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One by one cancer survivors in Rutherford County walked into the Pavilion on Park Square (POPS) in Forest City on October 20, for a time of celebration. Some were accompanied by spouses, siblings, cousins and friends. A few arrived using walking canes while others arrived arm-in-arm with supporters, many expressing joy and pride to be a part of the evening of celebration in their honor.

David Carroll Blanton, 75, native of Cleveland County, NC, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022.

Donald Eugene Yelton, 72 of Forest City passed away October 16, 2022.

George Oliver "Red" Bowen, Jr, age 85 of Forest City died Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Helen Morrow Hudson, 78, of Forest City, passed away October 13, 2022.

John "Eric" Belk, age 52, of Spindale, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022.

John "Johnny" Alfred Owens, age 56, husband of Laura Jeanne Gibson Owens passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Larry Bruce Flack, age 74, of Union Mills passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Margie Elizabeth Metcalf age 92 passed away October 19, 2022.

Marion Crawford Williams passed away Saturday morning, October 22, 2022.

Michael Shane Hartford, age 53, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Paul Carpenter Wylie, 87, of Shelby, NC passed away October 13, 2022.

Rebecca "Becky" Cordell, age 60, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022.

Stanley Keith Dobbins, age 69 of Bostic, died Saturday, October 15, 2022.

I have a recent vivid memory. It's not going to impress you, but I can't get it out of my mind. I went to the woods, got out of my truck, walked a few steps, and looked up and around.