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Robert Steve Leach, 69, of Cliffside, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016.

John Vernon DeHaven, age 90, of Lake Lure, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016.

Mrs. Dixie Lattimore, 91, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, October 6, 2016.

Terry Ray Welch, 63, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016.

Mrs. Rose Marie Fortsch Eckert Garner age 86, went home to be with The Lord on Monday October 3, 2016.

Rena Hester Jarvis, age 36, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016.

Frank Norman, age 82, of Henrietta, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016.

David M. Budgell, age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away September 20, 2016.

Billy Ray Smith, age 80, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016.

William "Bill" Dobbins, age 90, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016.

Blood Drives

•Mon. Oct. 24, 3-7:30pm at Corinth Baptist Church, 767 Pinehurst Rd., Ellenboro. •Thurs. Oct. 20, 8am-1pm at Chase High School, 1603 Chase High Rd., Forest City. •Fri. Oct. 21, 12pm-5:30pm at Forest City Fire Dept., 186 S. Church St., Forest City.

Posture Class

Is your posture important to you? If you are interested in improving your posture, join us for a FREE Posture Class at Carolina Chiropractic Plus, Forest City office Mon. Oct. 24, 5:15pm.

First United Methodist Church

Purse/Wallet/Briefcase Auction, Oct. 14, 7pm. You never know what mystery prize might be included in the item you purchase! Proceeds go to Missions. 264 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. 828-305-8570.

West Point Baptist Church

100^th Anniversary Celebration, Sun. Oct. 16. Fellowship at 9am; Worship at 10am; Pot-luck Dinner and music to follow. All former members/families are encouraged to attend. You may dress in vintage attire if you desire to. 828-287-0165. 1160 Union Rd., Rutherfordton.

The secret to what all of those signs around the county stating "ask me" is finally out.

The country ham and chicken pie suppers held at the Mount Vernon Community Clubhouse have fed more than just the mouths of those attend. The fundraisers have also helped to provide funding for the club and give back to the community that surrounds it.

Chase did a great job in the first half against Crest, but their air attack doomed the Trojans in the second half. As a result, Chase lost 35-0 on homecoming night.

David Kemp Covington, Sr., age 70, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016.

Ethel Robinson Dobbins, age 98, of Henrietta, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016.

Karen Jones Keeter, age 46, of Ellenboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

Alva June Wilson Morse, 89, of Marion, formerly of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

Phyllis Maxine Sluder Black, 82, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

Carolyn Hall Crain, age 79, of Union Mills passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.

Peggy Greene Hewitt, age 82, of Forest City, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016.