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World War II changed the lives of most people on earth at the time, says author Matthew Tessnear. The war led to death and destruction for millions who faced dangerous conditions almost unimaginable today. But the time period also resulted in new life through the numerous romances that blossomed as brave service members exchanged letters with their sweethearts back home.

Bruce Byers, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

David Norris Matthews, born July 9, 1945 passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

James Byars, Sr., 83, of Mooresboro, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

James Edward Kimbrell, Sr., age 85, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Kathryn "Kay" Hawk Young, age 82 of Forest City, died Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Leon Roberson, age 85, husband of Virginia Melton Roberson of Forest City, NC passed away Wednesday, March 6.

Leonard Eugene "Gene" Gordon, age 51, husband of Tonya Melton Gordon passed away Thursday, March 7.

Lois Cordell Harris, age, 93 of Forest City died Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Madge Eure, age 93, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024.

Marian Owens Beaver, age 80, of Bostic, NC, died Tuesday, March 5, 202

Mary Geneva Owensby Elliott, age 72 passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Morgan Zimmerman Bunnell, age 70, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Nancy Smith Lewis, age 77 of Forest City died Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Terry Davis, age 55, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024.

It seems like turkey season snuck up on me. Some southern states are either open now or are opening in a few days.