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Betty Ann Biggerstaff, age 67, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025.

Dolores Nell Cathey, born July 7, 1935, of Rutherfordton NC, went home to be with the Lord and Savior January 16, 2025, at the age of 89.

The Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation (RCSEF) celebrated its supporters during the Sponsor Thank You Breakfast and Backpack Program Box Truck Dedication Ceremony January 15 at the Cool Springs Administration Building.

Cathie Solomonson, a Vietnam War nurse and former Vietnam Women's Memorial Project coordinator, will speak on her experiences on Thursday, January 23 at 6pm at Mountains Branch Library.

Michele "Doll" Prescott Keever, 59, of Forest City, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025.

Jeanette Taylor Matheney, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Lois J. Elmore, age 99, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Melissa Anne McCurry, 55, died Monday, January 6, 2025.

Carolyn Ann Green Dysart, 77, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Wade Edward Radford, 89, of Columbia, MD, passed away January 7, 2025.

Eli Baylor Burke, age 2, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Kristopher Lee Applegate passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at the age of 26.

Brenda Sue Tippel passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 the age of 63.

Benjamin Davis Morrison, aged 83, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Elsbeth Luedi, 87, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025.

Lottie Faye Moody, age 73, of Valdese, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025.

Samuel "Junior" Greene, age 79, of Caroleen, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Debra "Debi" Lee Chapman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and community advocate, passed away January 3, 2025. She was 72 years old.

Betty Jean McDaniel Head, age 78 of Rutherfordton, died Monday, January 13, 2025.

Gloria Moreira Sears, age 84, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Rommie Gettys, age 88, of Sunshine, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025.

Patricia "Pat" Smith, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025.