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Rolling onto the Court Philippe Chatrier in Paris, with his tennis gear in his lap, Conner Stroud, 24, of Rutherford County wore an unforgettable smile that resonated with his hometown, family and friends around the world.

Anna Stalter, age 65, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024.

Anthony "Tony" Hedden, age 61, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Carrie Ann Ramsey, age 58, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Christopher Dale Jolly, 49, went home to be with his Lord September 3, 2024.

It is with a mixture of joy and sadness we share that Daniel Joseph Russell of Rutherfordton unexpectedly left this home August 28, 2024 and is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Darvin N. Crain, age 85; passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Fred Dotson, Jr., age 85, of Sunnyview, died Friday, September 6, 2024.

Jaden Kain Beheler, age 23, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024.

Jerry Dean Dixon, age 74, of Forest City, died Monday, August 26, 2024.

John Randolph "Jay" Helenius, age 77 of Rutherfordton, died Friday, August 30, 2024.

Jonathan Mark "Johnny" Harrison, age 58, of Ellenboro, died Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Larry Gross Smith, age 77 of Forest City, died Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Norma McCall Jones, age 93, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, September 5, 2024.

Penny Suzanne Bigger, 62, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Reba Luckadoo Ford, age 92, of Spindale, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Shane Dysart, age 52, of Forest City, was born October 19, 1971 in Rutherford County and passed away Friday August 30, 2024.

Verlene Sprouse Lewis, age 72, widow of the late Charles Lewis of Forest City formerly of Bostic, passed away Saturday after a courageous battle with cancer.