Erlinda Judson
Nov 23, 2024
Erlinda Judson, age 81, of Forest City, formerly of Charlotte, NC and Ontario, Canada, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Willow Ridge Health and Rehabilitation.
Erlinda was born Saturday, October 23, 1943 in Manila, Philippines to the late Eufronio Atienza and Encarnacion Jugo Atienza. She was a graduate of Ateneo De Manila where she majored in bookkeeping and later graduated...
Jodi Michelle Pierce
Nov 23, 2024
Jodi Michelle Pierce, age 51, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Jodi was born Friday, March 23, 1973 in Rutherford County to Joe Stamper who resides in Henrietta and Patricia Stamper who resides in Rutherfordton. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1991. Jodi worked for Denny’s for over...
Lisa Coffey
Nov 17, 2024
Lisa Coffey, age 61, of Bostic, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at her home.
Lisa was born Wednesday, June 5, 1963 in Rutherford County. She worked as a Lab Technician for Watts Regulator for many years. Lisa was a faithful member of Haynes Memorial Baptist Church. She loved her church family and...
Lula Mills Wilson
Nov 16, 2024
Lula Mills Wilson, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family.
Lula was born on Sunday, August 27, 1950, in Spartanburg County, to the late Ambers Monk Mills, and Myrtle Brown Mills. She was retired from Stonecutter Mill where she worked for many years. Lula loved taking care of her family and...
Hermenegildo "Pops" Espino
Nov 9, 2024
Hermenegildo “Pops” Espino, age 66, also known as “Cheto” or “Laredo”, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
He was born on Tuesday, December 31, 1957 in Colonia Hidalgo, Mexico, to the late Hermenegildo and Epifania Espino, and was a resident of Henrietta. Hermenegildo attended the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church and was retired from the...
Bobbie Jean Dobbins Rhymer
Nov 9, 2024
Bobbie Jean Dobbins Rhymer, age 87, of Rutherford County, transitioned peacefully, late Saturday afternoon, November 9th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service. Born with a deep sense of purpose, she often remarked that she "believed and was told she was born SPECIAL!” and indeed, her life was a testament to that belief.
Bobbie Jean dedicated her life...
Sherry Lynn Lang Dotson
Nov 7, 2024
Sherry Lynn Lang Dotson, age 58, of Caroleen, died on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation in Rutherfordton.
Sherry was born on Friday, March 25, 1966, in Caroll County, Maryland, to the late Ralph “R.C.” Burleson, and the late Rosetta Edith Lang. Sherry loved watching softball, working on word puzzles, and expressing creativity through coloring and drawing.
In addition...
Julien Dariel Figueroa Roman
Nov 6, 2024
Julien Dariel Figueroa Roman, infant son of David Figueroa and Maira Roman, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Though he never took a step in this life, his impact is eternal. He was welcomed to heaven by his grandfather, Adolfo Roman Taboada.
In addition to his parents, he...
T.J. Byers
Nov 2, 2024
T. J. Byers, age 36, of Nashville, Tennessee formerly of Forest City, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his home in Nashville.
T.J. was born December 3, 1987 in Cleveland County. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 2006. T.J. was an avid sports fan and followed Duke Blue Devils Basketball, the Carolina Panthers, Clemson Tigers...
Kimberly Shehan Mercado
Nov 2, 2024
Kimberly Shehan Mercado, age 60, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.
Kim was born Friday, June 5, 1964 in Rutherford County to the late Rex Shehan and Alice Fay Rossman. She worked as seamstress and cloth inspector for Deb Manufacturing and Sara Lee Textiles and later for Fast Foods. Kim enjoyed drawing and...