Charles S. Martin
Jun 24, 2023
Charles S. Martin, age 89, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 due to a traffic accident.
Charles was born Thursday, May 3, 1934 in Rutherford County to the late J. L. Martin and Lilly Weaver Martin. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and served during the Korean War as an airplane mechanic. After his...
Jacob Tristan Ruff
Jun 22, 2023
Jacob Tristan Ruff, age 27 of Forest City passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. Jacob was born on December 18, 1995 at Rutherford Regional Health System.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Dana Pritchard and husband, Brian of Forest City; his father, Jason Ruff and wife, Christy, of...
Robert "Bob" Henson
Jun 21, 2023
Robert “Bob” Henson, age 83, of Gaffney, SC, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at his residence.
Bob was born Thursday, July 20, 1939 in Rutherford County to the late Samuel James Henson and Fannie Belle Greene Henson. He worked in the maintenance department for Gaffney Manufacturing and Timken Industries for twenty-five years before retirement. He was a member of...
Patricia "Trish" Smith
Jun 18, 2023
Patricia “Trish” Smith, age 58, of Forest City, passed away, Sunday, June 18, 2023 at her residence.
Trish was born Monday, September 21, 1964 in Newberry, SC to the late Thomas Eugene Meece and Paulyn Anne Deefreest Bridwell. She worked as a receptionist for several years at various businesses. She had a passion for plants and flowers and had a...
David "Dayday" Coggins, Jr.
Jun 18, 2023
David “Dayday” Coggins, Jr., age 46, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at his residence.
David was born Tuesday, January 4, 1977 to Linda Givens Bradley who resides in Forest City and the late David Lee Coggins, Sr. David was a handyman and could fix about anything. He was a fun-loving people person who enjoyed yardwork and...
Martha "Jane" Whitmire
Jun 18, 2023
Martha “Jane” Whitmire, age 91, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Fairhaven Home in Forest City.
Jane was born Wednesday, August 5, 1931 in Rutherford County to the late Tim Dyer and Nancy McGinnis Dyer. She worked for many years at Cone Mill and as a store clerk...
Robert "Rooster" Ray
Jun 15, 2023
Robert “Rooster” Ray of Ellenboro, age 64, passed away, Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Mission Health in Asheville.
Robert was born Saturday, January 10, 1959 in Gaston County, NC to the late Clarence Garfield Ray, Sr. and Barbara Morrison Ray. Robert served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He worked as a deputy sheriff for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s...
Phillip Mace
Jun 15, 2023
Phillip Mace, age 36, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at his residence.
Phillip was born Wednesday, September 10, 1986 to Phil and Sue Mace who reside in Ellenboro. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 2004. Phillip worked in the maintenance department in various local factories. He enjoyed playing video games and fishing. Phillip...
Ervin Munn
Jun 15, 2023
Ervin Munn, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Ervin was born Sunday, December 15, 1940 in Kershaw County, SC to the late James Munn and Addie Segers Munn. He worked as a trucking supervisor for many years and most recently worked for Carolina Freight before retirement. Ervin enjoyed sports...
Dale Bradley
Jun 12, 2023
Dale Bradley, age 65, of Bostic, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at his residence.
Dale was born Sunday, December 1, 1957 in Rutherford County to the late Jerry Lee Bradley and Willie Mae Wishon Bradley. He owned and operated Bradley’s Tree Service for several years, worked as a shipping coordinator at AFA Plastics and as a tree trimmer for...