Vernon Harrill

May 9, 2021

Vernon Harrill, age 91, of Forest City, NC passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Newton of Forest City, NC; son, Jim Harrill and wife, Emily, of Mason, Ohio; three grandchildren, Michelle Morgan of Fletcher, NC, Jennifer Moore and husband, Nick, of Greensboro, NC and Chris...

Shawn David Reece

May 4, 2021

Shawn David Reece, age 17, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Shawn was born Monday, August 18, 2003 to Marsha Rochester Cassels and Donald Reece. He loved spending time with his older brother, who was his best friend. Shawn enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, reading his Bible and...

Robert "Bob" Boyd

May 3, 2021

Robert (Bob) Harold Boyd, age 78 left this beautiful earth on May 3, 2021 to return to His Heavenly home. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, father-in-law, brother-in-law and child of God. Although the last two years of his life was full of health issues, he lived a life full of family, church and work. He...

James William Hobbs

May 3, 2021

James William Hobbs, age 64, of Forest City, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

William was born Friday, June 29, 1956 in Rutherford County to Annie Webb Hobbs who resides in Forest City and the late Jonah William Hobbs. He served his country in the US Army and worked in textiles for several...

Peggy M. Ledford

May 2, 2021

Peggy M. Ledford, age 76, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Cleveland Pines in Shelby.  Peggy was born Wednesday, September 6, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late Frank L. McDaniel and Virginia Pearl Tate McDaniel. She worked at Cone Mills/Haynes Plant and for Hamrick Mills for many years before retirement. Peggy was a member of...

Troy Lee Wallace Iii

Apr 29, 2021

Troy Lee Wallace III, infant son of Wendy Dedmon and the late Joshua Lee Wallace went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the Catawba Medical Center in Hickory, NC.

During the ten days that Troy lived in this world he impacted a multitude of people. He will hold a place...

Barry Hall

Apr 29, 2021

Barry Hall, age 54, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Barry was born Friday, April 7, 1967 to Allen Hall and Jane Willix Hall who reside in Forest City. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was an Aircraft Mechanic for many years. Barry was...

Lois Caldwell

Apr 28, 2021

Lois Caldwell, age 80, of Cliffside, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Fair Haven Home in Forest City. Lois was born Sunday, September 15, 1940 in Wayne, Michigan to the late Frank Albert Donahee and Helena Tharp Donahee. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Lois loved taking care...

Harold D. Carswell

Apr 27, 2021

Harold D. Carswell, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at his residence. Harold was born Tuesday, November 24, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late John William Carswell and Ethel Louise Bright Carswell. He worked as a milk delivery man for many years and then for Scott Vending for over twelve years. He was...

Bobby Ray Conner

Apr 26, 2021

Bobby Ray Conner, age 76, of Forest City, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at his residence.

Bobby was born Saturday, June 17, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late Fred Conner and Louise Moore Conner. In his early years, he worked for Spindale Mill and was named “Super Doffer of the Year” several times. He then...