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The cashier at Chase Corner Ministries was busy ringing up a customer's purchase recently as others shopped in the thrift store located off Chase High Road, Forest City. As Laura Johnson worked the cash register, other staff and volunteers were helping customers find their bargains throughout the store.

James Bridges, 87, of Ellenboro, died Friday, September 25, 2026.

Margaret Ann Roach Shelton of Rutherfordton age 77 went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 27, 2026.

John Lennox Haney, 78, of Taylors, SC, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Merle Mauney Deck, age 91, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Friday, September 25, 2026.

William Robert Greene, 62, of Golden Valley, died Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Sammy Gettys, 72, of Bostic, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Louis Frank Ombres, Jr. passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026. He was born March 22, 1936, in Jeanette, PA to Louis Frank Ombres, Sr. and Angelina Maria Marsico Ombres. Lou was the youngest of 11 siblings.

Wanda Cuthbertson, age 61, of Mooresboro went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after winning her battle with cancer. She is at rest and in the presence of God for eternity.

Reverend Jerry Ruppe, age 83, of Bostic, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Aileen Curtis Wright, age 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, September 21, 2026.

Dylan Alvin Dyer, 63, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Friday, September 18, 2026.

Charles Herbert "Pug" Luckadoo, age 89, of Rutherfordton, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

Near the end of August, several weeks into the new school year, Rutherford County Schools (RCS) had 6,763 enrolled students. This is approximately 2.1% lower than the school system's official Allotted Average Daily Membership (ADM).

Bobby Gene Yancey age 69 went home to be with his Lord September 17, 2026.

Samuel E. Francis Jr., 85, passed away September 18, 2026.

Tommy Douglas Foster, 63, died September 18, 2026. Born in Cleveland County, NC he was the son of the late Bub and Hazel Campbell Foster.

Jayson Buitron, age 19, of Roebuck, SC passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Judy Bradley, age 68, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026.