Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Gossett Burgess
Sep 27, 2021
Elizabeth (Libby) Ann Gossett Burgess passed away on September 27, 2021 at her home in Asheville at age 62.
She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Christopher Burgess of Asheville, daughter April Burgess-Johnson and wife Willow of Asheville, and son Shane Burgess of Spindale. Libby had two grandchildren, Callie and Zoe Burgess-Johnson, who were...
Evan Scharf
Sep 27, 2021
Evan Daniel Scharf, age 37, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at his residence.
Evan was born Tuesday, January 31, 1984 in Queens, New York to Edward Scharf and Laura Prisco Scharf who resides in New York. He loved music, holidays, sports, especially the New York Yankees. He enjoyed cooking and was the king of...
Bruce Cole
Sep 27, 2021
Bruce Cole, age 73, of Belmont, formerly of Forest City, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Caramont Health-Gastonia. Bruce was born Tuesday, January 13, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Clarence Beecher Cole and Julia Scoggins Cole. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1966. Bruce worked as a circulation manager for the Daily...
Tracy Bradley Carkees
Sep 26, 2021
Tracy Bradley Carkees, age 50, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Tracy was born Wednesday, March 31, 1971 in Rutherford County to Johnny Bradley who resides in Forest City and Mary Van Deventer who lives in Rutherfordton. She worked mainly in healthcare most her life and was a dedicated homemaker. Tracy...
Jimmy Rhodes
Sep 25, 2021
Jimmy Rhodes, age 60, of Henrietta, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby. Jimmy was born Wednesday, July 19, 1961 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Charles Rhodes and Frances Ramsey Rhodes. He worked for Sanitary Plumbing Contractors as a foreman for over thirty years. Jimmy enjoyed doing mechanic work and was an outdoorsman....
Jamie Bowen Absher
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...
Danny Weaver
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...
Brian Millis
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...
Ivan Terry
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...
Stanley L. Smith
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...