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Local business people and tourism leaders are once again encouraged as more and more people are visiting the small towns of Rutherford County. Record-setting numbers of visitors were coming to Rutherford County through summer of 2024. But then, Hurricane Helene hit hard in late September, 2024.

Claude Glen Bailey, age 82 of Forest City died Monday, July 6, 2026.

Crayton Alexander Griffin, age 89, of Mint Hill, NC

Jackie Mode Huffman, age 80, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Jimmy Moore, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026.

JoAnne Koone Jenkins, age 75, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Little Miss June Everly Pearson, age 5 of Spindale passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026.

On July 7, 2026, Lois Virginia Hill broke the bonds of this earthly home and entered her Heavenly home to be welcomed by her husband Willard, daughter Frieda, father Wilson, mother Bertie, brother Lloyd and sisters Leona, Ruby and Sybil along with a host of friends and loved ones who had gone before.

Mark James Elliott, age 68, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who was lovingly known as, "Slick." His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible "Mark" on all who knew him.

It is with great sadness we announce our beloved mother, grandmother, sister-in-law and friend, Nancy Annette Clary Raley, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Randy William Nelon, 61, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026.

Seth Wesley Hamrick age 76, went home to be with his Lord on July 7, 2026.

Susie Lawson Neal, 72, of Bostic, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026.