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It was sports talk big time.

The Rutherford County Sports Hall of Fame revealed five new names on June 12 that tell remarkable stories.

Carolyn Dewberry Bratton, Venson Hamilton, Tommy Hicks, Tonya Philbeck Hobbs, and Randy Ingle will be celebrated at a dinner on September 26 at The Foundation.

Mary Catherine Suttle Godfrey, "Cathy" age 81 of Spindale passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019.

Avionna Chanel Evans, infant daughter of Shaquona Suber and Anthony Evans, Jr., passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019.

Rita Faye Hutchins Vess, 61, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019.

Michael Dean "Mike" Whiteside, age 60, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019.

Emily Metcalf of Forest City passed away June 12, 2019.

Betty Cain Funchess, age 79, of Forest City, formerly of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Nellie Greene Smith, age 90, of Ellenboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Virginia Mae Bridwell, 96, of Lawndale passed away Monday, June 10, 2019.

Spurgeon E. "Gene" Hyder, 65, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019.

Robert Lee Leverett, Sr., age 81, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019.

Timothy Ray Suttle, 62, passed away on June 8, 2019.

Thursday, June 20

What: Themed concert of music & stories for the midsummer solstice. Featuring: Scottish fiddle champion Jamie Laval with Megan McConnell, soprano

When: June 20, 4:30pm Workshop, 7:30pm Concert

Where: Wild Roots Fine Arts Center, 450 W. Main St, Forest City

More Info: $15 advanced online, $20/door, $10/students. 828-289-5880

Saturday, June 22

What: Gospel Bluegrass

When: June 22, 6pm

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

More Info: Featuring: Carolina Divide

Forest City is fixing to rock.

Over the next two weeks, the town is sponsoring the Cherry Bounce festival and Alive After Five featuring music, food, and splash pads in the new POPS just off Main Street downtown.

Ann Richards, 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019.

Pauline Conner Hutchins, age 81, of Ruth, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

Alicia Anne Harrill, "Lisa" age 64 passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

Jimmy Campfield, age 69, of Ellenboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.