Carolyn Olivia Woodward Migues

Apr 3, 2025

Carolyn Olivia Woodward Migues, age 84, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 at her home.

Carolyn was born Sunday, August 18, 1940 in New Iberia, Louisiana to the late Thomas Allen Woodward and Nanny Geraldine Kemp Woodward. She worked as the office manager for her family-owned construction company in Mansfield, Louisiana for many years. She held the distinction of...

Joe McDonald

Mar 30, 2025

Joe McDonald, age 79, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the Willow Ridge Rehabilitation and Living Center where he was a resident.

Mr. McDonald will lie in state on Friday, April 4th, from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Harrelson Funeral Home. All are welcome to pay their respects.

Karen "Susie" Lowery

Mar 25, 2025

Karen Dale “Susie” Lowery, age 69, of Henrietta, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at UNC Health Blueridge in Morganton.

Susie was born Sunday, January 29, 1956 in Rutherford County to the late Ralph “Bud” Lowery and Betty Ward Lowery. Susie was a resident of the J. Iverson Riddle Development Center in Morganton since 1983 where she was loved by many...

Lisa Lanning Hoyle

Mar 24, 2025

Lisa Lanning Hoyle, age 62, of Bostic, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at Advent Health in Hendersonville.

Lisa was born Thursday, June 21, 1962 in Buncombe County to the late Raymond Lanning and Marjorie Quinn Lanning. She was a graduate of McDowell High School, class of 1962. Lisa worked as a PCA (Personal Care Aide) for many years at local...

Richmond Stanfield "Rick" Frederick, Jr.

Mar 22, 2025

Richmond Stanfield “Rick” Frederick, Jr., age 77, of Forest City, NC and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on March 22, 2025, at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.

Rick was born July 23, 1947, in Danville, Virginia, to Richmond Stanfield Frederick (1918-1983) and Sallie Womack Moorefield Frederick (1921-1971). He grew up in Yanceyville, Caswell...

Doug Rogers

Mar 22, 2025

Doug Rogers, age 67, of Cherryville, NC peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior while being surrounded by his loving family.

Doug was born Saturday, April 27, 1957 in Gaston County to the late Thomas E. Rogers and Eretta Bowen Rogers. He was a graduate of North Gaston High School, class of 1975. Doug was the owner and...

Mary C. Lancaster

Mar 21, 2025

Mary C. Lancaster, age 81, of Hamptonville, NC, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at the SECU Hospice House in Yadkinville, NC.

Mary was born Monday, October 25, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Willie Campbell and Margaret Bradley Campbell. She enjoyed shopping and taking family trips. Her life’s passion was her family. Spending time with her grandkids and great...

Mary "Libby" McGinnis

Mar 21, 2025

Mary “Libby” McGinnis, age 75, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at Fairhaven Home in Forest City.

Libby was born Thursday, October 6, 1949 in Rutherford County to the late Willard Alley and Beatrice Smith Alley. She held an earned associate’s degree from Isothermal Community College and worked as a bookkeeper for McGinnis Roofing for many years. Libby was...

Rickey D. Blanton

Mar 20, 2025

Rickey D. Blanton, age 69, of Cliffside, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his home.

Rickey was born Wednesday, September 28, 1955 in Rutherford County to the late Herman Blanton and Betty Wise. He worked for Eaton Corporation for many years and was a member of Cliffside Baptist Church. Rickey enjoyed working with his hands and fixing things. He also...

Merv Hawkins

Mar 18, 2025

Merv Hawkins, age 63, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Merv was born Thursday, September 14, 1961 in Graham County, NC to Leon and Carolyn Hawkins who reside in Murrells Inlet, SC. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1979. Merv was a talented artistic draftsman. He worked for Eaton Corporation...