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SgtMaj Donald J. Barrett, USMC, Retired, age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Lisa Nicole Burkhart, 33, passed away peacefully, after a long battle of illness, Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Buck Buchanan, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Bertha Burgess, age 87, of Caroleen, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024.

Eunice Virginia Yelton, of Forest City died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the age of 101.

Raelynn Jolee York, infant daughter of Clint and Jennifer York, of Rutherfordton, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Staton Souther, age 72, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Staton Souther, age 72, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Beatrice Bradley, age 83, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Monday, October 28, 2024.

Elizabeth "Maw-Maw Bea" Hardin left this world to be with her eternal father Monday, October 28, 2024 at the age of 86.

Robert Sherrill "Doc" Norville, a cherished educator, coach, and beloved family man, passed away October 20, 2024, in Simpsonville, SC. Born February 19, 1942, in Spindale, NC, Doc's life was a testament to the power of kindness, humor, and love.

On Monday, Oct. 7, the educators of Pinnacle Elementary School had their first official meeting since Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina. But unofficially, these educators and their principal, Ashley Twitty, had been seeing a lot of each other since the storm.

Betty "Doris" Warlick Deck, 93, passed away October 23, 2024.

Roy Rodger Hall, age 73, of Bostic, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Shirley Rider Bostic, age 83, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024.

George Williams, age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024.

Christine Self, age 96, of Henrietta, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024.

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Karen Yvonne Pendleton (Stidham), who left us peacefully at the age of 76.

Bobby Glenn Watts, age 90 of Forest City, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Charles Clayton Davies, age 68, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Sherry Adeline Funderburk Pruett, age 63, of Forest City, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Robert Darrell "Rob" Copeland, age 51 of Ellenboro, died Monday, October 21, 2024.