Grace Smith Ruppe
Apr 20, 2024
Grace Smith Ruppe, age 87, of Forest City, passed away, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Grace was born Tuesday, November 10, 1936, in Rutherford County to the late Charlie Smith and Eliza Rebecca Davis Smith. During her working years, she worked for various manufacturing companies, but her most memorable work was in child-care....
Jacob "G-Step" Robbins
Apr 16, 2024
Jacob “G-Step” Robbins, age 22, of Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, due to an automobile accident.
Jacob was born Thursday, December 27, 2001, in Rutherford County to Linda Blanton Earley and Joshua Robbins. He worked in landscaping and mowing lawns. Jacob enjoyed fishing and hunting and especially “hanging with his Bro’s.”
He was preceded in death by his grandparents,...
Martha Sue Byars
Apr 14, 2024
Martha Sue Byars, age 77, of Mooresboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.Martha was born Monday, March 31, 1947, in Rutherford County to the late John Allen Byars and Allie Mae Campbell Byars. She worked for Cone Mills for several years. Martha was as...
Jerry Champion
Apr 7, 2024
Jerry Champion, age 66, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Wilmington, NC.
Jerry was born Sunday, August 25, 1957, in Rutherford County to the late Ace Champion and Bardee Hensley Champion. He was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1976. Jerry worked as a machine operator for PPG Industries for forty-two years before his...
James "Jim" Everette Webb, Jr.
Apr 7, 2024
James “Jim” Everette Webb, Jr., age 73, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his home.
Jim was born June 7, 1950, in Rutherford County to James Everette Webb, Sr. and Mavis Roberson Webb. He worked as a rental store manager for many years and was an avid golfer.
He is survived by his dear wife, Pamela Batten Webb.
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Beverly M. Ballard
Apr 7, 2024
Beverly M. Ballard, age 66, of Henrietta, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at her home.Beverly was born Wednesday, May 22, 1957, in Pennsylvania to the late Thomas and Lois McDermott. She was a graduate of Lackey High School in La Platta, Maryland. She worked as a sales manager for Gibson Greetings and as a merchandiser for Driveline Retail for...
Johnny Bright
Apr 6, 2024
Johnny Bright, age 81, of Henrietta, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.
Johnny was born Saturday, April 11, 1942, in McDowell County to the late Jessie Bright and Edith Condrey Bright. He worked in textiles for many years and retired from Doran Mills in Shelby. Johnny loved gardening, fishing, camping, was an avid hunter and enjoyed...
Nancy Bailey Daniel
Apr 3, 2024
Nancy Bailey Daniel, age 82, of Spartanburg, and formerly of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Nancy was born on Saturday, September 13, 1941, in Rutherford County, to the late H.V. “Hill” DeBrule, and Martha Godfrey DeBrule. She was a member of Aleverson Grove Baptist Church. Nancy graduated from Tri-High School...
Kathy Price
Apr 2, 2024
Kathy Price, age 59, of Landrum, SC, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Kathy was born on Saturday, August 22, 1964, in Dade City, Florida, to the late Charles W. and Bernice Henderson Price. She was a graduate of Pasco High School in the class of 1982 and later graduated from Spartanburg Community...
Herbert "H.D." Doyle Tate
Mar 30, 2024
Herbert “H.D.” Doyle Tate, age 93, of Longs, SC, and formerly of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Doyle was born on Tuesday, December 16, 1930, in Rutherford County, NC, to the late Lloyd Tate and Mary Rich Tate. He was a graduate of Harris High School in...