Sep 7, 2021

John Jones, age 62, of Forest City passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  John was born Saturday, October 11, 1958 in Fort Meyers, Florida. In his early years, he did sawmill work and then later he worked for Cone Mill and Broyhill Industries. John enjoyed reading his Bible and spending time with his family....

Sep 6, 2021

Keith Jones, age 55, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  Keith was born Saturday, April 16, 1966 in Rutherford County to Druary and Francis Jones who reside in Ellenboro. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1984. Keith faithfully served as the Assistant Fire Chief for the SDO...

Sep 3, 2021

Terry Bostic, age 64, of Forest City, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at his residence.   Terry was born Thursday, February 21, 1957 in Rutherford County to the late Betty Joann Guffey Bostic. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1975 and had earned Associates Degrees from Isothermal Community College and Gardner-Webb University. He worked for...

Sep 2, 2021

Christine Smith Luckadoo, age 49, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  Christine was born Sunday, April 16, 1972 in Rutherford County. She was a member of the Church of the Exceptional and loved music. When younger, she enjoyed playing softball and playing cards. Christine also enjoyed eating, “Swiss Rolls” and always...

Sep 2, 2021

Dale Beam, age 67, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at his residence. Dale was born Thursday, December 17, 1953 in Newport News, Virginia to Kathryn Norman Beam who resides in Forest City and the late Charles Beam. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1972. Dale worked as an electrician for various...

Sep 2, 2021

On September 2, 2021, Carey Carlton Appling, 87, of Forest City, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Spartanburg Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Carey was born August 11, 1934 in Orange Grove, Texas.  After graduation from high school, he joined the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne serving in the Korean War as a trained paratrooper.

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Sep 2, 2021

Camille “Richard” Francois, age 56, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  Richard was born Tuesday, October 6, 1964 in North Bergen, New Jersey to the late Camille Richard Francois, Sr. and Pamela Ann Bright Francois. He was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1983. Richard worked as a custodian for the...

Sep 1, 2021

Kelly M. Lowery, age 47, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Kelly was born Friday, March 29, 1974 in Cleveland County to Michael Kelly Lowery and the late Sandra McBee Lowery. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1974 and earned her Associate’s degree in Nursing from...

Sep 1, 2021

Jimmy England, age 59, of Rutherford County, passed away September 1, 2021 at his residence.

Jimmy was born Sunday, April 1, 1962 in Rutherford County to the Carolyn Hensley Lawson who resides in Ellenboro and the late Bill Albert England. He worked in the tree service industry for many years, most recently for Asplundh Tree Service. Jimmy...

Sep 1, 2021

Bobby D. Bright, age 53, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his residence.  Bobby was born Monday, February 19, 1968 in Rutherford County to the Anne Bright who resides in Rutherfordton and the late Dean Bright.  He was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1986. He worked for the Rutherfordton Fire Department and...