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Arnold Huckabay, age 76, of Spindale, passed away August 8, 2021.

Ruby Lowery Wyatt of Ellenboro, NC, died August 3, 2021.

Reverend John Thomas Godfrey, age 86, of Ellenboro, NC, went home to be with The Lord August 3, 2021.

Joanne Mingia Patterson Burch, age 91, wife of Leroy Burch of 168 Smoky Springs Dr. Rutherfordton passed away July 30.

James Wiliam Couch, 80, of Rutherfordton, former owner of Ruth Tire and Battery, passed away August 2, 2021.

Deborah Taylor, age 59, of Forest City, passed away July 31, 2021.

"Thousands,"

With one word, Ray Rice wrapped up 45 years of teaching martial arts. His presence on Main Street, Forest City is highlighted by words like "attitude," and "humility," painted across the fronts of his two storefront studio.

Jerry Lamar Davis, age 77, of Mooresboro, passed away July 28, 2021.

Bobby D. Whisnant, age 83, of Forest City, went home to be with the Lord July 29, 2021.

Emmaline Laura Biddix Henderson, age 71 of Bethany Church Road, passed away August 1, 2021.

Kate Edwards, age 71, of Forest City, passed away July 28, 2021.

Allen Eugene Terry, age 61, of Ellenboro, went home to be with the Lord July 28, 2021.

Perry Landrum Russ, age 78, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away July 29th 2021.

Judy Ann Starnes Conner, age 74, of Rutherfordton died July 28, 2021.

James "Paul" Davidson, age 44, of Inman, SC, passed away July 27, 2021.

Billie Jo Carl, age 49, of Forest City, passed away July 22, 2021.

Osteen "Teen" Norville Sanders, age 82, of Cliffside, NC, passed away July 24, 2021.

Creed Jackson, 82, went to Heaven July 27, 2021.

Keith Raymond Dobbins, age 78, of Mooresboro, passed away July 25, 2021.

Lynda Gail Fraser, age 66, of Bostic, NC, passed away July 16, 2021.

Helen Virginia Silvers, age 85, of Rutherfordton, passed away July 25, 2021.

Discovering new ways to earn the required 300 sweat equity hours before ownership of a Habitat for Humanity home has certainly been a challenge for future Habitat families since the global pandemic.