Wiley S. Thomas
Aug 18, 2025
Wiley Simpson Thomas, of Forest City, son of the late Lamb Burton Thomas and Clara Harper Thomas, returned home to be with Jesus on August 18, 2025. He was 88 years old. Wiley worked for the NCDMV for most of his career, working as an Examiner, a Hearings Officer, and a Chief Hearings Officer. After he retired, he worked with...
Farrell Glen Parker
Aug 18, 2025
Farrell Glen Parker, age 86, of Henrietta, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at his home.
Farrell was born Thursday, June 1, 1939 in Lincoln County to the late Evan Carlos Parker and Hattie Smith Parker. He served honorably in the U.S. Army-Special Forces. Farrell owned and operated his own truck and worked as a truck driver for most of his...
Wanda Hawkins Rector
Aug 17, 2025
Wanda Hawkins Rector, age 74, of Ellenboro, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Wanda was born on Sunday, November 12, 1950 in Rutherford County, to the late Howard Hawkins and Lola Mae Pitchford Hawkins. She worked for a number of years at Stonecutter and also as a cosmetologist. Wanda graduated from East Rutherford High School, was a...
Barbara Peeler
Aug 17, 2025
Barbara Peeler, age 90, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
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...