Lucille Henderson Byers Roberson
Mar 11, 2025
Lucille Henderson Byers Roberson, age 91, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at her home.
Lucille was born Thursday, April 27, 1933 in Cherokee County, SC to the late Karl Henderson and Bertha Blackwell Henderson. She worked as a human resources assistant for J.C. Cowan and Burlington for thirty years before retirement. Lucille was always full of energy...
Norman Bailey
Mar 10, 2025
Norman Bailey, age 82, of Boiling Springs, NC, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at his home.
Norman was born Saturday, October 29, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late George Logan Bailey and Ruth May Hardin Bailey. He served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Norman worked as a maintenance supervisor for J.C. Cowan and Parker-Hannafin for...
Lavonda Sailors Pleasant
Mar 10, 2025
Lavonda Sailors Pleasant, age 80, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Lavonda was born Sunday, June 4, 1944 in Cleveland County to the late Ernest “Shorty” Sailors and Annie Mae Hollifield Sailors. She worked in textiles for many years and retired from the Haynes Plant. Lavonda enjoyed going to the Rutherford County Senior Center and...
Sharon Cordell
Mar 9, 2025
Sharon Cordell, age 53, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Sharon was born Sunday, June 6, 1971 in Rutherford County to the late Wayne Cordell and Brenda Hood Cordell. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1989. She was a manager for Drop In Convenience Store at the Shiloh location...
Donald Ray Bradley
Mar 9, 2025
Donald Ray Bradley, age 70, of Rutherfordton, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Donald was born on Tuesday, July 20, 1954, in Rutherford County, to the late Ernest and Lollie Sisk Bradley. He attended Rutherfordton Elementary School through the eighth grade. Donald worked at General Fireproofing for a number of years, as well as Ronnie’s Tree Service...
Reba Lail Poteat
Mar 8, 2025
Reba Lail Poteat, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Henderson Care.
Reba was born Monday, November 28, 1938 in Gaston County, NC to the late Frank Lail and Rosa Mae Rogers Lail. She worked as a cook at the Walker Super Chef Restaurant for fifteen years and was a dedicated homemaker. She also loved cooking...
Diane Coffey Cole
Mar 8, 2025
Diane Coffey Cole, age 78, of Caroleen, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.
Diane was born Saturday, August 3, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Raymond Coffey and Grace Roberts Coffey. She was a dedicated textile worker for many years, having worked at the Burlington and Haynes Plants. Diane’s family was her life. She loved...
Claude T. Greene
Mar 7, 2025
Claude T. Greene, age 51, of Rutherfordton, passed away March 7, 2025 at his home.
Claude was born Sunday, May 6, 1973 in Rutherfordton to Barbara S. Greene who resides in Gilkey and the late Clyde Greene. He was a “Jack of all Trades” during his working years. Claude was a truck driver for TMC for many years and was in...
Jamie Fox
Feb 28, 2025
Thirty-seven years ago, God sent an angel to us here on Earth, and on Friday, February 28th, God called His angel home. Jamie Fox, age 37, of Forest City, went home to be at the right hand of Jesus while being cared for at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Jamie was born Monday, February 1, 1988 in Rutherford County to Tony...
Nancy M. Tate
Feb 28, 2025
Nancy M. Tate, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 at her residence.
Nancy was born Sunday, March 26, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late Clarence and Gertrude Tate. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1968 and held an earned bachelor’s degree from Pfeiffer University. Nancy’s life was all about helping people....