Wesley Shires
Jun 8, 2022
Wesley Shires, age 50, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at his residence.
Wesley was born Sunday, June 4, 1972 in Rutherford County to Wayne Shires and Susan Hardin Shires who reside in Forest City. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1990. Wesley worked in construction for several years and was...
John Holland
Jun 7, 2022
John Holland, age 57, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
John was born Tuesday, October 13, 1964 in Germany to Larry Holland who resides in Rutherfordton and the late Shirley “Granny” Holland. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1982. He served in the US Air Force...
Rebecca Tate Short
Jun 5, 2022
Rebecca Tate Short, age 61, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at her residence.
Rebecca was born Tuesday, March 28, 1961 in Rutherford County to the late John Sylvan Tate, Jr. and Dora Evelyn Norville Tate. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1979. Rebecca was a dedicated wife, mother and...
Janice Moore Cole
Jun 5, 2022
Janice Moore Cole, age 63, of Forest City, passed Sunday, June 5, 2022 at her residence.
Janice was born Monday, December 22, 1958 in McDowell County to the late Earl Ray Moore and Helen Epley Moore. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1976. Janice was a Monitor Tech at Spartanburg Regional Hospital...
Joyce Smith
May 29, 2022
Joyce Smith, age 57, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at her residence.
Joyce was born Saturday, November 7, 1964 in Rutherford County. She worked as a Process Tech for A & Plastics and as a Line Cook at Smith Drugs Fountain for over twelve years. She was a member of Spindale...
Billy Jack Bradley
May 28, 2022
Billy Jack Bradley, age 45, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his residence.
Billy was born Saturday, September 4, 1976 in Rutherford County. He worked in textiles for several years. Billy enjoyed drawing and painting. He loved music and singing and was a drummer. Billy enjoyed making videos with his family...
Charles E. "Chuck" Sane
May 28, 2022
Charles E. “Chuck” Sane, age 89, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Chuck was born Monday, July 18, 1932 in Rutherford County to the late Sam Walter Sane and Minnie Lee Young Sane. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He was...
James Rigby
May 27, 2022
James Rigby, age 54, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at his residence.
James was born Friday, September 15, 1967 in Liverpool, England to the late John Henry Rigby and Joyce Ockleshaw Rigby. As an antique trader and retailer, he was the co-owner of Penny Lane Antiques in Shelby. James enjoyed playing the guitar and...
Martha Cooper Bailey
May 25, 2022
Martha Cooper Bailey, age 78, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her residence.
Martha was born Thursday, February 24, 1944 in Cleveland County to the late Claude and Maudie Cooper. She was a dedicated homemaker and a longtime member of Liberty Baptist Church. Martha was active in the mission’s program of the church and taking...
Irene Spicer Hall
May 23, 2022
Irene Spicer Hall, age 79, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.
Irene was born Saturday, March 27, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Gillie Spicer and Hattie Lou Buff Spicer. She was a dedicated homemaker and caretaker for her...