Dec 24, 2023

William “Bill” Kempster, age 83 of Forest City, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his residence.

Bill was born Sunday, June 23, 1940 in Crystal City, Missouri to the late Lena Bell Posey Kempster. He worked as a Die Caster for General Electric in Hendersonville for twenty-five years before retirement. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time on his computer.

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Dec 24, 2023

Rita Cannon Smith, age 69, of Caroleen, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Rita was born Tuesday, August 10, 1954 in Rutherford County to the late Don Cannon and Hazel Womick Cannon. She worked many years as a waitress for various local restaurants. Rita was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and loved...

Dec 23, 2023

Kay Greene Watts, age 87, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Fairhaven Home in Bostic.

Kay was born Thursday, March 5,1936 in Rutherford County to the late Renzo Greene and Verdia Biggerstaff Greene. She worked in housekeeping and as a cook for Cleveland Regional Medical Center and Rutherford Regional Medical...

Dec 22, 2023

Olivia Grace Gordon, infant daughter of Chloe Hardin and Malachi Gordon, went home to be her heavenly Father on Friday, December 22, 2023 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Though her time in this world was brief, she made an eternal imprint on all those who knew and loved her. She is now in the loving care and arms of God.

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Dec 21, 2023

Madison “Maddie” Goode, age 23, of Ellenboro, passed away, Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Maddie was born Wednesday, January 12, 2000, in Augusta, Georgia. She worked as a nursing assistant at Oak Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and as a waitress for Fatz and for Randall’s Restaurant in Ellenboro. She was a member of The Barn Fellowship in Ellenboro. Maddie especially...

Dec 21, 2023

JR Arrowood, age 61, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Atrium Health – Cleveland in Shelby.

JR was born Thursday, January 25, 1962 in Rutherford County to the late Ralph Leonard Arrowood and Carolyn McCraw Arrowood. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1980. JR worked as an autobody paint technician for Parks Chevrolet...

Dec 18, 2023

Charles Glen Bradley, age 61, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Charles was born on Saturday, December 1, 1962 in Rutherford County, to Doris Padgett Pryor, and the late Harold Pryor. He was self-employed and worked as a roofer. Charles always enjoyed fishing and working on automobiles.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his...

Dec 18, 2023

Freda Hare, age 83, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Freda was born on Tuesday, May 14, 1940 in Castile, New York. She worked as a Dispatcher for the New York State Police at Letchworth State Park, as well as being a hairdresser and caretaker for family and friends. Freda was a creative artist...

Dec 17, 2023

Janet Scruggs West, age 74, of Boiling Springs, NC, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her residence.

Janet was born Friday, August 19, 1949 in Rutherford County to the late W.P. Scruggs and Marie Thrift Scruggs. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1967 and was of the Baptist faith. She worked most recently in home...

Nancy Ledford Green of Ellenboro passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

     Nancy was born on Monday, February 24, 1941 in Yancey County, NC to the late John Ledford and Mae Cooper Ledford. She was a graduate of Cane River High School, class of 1959. Nancy in textiles for many years and also for...