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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.

Edward "Ed" Lee Eplee, age 88, passed away July 6, 2021.

Justin Lee Mulawka passed away June 17, 2021 in Rutherfordton, NC.

Irene Randolph Wyatt, age 81, of Ellenboro, passed away July 5, 2021.

At Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort, there is a need for the talents and expertise of volunteers willing to lend a hand. From horse show operations to kids' events, it's the friendly faces of volunteers that help guests feel extra special.

JoAnne Teresa Ranta age 66 of Spindale, passed away on July 4^th 2021.

Ginger Padgett Guy, age 58 of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

Melissa Watson Martin, 68, of Patrick Springs, VA passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. She was born on January 17, 1953 in Rutherford County, NC.

James Lonnie Proctor, age 83, husband of Shirley Morrison Proctor of Rutherfordton passed away Friday July 2, 2021.

Faye Tallent, age 62, of Spindale, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021.

Betty Sue Davis Earley, 86, formerly of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021.