Apr 20, 2026

Jacob Lenly Campbell, age 26, of Oakboro, NC, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at his home.

Jacob was born Monday, December 27, 1999 in Rutherford County to David Campbell and Donna Ruppe. He was a graduate of Central Cabarrus County High School, class of 2018. Jacob worked for Taylor Pump and Lift Company of Concord since 2018. He enjoyed the...

Apr 20, 2026

Sandra Ray Robins, age 83, of Forest City, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at her home.

Sandra was born Saturday, August 8, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Robert Jeff Ray and Naggie Louise Johnson Jolley. She was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1960 and attended Western Piedmont Community College. Sandra worked as a Phlebotomist for Broughton...

Apr 19, 2026

Specialist Fourth Class Lawrence Alan “AL” Silvers, age 78, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at his home.

Al was born Tuesday, January 20, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Bryant and Myrtle Silvers. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Freida Silvers.

Al was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1966....

Apr 16, 2026

     Jimmy Blanton, age 90, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. 

     Jimmy was born December 2, 1935, in Rutherford County to the late James Arthur Blanton and Anne Blackburn Blanton. He was a 1959 graduate of Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile Manufacturing. Upon graduating,...

Apr 15, 2026

Debra Martin Tesseneer, age 64, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Henderson Care.

Debra was born Saturday, September 16, 1961 in Rutherford County to the late Hubert Martin and Florence Reed Lewis Martin. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved taking care of her family. Debra was an excellent cook and was known for her delicious fried...

Apr 13, 2026

Mona Callahan Ruppe, age 75, of Cliffside, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Mona was born Thursday, November 2, 1950 in Greenville County, SC to the late James Loren Callahan and Carrie Lee Williams Callahan. She was a graduate of Shelby High School, class of 1969. Mona...

Apr 11, 2026

Linda Kay Jenney, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Linda was born Sunday, August 3, 1947 in Wellington, Texas to the late P.W. Alford and Jaunita Judd. She worked in management for Ingles Market, Inc. for twenty years before her retirement.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Campbell;...

Apr 10, 2026

Mike Bores, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at his home.

Mike was born Monday, February 18, 1946 in Rochelle, Illinois to the late Melvin Bores and Robbie Clark Bores. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Mike worked for Thompson’s Contractors as a dump truck driver for...

Brenda Dills Bridges 71yrs old of Forest City, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8th 2026, at her home in Atlanta, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Roger Lee Bridges, parents Foy and Margie Dills, and brothers Larry Dills, and Terry Dills. Brenda was a true prayer warrior...

Apr 8, 2026

Danny Wofford Thompson, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Danny was born Wednesday, May 23, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late Wofford Thompson and Betty Painter Thompson. Most recently he was a Woodworking Instructor at Isothermal Community College. In his earlier days he was a truck driver and also participated...