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The Mercy Award is the highest honor a LifePoint employee can receive. It is named in memory of Scott Mercy, LifePoint Hospital's Founding chairman and CEO. Mercy believed that a group of people working together toward a common goal or common vision can accomplish great things. The award commends individuals who consistently go beyond the call of duty in serving patients and community. It recognizes one employee at each hospital who best exemplifies the spirit and values upon which the company was founded. This year's Mercy Award winner is Anagine Burns.

James "Greasy" Rhinehardt Greene, Jr., age 70, previously of Chesnee, SC passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021.

Dylan Bryce Lee McMahan, age 19, of Forest City, passed away, Thursday, May 6, 2021

Jerry Wayne Randall, age 69, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021.

Thomas Wiseman "Bo" Greene, age 73 of Charlotte, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Joseph "Joe" Brown, age 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away May 10, 2021 at his residence.

Vernon Harrill, age 91, of Forest City, NC passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021.

Floyd Graham Painter Jr., 65, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Janice Lee Scherpereel of Raleigh, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2021.

Sarah Jane Hawkins, age 87, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021.

David Reid "Don" Sisk, Sr, age 81 of Rutherfordton, died Friday, May 7, 2021.

Joseph "Joe" Hamrick, age 77, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Debbie Ware, age 63, of Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Edmond "Moe" R. Daigle, 80, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, May 10,2021.

Cars are sometimes at the heart of Rutherford County. Luckily Roy Mullins and Paul Deck have hearts for selling and servicing cars.

"When you watch a young couple buying a new car or even a newer car than the one they're driving, you see all kinds of emotions. But when all the details are worked out and they realize they've done it, it's pretty obviously one of the best days of their lives. They will even hug and kiss," Mullins said when asked what he likes about selling and servicing cars at Friendship Chrysler Dodge Jeep Nissan and dreams of continuing the traditions at the company's newly purchased McCurry-Deck dealership.

Geneva Louise Whisnant McNeilly, 89, of Ellenboro, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Cody Henderson, age 19, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

Brian Jon Watson, 54, of Forest City passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021.

Allen A. Carlton, Jr., 89, passed away on May 5, 2021.