Stephanie Haynes

Jun 10, 2017

Stephanie Haynes, age 33, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Hospice House in Forest City. Born August 19, 1983 in Rutherford County, she is the daughter of Janice Haynes of Ellenboro and Dennis and Janet Haynes of Mooresboro. She is a graduate of Chase High School, class of 2001. She was currently attending Mt. Pleasant...

J.D. Haynes

Jun 10, 2017

J.D. Haynes, age 91, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the Holly Springs Rest Home. Born September 30, 1925 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late Marvin Haynes and Carrie M. Elliott Haynes. J.D. was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. He owned and operated...

Ruby Bridges

Jun 9, 2017

Ruby Byars Bridges, age 77, of Sandy Mush, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Carolinas Health System-Cleveland. Born May 30, 1940 in Cleveland County, she was a daughter to the late John Byars and Allie Campbell Byars. Ruby was homemaker and enjoyed taking care of children. She was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church of...

Jeanne Cole

Jun 7, 2017

Jeanne Wall Cole, aged 92, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at her beloved Old Homeplace in Henrietta, North Carolina. Jeanne lived a full life enjoying those things she held most precious: friends and family, education, and music. Jeanne was born August 12, 1924 in Brookhaven, MS. She was the daughter of Roland B. Wall, mayor of Brookhaven in...

Fern Vegoren

Jun 7, 2017

Fern W. Vegoren, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Fair Haven of Forest City. Born October 7, 1928 in Rutherford County, she was the widow of Fred Vegoren and the daughter of the late John Sullivan White and Lora Ann Queen White. She worked for Cone Mills-Cliffside plant for forty-five years before retirement...

David Cole

Jun 6, 2017

David James "Paw" Cole, age 70, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at his residence. Born May 23, 1947 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late James Dillard Cole and Mary Carver Cole. David worked as a mechanic of Sports Center in Forest City and Shytle's Used Cars for over thirty years....

Emanuel Hernandez

Jun 3, 2017

Emanuel Hernandez, infant son of Efrain Hernandez and Maria Arrieta, of Forest City, entered into the presence of his heavenly Father on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Rutherford Regional Health System. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by two siblings, Anna Marie Hernandez and Jesus Hernandez; maternal grandmother, Jovita Arrieta of Forest City; paternal grandparents,...

Boyce Robinson

Jun 2, 2017

Boyce C. Robinson, age 80, of Hopper Road, Forest City, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at the White Oak Manor in Rutherfordton. Born June 23, 1936 in Spartanburg County, he was a son to the late Clarence Robinson and Vinnie Kimbrell Robinson Aldridge. He worked for Stonecutter Mill, General Fireproofing and in construction for many years. Boyce also...

Billy Blanton

May 29, 2017

Billy Joe Dean Blanton, age 57, of Mooresboro, died Monday, May 29, 2017. Born August 18, 1959 in Rutherford County, he was as son to the late Roy Eugene Blanton and Maudie Wishon Blanton. He was a carpenter and roofer and worked as a lead man in the metal fabrication industry. He was known as a hard worker and...

Barbara Skipper

May 26, 2017

Barbara Ann Murray Skipper, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Fair Haven. Born June 5, 1945 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Hollis Fowler and Lora Blackwell Randolph. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Murray Nolen; son, Wayne "Ronnie" Murray Jr.,...