Recent Articles

Elenor Partin Ervin, 92, formerly of Rutherford County, passed away September 14, 2025.

Chesnee, S.C. - Dr. Albert Logan Hardin, 92, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, September 14, 2025.

James Lackey Spicer, 78, son of Lackey and Mabel Spicer, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

Jeff Hodge has checked another item off his bucket list after entering and completing The Great Race and describes the race as one of his most unique experiences of his life.

Jemima "Ann" Sutton, age 84, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Margie Yelton Sisk, age 82, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.

Edith Lee Roby Edwards, the Kudzu Queen, 98, of Harris community passed away Sunday, September 9, 2025.

Regina "Jeannie" Dieckman, age 91, of Sandy Mush, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.

Freddie Walker, age 73, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025

Judy Ann Oliver Lane, age 82, of Rutherfordton, went to be with her Lord and Savior September 13, 2025.

Bertha Nanney Hill "Bub", age 96, of Spindale, NC died Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Linda Hopper Harris, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

George Melvin Taylor age 89 of Rutherfordton, NC passed away September 11, 2025.

Audrey Alma Patton Brown "Mimi", age 85, beloved wife of Arnold Brown, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025.

On Friday, September 26, Forest City and the POPS Pavilion Concert Series welcomes home one of its own: home grown and highly accomplished musician Christopher "Chris" Cole, who will perform with the highly acclaimed band Continental Divide. Chris and Continental Divide have long anticipated this special opportunity to perform in Chris's hometown for friends, family, and a Rutherford County audience which has waited patiently for this opportunity to see Chris perform with Continental Divide and hear this band's unique sound.

Linda Brooks Monteith, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Robert Gibson Jr, a devoted family man, proud Navy veteran, and a true Atlantic City beach bum at heart, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.

Charles W. Smith, age 76, of Forest City, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025.

Merilyn Kay Heustis Smith, age 87; went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2025.