Christopher Dale Burgess
Feb 14, 2024
Christopher Dale Burgess, age 66, of Spindale, died peacefully at home on February 14, 2024 from natural causes.
Christopher was born July 23, 1957, in Rutherford County to the late Grover Burgess and Callie Owensby Burgess. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Elizabeth “Libby” Gossett Burgess.
He is survived by his son,...
Atrice "Red" Thompson
Feb 12, 2024
Atrice “Red” Thompson, age 87, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Fair Haven Home in Bostic.Red was born Tuesday, June 2, 1936 in Rutherford County to the late Theodore Bill Lovelace and Alice Nora Pruitt Lovelace. She worked in textiles for over thirty-three years before retirement. Red was a...
Mary Jo Sherman
Feb 9, 2024
Mary Jo Sherman, age 67, of Ellenboro, passed away, Friday, February 9, 2024.
Mary Jo was born Tuesday, October 30, 1956, in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Byron Sherman and Lillian Brennen Sherman. She enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. Mary Jo had the gift of creativity and could take anything and make it into something beautiful....
Jackie Smith
Feb 9, 2024
Jackie Raymond Smith, age 69, of Bostic passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at his residence.
Jackie was born Tuesday, August 3, 1954 in Rutherford County to the late John Smith and Alice Hooper Smith. He loved spending time with his family. Jackie enjoyed playing golf, and shooting pool when he was younger. He was a member of the Forest City...
Darnell Evans
Feb 9, 2024
Darnell Evans, age 65, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, February 9, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Darnell was born Monday, February 10, 1958 in Pineville, West Virginia to the late Paul Matthew Evans and Goldie Church Evans, He worked as a truck driver for the NCDOT for many years...
Phillip Lee Clark
Feb 8, 2024
Phillip Lee Clark, age 52, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
He was born in Cleveland County on Wednesday, July 14, 1971, to Peggy Jean Clark, who resides in Rutherfordton, and the late Ralph Lee Clark. Phillip worked for almost ten years as a Maintenance Technician at...
Charles Campbell
Feb 4, 2024
Charles M. Campbell, age 79, of Forest City passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.
Charles was born Friday, March 17, 1944, in Rutherford County to the late Lee Campbell and Mamie Hunt Campbell. He owned and operated Hopewell Grocery and Alexander Hardware for many years. Charles was a commercial painter and operated Campbell’s Painting...
Simon Colin Garcia
Feb 1, 2024
Simon Colin Garcia, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at his residence.
Simon was born Saturday, February 18, 1939 in Tzitzio, Mexico to the late Leonardo Olvera and Francisca Garcia. He worked in construction as a brick mason for most of his life and was of the Catholic faith. Simon enjoyed singing, storytelling and was an...
Samuel "Roy" Pruett
Jan 26, 2024
Samuel “Roy” Pruett, age 74, of Casar, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at his residence.
Roy was born Wednesday, January 11, 1950 in Casar, NC to the late Edgar Pruett and Emma Upton Pruett. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Roy was an independent truck owner and operator. He worked for...
Annie Mae Scruggs Page
Jan 25, 2024
Annie Mae Scruggs Page, age 88, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was born Monday, May 13th, 1935, in Rutherford County to the late Benjamin Dewey Scruggs and Rose Marie Seeback Scruggs. She was a 1953 graduate of Cliffside High School.
Annie Mae was an active community member throughout her life,...