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Aletha Craven, age 94 formerly of Lake Lure, NC passed away, October 31, 2022.

Ronald Edward Watkins, "Ronnie" age 54 passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Tammy Cline, age 50, of Shelby, NC, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022.

Zelda Marie Bradshaw Martin, age 60 of Forest City died Saturday, October 29, 2022.

When word came to a Sunday School class at First Baptist, Rutherfordton 20 years ago that a Forest City woman needed help because of a leaking roof, the class decided to take on the project.

Maxine G. McKinney, age 75, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Clinton Wayne "Clint" Murray, age 40 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

William "Bill" Shehan, age 82, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, October 28, 2022

Minnie Lou Radford Arias, age 75, of Cliffside, NC passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022.

Judy Gordon Cole, age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

Theron Eugene Moore, 63, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022.

Doris Jo Webb Henderson, 76, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022.

Chivous "Paul" Luckadoo, age 90, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Joe Mills Causby, 82, of Ellenboro, died Saturday, October 22, 2022.

Ernestine H. Pace, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022

Doyle Splawn, age 79, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022.

Thomas James Elijah, III entered into eternal rest after a six year battle with cancer on August 25, 2022.

Denton "Cowboy" Dalton, 88, of Forest City, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Ransome Leon McEntire, age 88 passed away on October 22, 2022.

Michael Daugherty, Sr., age 75, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2022.

Johnny Solon White, 71, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022.

One by one cancer survivors in Rutherford County walked into the Pavilion on Park Square (POPS) in Forest City on October 20, for a time of celebration. Some were accompanied by spouses, siblings, cousins and friends. A few arrived using walking canes while others arrived arm-in-arm with supporters, many expressing joy and pride to be a part of the evening of celebration in their honor.