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Bobby Dean Lowery, age 85, of Union Mills, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Kathleen S. Parker, age 58, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019.

Rodney McKinnley Justus, age 48, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.

Ray Patterson Tate, 78, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019.

Grace Melton Norville, age 84, wife of Hugh Norville of Rutherfordton passed away Sunday February 3, 2019.

Jessica Jean Young, age 47, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Wednesday, February 20

What: Blood Drive

When: Feb. 20, 8:15am-1:15pm

Where: RS Central High School, 641 US 221, Rutherfordton

More Info: 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appt

Saturday, February 16

What: Benefit Concert for Coker Family for medical expenses

When: Feb. 16, 6pm

Where: Glenwood Baptist Church, 461 Bostic Sunshine Hwy., Bostic

More Info: Featuring: Golden Valley Crusaders and The Hamptons. Donations accepted. 704-614-8551

If your name is Jill Miracle, would you try to work a miracle?

Super Bowl: I know it wasn't pretty offensively, but the defenses had much to do with it. New England played its best defense of the season, even without Patrick Chung in the second half.

Ruby Mae Moore Kirby, age 91, of Rutherfordton passed away Saturday February 2, 2019.

Patricia (Pat) Elliott Shehan of Rutherfordton, passed away January 29, 2019.

Nellie Hicks, age 96, of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Bostic, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019.

Shirley Ann Mills Turner, 69, of Mill Spring, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

Margaret Horton Upton, age 92 of the Sunshine Community passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

Louise Ballard Burleson, age 91, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

Clinton Horton Landreth, age 80 of Cliffside, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Saturday, February 9

What: Clothes Closet

When: Feb. 9, 9am-11am

Where: Pleasant Grove UMC, Hudlow Rd., Forest City

More Info: 828-245-5471

Thursday, February 7

What: Spaghetti supper, $8

When: Feb. 7, 5:30-6:45pm

Where: RS Central High School Cafeteria

More Info: Proceeds go to help your neighbor in need in Rutherford County. Chase Corner Ministries, 828-247-0096