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Barbara Arrowood Larson, 66, of Union Mills, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. Born March 3, 1959, in Rutherfordton, NC, she was the daughter of Berry Hubert Arrowood and Edna Viola Wilson Arrowood.

Timothy Reid Crawford, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the age of 29 to be with the Lord. He was born October 4, 1996 and resided in Rutherford County. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Thomas Crawford and Susie Crawford.

With hearts full of gratitude and love, we celebrate the life of cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Carolyn Kendrick Scoggins McCartha, who, at the age of 95, peacefully completed her earthly journey and found her eternal rest November 22, 2025.

Joyce Grigg Morrow, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Lora Jackson Lancaster, age 87, of Forest City passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was a native of Cherokee County and a retired textile employee.

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Tim Cummings, age 72, passed away November 20, 2025.

Noel Skomars Harden, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025.

Ray Fisher, age 87, of Forest City, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025.

Kenneth Carl Decker, Sr. age 79 passed away Friday, November 21, 2025.

David Miller Sisk, age 79 of Ellenboro, died Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Selma "Kathleen" Tomblin, age 86, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away November 20, 2025.

Barbara "Jean" Smith Allen, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Tanya Lynn Dobbins, age 67, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Kathy Atkins Lemberger, age 72, of Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Michael A. Sanders, age 66, of Taylorsville, NC, formerly of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Carolyn Earley, age 84, of Sandy Mush, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Joe Boyce Watkins, 88, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025.

Peggy Blanton Shehan, 85, died Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Pamela Lynn Mills Trammel, 64, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away November 18, 2025.

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Padgett, 72, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025.

Ret. Mst. Sgt. Steven Wayne Jewett, age 73, passed away November 20, 2025.