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Harry Scott Scruggs, age 64, of Cliffside, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Mary Jane Martin Walden, 83, of Forest City, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021.

As a few cloudy skies hovered over the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center Blueberry Patch near Fairview/Black Mountain on a Saturday morning recently, former UNC Women's Basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell greeted everyone with an ever-ready smile. More than one time during the morning, she thanked the group of volunteers for preparing the patch for a hearty harvest season.

Clyde Eckel Roberts, age 70, a former resident of Spindale, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

Michael Austin Long, "Mike", age 77 of Rutherfordton passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Jerry Ervin Hames, age 62, husband of Rhonda Broome Hames passed away on Wednesday May 19, 2021.

Patsy McEntire Goode, age 83, of Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

Betty Jean Hutchins Anderson, 87, of Spindale, passed away on May 18, 2021.

Sue Cash Jones, age 80, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021.

Bonifacia Mora de Aleman, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021.

Walter Lee Gee, age 58, husband of Sheila Roberts Gee passed away Monday, May 17, 2021.

Joan H. Fox, age 89, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.

When Mark McCurry was in high school, his friends knew him as good for a laugh.

The retired Forest City Fire Chief says retirement has turned him into a man maid.

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.