Roy Greene

Apr 5, 2021

Roy Greene, age 73, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Roy was born Friday, November 28, 1947 in Gaston County, to the late William Russell Greene and Virginia Caldwell Greene. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country honorably during the Vietnam War.  Roy worked...

Boyce Wishion

Apr 3, 2021

Boyce Wishion, age 76, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Atrium Health-Charlotte.

Boyce was born Thursday, November 2, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late Norrie Wishion and Minnie Belle Laughters Wishion. He worked as a heavy equipment operator most of his life and was a supervisor for the Forest City Street Department...

Matthew "Matt" Jones

Apr 2, 2021

Matthew “Matt” Jones, age 39, of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 in Palm Springs, Florida.

Matt was born Friday, April 24, 1981 in Rutherford County to Wanda Conner Jones who resides in Lake Worth, FL. He worked in construction as a carpenter for many years. Matt enjoyed various sports and was an avid fisherman....

Montgomery Joshelyn Coggins

Mar 31, 2021

Montgomery Joshelyn Coggins, infant daughter of Joshua and Nikki Coggins, of Shelby went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte.

Montgomery was born Saturday, March 27th at Atrium Health-Shelby. She was dedicated to God through the holy sacrament of baptism on March 31st and is...

Jimmy Rumfelt, Sr.

Mar 31, 2021

Jimmy Rumfelt, Sr. age 85, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his residence.

Jimmy was born Friday, November 15, 1935 in Rutherford County to the late Horton Rumfelt and Lillie Williams Rumfelt. He served honorably in the US Army and was a Korean War Veteran. Jimmy worked most of his life in textiles...

Nell Horton

Mar 26, 2021

Nell Horton, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Nell was born Saturday, May 19, 1934 in Rutherford County to the late Lona Mae Lowery. She was a graduate of Tri-High School and a faithful and active member of Harris First Baptist Church. Nell worked many years...

Andrew Pletts

Mar 26, 2021

Andrew Pletts, age 74, of Forest City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Andrew was born Friday, September 20, 1946 in Prestwick, Scotland to the late David and Jean Pletts. He served in the Royal Air Force for twenty-two years before his retirement. Andrew also...

Perry Mashburn

Mar 26, 2021

Perry Mashburn, age 74, of Columbus, NC, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Perry was born August 24, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Paul G. Mashburn and Reba Green Hicks. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. Perry worked for...

Cheryl Litterio

Mar 26, 2021

Cheryl Litterio, age 71, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Cheryl was born Wednesday, June 8, 1949 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Edward Schreiber and Barbara Henderson Schreiber. She worked as a (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant for many years and enjoyed reading and solving mysteries.  Cheryl loved her family...

Dave Kager Cox, Sr.

Mar 25, 2021

Dave Kager Cox, Sr., age 78, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his residence.

Dave was born Thursday, December 17, 1942 in Polk County to the late Will Blackwell and Nellie Mae Cox Stafford. He served honorably in the U.S. Army for twenty years before retirement. Dave was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed...