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Martha Henson Shew, age 76, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

Herman Lester Bailey, age 80, of Spindale, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017.

Bobby Gene Bridges, 78, passed away Wednesday December 20, 2017.

Charles Bryce Sechriest, 85, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017.

Edward "Ed" Clay Harrill, age 90, of Forest City, husband of Christine Pope Harrill, passed away on December 19, 2017.

Charles Anthony "Chuck" Haynes, age 53 of Shelby, passed away Monday, December 17, 2017.

John Mark Cooper, age 57 of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017.

Robert Lee Gallman age 69 of Chesnee SC passed away on December 20, 2017.

Juanita Parker, 73 of Spindale passed away on December 19, 2017.

Dennis Elbert Johnson, age 70, of Union Mills, passed away on December 20, 2017.

Nelle Ware Dietzel Pogue, age 74, of Spindale, passed away Sunday December 17, 2017.

Judy Spicer Tessnear, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017.

Beginner Beekeeping Course: Begins Jan. 20 thru Feb 17, (5 Saturdays), 8am-12pm. Cost $40 per person or $70 couple. Sponsored by the Rutherford County Beekeepers Association. Covers the basics to get started in the world of beekeeping. To pre-register email: rutherfordcountyncbeekeepers@gmail.com or call Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

Community Event

The MLK Committee of the New Hope Community and the Rutherfordton Ministries Alliance Committee invites the public to the 2018 MLK Program Celebration, Sun. Jan. 14, 4pm at Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church; North Main Street Rutherfordton. Several Speakers, MLK Community Choir along with other community presenters. The program will continue at the Court House lawn and end at First Baptist Church, Main Street for a Meet and Greet Reception.

Pilgrims Way Baptist Church

Watch Night Service, Sunday night, Dec. 31, 9pm. Special preachers: Pastor Shane Ezell, Pastor David Edwards, Pastor Johnny McCarty. Also enjoy special singing & refreshments. FMI or directions call Pastor Wayne Stafford, 828-429-7616. 485 Hamilton Rd, Rutherfordton.

Riverside Baptist Church

First Sunday Night Singing with "Truly Blessed", Jan. 7, 7pm.

"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.