Jan 10, 2023

J B Holland, age 86, of Henrietta, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Atrium Health in Pineville.

J B was born Tuesday, February 4, 1936 in Rutherford County to the late Virgil Holland and Anna Lou Lovelace Holland. He worked for Cone Mills for over forty years and most recently for Allied Security for several...

Jan 9, 2023

Craig Hodge, age 45, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Mission Health in Asheville.

Craig was born Sunday, December 11, 1977 in Rutherford County to Ronnie Hodge and Barbara Byers Hodge who reside in Rutherfordton. He was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1996 and was a graduate of the Isothermal Community...

Jan 9, 2023

Carolyn L. Lowery, age 88, of Union Mills, NC passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at Autumn Care of Saluda.

Carolyn was born Saturday, March 17, 1934 in Morgan County, NC to the late Vono C. Baker and Emma Louise Clontz Baker.  For many years she and her late husband, Bobby Dean, owned and operated a shrimp...

Jan 8, 2023

Lois Ramsey Payne, age 91, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Fair Haven of Forest City.

Lois was born Sunday, June 21, 1931 in Cherokee County, SC to the late Thomas Lee Ramsey and Idella Wood Ramsey. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...