Rommie Gettys
Jan 13, 2025
Rommie Gettys, age 88, of Sunshine, passed away at the Henderson Care Center on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Rommie was born on Wednesday, August 26, 1936, in Rutherford County, to the late Lee Osborne Gettys and Fannie Luckadoo Gettys. He loved the outdoors and was known as a mountain man. He grew up working on the family farm.
In addition to his...
Meredith Searcy
Jan 12, 2025
Meredith Butler Searcy, age 86, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025. No Formal Services will be conducted.
Patricia "Pat" Smith
Jan 11, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Smith, age 65, of Forest City, passed away at Fair Haven of Forest City on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Pat was born on Wednesday, July 15, 1959, in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Thomas Franklin Givens Sr., and Elizabeth Ann Manning Givens. A member of the Baptist Faith, she was a retired cook from Carolina Café. Pat was a...
George "Junebug" Ross Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
George "Junebug" Lawrence Ross Jr., age 84, of Forest City, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 10, 2025.
George was born on Friday, July 19, 1940 in Rutherford County, to the late George Lawrence Ross Sr., and Ruth Crowder Ross. He was a graduate of Mount Vernon High School, class of 1958, and a member of Smith Grove Baptist...
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...