Sep 13, 2021

Sandy Evans, age 63, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Sandy was born Thursday, November 21, 1957 in Herndon, Wyoming County, West Virginia to the late Chesley Monk and Violet Whitt Monk.  Sandy worked for Dollar General, she was a very strong independent lady. She loved watching game shows, Parry...

Sep 10, 2021

Wil Park, age 46, of Rutherford County, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 in South Carolina.

Wil was born Thursday, August 28, 1975 in Shelby, NC to the late John Park and Brenda Lyons. He worked as a printer for Plastic Packaging Inc. for several years. Wil’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and playing...

Sep 8, 2021

Ronnie Hopper, age 68, of Harris, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus.  Ronnie was born Saturday, February 20, 1953 in Rutherford County to the late Britt Hopper and Zula Rollins Hopper. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1971. Ronnie worked as a diesel mechanic for Overnite Transportation/UPS for thirty...

Sep 7, 2021

Carolyn McCraw Arrowood, age 79, of Cliffside, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.  Carolyn was born Thursday, August 20, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Thomas Pate McCraw and Ethel Short McCraw. She was a loving homemaker and caretaker and an active church member of Harris First Baptist Church. Carolyn...

Sep 7, 2021

Lina Pruett, age 90, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Henderson Care in Forest City.  Lina was born Saturday, February 21, 1931 in Murnau, Germany to the late Virgil Engelmeier and Maria Reiter Engelmeier.  She worked as a seamstress for Buster Brown Industries for many years and was a dedicated homemaker. Lina was a member of...

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...