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Virginia Aileen Martin, age 67, of Ellenboro, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016.

Mrs. Janet Frances Wray Toney passed away Thursday October 27, 2016.

Lillie "Winnie" Owens, age 87, of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.

Margaret Marie Greenlee, age 95, of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.

Shirley Kanipe Moore age 73 of Mill Spring, NC passed away on October 25th 2016.

Norma J. Laws, age 53, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016.

Mr. Robert Alan Coles age 79, of Rutherfordton passed away Friday October 21, 2016.

Flowering Bridge Events

•Thurs. Nov. 10, creating fairy gardens. All classes and workshops are held in the bridge's outdoor classroom or, in case of rain, at Town Hall, back entrance. 828-625-2540.

Blood Drive

•Nov. 11, 2:30pm-7pm at Big Spring Baptist Church; 534 Big Springs Baptist Church Road, Ellenboro.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church

11^th Annual Ole Time Country Fair, Fri. Nov. 4, 4-9pm and Sat. Nov. 5, 10am-6pm. Free rides & games. 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd., Forest City. 828-245-4496.

Harriett Memorial FWB Church

Poor Man's Supper, Fri. Nov. 4, 5-7:30pm. Adults 12 & up $7, kids 4-12 $3, 3 & under free. 1938 US Hwy. 221A, Forest City (Caroleen).

A ministry formed more than three decades ago is still providing for those in need across Rutherford County.

Chase Corner Ministries recently held a 37th anniversary celebration in the thrift store's parking lot. The event included bounce houses, food, music and more.

It's time for the two cross-county rivals to meet on the gridiron this coming Friday.

William Glenn "Bill' Blanton, age 70 of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016.

Donaleen G. Silvers, age 69, of Mooresboro, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016.

Ruth Elizabeth Searcy, age 88 passed away Thursday, October 20, 2016.

Deborah C. Simpson, age 59, of Forest City, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016.

SYBIL HARRIETT HOVIS JAMES

Sybil was born on February 3, 1933, in Rutherfordton, NC to Robert and Hettie Hovis. She went to her eternal home on October 12, 2016.

Linda Earley Edwards, "Mama Linda", 66, of Spindale, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016.

Charlotte Elizabeth McMahan, age 89, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016.

Charles Edward "Eddie" Frye, age 57 Rutherfordton passed away Sunday October 16, 2016.

Halloween Party

Mon. Oct. 31, 5-7pm at the Gilkey School Community Center. Food, Games and treat bags for kids. 217 Gilkey School Rd., Rutherfordton.

Blood Drives

•Nov. 1, 2pm-6pm at Gilkey School Community Center; 217 Gilkey School, Rutherfordton. •Nov. 11, 2:30pm-7pm at Big Spring Baptist Church; 534 Big Springs Baptist Church Road, Ellenboro.

Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church

Revival, Oct. 30, 11am & 6pm. Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 7pm with Rev. Buddy Seay of Chadbourn. 1938 Hwy. 221A, Caroleen. 828-657-9446.

Union Mills Presbyterian Church

Trunk or Treat, Mon. Oct. 31, 5-7pm. 6130 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills.