Sep 25, 2021

Jamie Bowen Absher, age 42, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  Jamie was born Thursday, December 21, 1978 in Rutherford County to the late J.V. Bowen and Francis Chapman Shehan. She was a registered medical technician. Jamie loved spending time outdoors.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Sep 23, 2021

Danny Weaver, age 47, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.  Danny was born Thursday, September 27, 1973 in Union County, Georgia to the late Lake Weaver and Carlena Gibson Kimbrell. He was a dedicated family man and a successful businessman. Danny owned and operated...

Sep 23, 2021

Brian Millis, age 52, of Cliffside, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Mary Black Hospital in Spartanburg, SC. He fought a long and courageous battle with COVID and the Lord gave him the victory.  Brian was born Wednesday, October 23, 1968 in Rutherford County to the late Earl Bradley Millis and...

Sep 22, 2021

Ivan Cole Terry, infant son of Tristen Taylor and Gary Terry, Jr., who live in Forest City, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Even though Ivan’s life on this earth was brief, the impression he left on the hearts of those who loved him will...

Sep 21, 2021

Stanley L. Smith, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Fairhaven Home in Bostic.  Stanley was born Thursday, October 6, 1932 in Polk County to the late Whitfield Smith and Ollie Harris Smith. He was of graduate of Green Creek High School, class of 1950 and a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Stanley...

Sep 19, 2021

Carole Lynn Upton Robinson passed away on September 19th at Rutherford Regional after a hard-fought battle with COVID. Carole loved our Lord with all her heart, so her family takes comfort knowing she is safe in the arms of Jesus. If she loved you, she loved you fiercely. She was a feisty and protective mama bear to all she...

Sep 19, 2021

Becky Coffey Lawter, age 53, of Chesnee, SC, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Becky was born Monday, July 22, 1968 in Rutherford County to the late Raymond Coffey, Jr. and Geneva Ramsey Coffey. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her...

Sep 18, 2021

Georgia L. Willis Robbins, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.  Georgia was born Tuesday, February 23, 1937 in Rutherford County to the late Vonzie Arvie Willis and Minervia Lucinda Turner Willis.  She worked for Fast Food Industries for many years and Arby’s for eighteen years before retirement. Georgia enjoyed...

Sep 17, 2021

Aileen Dobbins Cooper, age 96, of Forest City, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at her residence.  Aileen was born Saturday, May 16, 1925 in Rutherford County to the late Zach Hoyle Dobbins and Ollie Davis Dobbins. She was a homemaker and worked in home healthcare for many years. Aileen always had a heart for others and invested her...

Sep 16, 2021

Sabrina Marie Waters, age 27, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 due to an automobile accident.   Sabrina was born Wednesday, February 23, 1994 in Rutherford County to Jimmy Ray Spurlock, Jr. and Melinda Walker both of Forest City.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed various outdoor activities. She especially loved taking care of her children and...