Feb 11, 2023

Terry Edwards, age 45, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his residence. Terry was born Tuesday, October 4, 1977 in Rutherford County. He worked as a delivery driver for the Rutherford County Public School System for over twenty years and most recently for Kimbrell Furniture. Terry was an avid Duke University Basketball fan and enjoyed...

Feb 9, 2023

Fred “Freddie” Robinson, Jr., age 62, of Marion, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Mission Health-McDowell.

Freddie was born Friday, August 12, 1960 in Buncombe County to the late Fred Harold Robinson, Sr. and Nancy Lee Smith Robinson. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and had also served as an Avery County Deputy Sheriff. Freddie...

Feb 8, 2023

Teresa Evans Mickles, age 61, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Teresa was born Saturday, October 28, 1961 in Rutherford County to the late Jonas Yates Evans and Shirley Bradley Evans. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved her family dearly. She attended the Caroleen Congregational Holiness...

Feb 7, 2023

Wayne Junior McBee, age 67, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Wayne was born Friday, March  4, 1955 in Cleveland County to the late Junior McBee and Dora Bradley McBee. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and worked many years at Cone Mill – Cliffside plant and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...