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...
Nell Bagwell Gragg
Mar 24, 2021
Nell Bagwell Gragg, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.
Nell was born Sunday, July 31, 1955 in Rutherford County to Hazel Holtzclaw Bagwell who resides in Chesnee and the late John Bagwell. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1973 and a member of...
Dorothy Ann Thrift
Mar 21, 2021
Dorothy Ann Thrift, age 86, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.
Dorothy was born Sunday, December 30, 1934 in Rutherford County to the late Ralph and Morea Scruggs. She was a graduate of Cliffside High School, class of 1952 and worked in textiles for many years before retiring from the...