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Kenneth Daniel, born March 11, 1948, entered eternal rest December 13, 2025, leaving behind a life marked by faith, service, learning, and quiet devotion to others.

Reunited with her mom 426 days after Helene

These second graders from Forest City Dunbar Elementary School presented Christmas music at the Rutherford County Senior Center last week. After singing at the Center, students were taken to the Rutherford County Schools Administrative offices where they also sang before returning to school. Laura Thompson is the music teacher.

Jeff Randall, age 60, of Forest City, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025.

Wayne Lowery, age 86, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025.

Martha Griffin Gunter, 85, of Hendersonville, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Nancy Hill Roberson, age 80, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025.

Robert "Herman" Harper, 84, of Forest City, passed away December 12, 2025.

Martha Robertson Littlejohn, 85, of Forest City, NC passed away Monday, December 8, 2025.

Rosemary Lancaster, 73, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

NASCAR superstar Greg Biffle's 18th annual Triple B 100 dirt track race was held December 6th at the Triple B Ranch in Rutherfordton.

Brenda Smith Peeler, age 78, of Cliffside, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Beverly Lynn Dill age 68 went to be with her Lord December 5, 2025.

Mrs. Hazel Bernice Cogdell age 88 of Rutherfordton, NC went home to be with her Lord December 6, 2025.

Larry "Bud" Splawn, age 82, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Timothy Dale "Tim" Bailey, age 56, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025.

Jean Ann Krishak, age 87, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Martha Jean McFarland, age 92, a life-long resident of Forest City died Wednesday, December 3. 2025.

Jerry Lee Yelton passed away December 3, 2025 leaving a tremendous void his family will never be able to fill.