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While High School Baseball and Softball playoffs begin next week, unfortunately, this will be my last column for the Rutherford Weekly.

So...things happen.

Anthony "Tony" Mazza, age 84, of Chesnee, SC passed away Thursday, May 2, 201

Crystal Michelle Brakefield, 45, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

Annie "Lou" Hodge, age 81, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Sharon Matheson Rector, age 61 of Spindale, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Preston Dee Guffey 82 of Union Mills passed away on April 30, 2019.

Joann Hill Goodrick, 82, of Florida, passed away on April 23, 2019.

Helen Jean Trout Arrowood Norman, 83, of Forest City passed away on April 29, 2019.

William "Bill" Lester Lanser, age 69, of York, SC, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Jack T. Ross, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Mary Elizabeth McKinney McMahon Taylor, age 68 of Forest City passed away Friday, April 26, 2019.

Larry Joe Padgett, age 67, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Friday & Saturday, May 10-11

What: Lake Lure Spring Classic Boat & Auto Show

When: May 10-11

Where: Lake Lure Beach & Town Center

More Info: For questions and registration call Sonya 828-980-1727

Saturday, May 11

What: Camp Hooty Whooo, for kids in Rutherford County who have Type 1 Diabetes

When: May 11, 10am-4pm

Where: Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Forest City.

More Info: Campers may register with one non-diabetic friend or sibling to share in the fun. To register: T1DRC@hotmail.com or visit our Facebook Page, Type One Diabetes of Rutherford County, NC.

A retired teacher and poet practices old traditions making soap, maintaining family.

Teresa Price grew up in urban sprawling California, but spent her summers in Shingle Hollow, the mountain community near Lake Lure. The contrast could not have been more radical.

High School Baseball Update

R-S Central (16-5, 9-4) won an Easter Baseball Tourney in Burke County last week with three consecutive wins. They beat Bandys in the finals. East Rutherford and Central play each other twice this week.

Melvin Dobbins, age 76, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Howard Lee Dover, 56, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019.

George "Reid" Parker, age 75, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Hazel Mae Flynn of Rutherfordton passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.