Jerry Hollifield
Jun 11, 2023
Jerry Hollifield, age 88, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Jerry was born Monday, January 14, 1935 in Rutherford County to the late William Ralph Hollifield and Faye Stephens Hollifield. He was a graduate of Tri-High, class of 1953 and attended Isothermal Community College. He worked in sales for Moland-Drysdale Buick...
Ken Philbeck
Jun 10, 2023
Ken Philbeck, age 74, of East Main Street, Forest City, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at his residence.
Ken was born Friday, November 19, 1948 in Cleveland County to the late John Philbeck and Carrie Tessneer Philbeck. He worked as a ceiling installer at Bradshaw-Hayes Construction Co. in Charlotte for many years. Ken enjoyed playing cards with his friends,...
Hoyt Hodge, Sr.
Jun 10, 2023
Hoyt Hodge, Sr., age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Atrium Main Health – Charlotte.
Hoyt was born Sunday, February 25, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late Ed Hodge, Sr. and Ruth Brooks Hodge. He worked for PPG Industries for forty years. After retirement, he used his time to work...
Josh Morrow
Jun 10, 2023
Josh Morrow, age 26, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at his residence.
Josh was born Monday, December 9, 1996 in Rutherford County to Jeff and Donna Morrow who reside in Forest City. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, mustang cars and riding motorcycles. Josh worked in various local sawmills as a forklift driver most of his adult life...
Max Eugene Holland
Jun 9, 2023
Max Holland, age 84, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at his residence.
Max was born Saturday, November 5, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late Joseph Holland and Edna Ruth Biggerstaff Holland. He worked for Burlington Industries for many years as a loom technician and was a member of Goodes Creek Baptist Church....
Louise Spicer Dedmon
Jun 8, 2023
Louise Spicer Dedmon, age 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Fair Haven Home in Bostic.
Louise was born Saturday, April 6, 1940 in Rutherford County to the late Gillie Washington Spicer and Hattie Lou Buff. She worked as a seamstress for several local companies for many years and was a...
Charles "Danny" Bright
Jun 5, 2023
Charles “Danny” Bright, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at Henderson Care.
Danny was born Wednesday, October 10, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late Charles Bright and Joyce Norville. He worked at Aeroquip Industries for several years and was a member of the Church of the Exceptional. Danny was a country music enthusiast...
Daniel William McCracken
Jun 3, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel William McCracken announce his passing at the age of 93 on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Hilltop Accordius Health, Rutherfordton, NC after a very long illness.
Daniel was born to the late Charles and Annetta McFadden McCracken on December 24, 1929 in New Kensington, PA. He was...
Brittany "Nene" Francis Alexander
Jun 3, 2023
Brittany “Nene” Francis Alexander, age 30, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her residence.
Brittany was born Tuesday, April 6, 1993 in Rutherford County to Jennifer Robbins of Forest City and Danny Francis of Ellenboro. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 2011. Brittany was a dedicated homemaker and loved taking care of her family. She...
Peggy Jones Campfield
May 26, 2023
Peggy Jones Campfield, age 83, of Mooresboro, passed away May 26, 2023 at Oak Grove Healthcare in Rutherfordton.
Peggy was born Wednesday, October25, 1939 in Rutherford County to the late James Robert Jones, Sr. and Madlyn Durham Jones. She worked in textiles for many years and was a member of Crosslink Baptist Church in Forest City. Peggy enjoyed...