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As Rutherford County, the State of North Carolina and others from across the region come together this week for the Wall That Heals, reflections of those who fought in the Vietnam War and those who died will be remembered and memorialized.

Anne K. Brewer, age 91, of Rutherfordton NC, passed away November 8, 2026.

Billie M. Martin, age 89, of the Holly Springs Community, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026

Charles Louie Hughes, age 85 of Ellenboro died Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Helen McSwain, age 81, of Bostic, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Hoyle David Johnson was born July 11, 1950, in Rutherford County, NC, to the late Mae Pearl Metts and Leroy Johnson of Forest City. He departed this life November 1, 2026, at the age of 76.

John Robert Wilson, Sr. passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was born in Spartanburg, SC to Nancy Wall Wilson and the late John Mason Wilson.

Judy Lovelace Sisk, age 79 of Rutherfordton died Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Julia Stacey Lovelace, age 79, of Cowpens, formerly of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, November 2, 2026.

Rebecca Ann Baynard Gilbert, age 71, of Forest City, passed away November 5, 2026.

Roger Dale Pleasant, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Roger Pilgrim, 68, of Forest City, NC, passed Monday, November 2, 2026.

Russell Pye, age 69, of Cliffside, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 20