Reverend Billy Thompson
Aug 24, 2024
Reverend Billy Thompson, age 84, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Billy was born Friday, January 19, 1940 in Rutherford County to the late W.V. Thompson and Elizabeth Ridings Blaylock Thompson. He faithfully pastored several churches for over fifty years, which included New Hope Baptist Church...
Russell Foote
Aug 21, 2024
Russell Foote, age 66, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at his home.
Russell was born Wednesday, June 11, 1958 in Flint, Michigan to the late Lyle Martin Foote and Marilyn Sue Wright Foote. He worked as a machinist for General Electric for eighteen years. Russell was known for being an outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He...
Charlene White
Aug 16, 2024
Charlene White, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at her home.
Charlene was born Friday, April 6, 1962 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late James Mossburg and Charlotte Foy Mossburg. She worked many years for Bojangles. Charlene’s life was centered around her kids and grandkids. She loved each of them dearly.
In addition to her parents, she...
Sharon Blanton
Aug 15, 2024
Sharon Blanton, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Sharon was born on Wednesday, August 1, 1962, in Cleveland County, to the late Ray White and the late Frances Lewis. She was a graduate of R.S. Central High School in 1980, and worked for twelve years at Regtrol in Spindale....
Joyce Juanita Champion
Aug 15, 2024
Joyce Juanita Champion, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Joyce was born Tuesday, November 12, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Frank Biggerstaff and Dorothy Poole Biggerstaff. Joyce loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed talking on the phone to her friends. Joyce loved...
Elijah Marshall Cline
Aug 13, 2024
Elijah Marshall Cline, infant son of Erica Stone and Chad Cline, entered into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Elijah’s earthly life began on Friday, July 5, 2024 as he was born to Erica and Chad. Elijah’s name means, “Jehovah is my God” and he is now eternally in the arms of his Father God. He...
Ricky Sanford Hester
Aug 13, 2024
Ricky Sanford Hester, age 61, of Forest City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Ricky was born Thursday, November 29, 1962 in Rutherford County to the late Horace Sanford Hester, Sr. and Myrtle Frances Saine Heusinkveld. He worked for AGI as a forklift driver for fifteen years. Ricky...
Nell Buchanan Toney
Aug 13, 2024
Nell Buchanan Toney, age 88, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Fair Haven Home in Forest City.
Nell was born Friday, April 24, 1936 in Mitchell County, NC to the late Floyd Otis Buchanan and Darrell Hughes Buchanan. She worked for PPG for several years and retired from Burlington Industries. Nell enjoyed gardening and spending time with her...
Geraldine Millis McAbee
Aug 12, 2024
Geraldine McAbee, age 77, of Forest City, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, August 12, 2024 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.
Geraldine was born Friday, January 10, 1947 in McDowell County to the late Earl B. Millis and Betty Dills Millis. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1965 and earned an associate’s...
Mary Sue Conner
Aug 11, 2024
Mary Sue Conner, age 88, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Mary was born Sunday, August 2, 1936 in Rutherford County to the late Lawson Hunter McFarland and Eva Gettys McFarland. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School, class of 1955. Mary...