Earl Franklin Ritch
Jun 8, 2026
Earl Franklin Ritch of Sachse, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2026, at the age of 83.
He was born on February 27, 1943, in Concord, North Carolina, Earl was the son of Lindsey F. Ritch and Thelma M. Mills Ritch.
Earl is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Sue Ritch; his daughter, Cheryl D. Jenkins and husband Joe of...
Robin Vaughn Howard
Jun 4, 2026
Robin Vaughn Howard, age 56, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at her home.
Robin was born Monday, March 9, 1970 in Lexington, NC to Nancy Vaughn who resides in High Point, NC. Robin was a dedicated homemaker who loved her family dearly. Among her many gifts was her talent as an artist and photographer. She especially enjoyed painting,...
William Bradley
Jun 4, 2026
William Bradley, age 26, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Spartanburg Medical Center.
William was born Wednesday, January 12, 2000 in Henderson County to Junior and Tracy Bradley who lives in Mill Spring. He worked for several years as a heavy equipment operator for Clary Hood Grading. William was a member of Shingle Hollow Congregational Holiness...
Jeffery Cogdell
Jun 2, 2026
Jeffery Cogdell, age 53, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Chesnee, SC.
A memorial service to celebrate Jeffery’s life will be conducted at 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 13th at the Fork Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Billy Cogdell officiating.
Gatlin Jameson Lancaster
May 30, 2026
Gatlin Jameson Lancaster was born into the arms of angels Saturday May 30th at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton, NC. Born at 30 weeks he weighed 3lbs 2oz and was 14.5 long. Gatlin had a rare heart condition that only 1 in 200k babies are born with.
Although Gatlin never spent any time here with us on earth, he was...
Mollissa Ann Grinder
May 30, 2026
Mollissa Ann Grinder, age 70, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at her residence.
Mollissa was born Sunday, June 12, 1955 in Santa Clara, California to the late Clair Wilcox and Francise Hightower Wilcox. Mollissa worked many years as a seamstress. She enjoyed gardening, feeding her chickens and crafting. Mollissa was a good mom and...
Connie Schiene
May 29, 2026
Connie Schiene, age 64, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at the Grand Strand Medical Center.
Connie was born Monday, April 30, 1962 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to the late Bruce Wells and Joyce Biehler Edwards. In her early years, she worked in home remodeling. Connie’s passion was spending time at the beach.
In addition to her parents, she...
Daniel Acy
May 28, 2026
Daniel Acy, age 39, of Henrietta, passed away, Thursday, May 28, 2026.
He was born Tuesday, November 18, 1986 in Jackson, Mississippi to Tammy Fitzgerald Bowen.
A memorial service will be conducted at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, June 9th at Harvest House Baptist Church, 2938 Harris-Henrietta Road with Reverend Travis McEntyre officiating.
Joyce Rogers Bridges
May 24, 2026
Joyce Rogers Bridges, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home.
Joyce was born Tuesday, November 4, 1941, in Rutherford County to the late Marcus Rogers and Hazel Gordon Rogers. She worked at Spindale Mills for more than thirty years and was a faithful member of Chase Baptist Church. She was talented...
Barbara Ann McGinnis Brackett
May 23, 2026
Barbara Ann McGinnis Brackett, age 72, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Barbara was born Wednesday, January 6, 1954 in Rutherford County to the late Jessie James McGinnis and Emma Jane Bradley McGinnis. She worked many years as a caregiver in home healthcare and was of the Baptist faith. Barbara enjoyed playing bingo...