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Jerry A. Martin of Forest City passed away on July 4, 2019.

Mrs. Margie Virnell Bailey, age 96, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

Joseph Scott McKinney, 55, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2019.

Millicent Kay McCurry Harrill, age 81, of Forest City passed away Tuesday July 2, 2019.

Roger "Dale" Price, age 65, of Cliffside, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Dennis Larry Loftis, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

Jessie Mae Bowen, age 94, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019.

Dazel Defoy Morrow age 89 passed away Friday June 28, 2019.

Saturday, July 13

What: Buffet Breakfast

When: July 13, 7am-10am

Where: Gilkey School Community Ctr, Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton

More Info: Adults $6, Kids 6-12 $3, 5 & under Free. Proceeds help Support the Community Center.

Sunday, July 14
What: Celebrating 44^th Homecoming Service
When: July 14, Sunday school 10am, Worship 11am
Where: Long Branch Road Baptist Church, 621 Long Branch Road, Forest City
More Info: Meal following worship. 828-287-1408

Rutherford County has produced its share of stars. From Smoky Burgess to Tonya Philbeck Hobbs, these parts have studded the skies.

Clyde R. Harris, 83, son of the late George and Selma Harris, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019.

Mary Frances Rome Bradshaw, age 85, of Ellenboro, passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Edna Grace Bailey West, 71, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019.

William Carter Williams Jr. 70, of Spindale passed away June 28, 2019.

Patricia Ann "Pat" Holland, age 72 of Rutherfordton passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Chester Lee Talley, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Laura Kay Wishon, age 66, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

Lynn Moore, age 64, of Ellenboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

Mickey Hardin, age 81, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Adrian L. Byers, age 63, of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019.

James Kevin Henderson, 40 of Forest City passed away on June 19, 2019.