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Billy Osborne "Bill" Howard passed away May 3, 2026 at the age of 96.

Sally Ann Duncan, age 74 of Forest City died Thursday, June 11, 2026.

James Franklin Barker, age 87 of Forest City died Wednesday, June 24, 2026. James was born September 10, 1938, in Gaston County, NC but was raised in Hickory. He was a son of the late Reginald Clifford Barker and Eubulus Clark Barker.

It is with great sadness we announce that beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Christopher Eric Toney, 53, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026. He was born in Rutherford County, NC to Nancy Hudson Toney and the late Ronnie Toney.

Shirley McKinney Glover, age 85, of Forest City NC, passed away June 23, 2026.

Brenda Kay Martin McFarland, age 76 of Ellenboro died Friday, June 19, 2026.

William Thomas (Bill) Nary, age 88 of Bostic died Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Juneteenth, celebrated as a federal holiday on June 19, marks the day when slavery ended in the United States after the American Civil War. On June 19, 1865, federal officers ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas.

Sara "Nikki" Gordon, 84, of Chimney Rock, passed away Saturday, June 20, 20

Tena Johnson Hernandez, age 64, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Roger Wayne Dotson, age 83, of Polk County, NC, went home to be with his Lord on June 19, 2026.

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we announce the passing of David Michael Morrow. He peacefully departed this life June 13, 2026 at the age of 75.

Annette Dalton, a devoted follower of Christ, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away June 17, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Donald Arrowood and Betty Harris Arrowood.

Perry Dean Stephens, age 63 of Forest City died Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Minnie Scism-Dulaney, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Vicki Rogers Sturgill, age 62, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026.

Dunham's Sports^® is excited to announce the official Grand Opening of its new Spindale store on Friday, June 19th at 9:00am. Dunham's would like to invite residents of Spindale, Forest City and the surrounding communities to our Grand Opening weekend. The new store is located in the White Oaks Plaza at 1639 US-74 Alt. Store hours are Monday-Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday 8am to 9pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.

Billie Elaine Blake, 86, of Rutherfordton, passed away June 9, 2026.

Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins, 73, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away on June 10, 2026. Born April 18, 1953, in Rutherfordton, Sylvia lived a life defined by devotion to her family, her community, and her faith.