Oct 2, 2021

Wayne Morrow, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  Wayne was born Friday, October 9, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Gus Morrow and Florence Beheler Morrow. He served in the U.S. Navy on the Carrier USS America during the Vietnam War. Wayne worked for many years for Duke Power...

Oct 1, 2021

Amanda Teseniar, age 38, of Forest City, passed away, Friday, October 1, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Amanda was born Monday, January 31, 1983 in Rutherford County to Pam Rhodes of Henrietta and the late James Rhodes.  She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 2001. Amanda was the Bakery Manager for Ingles in...

Sep 29, 2021

Angie Marie Taylor, age 53, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at her residence.

Angie was born Saturday, June 15, 1968, in Cleveland County to the late Basil "Nick" Hoyle and Helen Goodman Hoyle.  Angie was a very loving mother who adored her children and family dearly.  She loved to read her bible.

Sep 29, 2021

Tommy Tessiner, age 54, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  Tommy was born Tuesday, March 25, 1967 in Cleveland County to the late Miles H. Tessiner and Barbara Jean Richards Tessiner.  He was an “On the Road” Truck Driver for most of his life and was of the Baptist faith....

Sep 28, 2021

Laura Mae Biggerstaff, age 93, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.   Laura was born Sunday, December 11, 1927 in Cleveland County to the late Fay Theodore Tesseneer and Addie Alberta Horne Tesseneer. After working in textiles for several years, she found her life’s passion in providing childcare at her home...

Sep 27, 2021

Elizabeth (Libby) Ann Gossett Burgess passed away on September 27, 2021 at her home in Asheville at age 62.

She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Christopher Burgess of Asheville, daughter April Burgess-Johnson and wife Willow of Asheville, and son Shane Burgess of Spindale. Libby had two grandchildren, Callie and Zoe Burgess-Johnson, who were...

Sep 27, 2021

Evan Daniel Scharf, age 37, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at his residence.

Evan was born Tuesday, January 31, 1984 in Queens, New York to Edward Scharf and Laura Prisco Scharf who resides in New York.  He loved music, holidays, sports, especially the New York Yankees.  He enjoyed cooking and was the king of...

Sep 27, 2021

Bruce Cole, age 73, of Belmont, formerly of Forest City, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Caramont Health-Gastonia.  Bruce was born Tuesday, January 13, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Clarence Beecher Cole and Julia Scoggins Cole. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1966. Bruce worked as a circulation manager for the Daily...

Sep 26, 2021

Tracy Bradley Carkees, age 50, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  Tracy was born Wednesday, March 31, 1971 in Rutherford County to Johnny Bradley who resides in Forest City and Mary Van Deventer who lives in Rutherfordton. She worked mainly in healthcare most her life and was a dedicated homemaker. Tracy...

Sep 25, 2021

Jimmy Rhodes, age 60, of Henrietta, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.  Jimmy was born Wednesday, July 19, 1961 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Charles Rhodes and Frances Ramsey Rhodes. He worked for Sanitary Plumbing Contractors as a foreman for over thirty years. Jimmy enjoyed doing mechanic work and was an outdoorsman....