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...

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...