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Clyde David Metcalf age 72 of Lincolnton, formerly of Lake Lure, passed away February 14, 2018.

Ann S. Callahan, age 83, of Spindale, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018.

Merle J. Rich, age 86, of Spindale, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018.

Danny "Caveman" Putnam, age 53, Forest City, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018.

We are in desperate need of good volunteers! We need helpers in our Donation Processing Center, Thrift Store, Mobile Food Truck & 3 Food Pantries. We also need volunteers willing to haul wood to us. We have the donated wood cut, we just need volunteers willing to haul it. We have a dozen families in need of firewood. To volunteer call 828-247-0096. 1604 Chase High Rd., City, Forest City.

Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store: Stocked with Fall/Winter clothing. $3 Bag Sale on all clothing, all shoes will be ½ off. Easter decorations on display. Open Thurs.-Sat., March 1-3, 9am-2pm. Food pantry available for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Concord Baptist Church

Youth Camp Fundraiser Fish Fry, Sat. March 3, 4-7pm. Adults $10, kids 10 & under $5, 4 & under, Free. 720 Old U.S. 74, Bostic.

Thermal City United Methodist Church

Spaghetti Supper, Sat. March 3, 4pm until. All you can eat. Adults $8, kids 7-12 $3, 6 and under free. Take out plates available. Proceeds support the Church. 2301 Thermal City Road, Union Mills.

According to the US Census Bureau, over 15% of the nation's total population exceeds 65 years of age. Here in Rutherford County, that number is closer to 21%. In a report USCB published in 2012, it was determined that over 35% of individuals that live alone in the US were 65 and older. That number is expected to increase significantly until 2030 with the 'baby boomers' generation. Health issues like Alzheimer's, Dementia, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Cancer are commonly associated with aging and will be putting our seniors at higher risk, making those living alone more and more vulnerable as the years go by.

High School Basketball

It had been 17 years since R-S Central won a conference hoops tournament, but last Friday they took home the Men's crown in the 2018 Southwestern 2A Conference with a 73-59 victory over East Rutherford.

Charles Donald "Don" Spratt, age 73 of Ellenboro passed away Friday, February 16, 2018.

Jason "J Bird" Price, age 40, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

David Ray Parker, age 79, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018.

Miss Tessa Ann Stott, infant daughter of Preston "Keith" Stott and Carrie Ann Head Stott, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 13, 2018. She will be remembered as their, "Little Fighter".

Barbara Ann Wilson Chambers, age 78, of Lake Lure, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

Mr. Charles "Red" O'Neal Humphries of Cliffside 85, born April 19, 1932 in Cliffside, passed away February 12, 2018.

John Wayne McEntire, age 70, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018.

Rotha Billy Hensley, 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018.

Lillian Faye Tomblin, age 91, of Forest City, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018.

Shirley Ann Wright, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

Charles Hubert Walker, age 95 of Forest City passed away Monday, February 12, 2018.

Mrs. Mildred Edgerton Waters, age 97, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018.

Ernest Webb, age 72, of Forest City, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018.

Hubert Bailey, age 90 passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018.