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A construction company in Shelby is answering the call to help veterans in Rutherford County and is partnering with the Cpl. Chris S. Ebert Marine Corps League Detachment #1221 in Forest City to make this happen.

Alan M Freeman, a co-owner of Spindale Tire Service, passed away September 25, 2024 at the age of 83.

Donald Jones Carpenter, age 95 of Rutherfordton died Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Janette Robbins, age 90, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

John T. Herring, age 82, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Mary Ellen Brown Dazis, 56, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Michael M. de Rham, 77, passed away September 30, 2024.

Paul Keith Morris, age 68, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Polly Deanna Leonhardt was born October 22, 1963 to Jack and Rebecca King. She is preceded in death by her parents as well as her sons Terry Stafford Jr. and Joshua Stafford, step-son David Leonhardt, and granddaughter Destiny Stafford.

Ricky Gerald Rollins, age 69, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Sammy Lee Martin, age 69, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Sarah Mae Norville Bollinger, 82, of Union Mills, passed away October 9, 2024.

Shawn Robert Gibson, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024.

Timothy Joseph Foley was born December 1, 1953, in Mahopac, New York to the late William and Florence Foley. He is also predeceased by his older sister, Sharon Foley.

Vivian Christine Tavernia, affectionately known as Chris, was born February 29, 1960, in Brownfield, TX. She passed away October 7, 2024.