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Dr. Harry (Tiger) VanderWal, who grew up in Rutherfordton and graduated from R-S Central, and his wife Echo VanderWal, a physician's assistant, knew at an early age they would go to Africa to practice medicine. Perhaps never in their wildest dreams or prayers could they have imagined what their work would be today.

Donald Ray Ellenburg, age 68, husband of Betty Ellenburg of Bostic passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Doris Mildred Doggett Ford, of Rutherfordton, passed away at the age of 97 on September 14, 2024.

Faith Loretta Cash, age 60, of Forest City, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024.

Freddie Raymond Walker, age 78, formerly of Spindale, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Helen Beason Burgess, age 83, of Henrietta passed away Friday, September 20, 2024.

J. Dean Baughn of Rutherfordton age 80, born and raised in Macon County, NC,departed from this earthly life September 17, 2024.

Leonard C. Jackson, 90, of Forest City, NC died Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Linda Evans, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Patsy Jo Williams Vickers, age 80, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024.

Robert Austin Moore, age 93, of Forest City formerly of the Gilkey Community passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Robin McQuoid Robbins, age 83, of Forest City, passed peacefully Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Virginia Anderson Bigelow passed away September 17, 2024.