Judy Turner
Sep 6, 2023
Judy Turner, age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.
Judy was born Friday, September 5, 1947 in Pinellas County, Florida to the late Harley A. Touchton and Kathleen Young Touchton. She was the owner and operator of J & J Cartage Trucking Company for thirty-five years and worked in home health care...
Saoirse Mae Miller
Aug 31, 2023
Saoirse Mae Miller, infant daughter of Brandon and Tabitha Miller, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.
Even though her life on earth was brief, she made an eternal impact on all those who loved her and knew her. Her memory will forever be in the hearts of her parents and family.
Those left to...
Rebecca Ann Piercy Pope
Aug 31, 2023
Rebecca Ann Piercy Pope, age 84, of Bostic, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at her residence.
Becky was born Tuesday, March 30, 1939 in Rutherford County to the late Lloyd and Edith Piercy. She was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1957. Becky worked for the Carolina Shoe Factory in Morganton for...
Doreen Carver Hollifield
Aug 30, 2023
Doreen Carver Hollifield, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Doreen was born Wednesday, July 3, 1935 in Rutherford County to the late Ralph Edward Carver and Arcenia Byers Carver. She was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1953 and a longtime member of Caroleen United Methodist Church. She...
Ramona "Dee" Prewitt Hobbs
Aug 30, 2023
Ramona “Dee” Prewitt Hobbs, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at her residence.
Dee was born Thursday, March 16, 1939 in Rutherford County to the late Robert Edward Prewitt, Sr. and Mary Quinn Womick Prewitt. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School, class of 1958 and worked for Cone Mills for thirty years...
Tanya Michele Swafford
Aug 29, 2023
Tanya Michele Swafford, age 58, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her residence.
Tanya was born Wednesday, November 18, 1964 in Rutherford County to the late Aurthur Hutchins and Joyce Kuykendahl Hutchins. She worked at the ADS Warehouse for many years and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church. She enjoyed various types of crafts such...
Patricia Jane Hollifield Allen
Aug 27, 2023
Patricia Jane Hollifield Allen, age 88, of Forest City, passed away, Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Fair Haven Home in Bostic.
Patricia was born Wednesday, March 6, 1935 in Rutherford County to the late Jobie and Julie Hollifield. She was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1953. Patricia worked in Admissions at Rutherford Hospital and in the Human Resource...
Doris Hawley
Aug 25, 2023
Doris Hawley, age 68, of Forest City, passed away, Friday, August 25, 2023 at her residence.
Doris was born Sunday, January 2, 1955 in Rutherford County to the late Jesse Lee and Fannie Bell Harrill Burgess. Doris worked at Proctor Elementary School as a teacher’s assistant and drove a bus for Tri-Community School for many years. She...
Robyn Marie Funderburke
Aug 25, 2023
Robyn Marie Funderburke, age 54, of Forest City, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at her residence.
Robyn was born Tuesday, April 15, 1969 in Rutherford County to Scottie Funderburke and Marie Dale Funderburke who reside in Forest City. Robyn was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She loved spending time with her kids, and her grandson Miles....
Angie Linder
Aug 25, 2023
Angie Linder, age 56, of Rutherfordton, went home to with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 25, 2023 at her residence.
Angie was born Tuesday, December 20, 1966 in Pensacola, Florida to the late Frank and Sara Morrow Pleasant. She was a graduate of Isothermal Community College and worked as a beautician for over twenty years. Angie enjoyed all...