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Boxing, one of the world's oldest sports, has been around for thousands of years. Boxing, as well as other "combat" sports appear to be growing in popularity throughout the United States. Luis Hernandez is doing his part to encourage the growth of boxing, right here in Rutherford County.

Danny Wofford Thompson, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Brenda Dills Bridges, age 71, formerly of Forest City, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior April 8, 2026.

Natalie Shull McLain Costner, 63 of Shelby, NC passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Kenneth Dean Silvers, age 72, of Forest City, NC, passed away April 9, 2026.

Raymond "Red" Simpson, age 88, of Sandy Mush, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Nancy Norville Harrill, age 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Shirley Ann Godfrey Haynes, age 85 of Shelby, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Doris "Dee" Westcot passed through the gates of Heaven April 3, 2026.

Daniel Floyd Wells, Sr., age 86 of Ellenboro, NC died Monday, April 6, 2026.

Linda Kay Jenney, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Approximately 200 senior citizens are set to participate in the annual Rutherford County Senior Games beginning Monday, April 13 with an opening ceremony at 8:30am at the Senior Center on Callahan Koon Road in Spindale.

Amy Padgett, age 45, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Robert "Bob" Bailey, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Palma Lavonne Watt, age 67, of Spindale, NC passed away Saturday March 21, 2026.

Tyler Edward Holland, 30, of Forest City passed away March 29, 2026. He was born in Rutherford County, NC.

Margie Mary Brooks Harlow went to be with the Lord April 1, 2026.

Alice Hunt Tessnair, age 69, of Bostic, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026.

Leonard Lee McEntire, age 84, of Rutherfordton, NC, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 28, 2026.