Carolyn Earley, age 84, of Sandy Mush, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Fair Haven Home in Forest City.
Carolyn was born February 18, 1941 in Chesnee, SC to the late Joe Cash and Ruth Mode Cash. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School. Carolyn worked as a bookkeeper for Collins Department Store and Logan Hardware for many...
Vaughn T. Houser, age 82, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Vaughn was born Friday, March 5, 1943 in Cleveland County to the late Yates Wiseman Houser and Lorena Newton Houser. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Vaughn was an electrician and retired from Duke Energy after many...
Janice Squire Erskine, age 86, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Fairhaven Home in Bostic.
Janice was born Tuesday, October 31, 1939 in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Maynard Squire and Dorothy Cate Squire. She was a licensed Cosmetologist/Beautician for many years having owned and operated the Salon...
Paul Barkley Owens, age 58, of Shelby, who resided in Crouse, NC, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.
Paul was born Saturday, August 12, 1967 in Rutherford County to Evelyn Laws Barkley who resides in Shelby and the late Douglas Eugene Owens. He was a master carpenter most of his life, having worked for several home...
Chris Kite, age 61, of Caroleen, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Chris was born Wednesday, February 19th in Boiling Springs, NC to the late Brenda Scoggins Thompson. He worked for John H. Montgomery and Stonecutter Mills for several years. Chris enjoyed anything to do with cars, which included working on cars and building model cars....
James Devens, age 52, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
James was born July 28, 1973 in Rutherford County to the late Stephen Devens and Anna Mae Greene. James served honorably in the U.S. Army. His passion was working on Computers. He held multiple advanced degrees in Computer Technology. James was also an...
Jayson Bracken, age 29, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at his home.
Jayson was born Tuesday, December 19,1995 in Rutherford County. He graduated from Chase High School, class of 2014. He worked as a carpenter for Bracken Remodeling for several years. Jayson enjoyed cooking, especially Mexican food. His specialty was street tacos. Jayson’s passion in life was his...
Judy Bradley Wall of Chesnee, SC passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 29, 2025.
Born on August 29, 1953 in Rutherford County, NC and a graduate of Chase High School. Judy worked in the textile and plastic industry for many years. She ended her work career doing what she was called to do “caring for others” at...
Mark Tate, age 65, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Mark was born Tuesday, May 17, 1960 in Rutherford County to the late Floyd Tate, Jr. and Joyce Tate who resides in Forest City. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1978. Mark served honorably in the U.S. Navy....
Carl Russell Tate (“Pop,” “Papaw Carl”), of Sunshine, born on December 3, 1939, passed away peacefully at home on October 25, 2025, as he wished, surrounded by his loving family. Carl married the love of his life, Malena Tate, and together they shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. He was a loving Pop, Daddy, Papaw Carl, Uncle, and friend whose...