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The sounds of hammers were heard from the front lawn of Donna Lattimore's house in Forest City as seven North Carolina State University (NCSU) students were working on an assignment away from the college campus. The students, joined by Rutherford Housing Partnership (RHP) staff and the Women Roofers, put a new roof on the Lattimore home.

Al Burleigh, age 84, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Brenda Sue Wilkie, 75, born February 17, 1950 in Rutherford County, NC and passed on March 8, 2025.

Cindy Lou Harrison Williamson, 68, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Clark Griffin Hoyle, age 88 of Forest City, died Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Clifford R. Shutter Lamora, age 73, of Henrietta, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025.

Donald Ray Bradley, age 70, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025.

J D Shook, age 86, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Lavonda Sailors Pleasant, age 80, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025.

Lucille Henderson Byers Roberson, age 91, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

Mack Leonard Kale, Jr., 77, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Margaret Winifred Hollandsworth, 83, of Ellenboro, died Monday, March 10, 2025.

Marjorie Ward White, age 87, formerly of Union Mills died Saturday, March 15, 2025

Mickey Bland, a dedicated public servant and cherished member of the Spindale community, passed away March 10, 2025.

Norman Bailey, age 82, of Boiling Springs, NC, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025

Patrick McDonald, 66, of Forest City, passed away March 9, 2025.

Reverend Bob Philbeck, age 79 of Forest City, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Sharon Cordell, age 53, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Vera Mae Franks Pratt, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Wanda Gail Jones, 55, of Union Mills, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Webb McBrayer Hunt, Jr. 91 of Forest City, NC passed away Monday, March 10, 2025.

William Greg Butler, age 58 of Forest City, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025.