Nov 10, 2021

Hazel F. Smith, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  Hazel was born Sunday, July 2, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late Doc Bailey and Minnie Lee Bailey. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved taking care of her family. Hazel was of the Christian faith and enjoyed...

Nov 9, 2021

Charlotte “Brente” Allred. age 49, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.

Brente was born Thursday, April 13, 1972 in Johnsonville, TN, to the late Lloyd Earl Moore, II and Shirley Ann Smith Moore.  She was a graduate of East Rutherford High and was a nurse for many years. Brente enjoyed watching...

Nov 8, 2021

Bobby Hamrick, age 79, of Forest City, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.Bobby was born Tuesday, July 21, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Glenn Robert Hamrick, Sr. and Vonnie Doggett Hamrick.  He was known for owning various businesses in the area. Recently, he was the owner and operator of the Forest...

Nov 7, 2021

Deborah Stowe, age 56, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Atrium Health-Charlotte.

Deborah was born Wednesday, January 27, 1965 in Beaufort, SC to the late Roger Heusinkveld and Barbara Wilson Heusinkveld. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School and earned a Cosmetology License from Isothermal Community College. Deborah worked as...

Nov 4, 2021

Helen LePage, age 79, of Shelby, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby. Helen was born Monday, February 16,1942 in Rutherford County to the late John Thomas Harris and Bessie Lee Mitchell Harris. She was a homemaker who loved her family dearly. Helen enjoyed watching car racing and shopping. More than anything, she loved her...

Oct 30, 2021

Fred L. Turner, age 75, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  Fred was born Thursday, January 24, 1946 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Fredrick Lee Turner, Sr. and Elizabeth Helen Vernick Turner. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. Fred was...

Oct 30, 2021

Jessie Perry, age 85, of East Main Street, Forest City, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Jessie was born Monday, November 4, 1935 in Rutherford County to the late Charles Robert Self and Nannie Melton Self. She was a graduate of Sunshine High School, class of 1953. She worked in...

Oct 29, 2021

Johnny Smith, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at his residence.

Johnny was born Friday, September 7, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late John Smith and Alice Hooper Smith. He was graduate of East Rutherford High School. Johnny owned and operated a dry wall business. He was an avid golfer and...

Oct 28, 2021

Charles “Allan” Toms, age 57, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Atrium Mercy-Charlotte.  Allan was born Saturday, April 11, 1964 in Rutherford County to the late Sarah “Judy” Pruett. Allan was a loving son, brother, father, uncle, friend and most of all a grandfather. He dedicated himself to his kids and grandkids. He loved being...

Oct 27, 2021

Free Obituary for: Steve Penson, Sr.

Steve Penson, Sr., age 75, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his residence.

Steve was born Saturday, October 12, 1946 in Cleveland County to the late Jack Penson and Mary Kay McArthur Penson. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1965...