Jul 21, 2023

Joyce Shires, age 82, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Joyce was born Thursday, January 23, 1941 in Montford Cove, NC to the late Roland Elijah Hill and Gertie Fincannon Hill. She was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1959 and the owner and operator of Country Heart Braiding. Joyce was...

Jul 17, 2023

Mark Champion, age 50, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at Mission Health-Asheville.

Mark was born Saturday, March 24, 1973 in Rutherford County to the late Steve Henry Champion, Sr. and Katie Greenlee Champion. He worked as a service manager for Superior Plus Propane in Asheville for many years and was a current member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist...

Jul 13, 2023

Betty Estep Ray, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Betty was born Sunday, October 23, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late Zonie Estep and Florence Pintuff Estep. She was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1957.

She worked in textiles and wood manufacturing for many years before retirement....

Jul 11, 2023

Betty W. Pruett, age 87, of Dobbinsville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 while being surrounded by her loving family.

     Betty was born Tuesday, June 2, 1936 in Lockhart, SC to the late Matthew Hopper Wright and Gillie Jeanette Hamm Wright. She worked in textiles at the Burlington Plant for many years...

Jul 10, 2023

Ann Brooks, age 69, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at her residence.

Ann was born Tuesday, November 24, 1953 in Rutherford County to the late Dorothy Blackwell Spicer. She worked in textiles and plastic manufacturing most of her life. Ann invested her life in her grandchildren and her sons. She will be missed dearly by all who...

Jul 10, 2023

Steven C. Mollohan, age 64, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023 at his residence.

Steve was born Friday, October 31, 1958 to the late William E. Mollohan and Betty Wells Mollohan. He was a graduate of Hickory High School, class of 1977. Steve was a professional truck driver for USF Holland for many years. He was a member...

Jul 5, 2023

Dickie Wayne Spangler, age 61, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Dickie was born Monday, February 26, 1962 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Bobby Ray Spangler and Delores Ann Craft Spangler. He worked as a carpenter most of his life and most recently for J & L Designs. Dickie was an...

Jul 4, 2023

Betty Tate Jolley, age 91, of Charlotte and formerly of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Atrium Health in Pineville.

Betty was born Thursday, March 24, 1932 in Rutherford County to the late Paul Tate, Sr. and Callie Morrow Tate. She was graduate of Blanton’s Business School in Asheville and worked as an Assistant Manager for Home...

Jun 30, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Phillips, age 81, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Pat was born Friday, May 22, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late James S. Phillips and Irene Harrill Phillips. She was a member of the first graduating class of Chase High...

Charles Richard White, 68, and Brenda Graham White, 65, of Forest City, passed away within a month of each other. They shared a loving marriage and touched the lives of many in their community.

 

Charlie was a man of faith and integrity. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and later dedicated himself to a career as a Correctional...