Oct 11, 2021

Earl McCurry, age 85, of Lexington, NC, formerly of Caroleen, passed away, Monday, October 11, 2021 at Hospice of Davidson County in Lexington.  Earl was born Sunday, June 21, 1936 in Rutherford County to the late Grady Lee McCurry and Cora Blanche Murray McCurry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served honorably during the Korean War....

Oct 6, 2021

David Henson, age 76, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.  David was born Monday, June 4, 1945 in Polk County, Tennessee to the late Luther Henson and Emma Justice Henson. He worked as an auto mechanic most of his life. David was employed by the local Ford Dealership and owned David’s Garage...

Oct 5, 2021

George White, age 75, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  George was born Tuesday, May 14, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Reid White and Eva Mae Ferguson White. He was a graduate of Alexander High School, class of 1965. George was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served...

Oct 2, 2021

Jean Ann Henson, age 72, of Ellenboro, passed away October 2, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.  Jean was born Monday, September 12, 1949 in Waynesville, North Carolina to the late Jimmy Leon Ledford and Janie Green Ledford. She worked for J.C. Cowan for many years and graduated from the Cosmetology program at Isothermal Community College.  Jean co-owned and operated...

Oct 2, 2021

Eddie Garlan Jennings, age 71, of Caroleen, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Eddie was born Friday, May 5, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late Eddie Thomas Jennings and Nellie Goode Jennings. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1968. Eddie worked in textiles for several years...

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...