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"Thank you to our dear community, who stood behind us throughout this journey, not only once, but both times. You guys made it possible for us to stay with Colby night and day and not worry about other bearings in life. Our family is forever grateful for what each and every person has done. We are so humbled by all the kindness, and honored to call Rutherford County 'home'. Our most important concern is to keep praying for Colby and his complete healing so he can be back to 'normal'. Thank you all!" says Jessi Whiteside, mother of 7 year old cancer patient, Colby Whiteside.

Betty Henson Taylor, formerly of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.

Jeanne Hames Cash, age 88 of Bostic, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017.

Lillian Naomi Jacob age 80, of Forest City, passed away on December 15, 2017.

Florence Carolyn Grayson, age 97, of Rutherfordton, passed away on December 15, 2017.

David Robert Byars, age 82, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017.

Ronnie Cole, age 54, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017.

Jerry G. Ingle, age 76, of Sandy Mush, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017.

Edgar Newton Elliott Jr., age 83, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017.

Mary Sue Dycus Dobbins, age 93 of Bostic, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017.

Betty Waters Secker, 81, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017.

Betty Thomas Stapp, age 90 of Forest City passed away Monday, December 11, 2017.

Washburn Community Outreach Center Thrift Store: Stocked with Fall/Winter clothing, Christmas items & decorations will be 75% off & all adult clothing, $1. Open Thurs.- Sat., Dec. 21-22, 9am-2pm (closed Dec. 23). Food pantry available for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 2934 Piney Mountain Ch Rd, Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Holiday Storytime •Thurs. Dec. 21, 3:30pm. •Fri. Dec. 22, 3:30pm, kids can wear their Christmas Pajamas & share hot cocoa & Christmas cookies. Kids ages preschool -10. Mountains Branch Library. 828-287-6392.

Spindale United Methodist Church

Annual Christmas Eve Communion, Sun. Dec. 24, 6-8pm. East Main St. and Methodist Dr., Spindale. 828-286-2281.

Union Mills Presbyterian Church

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Sun. Dec. 24, 5pm. Invite someone & attend this special service! 6130 Hudlow Rd, Union Mills.

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Jack Laxton Conner - "Big Dog" of Union Mills, age 65 passed away Friday, December 8, 2017.

Andrew Taylor Parker age 26 of Rutherford County, passed away on December 8, 2017.

Magali Comiot Gilbert of Lake Lure passed away Friday December 8, 2017.

Keith Lewis Dobbins, age 64 of Forest City passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017.

Betty Jean Sisk Flack, 82, of Union Mills, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017.

Etta Lee White, 93, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017.