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ReachingROCO, a local media company and the first youth and young adults publication in Rutherford County, is proud to announce the launch of its highly awaited Summer 2023 Graduate Edition. Now available at www.ReachingROCO.com, the edition highlights the remarkable achievements and inspiring stories of local students.

Bobby William "Bob" Laughter, age 90 of Forest City died Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Charles "Bo" Dysart, age 80, of Forest City, went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 19, 2023.

Dwight Neal Towery, 68, of Golden Valley, died Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Iva Jane Carroll Wall; age 88, of Forest City, NC went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Judy McSwain Baker, age 78, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Larry Joe Tessnair, age 59, of Crouse, NC, went home to be with his heavenly Father Friday, May 19, 2023

Marian Viola Whiteside, age 78 went home to be with her Lord on May 23, 2023.

Nita Francis, age 72, of Forest City, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023.

Peggy Jones Campfield, age 83, of Mooresboro, passed away May 26, 2023.

Ricky Gene Franklin, 63, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Wendy Nicole Mitchem Smith, 41, of Columbus, NC passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Wilburn Ayers, age 78, of Caroleen, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

There's one thing about hunting. One will have to get used to walking in the dark. I have noticed lately how each morning, I begin my turkey hunt, walking through woods and across a field in the dark.