Jason Bridges
Jan 7, 2023
Jason Bridges, age 43, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.
Jason was born Sunday, September 9, 1979 in Cleveland County. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1997 and attended Cleveland Community Technical College. He enjoyed playing football during his high school years and enjoyed fishing,...
Charles Ray Swink
Jan 6, 2023
Charles Ray Swink, age 75, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at his residence.
Charles was born Tuesday, February 11, 1947 in Rutherford County to the late Grady Swink and Mary Ellen Smith Swink. He was a car dealer who loved everything that had to do with cars. Charles had a big heart and always...
Opal A. Lowery
Dec 30, 2022
Opal A. Lowery, age 80, of Ellenboro, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, December 30, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Opal was born Saturday, February 28, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Hoyle Leonard Allred and Fannie Daves Allred. She was a homemaker who loved taking care of her...
Brian D. Smith
Dec 28, 2022
Brian D. Smith, age 63, of Hickory, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at his residence.
Brian was born Wednesday, April 22, 1959 in Portsmouth, England to Beryl Palmer Smith who lives in Salisbury, NC and the late Reg Smith. He was a graduate of Rowan High School, class of 1977 and earned a bachelor’s degree from...
Garland "Abe" Adair
Dec 28, 2022
Garland “Abe” Adair, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Garland was born Wednesday, September 1, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Albert Lee Adair and Geneva Lawson Adair. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He worked as an auto detailer for many...
Johnny Crotts
Dec 27, 2022
Johnny Crotts, age 60, of Spindale, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his residence.
Johnny was born Saturday, July 21, 1962 in Rutherford County to the late Willard Crotts and Ottilee Lewis Crotts. He was a mechanic for most of his life and most recently worked for McKinney Radiator Shop in Forest City for several years. ...
Frank Weast
Dec 27, 2022
Frank Weast, age 72, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his residence.
Frank was born Thursday, April 27, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late Rex Reece Weast and Mary Ella Greene Weast. He was a mechanic for over thirty-eight years and most recently worked at Weast Transmissions in Forest City. Frank was a...
Firleen Davis Holt
Dec 26, 2022
Firleen Davis Holt, age 97, of Ellenboro, passed away, Monday, December 26, 2022 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.
Firleen was born in Cherokee County, SC on Friday, December 25, 1925 to the late Romeo Davis and Lettie Owens Davis. She worked in textiles for many years and was a member of Campfield Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed...
Floyd L. "Papa Smurf" Buckner
Dec 25, 2022
Floyd L. “Papa Smurf” Buckner, age 93, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.
Floyd was born Friday, January 4, 1929 in Rutherford County to the late R.W. Buckner and Frances Mashburn Buckner. He worked as a truck driver for Akers Motor Lines for many years and as a...
Jimmy Bridges
Dec 24, 2022
Jimmy Bridges, age 68, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Jimmy was born Sunday, September 26, 1954 in Rutherford County to the late Faye Hardin Hopper. In his younger years, he was a truck driver for Grindstaff’s Furniture and then owned and operated Done Right Upholstery and Bridges Appliance...