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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.

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.