Barbara Radford Humphries
Jul 22, 2024
Barbara Radford Humphries, age 75, of Forest City, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at her home.
Barbara was born Monday, October 18, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Robert Radford and Martha Dysart Radford. She worked for AGI for seventeen years and as beautician in the Cliffside Community for many years. Barbara enjoyed working outside in her yard, flower...
Chris McWhirter
Jul 21, 2024
Chris McWhirter, age 50, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Christopher was born Friday, August 17, 1973 in Mecklenburg County to Cathey Hartis McWhirter who resides in Mooresboro and the late Dale Franklin McWhirter. He worked in construction most of his life. Chris enjoyed working on cars, going to drag races and fishing. He was of the Baptist faith.
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Mary Fisher Lovelace
Jul 21, 2024
Mary Fisher Lovelace, age 84, of Bostic, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Mary was born Wednesday, October 11, 1939 in Rutherford County to the late Glenn Fisher and Thelma Walker Fisher. She was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family. Mary loved being a “Maw Maw” to all...
Mary Louise Pleasant
Jul 18, 2024
Mary Louise Pleasant, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Mary was born Wednesday, September 4, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Roscoe Walker and Mamie Smith Walker. She worked as a caregiver for Southern Manor Nursing Home for many years. Mary was a member of Harmon Street Baptist Church. She...
Jake Logan Bailey
Jul 17, 2024
Jake Logan Bailey, age 49, of Enoree, SC, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Jake was born Thursday, December 19, 1974 in Rutherford County to the late J.L. Bailey and Erma Sue Toney Bailey. He worked in construction most of his life mainly in commercial painting and roofing. Jake enjoyed pencil drawing, writing poems and especially...
Marguerite Crotwell Elkins
Jul 17, 2024
Marguerite Crotwell Elkins, age 88, of Bostic, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 while being surrounded by her loving family.
Marguerite was born Saturday, November 30, 1935 in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late Thomas E. Crotwell and Otis Z. Roy Crotwell. She worked as a realtor in St. Petersburg, Florida for many years....
Christine M. Blanton
Jul 15, 2024
Christine M. Blanton, age 85, of Cliffside, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at her home.
Christine was born Friday, November 4, 1938 in Macon County, NC to the late Boyd McGaha and Joann Shepard McGaha. She worked for Cone Mill-Cliffside plant for thirty-eight years and for Sara Lee for fourteen years before retirement. Christine was a faithful member of High...
Jody Waters
Jul 14, 2024
Jody Waters, age 67, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.
Jody was born Monday, February 18, 1957 in Rutherford County to Floyd Waters who resides in Caroleen and to the late Ruby Ethel Pope Waters. He was a star athlete during his high school sports career at Chase High School and was a 1975...
Myra Ann Toney
Jul 13, 2024
Myra Ann Toney, age 75, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 13, 2024 while being surrounded by her loving family.
Myra was born Wednesday, August 4, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Marvin Hardin and Lala Lowery Hardin. She worked for Thomas Jefferson Grammar School as a custodian for many years...
Kella Leigh Melton
Jul 12, 2024
Kella Leigh Melton, age 39, of Forest City, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 in Sevierville, Tennessee at the LeConte Medical Center.
Kella was born Thursday, April 18, 1985 in Rutherford County to Tony and Dianna Melton who reside in Forest City. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 2003. Kella was a “people person” who never met...