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"Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:38

Sgt. James Joel Hoyle, USAF, (Ret.), age 83 of Forest City passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Clinton Lee Blackwell age 42 of Lake Lure passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Charles Wesley "Chuck" Hunt, Jr., age 68 of Arcadia, SC passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

Walter "Gene" Hancock, age 76, of Union Mills, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

Linda Faye Rumfelt Poore, age 75, of Union Mills, passed away Tuesday December 31, 2019.

David Ray, age 76 of the Sunshine Community, Bostic, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Louise Searcy Lane, age 91, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019.

Robert "Bobby" Bostic, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Winfred Hoyle Owens, age 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Robin Ervin Champion 57, of Forest City passed away on December 29, 2019.

Rachel Waters Swink, age 45, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019.

Robert Gordon Gammon, age 68 of Forest City passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019.

Harold H. Ruppe, age 98, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019.

Now thru March 29

What: Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of the New Hope Community, 2020 Scholarships.

When: Applications must be turned in by 3/29/20

Where: Applications at local High School

More Info: High School Senior lives in Rutherford Co, a legal resident of Rutherford Co, plan to attend a NC accredited college, community or technical institute in the fall will be eligible. Ruby Ham, 828-248-4261

July 12-August 4

What: Martin Luther King Jr Summer Youth Leadership Program

When: July 12-August 4

Where: St. John AME Zion Church; 109 North Ridge Ave. Rutherfordton

More Info: Youth will learn how to become a leader in their communities. Ages 7-16. Program is free. Parents permission required. Contact Doris Crute to enroll 828-447-2674

June 14

What: Cedar Grove Fellowship Church 175th Anniversary Celebration

When: June 14; 11am

Where: Cedar Grove Fellowship Church; 160 Toney Rd., Bostic

More Info: Speakers including a former Pastor, Special Music by the Golden Valley Crusaders and others. Bouncy House for the children and a free BBQ lunch for all. Everyone welcome.

Geneva Robertson (aged 97) passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

Delorsie Delillian Shrewsbury Hunter, age 82, of Forest City, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019.

Herman Eplee, age 81, of Ellenboro, passed away on December 23, 2019.