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Ethel Grose, age 101, formerly of Spindale passed away Wednesday July 24, 2019.

Nancy Jane (Tate) Blanton, 83, of Staunton, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Ryan Burchwell, age 20, of Lattimore, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

Phillip Dewey Carver, age 79 of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, July 21, 201

John McGuire, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019.

Carla Praytor Bradley, age 52 of Spartanburg, SC passed away July 22, 2019.

Lee Yeany, age 75, passed away on July 21, 2019.

William "Mac" McDaniel, age 86, of McKinney Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019.

Friday, August 2

What: $5 White Trash Bag Storewide Bag Sale. We provide bag and you fill it: $5. Can purchase multiple bags.

When: Aug. 2, 9am-2pm

Where: Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store, 1604 Chase High Rd, Forest City.

More Info: Proceeds to help your Neighbor in Need.

Sunday, August 4

What: 251^st Homecoming Service

When: Aug. 4, 11am

Where: Brittain Presbyterian Church, 3456 US 64 Hwy., Rutherfordton

More Info: Everyone Welcome

Few businesses symbolize Rutherford County as well as Smith's Drugs.

Hazel E. Smith, age 86, formerly of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019.

Earl J. Pariseau, age 90, of Rutherfordton, passed away July 10, 2019.

Michael Dobbins, age 74, of Forest City, passed away, Thursday, July 18, 2019.

Judy Ann Lovelace Crawford, age 66, of Rutherfordton passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019.

David Clark Greene, age 57 of Ellenboro passed away July 13, 2019.

Janice Allen "Jan" Lovelace, age 74 of Forest City passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019.

Thursday, August 1

What: Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck Host

When: August 1, arrive by 8am, distribution at 10am. First come, first serve.

Where: Spencer Baptist, 187 N. Oak St., Spindale

More Info: Must be Rutherford county resident to qualify & meet low income requirements. Sponsored by Chase Corner Ministries. 828-247-0096.

Saturday, July 27

What: Kids Bike Rally

When: July 27 10am-2pm

Where: Spindale United Methodist Church

More Info: Games, obstacle courses, rides on the Rail Trail, visits from Spindale Fire & Police Depts. Face painting, prizes, and bicycle repair & safety checks. Giant Slip N' Slide, wear swimsuits. Lunch provided. Registration at 9:30am for kids ages 4-12. Kids ages 4-6 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 828-286-2281.