Timothy "Tim" Ellenburg

Feb 11, 2022

Timothy “Tim” Ellenburg, age 62, of Spindale, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at his residence.

Tim was born Sunday, August 16, 1959 in Rutherford County to Lena Ellenburg who resides in Rutherfordton and the late James Ellenburg.  He was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1977. Tim worked for various textile companies. The...

Pauline Greene Lowery

Feb 10, 2022

Pauline Greene Lowery, age 85, of Caroleen, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Laurel Woods Assisted Living in Columbus, NC.

Pauline was born Wednesday, September 9, 1936 in Rutherford County to the late Earl Benjamin Greene and Edith Ruleen Duncan Greene. She was the owner and operator of Pauline’s Beauty Shop for thirty-seven years and a...

Stan Lancaster

Feb 8, 2022

Forest City-Stanley Allen Lancaster, 64, husband of the late Betty J. Lancaster, died February 8, 2022 at Atrium Health in Charlotte after an extended battle with cancer. He was born February 3, 1958 to the late Bill Lancaster and Gail Tomblin Russ.

He graduated from East Rutherford High School Class of 1976. Stanley retired from...

Michelle Pettit

Feb 8, 2022

Michelle Walker Pettit, age 51, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC.

Michelle was born Thursday, February 26, 1970 in Rutherford County to the late Jimmy Lee Walker and Peggy Jean Sisk Walker. She had an earned Associates Degree from Isothermal Community College. Michelle worked as a manager for...

Susan R. Russell

Feb 6, 2022

On February 6, 2022, Susan R. Russell left to visit the Rainbow Bridge on her way to heaven. Leaving behind lifelong partner, Pamela Lee, and dog child, Marvin, with enough love for a lifetime.

Survived by daughter, Rita R. Maynard (Paul); grandson, Kyle Maynard (Cassy); great grandsons, Jaxon and Lucas and one brother, Evan Russell (Dale).

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Richard "Rickey" Feimster

Feb 3, 2022

Richard “Rickey” Feimster, age 61, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Rickey was born Friday, September 23, 1960 in Ft. Hood, Texas to the late James R. Feimster and Elsie Mae Moles Feimster. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1979. Rickey worked in...

Lisa Jordan

Feb 1, 2022

Lisa Jordan, age 45, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at her residence.

Lisa was born Monday, September 6, 1976 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Margaret Cole. She was a dedicated homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Lisa enjoyed singing and working on crafts. Her favorite pastime was fishing....

Gail Bailey

Feb 1, 2022

Gail Bailey, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 due to a house fire.

Gail was born Tuesday, May 29, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late G.C. Green and Grace Brindle Green. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1969. She co-owned and operated Bailey’s Rugs...

Elizabeth "Lib" Patty

Jan 31, 2022

Elizabeth “Lib” Bostic Patty, age 74, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at Atrium Health-Cleveland Pines in Shelby, NC.

Elizabeth was born Wednesday, March 5, 1947, in Cleveland County to the late Dewey Edward Bostic and Worthy Jane Eaker Bostic. She was a graduate of Crest High School, class of 1965 and worked...

Billy Lemons

Jan 31, 2022

Billy Lemons, age 76, of Ellenboro passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Billy was born Thursday, March 15, 1945 in Cleveland County to the late Bill Lemons and Alice Boone Lemons. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Billy was a mechanic and owned and operated Lemons Garage in...