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Patsy Jo Williams Vickers, age 80, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024.

I've often noticed how deer live mostly in quiet environments. This morning, I watched one city dwelling doe begin to get a bit nervous when the noise of traffic began to surround her.

History has been uncovered, the forgotten are remembered and a community has a common purpose.

Danny Harris, age 75, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024

Vonnie Waters, age 71, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024.

Gordon Blake Renkenberger, 29, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024.

Kathy Sue Green, age 66, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Rebecca Cantrell Elliott, age 87, of Spindale, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Mark Bradigan Rine age 68 of Spindale, NC passed away September 13, 2024.

Rev. Kenneth Lytle age 80, of Rutherfordton, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior September 14, 2024.

Harold Henderson, age 73, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Betty Fowler Graham, age 89, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Dewey Floyd Upton passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Ray Thomas Terry, 87, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024.

Eddie Dean McSwain passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024.

Richard Walker Oliver, Jr., 78, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024.

Norman Arrowood, age 83, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, September 9, 2024.

Eddie Boone, age 76; passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024.

Samuel Robert Watson age 68 of Rutherfordton, NC passed away September 10, 2024.

Nearly a year ago my tree stand collapsed from under me. It happened in a split second. Thankfully my safety harness and climbing system only let me drop a couple of feet, and I was able to climb down safely.

Rolling onto the Court Philippe Chatrier in Paris, with his tennis gear in his lap, Conner Stroud, 24, of Rutherford County wore an unforgettable smile that resonated with his hometown, family and friends around the world.