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New and gently used coats, scarves, shoes, gloves, and hats can be dropped off at the Lake Lure Police Department, Rutherfordton Police Department, Forest City Police Department, offices of Rutherford Weekly and The Daily Courier.

Edith Bradley Bain, age 81, of Caroleen, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Susie Haynes Ledford age 56 of Spindale, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Kay Vess Roettger, age 70, a resident of Summerville, SC passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019.

Charlie Madison Morris was born on February 27, 1931 in Rutherford County, to the late William Morris, Sr. and Louise Hamilton Morris. He passed away on October 18, 2019.

Mary Sue Self Robbins, age 77 of Spindale, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019.

Timmy Nalley, age 32, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Don Colley, age 71, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

Donnie T. McSwain, age 69, of Forest City, passed away, Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

LC Ruppe, Jr., age 63, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019.

Verlin Ray Clarkson, 82, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, October 
15, 2019.

Lorna Hill Putnam passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

Aubrey Ewell Ownbey, age 81, passed away October 13, 2019.

Martha Jane Jones Wease, age 85, of Bostic, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Saturday, October 26

What: Construction Training for Volunteers in Rutherford County

When: Oct. 26, 9am-3pm

Where: Shelby Mission Camp, 302 Sharpton Dr, Shelby.

More Info: $10. Anyone interested to learn more encouraged to attend

Saturday, October 26

What: Bluegrass Saturday

When: Oct. 26, 6pm

Where: Faith Baptist Church, 265 Hwy. 9 North, Mill Spring

More Info: Singing: Colt Creek.

The Thermal Belt Rail Trail will officially open on Saturday, October 19, 2019, with a day of activities surrounding the celebration. The Celebration will take place from 9am until 3pm and the public is invited and encouraged to participate. Come and stay all day, or simply visit a part of the Trail that you have not yet explored.

Lois Boyd Sims, 67, wife of Steve Sims, of Spindale, passed away on Wednesday, October 9th 2019.

Mr. Charles Glenn Painter, Jr. age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019.

Judy Millwood O'Dell, age 62 of Forest City passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.

Harold "Vic" Moore, 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.