Oct 27, 2021

Bob Greene, age 76, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his residence.  Bob was born Sunday, September 2, 1945 in Burnsville, NC to the late Lewis Green and Hettie Gurley Greene. He was the owner and operator of Greene’s Upholstery for over thirty years and a member of Big Springs Baptist Church. Bob enjoyed taking trips...

Oct 27, 2021

Brian W. Ruff, age 44, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.  Brian was born Monday, September 5, 1977 in Rutherford County to the late Junior Ruff and Sue Skinner Ruff. He worked as a machinist most of his life and was an avid fisherman. Brian was of the Christian faith.

Oct 26, 2021

Dennis Cooper, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his residence.

Dennis was born Sunday, June 10, 1951 in Rutherford County to Sue Dobbins Cooper who resides in Forest City and the late Charlie Cooper. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1969. Dennis served honorably in the...

Oct 25, 2021

Jimmy Ray Lowery, age 80, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Jimmy was born Monday, January 13, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late Virgil Lowery and Myrtle Padgett Lowery. He was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1959 and earned a business degree from Isothermal Community College. Jimmy...

Oct 25, 2021

Troy Ellis, age 58, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  Troy was born Friday, December 28, 1962 in Charleston, West Virginia to Brenda Covington who resides in Mobile, Alabama and the late Ronald Stover. Troy was graduate of Crest High School, class of 1982. He worked for Turner Trucking for many years...

Oct 22, 2021

Linda Sue Willis, age 69, of Mooresboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Linda was born Tuesday, January 29, 1952, in Cleveland County to the late Henry Beheler and Ila Lucille McCleod Beheler.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.  Linda...

Oct 21, 2021

Dianne Florimo, age 91, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.

Dianne was born Wednesday, April 16, 1930, in Montgomery County, New York to the late Milton V. Barkley and Alida Smalley Barkley. Dianne moved from Amsterdam, New York to North Carolina in December of 2020. She was a...

Oct 18, 2021

Pat Ann Mode, age 77, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, October 18, 2021, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Pat was born Wednesday, May 24, 1944, in Rutherford County to the late Walter Sams and Mary Reid Sams.  She was a homemaker who loved plants and flowers.  Pat was a loving wife, mother...

Oct 18, 2021

Walter Lee Adair, age 76, of Forest City, passed away Monday, October 18,2021 at his residence.

Walter was born Sunday, September 30, 1945 in Rutherford County to the late Earl B. Adair and Gladys Bridges Adair.  Walter worked in maintenance most of his life.  He loved racing.  Walter was in the first graduating class at East High...

Oct 17, 2021

Susie Beatrice Jones, age 70, of Forest city, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at her residence.

Susie was born Saturday, July 7, 1951 in Horry County, SC to the late Woodrow W. Jones and Virginia Elvis Jones.  She worked as a respiratory therapist for many years.  Susie loved to travel, that was her passion.  She loved...