Nov 18, 2021

Kail L. Miers, age 56, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Kail was born Friday, April 30, 1965 in Maryland to the late Calvin Miers and Nancy Crocker Miers. She worked in the retail industry for many years. Most recently as the general manager of the CATO Fashions...

Nov 16, 2021

Johnny Henson, age 68, of Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Johnny was born Tuesday, June 9, 1953 in Rutherford County to the late Whitey Henson and Olema Henson Toney.  He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1971. He worked as a self-employed...

Nov 12, 2021

Clark Self, Jr., age 71, of Chesnee, SC, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at his residence.

Clark was born Sunday, April 30, 1950 in Buncombe County to the late Ernest Clark Self, Sr. and Hazel Melton Lindsey. He loved working on old cars and with reclaimed wood. He also enjoyed collecting various things. Clark has written...

Nov 11, 2021

Charles “Doc” Wyatt, age 91, passed away peacefully to his forever home, Thursday, November 11,2021 in Millville, Utah surrounded by his loving family.  Doc was born Wednesday, December 4, 1929 in Caroleen, NC to the late Archie Wyatt and Lucy Hammett Wyatt. He was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1947. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy...

Nov 11, 2021

Judy Vegoren Vess, age 69, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her residence.

Judy was born Tuesday, February 12, 1952 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Fred and Fern Vegoren.  Judy loved flowers, gardening, animals, especially her pets. Judy was a remarkable cook and took great joy in preparing meals for her family....

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...