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Ralph Dixon, 87, of Spindale, passed away Monday September 9, 2019.

Thurs.-Sat., September 19-21

What: Colfax Free Fair Ellenboro School Carnival

When: Sept. 19-21

Where: Old Ellenboro School grounds

More Info: Exhibit Hall, rides, games, food. 828-453-8185

Saturday, September 21

What: The Singing Cookes from Kingsport TN in concert

When: Sept. 21, 7pm

Where: The Village Chapel, 141 Huntley St. Forest City.

More Info: A love offering will be taken

When the Colfax Free Fair-Ellenboro School Carnival opens Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m., there will be plenty of excitement for the young and the not-so-young people in the community and Rutherford County.

Nolan Gabriel Gaston of Union, SC, infant son of Timothy Gaston and Ashely Foster Gaston passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

Bennette Bagwell, age 64, of Forest City, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019.

Terry Owens, age 56, of Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

Mildred H. Harris, age 93, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 201

Ruth Jones Ruppe, 82, passed away on September 2, 2019.

Amanda Jean Reid, of Polk County, infant daughter of Jonathon Reid and Kristi Toney, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Lucy Davis Carroll, age 86 of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019.

Sybil Williams Hamrick, age 85, passed away Friday August 30, 2019.

William McDuffie Stephens Jr, age 96, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019.

Janice Marie Gilbert Cline, 68, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019.

Scott Spencer Whitaker, age 39, of Charlotte, formerly of Forest City, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019.

Arvilla Butler, age 85, of Forest City, passed away on August 29, 2019.

Tuesday thru Saturday, September 17-21

What: Colfax Free Fair Ellenboro School Carnival

When: Sept. 17-21

Where: Old Ellenboro School grounds

More Info: Exhibit Hall, rides, games, food. 828-453-8185

Saturday, September 14

What: Fish & Hot Dog Plate Sale

When: Sept. 14, 10am-4pm

Where: Doggett AME Zion Church, 651 Doggett Road, Forest City.

More Info: Everyone welcome

Janet Mason is dealing with grief and hope.

Not counting the 12 years she spent as a student here, she worked for Rutherford County Schools for 33 years as a teacher and administrator. Except for part of her three years as an Appalachian undergraduate, she was in a Rutherford County school.