JoAnne Koone Jenkins
Jul 12, 2026
JoAnne Koone Jenkins, age 75, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
JoAnne was born Saturday, July 7, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late John Koone and Mildred Alley Koone. She worked as a bus driver for Tri-Community School for twenty-one years and later as...
Jackie Mode Huffman
Jul 12, 2026
Jackie Mode Huffman, age 80, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Jackie was born Thursday, May 30, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Amos Mode and Ovelia Johnson Mode. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1964 and also a graduate of Kings College in...
Jimmy Moore
Jul 11, 2026
Jimmy Moore, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.Jimmy Moore, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Jimmy was born Sunday, August 22, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Willie Moore and Nellie Scruggs...
Bobby Starr
Jul 6, 2026
Bobby Starr, age 66, of Cliffside, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026 at Hilltop Healthcare and Nursing in Rutherfordton.
Bobby was born Wednesday, December 23, 1959 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to the late Robert Lucky Starr, Sr. and Christine McGaha Blanton. He was a graduate of Chase High School and owned and operated Starr Appliance Rental for many years and worked...
Jettie "Rose" Conner
Jun 30, 2026
Jettie “Rose” Conner, age 89, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Rose was born Wednesday, September 16, 1936 in Polk County, to the late Thomas Elmer Goode and Johnnie Hays Goode. She worked as a caretaker for many years and had a heart to help others. As an active member...
Kevin Lee Schmersahl
Jun 29, 2026
Kevin Lee Schmersahl passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at home. Born on February 21, 1951 in Baytown, Texas to Jacob and Dorothy Schmersahl (deceased).
Left to cherish his memory Robin Schmersahl (Wife), Jacob Schmersahl (Kyla) – (Son), Amy Schmersahl (Daughter), Addison Schmersahl (Granddaughter), Jerry (Linda) – (Brother), Donald R Rusk (Father in law), Don Rusk (Ann) – (Brother in...
Andrew "Drew" Wyatt
Jun 26, 2026
Andrew “Drew” Wyatt, age 51, of Spindale, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026 at Fry Medical Center in Hickory, NC.
Andrew was born Sunday, July 21, 1974 in Cleveland County to Cynthia Spratt Holland who resides in Spindale and to the late Andrew Wyatt, Sr. He worked as a welder for various local manufacturers. Andrew was a member of the First...
Jordan Elaine Wishon
Jun 22, 2026
Jordan Elaine Wishon, age 30, of Cliffside, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026.
She was born on Tuesday, November 7, 1995 to Sheila Tesenair Waters who resides in Cliffside and to the late Travis Wishon. She was a graduate of Mayland Community College in Spruce Pine, NC and worked as a server at the Chalet Restaurant in Little Switzerland, NC. Jordan...
Tena Johnson Hernandez
Jun 18, 2026
Tena Johnson Hernandez, age 64, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Meadowbrook Health and Rehabilitation in Salisbury, NC.
Tena was born Friday, November 10, 1961 in Rutherford County to the late William Clay Johnson and Katie May Norville Johnson. Tena was a graduate of R-S Central High School. She was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed taking care of...
Minnie Scism-Dulaney
Jun 14, 2026
Minnie Scism-Dulaney, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 at her home.
Minnie was born Monday, July 12, 1948 in Cleveland County to the late Joseph Pinkley Scism and Ruby Leigh Scism. She was a graduate of Shelby High School, class of 1967 and later earned an associates degree from Isothermal Community College. She worked for National Textiles...