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When Brian Thomas and his five-year-old son Banks flew into the Rutherford County Airport on a bright sunny day recently, it was for the purpose of having a final meal with chef Ron McKinney at 57 Alpha Cafe.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Marvin Wilson, who peacefully departed this life on November 22, 2023.

Beatrice Shelton Clements, age 89, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Charles Ray Wilson, 91, continues to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 27, 2023.

On Monday, November 27, 2023, Dianne Couch Weathers went home to meet her Savior at the age of 78.

Doris Mathis Baugham Palmer, 96, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

James Hoyt Hamrick, age 94, of Caroleen, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Jeffrey Lynn Hamrick, 55, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023.

John Hopler, age 91 of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

LaVerne Gibson Walker, age 82 of Forest City died Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Maria Laboy, 62, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. Originally from Puerto Rico, she spent her life in Newburgh, NY, and later in North Carolina.

Namond Earl McComas, age 88 of Forest City, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Ronald Lee Driver, 72, of Forest City, NC, passed away November 29, 2023.

Russell Lewis Ballew, Jr. born October 21, 1979, 44 years old, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

Stephanie Lynn Hollars, age 52, of Cliffside, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

Toni Carter, age 60, of Caroleen, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.

Victor Murillo, age 57, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

This time of year, orange fills the woods. It confirms gun season has come.