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Kelly Leigh Maxwell, age 38 of Garner, NC, July 12, 2021. Kelly was born September 30, 1982, and was a native of Rutherford County.

Albert "Al" Bennett, age 81, of Forest City, passed away July 14, 2021.

Robert Herman Hollifield, Sr, age 76 of Forest City died July 14, 2021.

Norris Stacey, age 71, of Rutherfordton, went to his heavenly home July 16, 2021.

Justin Dean Tipton, age 32, of Forest City, passed away July 15, 2021.

Hayward Lee Ross, age 59, Rutherfordton, NC passed away July 13, 2021.

Robert (Bob) John Thomas, 70, of Rutherfordton, NC, (formerly Lowell, Indiana) passed away July 12, 2021.

Earl Franklin Pruett, age 76 passed away July 14, 2021.

MaryAnn Wall, age 70, of Forest City, passed away July 12, 2021.

Tony Sturgill, age 61, of Forest City, passed away July 12, 2021.

Jason Cord Chastain, age 49, passed away July 8.

Bobby Eric Goode Sr., age 56, of Shelby, passed away July 7, 2021.

Don Whisnant, age 74, of Mooresboro, passed away July 11, 2021.

Alan "Flip" Scott Keeter, age 62, of Forest City, passed away July 10, 2021.

Linda Hawkins Emory, age 76 died July 11, 2021.

Lisa Coffey Rome, age 55 of Spindale, died July 8, 2021.

Michael Danny Miller, 70, born October 11, 1950 in Nebo, NC, passed away on June 25, 2021.

On June 29, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina received a donation of 222 acres in the Thermal City area of Rutherford County from David and Martha Cameron and their son Rob Messick. This donation of land is the first of a two-part planned gift by the Cameron family. In their estate, the Camerons will bequeath their remaining land to the conservancy -- approximately 101 acres including two homeplaces.

Rutherford County announces Dr. Matthew Kramer has accepted the position of EMS Medical Director to provide medical oversight of emergency medical services within Rutherford County. Dr. Kramer fills the position left vacant on July 1 when Dr. Guy Winker retired. The Medical Director provides oversight of all protocols that govern EMS personnel, fire departments, rescue squad personnel, and 911 telecommunicators. Dr. Kramer will continue his business at Main Street Family Practice while providing oversight services to Rutherford County EMS.

Dale "Steven" Reese, age 59, of Forest City, passed away July 2, 2021.

Joan McBrayer Robbins, age 68 of Rutherfordton, died July 7, 2021.