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Virginia Jones Pitman "Ginny", 83 of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

When Chimney Rock Baptist Church (CRBC) observes its 100th birthday on Sunday, August 30, church family, former members, friends and others will gather to celebrate the past, present and look toward the future. No doubt some friendships will be renewed and stories will be shared of times long ago.

Barbara Ruth White Matheny, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, August 14, 2026.

Phyllis Blanton Norman, affectionately known to those who loved her as "Punkin," of Rutherford County, NC passed away August 12, 2026, at the age of 57.

Vera Rebecca Underwood, age 76, went home to be with her Lord on August 17 2026.

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle and significant other, Uriel Santiago-Caban age 67, on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He was born to the late Carlos Sanitago and Paula Caban in Moca, Puerto Rico.

Dwight "Buddy" Francis Ferguson, 88, of Rutherfordton, passed away August 16, 2026.

The Lord called Genia Marie Tessneer Doster home Tuesday, July 21, 2026. She was born to the late Richard Gene and Faye Lail Tessneer of Grover, NC. She was preceded in death by her sister, Revonda Gail Tessneer.

Howard Louie Patterson, age 88, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026.

Karen Loftis, age 75, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away July 26, 2026.

Ashley Lynn Quick, age 60 of West Jefferson, NC and Forest City died Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Wayne D. Mitchem, age 75, of Forest City, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026.

William W. Brown age 67 of Charlotte died Saturday, August 8, 2026. William was born August 21, 1958, in Rutherford County and was the son of the late William L. Brown and Helen Callahan Brown. He worked as an Automation and Control Engineer.

Tonya Garrison loves people. That love is expressed publicly in her new role as director of the Rutherford County Senior Center. She began at the center as a program manager in 2025. Recently, in July 2026, she became the director.

Kenneth Cox, Jr., Born March 10, 1937 in Yuma, Colorado was one of 11 kids.

Charles Raymond "Charlie" Lewis, 73, of Ellenboro, died Friday, July 31, 2026.

Patricia Ann Mathis, age 73, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Savani Lael Wright, infant daughter of Tyliyah Twitty and Sean Wright, went home to be with her Heavenly Father Monday, August 3, 2026 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Susan H. Goode, age 60, of Forest City, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026.