Feb 1, 2020

Scott William Greene, age 55, of Forest City, passed away in Bladen County, on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Scott was born March 12, 1964 in Rutherford County to the late Jesse Woodrow Greene and Jane Baynard Greene.  He worked in construction most of his life and enjoyed watching NASCAR and fishing.

In addition to his...

Jan 27, 2020

Leonard Tate, age 72, of Ellenboro, died Monday, January 27, 2020 at his residence.

Leonard was born August 26, 1947 in Cleveland County to the late Luther R. Tate and Ethel Padgett Tate. He was a graduate of Crest High School, class of 1965, and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War....

Jan 26, 2020

Patricia “Pat” G. Whitt, age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Pat was born December 20,1943 in Spartanburg County to the late Frank Turner and Virginia Croxdale Turner. She worked at Hoechst-Celanese for many years and in textiles for several years. Pat was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed...

Jan 25, 2020

Amy Justice Anderson, age 48, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her residence.

Amy was born May 19, 1971 in Rutherford County to loving parents, Bob and June Carver of Forest City. She was a graduate of R-S Central, class of 1990 and a past member of Forest Lake Baptist Church. Amy enjoyed...

Jan 22, 2020

Mary “Granny” Weast, age 96, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her residence while being surrounded by her family.

Granny was born August 6, 1923 in Rutherford County to the late Elijah Greene and Hester Conner Greene. She worked at Fieldcrest Mill-Alexander Plant for many years and was a...

Jan 22, 2020

Jimmy Hawkins, age 77, of Caroleen, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence.

Jimmy was born March 6, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Paul T. Hawkins and Madeyline “Matt” Scruggs Hawkins.  He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1960 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked in...

Jan 20, 2020

Alice Shehan Rossman, age 81, of Cliffside, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Alice was born December 1, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late Alfred Glen Brooks and Mattie O’Neal Martin Brooks. She was a plant manager for D.E.B. Manufacturing for twenty-four years and worked for Stonecutter Mill before retirement....

Jan 16, 2020

Elsie Suttles, age 76, of Forest City, died Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Elsie was born July 14, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Clyde William Keeter and Mary Magdalene Keeter. She worked most her life in textiles. Elsie was a member of Robertson Creek Free Will Baptist Church and attended...

Jan 15, 2020

Dorothy “Dot” Owenby Parker, age 72, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.

Dot was born May 20, 1947 in Buncombe County to the late Jack Owenby and Elsie Warren Owenby. She was a homemaker and loved her family dearly. Dot was of the Methodist faith.

In addition to...

Jan 15, 2020

Flora Mae Armachain, age 52, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Flora was born March 25, 1967 in Polk County to the late William Henry Armachain and Ruby Hensley. Flora was of American Indian heritage and a proud member of the Cherokee Tribe. She enjoyed drawing all types of artwork....