Jan 6, 2023

Micheal (Mikey) Austin Stanley, age 25, of Mooresboro passed away Friday, January 6, 2023.

Mikey was born Monday, June 30, 1997 in Rutherford County, to the late Perry Lamar Stanley and Susie Johnson who resides in Mooresboro.  He enjoyed cooking, playing video games and basketball. Mikey loved spending time with his family.

In addition to...

Jan 6, 2023

Kenneth Dwayne Caldwell, age 51, of Lenoir passed away peacefully with his brother by his side on January 6, 2023 at Rutherford Hospital. He was the son of the late Kenneth Caldwell and his mother Donna Campbell.

He is survived by his wife, Annette Caldwell of Hudson, daughter, Kenzi (Billy) of Hudson, son Kenny Caldwell (Jessica) of...

Dec 30, 2022

Gordon ‘Lee’ Bloom III, unfortunately passed away on December 30, 2022. He was born on April 14, 1970 in Beloit, Wisconsin to Joyce and Gordon Bloom, Jr. He attended Milford, MA high school and graduated from Stevenson High in Lincolnshire Ill. He attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL and worked as a roofing and Residential Construction Contractor.

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Dec 12, 2022

A plus-but-also-pint-sized, midwestern-but-also-southern, retired teacher died in Forest City, NC on Monday, December 12, 2022. She was the matriarch of not only her family but also of every family, organization and classroom that would let her in. Over her 70 years she spent her time and money on other people in Indiana, Michigan, Korea, and North & South Carolina....

Dec 5, 2022

Ellis Robert “Robbie” Gwinn, Jr., age 45, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Monday, December 5, 2022.

Robbie was born Friday, April 15, 1977, in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Ellis Robert Gwinn, Sr. and Barbara Jean Cowan Gwinn who resides in Rutherfordton, Robbie was a graduate of R.S. Central High School.  He also earned an associates...

Nov 8, 2022

Kenneth “Chris” Christian Alcott, age 68, of Cherryville, NC passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at his residence.

Chris was born Thursday, August 19, 1954, in Orlando, Florida to the late Charles Wesley Alcott, Jr. and Martha Caulley Alcott.  Chris was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He loved, boating, swimming, anything outdoors. He will be greatly...

Nov 6, 2022

Ellen Marie Millen, age 71, of Shelby, NC passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022 at her residence.

Ellen was born Monday, January 1, 1951in Long Branch, New Jersey to the late Milton Stillwell and Peggy Behr Stillwell. Ellen was a homemaker who loved her family. She loved to travel each year to the Pennsylvania Amish country or...

Oct 21, 2022

Floyd Steward Pate, Jr., age 72, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at his residence.

Floyd was born Sunday, March 19, 1950, in Rutherford County to the late Floyd Steward Pate, Sr. and Dora Ann Silvers Pate.  Floyd worked in textiles most of his life.  He loved to do yard work.  Floyd will be missed...

Oct 6, 2022

Cody Ray Dills, infant son of Hailey Gosnell and Issac Dills, both of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, October 3, 2022, at his residence.

Cody was born Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Rutherford County. He was dearly loved by all who knew him and will forever be in their hearts. Even...

Oct 6, 2022

Jayson Charles LaFurge, age 19, of Stanley, NC passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022.

Jayson was born Wednesday, February 16, 2003, in Orange County, New York to Sherry L. Curry. Jayson was a graduate of East Gaston High School, class of 2022. He loved and was a big fan of martial arts. Jayson was very caring person....

Oct 2, 2022

Terry Wayne Pearson, of Cherryville, NC died peacefully in his home on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

He loved watching football.  Terry was a loving caregiver, who loved to take care of everybody else.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Pearson Hamrick, his father, Garland Gibbs Hamrick; two sisters, Eldora Whitesides and Mary Boyer....

Sep 23, 2022

Ronald E Grimes (Ron), age 49, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on 23 September 2022 at his residence in Rutherfordton, NC.

A Celebration of Life and potluck will be held Sunday, the 2nd of October from 5:30pm-8:pm at the Gahanna Sanctuary located at 82 North High Street Gahanna, Ohio 43230.

Ron Grimes was born at...

Sep 7, 2022

Genaria Elizabeth Langevin, age 79, of Mooresboro, NC passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Genaria was born Friday, December 25, 1942 in Brooklet, Georgia to the late Clyde Baker and Leota Phipps Baker.  Genaria was a truck driver for over thirty years. She loved crocheting, cooking and gardening. Genaria was...

Aug 29, 2022

Eddie Charles Bridges, age 66, of Forest City, passed away  Monday, August 29, 2022 at his residence.

Eddie was born Thursday, July,5, 1956 in Florida to the late Samuel Bridges and Lucille Reid Bridges. Eddie was a car dealer most of his life.  He loved drag racing, dirt track racing and fishing.  Eddie was a crew member...

Aug 25, 2022

Patrick Dean Goodrich, Sr. age 52, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022.

Patrick was born Thursday, January 22, 1970, in Dallas, Texas to the late Alfred Harvey Goodrich and Ignacia Silva Goodrich. Patrick loved music and loved spending time with his friends.  He had a good heart and will be missed dearly by...

Aug 16, 2022

Sandy VanDyke Splawn, age 62, of Rutherfordton, passed away, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Sandy was born Saturday, September 5, 1959, in Rutherford County to Judy Parton who resides in Rutherfordton and the late Guy VanDyke.  Sandy was a homemaker.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and going to the...

Aug 7, 2022

Roger William Jensen, Sr., age 59, of Mill Spring, NC, formerly of Naugatuck, Connecticut, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Roger was born Sunday, March 10, 1963, in New Haven County, Connecticut to the late Herbert Jensen and Patricia Hubbell Jensen.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army in the...

Aug 1, 2022

Sadie E. Byers, age 78, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 at Oak Grove Healthcare Center in Rutherfordton.

Sadie was born Wednesday, December 15, 1943 to the late Howard L. Byers and Dorothy Leach Byers.  She was a graphic designer for a Christian Book Store for over twenty-eight years.  Sadie was also the church...

Aug 1, 2022

John Henry Wilson, age 59, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022, at his residence.

John was born Sunday, December 23, 1962, in Chester County, SC to the late John Jefferson Wilson, Jr. and Eva Maxine Brown. John loved playing cards and was always a jokester.  His brothers and sisters loved him and will...

Jul 20, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Langevin, age 87, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Tom was born Wednesday, June 12, 1935 in Waldwick, New Jersey to the late Louis and Roselind Langevin.  He was a caring and loving husband, father and grandfather.  Tom was a truck driver most of his life,...