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This year has been interesting to say the least, but it has also been challenging, inspiring, and unifying in such a beautiful way. We were encouraged to gain new perspectives on life and the meaningful aspects of our existence while completely letting go of our ideas on societal normalcy. This is already a globally memorable experience, and hopefully we can utilize the strength gained during this time to continue meeting others in the face of adversity.

Betty Lou Watkins Bridges, 84, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Betty Quinn Upton, age 85, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

Caroline Flack Baynard, age 93, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020.

Dr. Ezra Edgerton passed away on October 14, 2020.

Jeffery Scott Dodson, age 52 of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020.

Juanita H. Hoy, age 91, formerly of Cliffside, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020.

Leonard Norris Daly 90, of Rutherfordton passed away on October 19, 2020.

Mary Catherine Robertson Cooksey, age 84, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020.

Mary Lou Jackson, 88, of Forest City, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020.

Raymond Patterson, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Richard (Rick) Cooper, age 71, of Union Mills, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

Roberta Louise Luckadoo Alexander, age 87 of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020.

One of my favorites, from the past. Have you ever noticed that many of the best bucks ever taken have been of the non-typical type? The racks of these monsters are as unique as the stories of how they made it to the wall of fame.