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Jean Ann Henson, age 72, of Ellenboro, passed away October 2, 2021.

David Henson, age 76, of Ellenboro, passed away October 6, 2021.

Juanita Poteat Newton, age 77 of Rutherfordton, died October 6, 2021. Until recently, Juanita had been a longtime resident of Forest City. She was born on July 15, 1944, in Boydton, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Oliver Clinton Poteat and Violet Jones Poteat.

Amber Elizabeth Teague age 17, passed away September 27, 2021.

George White, age 75, of Shelby, passed away October 5, 2021.

Eddie Garlan Jennings, age 71, of Caroleen, passed away October 2, 2021.

Angie Marie Taylor, age 53, of Forest City, passed away September 29, 2021.

James William Roper age 82 of Rutherfordton passed away October 3, 2021.

They don't just get educated here and leave.

Among the ones who come home or stay here after high school are one capacity development director and one flower farmer. There are dozens more. They may well be among our best hopes for the future.

Sandra Kay Yancey, age 64, of Ellenboro passed away September 28.

Arcemus Joe Wilson, age 75, of Rutherfordton died September 24.

Timmy Lee Bennett Sr. of Ellenboro NC, passed away September 21, 2021.

Tracy Bradley Carkees, age 50, of Rutherfordton, passed away September 26, 2021.

Jamie Bowen Absher, age 42, of Rutherfordton, passed away September 25, 2021.

Elizabeth Ann Beaver Bailey, age 79 of Mooresboro,, passed away September 26, 2021.

Elizabeth (Libby) Ann Gossett Burgess passed away September 27, 2021.

Laura Mae Biggerstaff, age 93, of Forest City, passed away September 28, 2021.

Bruce Cole, age 73, of Belmont, formerly of Forest City, passed away September 27, 2021.

Spencer Wayne Davis, 71, of Bostic, died September 25, 2021.

Tommy Tessiner, age 54, of Forest City, passed away September 29, 2021.

Linda Marie Grabowski, age 66 of Spindale, died September 23, 2021.

Lillian Frazier, age 89, of Rutherfordton died October 1, 2021.