Jerry Spangler Camp, age 82, of Ellenboro, died Friday, August 24, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Jerry was born October 27, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Earl Lee Curtis and Jessie Beason Curtis. She was a graduate of Ellenboro High School, class of 1953 and worked for Porter Brothers for over twenty years and...
Henry Jace Lee Atkins, infant son of Kierston Atkins of Mooresboro went home to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, August 23, 2018. He was born June 21, 2018 and even though his life on earth was brief, he touched the hearts of many people. He was one of God's precious children and is now one of His...
Kyelyn George Fite, infant son of Chris and Jessica Yelton Fite of Forest City, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. His memory will be cherished by his parents and by those who awaited his arrival. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Vincent and...
Tommy O'Dell, age 68, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Tommy was born November 14, 1949 in Rutherford County to the late Charles Thomas O'Dell, Sr. and Corene Guffey O'Dell. He was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1967. Tommy served his country during the Vietnam War...
Katherine Simmons Walker, age 72, of Middle Street, Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from this life and has gone to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Kathy, as she was known by all, was born August 13, 1946 in Rutherford County. Kathy was a graduate of Gaffney High School, class of 1964 and worked in the...
Wilda Jo Harris Shults, age 71, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at her residence. Wilda was born July 2, 1947 in Rutherford County to the late Mildred Harris. She was a homemaker and enjoyed flower gardening. She was a member of Pores Ford Baptist Church. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by...
Ola Gordon Shytle, age 81, of Forest City, was ushered into God's presence on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Ola was born October 9, 1936 in Rutherford County to the late Clyde Gordon and Willie Bridges Gordon. She was a graduate of Harris High School, class of 1954 and worked in textiles for thirty...
Myles "John" Nix, age 72, of Mooresboro, NC, died Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Mary Black Hospital in Spartanburg. John was born July 23, 1946 in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Albert Carl Nix and Louise Pearson Nix. He worked as a carpenter in construction for many years and also farmed for several years. John...
Mary Ellen Splawn, age 98, of Forest City, NC, went home to be her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Born January 11, 1920 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Peter Bruno Fortenberry and Fannie Mae Blankenship Fortenberry. She worked for Burlington Industries for most of...
Fred M. Hutchins, age 84, of Bostic, peacefully passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 26, 1934 in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Burley Miller Hutchins and Myrtle Elizabeth Conner Hutchins. He worked as a contractor in bridge construction for many years and enjoyed working with...