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Donnie Ray Cody, (also known as 'Cuz" to those close to him) 70, of Shelby NC, entered into eternal rest January 1, 2026.

Joyce Marie Brewer Bouchard, 85, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Casey Dean Jones, 51, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Joy Fowler Smith, age 52, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Albert "Al" Leonard Roberts, Jr. passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Jay Dee Strayer, age 86, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away January 7, 2026.

Wayne Newton Houser, 87, of Mooresboro, NC passed away January 6, 2026.

Jean Dyer Boone, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025.

Wendell Ray Teague, known to many as "Pete," age 67, of Rutherfordton, passed away January 4, 2026.

Jennings Elliott Haney, Jr. died in Canton, Massachusetts Monday, January 5, 2026.

Birgit Dilgert joined Rutherford County Economic Development (RCED) in November, 2012, and became executive director in 2019 upon the departure of Tom Johnson. She officially retires at the end of January, following an interesting and successful career.

Linda Arrowood Hamrick, a wife, mother, grandmother ("Grammy"), daughter, sister, and friend, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father Charles (MC) Greene Sr.

Herman Franklin Spicer, age 87 of Forest City died Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Evelyn Frances Carswell, 91, of Forest City, NC, died Monday, December 30, 2025.

Steven Pruett passed away Friday, December 5, 2025 at age 62.

Charles Robert (Chuck) Davis, age 66 of Ellenboro died Friday, December 26, 2025.

Janet Kay Hill, age 83 of Forest City died Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Bobbie Callahan Johnson, age 84 of Forest City died Monday, December 29, 2025.

Helen Geraldine "Gerri" Day of Raleigh, NC and formerly a longtime resident of Rutherford County died Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Mr. Jimmy Broadus Harris, 78, of Forest City, NC, entered into eternal rest with the Lord Jesus Christ December 19, 2025.

When the new community resources center opens in Henrietta it will be the fruit of a vision. Revs. Travis and Rochelle McEntyre, who have served around the world, are putting their love for service into Henrietta. And they are doing it in the name of Jesus.