Wilburn Ayers
May 24, 2023
Wilburn Ayers, age 78, of Caroleen, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at his residence.
Wilburn was born Wednesday, August 16, 1944 in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late Oscar Vernal Ayers, Sr. and Rosie Marie Rice Ayers. He was a truck driver most of his life, having worked most recently for Pryway Trucking in Shelby. He was...
Nita Francis
May 22, 2023
Nita Francis, age 72, of Forest City, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Hospice of Carolina Foothills in Forest City.
Nita was born Friday, May 11, 1951 in Cleveland County to the late Dennis “Pot” Jenkins and Lillie Belle Greene Jenkins. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1969. Nita worked at Burlington Industries for several...
Charles "Bo" Dysart
May 19, 2023
Charles “Bo” Dysart, age 80, of Forest City, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.
Charles was born Monday, July 13, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Charles Dysart, Sr. and Georgia Moorehead Dysart. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1960. Charles was a veteran...
Larry Joe Tessnair
May 19, 2023
Larry Joe Tessnair, age 59, of Crouse, NC, went home to be with his heavenly Father Friday, May 19, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
Larry was born December 27, 1963 in Rutherford County to the late James Adam Tessnair and Nancy Byers Tessnair Blanton. Larry worked in textiles and in the carpentry business. He enjoyed working...
Peter James Moore
May 18, 2023
Peter James Moore, age 60, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Peter was born Saturday, May 19, 1962 in Laconia, New Hampshire to the late Emerson Moore and Joanne Sanborn Moore. He liked camping, traveling, especially going back home to New Hampshire. Peter enjoyed working in his wood shop....
Glenda Faye Cooper
May 15, 2023
Glenda Faye Cooper, age 68, of Ellenboro, NC passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Glenda was born Sunday, August 1, 1954 in Rutherford County to Susan Dobbins Cooper who resides in Forest City, and the late Charlie Cooper. She liked camping and enjoyed watching movies, especially on Lifetime. Glenda...
Stanley "Bub" Davis
May 15, 2023
Stanley “Bub” Davis, age 73, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Stanley was born Tuesday, December 27, 1949 in Rutherford County to Margie Elliott Davis who resides in Ellenboro and the late James R. Davis. He was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1968. Stanley honorably served his country in...
Roberta Brackett Bridges
May 11, 2023
Roberta Brackett Bridges, age 72, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her residence.
Roberta was born Sunday, February 25, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late Robie A. Brackett and Beatrice Margaret Beck. She worked as a sheet rock finisher. Roberta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed riding...
William Bruce Hodge
Apr 29, 2023
William Bruce Hodge, age 65, of Caroleen, passed away, Saturday, April 29, 2023 at his residence.
Bruce was born Thursday, October 17, 1957 in Rutherford County to William Ray Hodge who resides in Forest City and the late Betty Campbell Ervin. Bruce was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver for many years and also worked...
Wade Ledford
Apr 28, 2023
Wade Ledford, age 64, of Spindale, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Wade was born Thursday, May 8, 1958 in Rutherford County to the late Glen Ledford and Opal Green Ledford. He worked in maintenance for many years and was a member of Spindale Fellowship Holiness. Wade was loving and good to all who knew...