Coffey. He worked as a finish carpenter for All American Homes, as a truck driver for Atlas Van Lines and for Cone Mill – Haynes Plant...
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