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Carroll Cable, age 84, of Union Mills, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.

Kathy Ann Gilbert Ward age 59 of Polk County, passed away on April 25, 2017.

Gilles Robert Baillargeon age 72, of Rutherfordton, passed on April 26, 2017.

Donald A. Taylor, age 88, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017.

Dorcas Martin Greenlee, age 91, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.

Edith Hopper Cordell, age 90, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017.

Oxie Earls Harris, age 93, of Forest City, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017.

Charles "PawPaw" Robert Riley, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Annual Coat Drive: Bring your coats to the Gilkey School Community Center. Also taking Tobaggans, Gloves, Blankets, Sheets. For deliver or pickup, call Gail 828-287-4830, Hilda 828-287-5673 or Kay 828-286-1172. 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.

Chase Corner Ministries Thrift Store

Every Friday, 8:30am-2:30pm. All clothing - Men's, Women's, Plus size, Children's .50¢ each. Newly stocked. All proceeds go back into the ministry of helping local families in need! 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City.

Piney Mountain Baptist Church, Ellenboro

Poor Man Supper for Tina Couch, Sat. May 6, 5-7pm. Adults $5, kids 5-12 $3, kids 4 & under free.

Melvin Hill Church

14^th Annual Melvin Hill Youth Car Show and Music Festival, Sat. May 6, 10am-2pm. Registration fee, $20. 555 Melvin Hill Rd., Columbus NC 28722. 864-415-3364.

It's that time of the year again. The long awaited MayFest on Main Street is just a few days ahead. Downtown Rutherfordton will once again be filled with visitors from all around our region as the streets transform into a mass of arts and crafts and activities that will entertain young and old alike.

Susan Baynard Parton, age 59, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

Thomas "Bud" McKelvey, 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

Dayton Gunn, age 96, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Robert Ellis, 77, of Forest City, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017.

Willie M. Camp, age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Born May 31, 1929, Edna Mae was the 3rd gift given by God to Spurgeon and Lonnie Toms. Her parents and 4 siblings: John Henry, Dorothy, William Spurgeon Jr. and James preceded her in death.

Lynn Shinske Kuhl, 75, of Spindale, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Charles Ray Goforth, age 84, of Bostic went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Paws of Rutherford County

Huge Yard Sale, Sat. April 29, 7am-12pm at OrnaMetals, 340 US Hwy. 74-A, Rutherfordton. We are accepting donations, please call Karen at 828-429-5558 to donate. We are also doing a shoe drive to raise funds, the shoes you donate will go to help those in 3rd world countries.

Walk for Life: Hands of Hope for Life is a 501C-3 non-profit Christian Pregnancy Care Ministry for Rutherford and Polk Counties. 24^th Annual Walk for Life, Sat. April 29, 10am. Registration 9am at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Forest City. Food, games, face-painting, door prizes, music 11am-1pm. Join us for a great time and take a stand for LIFE!!!

West Point Baptist Church

16^th Annual Johnny Hill Memorial Fundraising Auction, Sat. April 29, 10am. Rain or shine. Viewing & breakfast 8-10am. Lunch 11am. Baked Goods Silent Auction 12pm. Proceeds toward building debt. 828-287-0165. 1160 Union Rd, Rutherfordton.

First Baptist Church of Forest City

Pilot Club of Rutherford County Ladies Spring Brunch, Sat. April 29, 10am. Tickets $12. Many raffle items to benefit club projects. Contact: Kay Pendarvis, 828-245-2734 or any Pilot Club Member.