Oct 20, 2017

Vember Christine Allred Quinn, age 88, died Friday, October 20, 2017 at Carillon Assisted Living in Shelby. Born October 11, 1929 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Hoyle Allred and Fannie Daves Allred. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Broadus L. Quinn; two brothers, Jewell Allred and Bobby...

Oct 18, 2017

Nita Mode Fowler, age 59, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Carolina Health Care System-Cleveland. Born January 4, 1958 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Gene Mode Sr. and Clara Laws Mode Hames. She worked as the office manager for H & M Industries for many years and was a member of Grace Chapel Four...

Oct 18, 2017

Ralph W. Liebendorfer, age 89, of Ellenboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday October 18, 2017.

Born April 11, 1928 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, son to the late Harry G. Liebendorfer and Ruth S. Bowles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harry "Uncle Red" Liebendorfer.

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Oct 16, 2017

Betty Jean Ledbetter, age 85, of Cliffside, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at her residence. Born February 28, 1932 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Gaither Hawkins and Fannie Harris Hawkins. She loved making quilts for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters,...

Oct 16, 2017

Rita Mode Hudgins, age 62, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017. Born June 14, 1955 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the Pauline Duncan Robbins. Rita was an avid NASCAR fan. She was Jeff Gordon's #1 fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Hudgins; and a granddaughter, Breanna Hudgins. Those left to...

Oct 12, 2017

Leon Bailey, age 66, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his residence. Born October 2, 1951 in Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late Eber Alexander Bailey and Ellarie Mills Bailey. He worked for Wal-Mart for many years and enjoyed working on his car and walking. In addition to his parents, he...

Oct 11, 2017

Shane Pruitt, age 47, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his residence. Born July 24, 1970 in Rutherford County, he was a son to Steve Pruitt who resides in Inman, SC and the late Louise Canipe Padgett. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1988 and worked for Cone Mills-Henrietta Plant for many...

Oct 10, 2017

Tina Fowler, age 81, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at her residence. Born March 28, 1936 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late Edgar Pearson and Mary Ledbetter Pearson. She attended Tri-High School and worked for Fiber Industries and Baxter Industries for many years. Tina was a past member of Temple Baptist Church...

Oct 8, 2017

Nannie K. Morrow, 91, of Fredericksburg, formerly of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Morrow had served as the president of M&M Auto Parts. She was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rupert J. Morrow and three brothers, Wesley, Andy, and Charles Keels.

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Oct 8, 2017

Dever D. DeBrule, age 93, of Greenbriar Lane, Forest City, NC, died Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the Hospice House in Forest City. Born October 13, 1923 in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late H.V. DeBrule and Martha Godfrey DeBrule. Dever was a graduate of Tri-High School and Shelby Business School. He also attended NC State...