Gearldine "Jerry" Nancy Bailey
Aug 16, 2025
Gearldine “Jerry” Nancy Bailey, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Fair Haven Home of Forest City where she was a resident.
Jerry was born on Thursday, September 24, 1936, in Rutherford County, to the late Fred Nix and Nora Mills Nix. She was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1954, and later earned...
Debbie McFalls
Aug 15, 2025
Debbie McFalls, age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Debbie was born Tuesday, June 12, 1951 in South Carolina to the late George and Obylee Bradburn. She worked in textiles for many years. Debbie loved animals and enjoyed taking care of her companion pet, Penny. She was an avid fan of Disney...
Reverend Gene "Jimmy" W. Smith
Aug 13, 2025
Reverend Gene “Jimmy” W. Smith, age 81, of Forest City, went home to with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Gene was born Friday, February 4, 1944 in Rutheford County to the late George Willie Smith and Frances Bradley Smith. He served his country in the National Guard for many years...
Evelyn Murray Allen Jacobs
Aug 13, 2025
Evelyn Murray Allen Jacobs, age 81, of Charlotte, formerly of Rutherford County, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Evelyn was born Sunday, February 20, 1944, in Bostic, to the late Clifford Murray and Olar Mae Smith Murray. She was a retired Postal Clerk and had worked as a registered nurse in Tampa, Florida. Evelyn enjoyed shopping, playing...
James Vezeau
Aug 10, 2025
James Patrick Vezeau, age 79, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
James was born Saturday, January 5, 1946 in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Memorial arrangements are pending and will be announced by Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services.
Patrick Joseph Biancardi
Aug 9, 2025
Patrick Joseph Biancardi, age 86, formerly of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Oregon City, Oregon.
A zoom meeting will be held at 3:00 pm Pacific Time (6:00 pm Eastern) on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Holman-Hankins-Bouker and Waud Funeral Service in Oregon City, Oregon. The link and code are provided below. Local arrangements are pending and...
Dorothy "Dot" Street Tesseneer
Aug 8, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” Street Tesseneer, age 92, of Forest City, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at Fairhaven Home of Forest City.
Dot was born Tuesday, February 21, 1933 in Rutherford County to the late Bulo Silvers and Vera Minnie Henderson Silvers. She worked as an inspector for Sonoco Crellin Plastics for many years before retirement. Dot was a current member of...
Anthony "Papa Tony" Lopez, Sr.
Aug 7, 2025
In the honor of the life of: Anthony “Papa Tony” Lopez, Sr.
Date of Birth 4/13/1942- Date of Rest 8/7/2025
He is preceded in death by his late and 1st wife Dolly Lopez and his Mother Natalie Lopez.
Left to Cherish his memory, his wife of 36 years, Irene Lopez.
His 5 children
Maryann
Irene
Denise
And his sons Anthony, Jr. and James
He leaves behind his 22 grandchildren,...
Bobby Joe Parker
Aug 2, 2025
Bobby Joe Parker, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.
Bobby was born Sunday, January 18, 1948 in Benton, Kentucky to the late Joe Parker and Doradean Dunn Parker. Bobby owned and operated Parker Air and HVAC in Kentucky. He worked for Disney World as an engineer for several years and most...
Robert Fowler
Jul 30, 2025
Robert Fowler, age 37, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Mission Health in Asheville.
Robert was born Saturday, May 14, 1988 in Rutherford County. He worked as a Logger for over twelve years, having worked for Josh Lane Logging. Robert enjoyed dirt track racing and riding four wheelers.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia Kay Hargett;...