Bertha Burgess
Nov 1, 2024
Bertha Burgess, age 87, of Caroleen, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 while being surrounded by her loving family.
Bertha was born Wednesday, February 10, 1937 in Rutherford County to the late Benjamin Dewey Scruggs and Rose Marie Seeback Scruggs. She was a graduate of Cliffside High School, class of 1955. Bertha worked for Skyland Textiles for several years and for...
Raelynn Jolee York
Oct 31, 2024
Raelynn Jolee York, infant daughter of Clint and Jennifer York, who reside in Rutherfordton, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Although, Raelynn’s life was brief in this world, she has made an eternal imprint in the heart of those who loved her. She is now in the care...
Shirley McSwain
Oct 31, 2024
Shirley McSwain, age 81, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Prisma Health-Greenville Memorial.
Shirley was born Saturday, December 5, 1942 in Clinton, SC to the late Eula Quinton. She was a graduate of Clinton High School, class of 1961. Shirley was a dedicated homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She was of the Baptist faith...
Buck Buchanan
Oct 30, 2024
Buck Buchanan, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his home.
Buck was born Wednesday, July 10, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late W.R. Buchanan and Georgia Jordan Buchanan. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1964. Buck owned and operated Buchanan’s Building and Grading for over thirty years and Buchanan Trucking Company...
Staton Souther
Oct 29, 2024
Staton Souther, age 72, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Staton was born Thursday, November 1, 1951 in Arlington, Virginia to the late Cecil Souther and Helen Bradley Souther. There was not much Staton couldn’t do when it came to carpentry and working with his hands. He worked as a...
Christine Self
Oct 28, 2024
Christine Self, age 96, of Henrietta, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at her home.
Christine was born Sunday, June 10, 1928 in Rutherford County to the late Zack Gettys and Berdie Alice Smith Gettys. She was a homemaker who loved her family dearly. She was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church and Henrietta Revival Center. Christine enjoyed cooking, canning...
Roy Rodger Hall
Oct 27, 2024
Roy Rodger Hall, age 73, of Bostic, passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Roy was born on Sunday, August 19, 1951 in Rutherford County, to the late Leroy Hall and Josie Harris Hall. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1968, and later received an associate’s degree from Isothermal Community College. Roy worked in...
Shirley Rider Bostic
Oct 26, 2024
Shirley Rider Bostic, age 83, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation in Rutherfordton.
Shirley was born Wednesday, July 30, 1941 in Marlinton, West Virginia to the late Dewey Rider and Idolia Daisy Rider. She worked for Cone Mill and for A & E Plastic manufacturing for many years. Shirley was of the Baptist...
George Williams
Oct 25, 2024
George Williams, age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
George was born Saturday, April 17, 1948 in Polk County, NC to the late Cecil Williams and Kathleen Parker Williams. He was a machinist and worked many years for Watts Regulator and Hoke Manufacturing. George was a member of Chase Baptist Church and...
Sherry Adeline Funderburk Pruett
Oct 22, 2024
Sherry Adeline Funderburk Pruett, age 63, of Forest City, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Sherry was born on Thursday, August 24, 1961, in Monroe, NC, to the late Daniel Lee Funderburk, and the late Mary Maude Hall Funderburk. She was a faithful member of Forest City Church of God and loved singing, playing...