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Ernest McGaw, age 93, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away April 25, 2026, and went home to be with his Lord.

Mary Louise Elizabeth Parker McIntyre, 92, of Spindale, passed away April 19, 2026.

Charles Dwayne Truett, age 64, was born November 1, 1961 and passed away April 17, 2026. He knew our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as his personal savior.

Ray Douglas Henson "Doug", 69, of Forest City, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026.

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tavaris Jamal Griffin, age 30, born in Dallas County, TX.

Twelve juniors and seniors from Rutherford County Schools recently participated in The Leadership Lab in Raleigh taking their voices beyond the classroom and into the heart of leadership in Raleigh, said Meredith Street, R-S District K-12 AIG Specialist and planner/coordinator for the two-day trip. Other staff attending were Allison Tate and Gail Wilkins, AIG Specialists for the East District and CHASE district respectively; Ritchie Garland coordinator for the department and Superintendent Dr. David Sutton.

Arthur Delano "Babe" Duncan, 85 years old, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Debra Martin Tesseneer, age 64, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Jack Moss, age 71, of Shelby, NC, passed away April 16, 2026.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carolyn A. Greene Harris, 86.

Ann Carver Ruppe, age 84 of Eastwood Village, Bostic died Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

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

George Lee Edwards, age 63 of Spindale died Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Charles "Chuck" Thomas Ott, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Denease McDaniel Hollifield, age 77 of Shelby, NC died Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Mona Callahan Ruppe, age 75, of Cliffside, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, April 13, 2026.

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.