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Regina Ann Fox Owens, 59, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Wanda Teresa Clinton, 58, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Jamie Rae Baker, 31, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Tyler Daniel Weaver, age 25 of Forest City died Friday, October 24, 2025.

Gary Stephen "Whitey" Wright, age 79 of Forest City died Monday, October 27, 2025.

Myra Kaye Crook Street, age 68 of Union Mills died Friday, October 24, 2025.

Mark Tate, age 65, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Donald Jay Ruff, age 78 of Forest City died Monday, October 27, 2025.

Fountain Electric & Services has successfully completed its role as electrical services contractor for the Re!magine Spectrum Center project, a comprehensive $250 million renovation of Charlotte's premier entertainment and sports venue. The 18-month project, which began in May 2024 and concluded in October 2025, transformed the home of the Charlotte Hornets with state-of-the-art upgrades and improvements.

Roderick "Rick" Alan Henson, age 82, of Rutherfordton passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Carl Russell Tate ("Pop," "Papaw Carl"), of Sunshine, born December 3, 1939, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025.

Nathaniel "Nate" Sizemore passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly.

David Barton "Bart" Long, age 77, of Rutherfordton passed away Saturday. October 18, 2025.

Linda K. Parker, age 62, of Saluda, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Grace Phillips Willard, age 95 of Forest City died Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

RHI Legacy Foundation recently completed their 2025 grant year, awarding $1,712,562 to non-profit organizations and municipalities who serve Rutherford County residents. This includes a $1,000,000 contribution toward the completion of the Dr. Bobby F. England Health and Sciences Center through the Isothermal Community College Foundation. This gift was announced by the college earlier this year.

Bessie Boatright, age 85, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Kay Lynn Condrey Harrison age 62 of Rutherfordton passed away October 16 2025.

Charles A. "Charlie" Quijano, USAF, Ret., age 76 of Bostic died Sunday, October 12, 2025.