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Margie Lee Packard born, January 17, 1928, was a teacher who helped generations of students. She passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018.

William Bruce Hodge, age 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away on September 13, 2018.

Margaret Yelton, age 94, of Belmont, formerly of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018.

Brenda Faulkner Browning, age 75, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018.

Mary Hayes Elliott, age 90 of Forest City passed away Monday, September 10, 2018.

Myra Jane Kelly, age 52, of Forest City, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018.

James "Jimmy" Goforth, age 72, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2018.

Mr. Larry Grant Deviney passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018.

Thursday, September 20

What: The Town of Forest City celebrates the World Equestrian Games with a free concert!

When: Sept. 20, 7pm-9pm. We welcome local favorite Ol' 74 Jazz Band!

Where: Concert in grassy area across from Family Video- Main Street, Forest City.

More Info: Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us in!

Saturday, September 23

What: Fruit Tree Queen & King Contest

When: September 23, 3pm

Where: Doggett Grove AMEZ Church

More Info: 651 Doggett Grove Rd., Forest City.

All four teams won the week before, but it was a split this past Friday. This coming week is odd with only one team at home, two on the road and one on a bye.

Randy Lee Henson, age 60, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018.

Anita "Lynn" Sims, age 57, of Forest City, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Joe Womack of Rutherfordton, passed away on September 7, 2018.

Clara Mae Shoffner Ross, the wife of the late John Graham Ross, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018.

Carolyn Greene Waters, 86, of Mooresboro passed away September 1, 2018.

Jimmy Leon Roper, age 77, passed away on September 4, 2018.

Terry Brooks Sloan, 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018.

Curtis Lee Culbreth age 60 of Rutherfordton, passed away on August 30, 2018.

Susan Joyce Lovelace, age 66 of Forest City, passed away on August 31, 2018.

Andrew Lee Wright, age 40 of Forest City, passed away on September 5, 2018.