Steve Prevatte

Jan 8, 2025

Steve Prevatte, age 55, of Spindale, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Steve was born Saturday, October 4, 1969 in Greensboro, NC. He worked in housing construction most of his life. Steve enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors including hunting and fishing. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather.

He was preceded in...

Randy J. Arrowood

Jan 5, 2025

Randy J. Arrowood, age 68, of Mooresboro, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

 Randy was born on Sunday, May 6, 1956, in Cleveland County, to the late William Arrowood Sr., and Joyce Sailors Arrowood. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1974 and worked most of his life in the Textile Industry. Randy retired...

Cathy Ann Ryan

Jan 5, 2025

Cathy Ann Ryan, age 76, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Cathy was born Monday, March 22, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Marvin Little, Sr. and Freda Blangin Little. She owned and operated Timely Cleaning Concepts in the Chicago suburban area for several years and worked as a cashier for...

Rita G. "Neely" Childers

Jan 3, 2025

Rita G. “Neely” Childers, age 89, of Forest City, died at her residence on Friday, January 3, 2025.

A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Carthul J. Goode, and Mary Etta Henderson Goode. Neely was a 1953 graduate of Tri-High School, dedicated to the Methodist faith, and was retired from the Rutherford Hospital. Neely was loved...

Janice Smith Haynes

Jan 2, 2025

Janice Smith Haynes, age 69, of Mooresboro, died at Atrium Health Pineville, on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Janice was born on Friday, June 24, 1955 in Rutherford County, to the late Howard Ray Smith and Carolyn Owens Smith. She was a graduate of Chase High School and later received an associate’s degree from Isothermal Community College. Janice worked for Broyhill for...

Bobby Campbell

Dec 30, 2024

Bobby Campbell, age 67, of Tryon, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 30, 2024.

Bobby was born on Sunday, June 12, 1957, in Rutherford County, to Eunice Street Campbell, and the late Gerald Allen Campbell Sr. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School in 1975, and later received an associate’s degree from Isothermal Community College. Bobby was...

Donice Johnson

Dec 29, 2024

Donice Johnson, age 77, of Cliffside, passed away December 29, 2024 at Cleveland Pines in Shelby.

Donice was born Saturday, October 11, 1947 in Rutherford County to the late Eunice Roberson. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School. Donice was a dedicated homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by...

Lila Merle Jenkins Higgins

Dec 29, 2024

Lila Merle Jenkins Higgins, age 84, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Lila was born on Wednesday, July 17, 1940 in Spartanburg County to the late Monroe Jenkins and Joan Vassey Jenkins. She graduated from Sunshine High School in 1958 and was a member Plainview Baptist Church. Lila worked for many years as a seamstress,...

Nancy Morgan Page Smith

Dec 28, 2024

Nancy Morgan Page Smith, age 89, of Caroleen, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 28, 2024 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.

Nancy was born on August 12, 1935 in Rutherford County, to the late Eulus Morgan and Mary Sparks Morgan Whitt. Nancy was a member of High Shoal Baptist Church, and she...

Glenda Nix

Dec 28, 2024

Glenda Davis Nix, of Forest City, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 28, 2024 with her loving husband of fifty-three years by her side. She had a long battle with cancer.

Glenda was born in Nash County, NC on May 17, 1954 to the late Horace Davis and Daisy Adams Davis who resides in Norfolk,...