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Chris Shifflett, age 49, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019.

Deborah Lynn Street Allen, age 62 of Bostic passed away on Sunday July 7, 2019.

Tommy Mac Roach, age 75, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

Mary Sue Gladden Gregg of Hickory passed away on July 3, 2019

Saturday, July 20

What: Operation Christmas Child Project Event

When: July 20, 10am-12pm

Where: Second Baptist Church, 123 Green St., Rutherfordton

More Info: Meet the Mountain Gateway Team, get info on being a volunteer, tips on packing shoe boxes & learn easy crafts for them. 828-606-3636, 828-755-8356

Sunday, July 21

What: Singing

When: July 21, 6pm.

Where: Grace Missionary Methodist Church, corner Kelly Rd and 221A, Caroleen

More Info: Featuring: The Chordsmen Quartet

Feeding the hungry?

Really?

Like Yokefellow, Chase Corner Ministries, like local churches with clothes closets and food pantries, the Washburn Community Outreach Center is a Jesus-based mission that touches hundreds of lives across Rutherford County and beyond.

James Whitely Gorman, Jr., age 64, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Thursday July 4, 2019.

Lucille Freeman Hudson Hutchins, age 92, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019.

Link "Spud" Ambrose Ravan, Jr. age 78, of Forest City, passed away on Thursday July 4, 2019.

Jerry A. Martin of Forest City passed away on July 4, 2019.

Mrs. Margie Virnell Bailey, age 96, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

Joseph Scott McKinney, 55, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2019.

Millicent Kay McCurry Harrill, age 81, of Forest City passed away Tuesday July 2, 2019.

Roger "Dale" Price, age 65, of Cliffside, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Dennis Larry Loftis, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

Jessie Mae Bowen, age 94, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019.

Dazel Defoy Morrow age 89 passed away Friday June 28, 2019.

Saturday, July 13

What: Buffet Breakfast

When: July 13, 7am-10am

Where: Gilkey School Community Ctr, Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton

More Info: Adults $6, Kids 6-12 $3, 5 & under Free. Proceeds help Support the Community Center.

Sunday, July 14
What: Celebrating 44^th Homecoming Service
When: July 14, Sunday school 10am, Worship 11am
Where: Long Branch Road Baptist Church, 621 Long Branch Road, Forest City
More Info: Meal following worship. 828-287-1408