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Gathering early on a recent Saturday morning at Gold Hill Assembly building off Academy Street in Spindale, approximately 40 volunteers received directions to various homes across the county for the second annual Day of Caring.

David Wayne Settlemyre, age 83 of Inman, SC died Friday, May 9, 2025.

Carole Roper Jones, age 79 of Forest City died Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Bookter Molt Edwards, age 72 of Ellenboro died Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Odessa Cole Bailey, age 90 of Bostic, entered her heavenly home Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Donald Lee Damron, 81, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025.

Melita Paberz Vedejs passed away in Chelsea, MI May 11, 2025.

Jimmy Ray "Curley" Dyer, age 72, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with the Lord, rejoicing in Heaven and reunited with loved ones who passed before him. He was saved April 27 and soon after moved to room 316-a beautiful reminder of John 3:16.

I've never been much for hiking even though some of my friends love it. And I feel the same way about camping. I've often said if I'm camping, there needs to be a hunting or fishing trip involved somewhere.

Mrs. Dot DeBrule sat in a recliner in her room at Fair Haven Forest City and shared a few life stories.

A temporary bridge is under construction by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for access to Chimney Rock Park.

Michael H. Kernodle, II, age 80, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Billy Ray Hill, age 83 of Ellenboro died Monday, May 5, 2025.

Mr. Barry Adkins, age 71 passed away April 27, 2025.

Gene "Mountain Man" Melton, age 79, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Nell Hoyle, age 71, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Edna Mae Cannon Hazard, age 85 of Spindale died Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Martha Jean McFarland White, age 84 of Bostic died Friday, May 2, 2025.

Nathaniel Curtis "Nate" Lancaster, age 19 of Henrietta died Thursday, May 1, 2025.

David Howard Roach, 62, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away April 26, 2025.