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The atmosphere at the Christopher Ebert Marine Corps League headquarters on West Trade Street in Forest City was one of sheer excitement, great anticipation and a heartfelt desire to help children in Rutherford County at Christmas.

Charles Darin "Charlie" Smith, age 62 of Spartanburg, SC died October 18, 2025.

Chris Kite, age 61, of Caroleen, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Colean Wright Ledford, 81, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Donnis Dale Green, age 77 of Cliffside, NC, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025.

Eleanor "Lin" Jung Venhuizen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend, passed away November 5, 2025, at the age of 83.

Howard George Glawson, age 87 of Forest City died Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

James Devens, age 52, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Jayson Bracken, age 29, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025.

Joe Boyce Watkins, 88 years old, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025

Paul Allen Morrow, age 56 of Rutherfordton died Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Paul Barkley Owens, age 58, of Shelby, who resided in Crouse, NC, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Peggy Jean Putnam Houser "AT THE LAKE", age 86 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away November 7, 2025.

Spurgeon Eugene Green, age 79 of Forest City died Monday, November 3, 2025.

Steven Dwayne Tiller, age 54 of Forest City, NC, went home to be with Jesus Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Wanda Wall Bland, born April 27, 1951, passed away November 8, 2025.