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Betty J. Waters, age 81, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Shelia Reece Phillips, age 53 of Forest City passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.

Zeb Conner, age 82, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.

Arthur Cleve Miller age 90 of Rutherfordton, passed away on November 9, 2018.

Willine Johnson Hames, age 76, of Mooresboro, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018.

Delbert "Del" John Ligon, age 71, of Spindale, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018.

Gary Lee Wilson, age 53, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018.

Sarah Holder Whitaker, age 93, of Spartanburg, formerly of Charlotte passed away Wednesday November 7, 2018.

Floyd Crawford, age 93, of Rutherfordton, passed away on November 6, 2018.

Linda Sue Greene Campbell, age 73, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018.

Austin Steven Bell, age 21 of Rutherfordton passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018.

Thomas Francis Dunphy, age 88, of Lake Lure, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018.

Thurs.-Mon., November 15-19

What: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox National Collection Week

When: November 15-19

Where: 8 drop off locations, visit: www.samaritanspurse.org

More Info: Judy, 828-606-3636 or Tommy 828-286-3026

Friday, November 16

What: Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner & Music

When: Nov. 16, 6pm

Where: Union Mills Community Clubhouse, 6097 Hudlow Road, Union Mills

More Info: Sponsored By: Union Mills Presbyterian Church. Bluegrass Music By: Mountain Bridge. All Welcome! No Charge. Pastor James Koone: 828-289-7558 or Peggy Koone: 828-289-7523

Veteran's Day in Rutherford County is an especially significant occasion, as we stand united as a community in support of the brave men and women who have selflessly served this nation. Join us on November 10, 2018 at RS Middle School in Rutherfordton, as we come together to honor the generations of history that have fought for our freedom and remember those who paid the ultimate price.

For the first time since 1992, there is an undefeated regular season team in Rutherford County football. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy has done it...a perfect 11-0.

Molly Tanaye Fowler Arrowood, age 42, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018.

Shirley Brock Evans, age 84, of Spindale, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018

Ricky Gene Bailey, "Ric" age 64 passed away Friday November 2, 2018.

Donald Lee Tate, age 80, of Forest City, passed away on October 31, 2018.

Roy Wright, Jr., age 70 of Forest City passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018.

Lucy Mae Hopper Johnson, age 90, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018.