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Stephen Leon Connor, 76, of Spindale, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019

On May 19, 2019, Ray G. Bailey of Bostic, age 94, "slipped the surly bonds of Earth ...and touched the face of God."

Eula Ruth Nichols Hollifield, 91, passed away on May 18, 2019.

Kathy Hooper, age 54, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019

Betty Brooks, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Louise Epley Cuthbertson, age 80, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Saturday, June 1

What: Relay For Life Shooting For A Cure

When: June 1, 9am-1pm

Where: Old Hickory Rifle & Pistol Club, Gun Club Road, Bostic

More Info: $5 per shoot. Beginners welcome, bring own shotgun, pistol & ammo. Ammo available for purchase. Hot dogs & hamburgers for sale. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life.

Saturday, June 1

What: FREE Clothes Closet

When: June 1, 9-11am

Where: Pleasant Grove UMC, Hudlow Road, Forest City

More Info: All welcome. 828-245-5471

Blue Ridge Hope is here to help.

The Rev. Travis Smith, who holds a masters degree in pastoral counseling will not only be there for survivors of recent family deaths, those going through other individual or family crisis, but his services are often available for free.

Mary Lou Jones, age 88 of Forest City passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019.

William E. Shehan, age 71, of Forest City passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.

Brian "Bo" Wyatt, age 51, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

Brenda K. Evans, age 65, of Forest City, passed away May 15, 2019.

James Franklin Page, age 84, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

Earl Clarence Arrowood, 91, of Union Mills, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

Dr. Robert F. Toney, age 91, of Bostic, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019.

Lorene "Rene" Evans, age 81, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019.

David Wilson, age 72, of Mill Spring, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019.

Saturday, May 25

What: Car & Truck Show

When: May 25, registration 9am-12pm, show 9am-4pm.

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

More Info: Johnnie 828-429-7500, Dan 828-748-2152. BBQ Sandwiches & Hot Dogs available.

Saturday, May 25

What: Huge Church Yard Sale, Car Wash, & Bake Sale

When: May 25, 7am-1pm

Where: Gray's Creek Baptist Church, 659 Grays Creek Church Road, Rutherfordton

More Info: Rain or shine. Sale inside. Breakfast biscuits available.