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Sgt. Joseph Rodgers and Sgt. Patti Rodgers came to the area six months ago for their first assignment with the Salvation Army. The couple, married 31 years, are the administrators of The Salvation Army of Cleveland and Rutherford Counties.

Albert McFalls, age 87, of Rutherfordton, also affectionately known as "Buck" or "Buster", passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.

Barbara Bradley, age 77, of Union Mills, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, December 29, 2023.

Billy Reynolds, age 52, of Ellenboro, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, January 4, 2024.

Charles Wayne Dotson Jr., 78, of Forest City, passed away January 3, 2024.

Harold Williams, age 78, of Mooresboro, passed away, Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Hong Casner, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023.

Jackie W. Frizzell, age 64, of Union Mills, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024.

Jeremy David London, 46, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023.

Paula Harris Mode, age 67, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Rick Thursby, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024.

Robert Scott Nelon, 69, passed away December 31, 2023.

Robin Hodge, age 63, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023.

Roy Philbeck, Sr. was promoted to his eternal home Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Terri Lynn Brackett, age 62, of Caroleen, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024.

My deer season is over. As I write, I have one more afternoon before I wrap it up for the year. Sure, there are still opportunities in the south, but right now I need my early mornings for work.