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It's pretty simple. The government doesn't do it all. Food Stamps (now known as SNAP) don't pay for everything.

Soap, toilet paper, and toothpaste are not paid for by the government, and the SNAP program has been reduced in recent years. Those who qualify are at lower and lower levels of income.

Judy Baldwin McGee, age 73, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

James Harold Hollandsworth, 78, of Ellenboro, passed away March 10, 2019.

Edgar Clifton Henderson age 68 of Rutherfordton, passed away on May 11, 2019.

Mr. George William (Bill) Roberson, age 88 of Belmont, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

Cheryl Westbrook Henderson, age 58, of Green Creek, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

William "Bill" Raymond Cochran, age 72, of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

Fred Albert Spears, Jr, age 72 of Ellenboro passed away on May 2, 2019.

Bobby Joe Stanley 39, of Decatur Illinois passed away on May 8, 2019

Kaye Callahan Harris passed away at the age of age 81 on Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Friday, May 17

What: Healing Garden - The Domestic Violence Education Support Group invites you to a Ribbon Cutting

When: May 17, 3pm

Where: Purple Martin Greenway, Rutherfordton

More Info: Sally, 828-245-1390 ext. 104 or Johnnie, 704-473-4275

Saturday, May 18

What: Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show & Vendor Village

When: May 18, 10am-2pm

Where: Long Branch Road Baptist Church, 621 Long Branch Road, Forest City.

More Info: All makes and models welcome. $20 entry fee. 828-429-4479.

While High School Baseball and Softball playoffs begin next week, unfortunately, this will be my last column for the Rutherford Weekly.

So...things happen.

Anthony "Tony" Mazza, age 84, of Chesnee, SC passed away Thursday, May 2, 201

Crystal Michelle Brakefield, 45, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

Annie "Lou" Hodge, age 81, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Sharon Matheson Rector, age 61 of Spindale, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Preston Dee Guffey 82 of Union Mills passed away on April 30, 2019.

Joann Hill Goodrick, 82, of Florida, passed away on April 23, 2019.

Helen Jean Trout Arrowood Norman, 83, of Forest City passed away on April 29, 2019.