Dec 9, 2020

Katherine Oursler Gallagher, age 72, of Rutherfordton, passed away, Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Katherine was born November 16, 1948 in Baltimore County, Maryland to the late Charles Oursler and Naomi Oursler.  She held different occupations in her lifetime, most recently she was a sculptor.  She served as a police officer in...

Dec 8, 2020

Clyde Robert Waters, age 63, of Hickory, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at CHS-Blueridge in Valdese.

Robert was born June 11, 1957 in Rutherford County to the late Betty Ann Wishon. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School and was of the Baptist faith. Robert was an auto-body repair technician for many years...

Dec 8, 2020

Junie Jones, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Junie was born May 4, 1933 and was a resident at Oak Grove Healthcare Center in Rutherfordton.

No formal services have been planned.

Dec 8, 2020

Alice Herring, age 72, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Henderson Care.

Alice was born March 17, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late William Paul Herring and Dorothy Biddy Herring. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1967 and attended the Church of the Exceptional. She was a...

Dec 8, 2020

Mr. Leroy Parris, age 94, of Cliffside, NC, went home to be with His Lord on Tuesday night, December 8, 2020.  He longed for the day to see his beloved wife, Ruby, who had preceded him to heaven in 2017.  Leroy was also preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Jamie Parris, one sister, Georgia Mae Edmunds, and...

Dec 8, 2020

Violet Reynolds, age 76, of Forest City, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Violet was born January 2, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late Coley Lovelace and Jean Holland Lovelace. She was a dedicated homemaker. Violet loved Jesus and was known as a woman...

Dec 5, 2020

Cindy Poteat Jolley, age 51, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Cindy was born May 26, 1969 in Rutherford County to the late David M. Poteat and Shirley Doris Champion Poteat. She worked as a personnel coordinator for Wal Mart for many years and was a member of Grace...

Dec 4, 2020

Helen Green, age 58, of Forest City, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at her residence.

Helen was born May 2, 1962 in Rutherford County to the late Paul Memory Green and Carolyn Hawkins Green. She worked at Cone Mills for several years and as a customer service representative at Wal Mart for many years. Helen enjoyed...

Dec 3, 2020

Frances “Tinker” Morgan, age 80, of Forest City, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Frances was born July 6, 1940 in Rutherford County to the late Osborne McGinnis and Stella Price McGinnis.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.  Frances loved cooking for...

Dec 3, 2020

Junior Toney, age 81, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Junior was born April 12, 1939 in Rutherford County to the late William Gleason Toney, Sr. and Ossie Murray Toney. He was a graduate of Sunshine High School and worked many years as a truck driver. Junior was a...