J.P. Junior Bailey
Feb 5, 2023
J. P. Junior Bailey, age 92, of Rutherfordton, passed away, Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his residence.
J. P. was born Monday, March 17, 1930 in Rutherford County to the late George Bailey and Ruth Hardin Bailey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and of the Baptist faith. J.P. worked many years for AGI Manufacturing...
James "Billy" William Bradley
Feb 4, 2023
James “Billy” Bradley, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Charles George VA Medical Center.
James was born Friday, September 28, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late James “Bud” Walter Bradley and Inez B. Sims. He served honorably in the U.S Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. James worked as...
Stephen Orr
Feb 4, 2023
Stephen Orr, age 38, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at his residence.
Stephen was born Tuesday, February 21, 1984 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He is the son of John and Terri Orr who reside in Charlotte. He had a compassionate heart which led him to be a full-time caregiver. Stephen was full of life...
Terry Smith
Feb 3, 2023
Terry Smith, age 68, of Forest City, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at his residence.
Terry was born Tuesday, July 13, 1954 in Rutherford County to Dorris Smith who resides in Forest City and the late William “Bill” Lee Smith. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1973. Terry worked for Timken Industries for...
Spencer Lancaster
Feb 1, 2023
Spencer Adam Lancaster, age 49, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with Lord on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Mission Hospital-McDowell in Marion.
Spencer was born Wednesday, July 25, 1973 in Rutherford County to the late Ricky Lancaster and Sheila McSwain. He was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1991 and worked in...
Carolyn Lawson
Jan 30, 2023
Carolyn Lawson, age 78, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Carolyn was born Tuesday, January 2, 1945 in Rutherford County to the late Bunion D. Hensley and Queen Ester Mace Hensley. She worked in textiles and then for PPG for many years. Carolyn was a member of Spindale Fellowship Holiness...
Bobby Davis
Jan 29, 2023
Bobby Davis, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his residence.
Bobby was born Monday, August 31, 1936 in Cleveland County to the late Everette Davis and Elizabeth Phillips Davis. He was a veteran of the Korean War while serving honorably in the US Air Force. Bobby worked as diesel mechanic for...
Lesa Ledbetter
Jan 29, 2023
Lesa Ledbetter, age 56, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her residence.
Lesa was born Tuesday, March 8, 1966 in Yancey County to the late Ray Street and Faye Ray Street. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years at Fair Haven Home in Bostic. She was a member of Temple Baptist...
Harley Upton
Jan 25, 2023
Harley Brandon Upton, age 22, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Harley was born Sunday, April 9, 2000 in Rutherford County to Sommar Harris Waters and Casey B. Upton. Harley loved motorcycles, being outdoors, hiking with his fiancé Callie and outings at the beach. But, most of all Harley loved his family, especially Keegan.
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Randy Burgess
Jan 24, 2023
Randy Darrell Burgess, age 65, of 311 Morningstar Lake Road, Forest City, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Randy was a loving husband, devoted father, proud PawPaw, and was considered a friend and brother to many, but above all he was a faithful Christian. Randy loved the Lord and loved everyone in his church family. He had a...