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Mr. Dana Fernando Smith age 49 of Rutherfordton passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018.

J.C. Wishon, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018.

William Spencer Parker, 80, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Lillian Briscoe Nanney, age 94, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018.

Gerald Allen Pendleton, age 85, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Ruth Ellen Rumfelt Ruppe age 96 of Spindale, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Tony Joe Hamrick, of Mooresboro 58, passed December 12, 2018.

Ricky McAbee of Rutherfordton passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Margaret Ann Hines, age 88 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Wednesday, December 26

What: Blood Drive

When: Dec. 26, 12pm-3pm

Where: Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center

More Info: 237 Tryon Road, Rutherfordton

Sunday, December 23

What: A Night to Remember, Annual Memorial Service to remember our loved ones in Heaven during the Christmas Holidays

When: Dec. 23, 6pm

Where: Chase Baptist Church, Forest City

More Info: Bring a picture of your loved one and place it in the church windows during the service or you light a memorial candle. 828-305-3619

No question, this should be a tight race in the Southwestern 2A Men's Basketball again, but 3 thru 6 may be the most intriguing. Anybody can win on any given night in this league. I really don't believe there is a true last place team, but this is how I would rank them before the season really gets in gear.

Dolly Jane Brown, age 85, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018.

Katherine Crawford Moore, age 90 of Forest City, passed away November 29, 2018.

Harold "Dinky" Moore, age 81, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

Troy Mark Moore, age 90, of Forest City, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018.

Cromer Harold Curtis, age 84 of Forest City passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018.

Bill Suttle, age 72, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Margie Ruth Grose King Scruggs, age 85, of Bostic, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018.

Valiree Medford Hawkins, 93, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018.

Saturday, December 15

What: National Wreaths Across America Day

When: Dec. 15, Laying of wreaths 10am-11am and a ceremony starting at noon

Where: Rutherford County Cemetery, Chase High Road, Forest City

More Info: The Daughters of the American Revolution Rutherford Chapter is a non-profit organization that supports WAA in Rutherford County. To sponsor a Veterans' Wreath, call 828-657-6488 or 828-245-2658