Richard Farrar

Jun 23, 2024

Richard Farrar, age 57, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Richard was born Saturday, March 4, 1967 in Whittier, California. In his younger years he worked for a pizza restaurant and later enjoyed thrifting at flea markets and yard sales. Richard’s favorite pastime was skating and taking long walks with his pet...

Henry Robertson

Jun 9, 2024

Henry Robertson, age 69, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.Henry was born Tuesday, January 25, 1955 in Tryon, NC to the late Austin Robertson and Ethel Hipp Robertson. He worked for Asplundh Tree service for twenty-five years and for All American Homes for ten years. He also worked for Hutchins Brothers...

Johnathon "Johnny" Pruitt

May 27, 2024

Johnathon “Johnny” Pruitt, age 41, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at his home.

Johnny was born Monday, July 12, 1982 in Lake County, Florida to Lee Lane of Green Hill and Janice Pruitt of Forest City. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1999. Johnny was a certified EMT and was a volunteer fireman at...

Jimmy "Ba Ba" Conner, Jr.

May 25, 2024

Jimmy “Ba Ba” Conner, Jr. age 24, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Forest City due to an automobile accident.

Jimmy was born June 1, 1999 in Rutherford County to Jimmy Conner, Sr. and Patty Hammett Conner. He worked for E.S. Wagner Construction building bridges for many years. Jimmy enjoyed working on his Jeep and riding motorcycles. He especially loved...

Franklin Dyer

May 23, 2024

Franklin Dyer, age 76, of Bostic, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Frank was born June 23, 1947 in Cleveland County to the late Lawrence “Doc” Dyer and Annie Dyer Roberson. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Frank worked as a supervisor for...

David Clark

May 21, 2024

Cecil “David” Clark, Jr., 60, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away on May 21, 2024. David was born on December 17, 1963, to Cecil & Judy Clark in Rutherford County, NC. David graduated from Chase High School in 1982.

David was predeceased by his father, Cecil Clark, in 2016. He is survived by his mother, Judy Wheeler Clark of Forest...

Hazel Splawn Jenkins

May 19, 2024

Hazel Splawn Jenkins, age 97, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Fair Haven Home in Bostic.Hazel was born Wednesday, April 20, 1927 in Rutherford County to the late Reverend Jim Splawn and Mena Morrow Splawn. Hazel was a dedicated homemaker and also worked in textiles for several years. She...

Buddie James Hewitt

May 17, 2024

Buddie James Hewitt, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away at the age of 91, in Myrtle Beach, SC on Friday, May 17, 2024.  Born July 16, 1932, in Rutherford County, NC to the late Horace H. Hewitt and Jessie Lowery Hewitt. Buddie served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1971, retiring as a Master Sergeant....

Jason Wiggins

May 11, 2024

Jason D. Wiggins, age 53, passed away, Saturday May 11, 2024 at his home.

Jason was born Tuesday, December 8, 1970 in Suffern, New York to Pamela Wiggins who resides in Jupiter, Florida and the late Barney Wiggins. He was a graduate of Palm Beach Lake High School. Jason was a Contract Stucco and Plaster Technician. He was widely known for...

Jimmy Phillips

May 8, 2024

Jimmy Phillips, age 56, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

Jimmy was born Thursday, December 7, 1967 in Rutherford County to Nanette Phillips who resides in Forest City and to the late Wayne Phillips. He worked in bridge construction for many years and was a dedicated member of NA...