Sep 1, 2022

Brenda Guffey, age 68, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Brenda was born Tuesday, October 6, 1953 in Rutherford County to Mary Lucille Lane who lives in Lincolnton and the late Horace Joseph Guffey, Sr. She worked for Fast Foods Industries for twenty-four years and as a Certified Nursing...

Sep 1, 2022

James Bailey, age 65, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

James was born Friday, August 2, 1957 in Rutherford County to Edna Bennett Bailey who resides in Chesnee, SC and to the late Robert Leander Bailey.  James enjoyed farming.  He loved fishing, music, even strumming the guitar. ...

Aug 31, 2022

David Coffey, Sr., age 74, of Caroleen, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

David was born Tuesday, November 18, 1947 in Rutherford County to the late Raymond Coffey and Grace Roberts Coffey. He worked for Burlington Industries in the Supply Room for over twenty-five years. David was a member of Shingle...

Aug 30, 2022

Carolyn Ruppe Tessnear, age 81, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in Bostic.

Carolyn was born Thursday, July 31, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late Henry Ruppe and Pearl Melton Ruppe. She was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family. Carolyn worked as a seamstress for Deb’s Sewing for several years...

Aug 27, 2022

Rickey May, age 64, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Colonial Manor Health in Rutherfordton.

Rickey was born Tuesday, May 20, 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Edgar Ashby May and Hazel Mills May. He was a truck driver most his life. Rickey most recently drove for Robbins Brick and Block Company....

Aug 27, 2022

Jeanette Hampton Taylor, of Rutherfordton, passed on to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

She was born on Friday, August 21st, 1942 in Green Hill and spent most of her life in Rutherford County.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Sue Hampton...

Aug 25, 2022

Edgar “Kiki” Gonzalez, age 32, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at his residence.

Kiki was born Saturday, June 30, 1990 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Adulfa Valdez of Mooresboro and Enrique Gonzalez, Sr. of Chihuahua.  He worked in construction as a concrete technician. Kiki was an avid Denver Broncos football fan and enjoyed cooking out...

Aug 25, 2022

Grover Green, age 74, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Grover was born Monday, December 1, 1947 in Hickory Grove, SC to the late G.C. Green and Grace Brindle Green. He worked for Mastercraft for several years and later owned and operated Green’s Rugs for over forty years. Grover was...

Aug 25, 2022

Ruby “Jean” Haithcox Hodge Ingold, age 86, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Accordius Health-Rutherford.

Jean was born Tuesday, July 7, 1936 in Randolph County, NC to the late Dewitt Haithcox and May Harris Haithcox. She worked in textiles for over thirty years before retirement. Most recently as a supervisor for the Highlander Mill....

Aug 24, 2022

Joe Dean Lowery, age 75, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at his residence.

Joe was born Saturday, September 28, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Paul and Lona Toms Lowery.  He served honorably in the U.S. Army and the National Guard for sixteen years. Joe worked for PPG for over twenty years...