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...

Barbara Bridges

Jan 24, 2023

Barbara Bridges, age 80, of Forest City, passed away, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Barbara was born Saturday, June 20, 1942 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Robert Wilson and Lucille Davis Wilson. She worked as a nurses aide for over thirty years and was of the Baptist faith. Barbara enjoyed...

Bobby "Eagle" Jones

Jan 21, 2023

Bobby “Eagle” Jones, age 57, of Forest City, passed away  at his residence.

Bobby was born Wednesday, February 10, 1965 in Rutherford County to the late Foy Lee Jones, Sr. and Margaret Epley Jones. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1983 and was a truck driver most of his life. Bobby worked...

Jody L. Baker

Jan 18, 2023

Jody L. Baker, age 58, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville.

Jody was born Thursday, December 17, 1964 in Raleigh, NC to the late Daniel “Dano” Mason and Judy Lee Dedmond Mason. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1984 and a...

Luis De Leon

Jan 13, 2023

Luis De Leon, age 57, of Forest City, passed away, Friday, January 13, 2023.

Luis was born Tuesday, December 14, 1965 in San Pablo, Guatemala to Gregoria Solis De Leon who resides in Guatemala and the late Fausto Francisco De Leon. He worked in textiles and most recently worked for Parton Lumber Company.  Luis was known for...

Patricia Gail Nix

Jan 12, 2023

Patricia Gail Nix, age 80, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at her residence.

Patricia was born Saturday, October 31, 1942 in Cleveland County to the late James Martin Williams and Ruby Lovelace Williams. She was a graduate of Crest High School, class of 1961. Patricia worked for J.C. Dying and Fiber Industries for...

Susan K. Senkel

Jan 11, 2023

Susan K. Senkel, age 56, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Accordius Health in Rutherfordton.

Susan was born Saturday, January 29, 1966 in Dallas, Texas to the late Gene Senkel and Kay Houghton Senkel. She worked as a library clerk for several years and was an avid “Little House on the Prairie” fan....