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Lennis McAbee Flynn, age 71, of Lincolnton and formerly of Forest City, passed away July 24, 2016.

Marjorie Ann Craven age 72 of Rutherfordton went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday July 26, 2016.

Fredia Flynn Penson, 77, of Forest City, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at Willow Ridge. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Fred Lee and Carrie Dalton Flynn. She was retired from Crellin Plastics and was of the Baptist faith.

Billy John Lovelace, age 51, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016.

Brandon Lovelace, age 29, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016.

Helen Ward Arrowood, 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Back to School Festival

Forest City Dunbar Fun Fest, Fri. Aug. 5, 4-8pm. 286 Learning Way, Forest City. Games, prizes, food, fun & jumping!

Children's Health Fair

Sat. Aug. 6, 9am-12pm at First United Methodist Church; 264 N. Main St, Rutherfordton. K-5th grade. Free Screenings & Health Information. First 100 receive bookbags filled with school supplies and a book!

First United Methodist Church

Welcome Table Free Community Meal, Mondays, 5-6:30pm. Dine in. 264 N Main St., Rutherfordton. Sponsored by churches of Rutherfordton. 828-287-3704.

Crestview Baptist Church

Caregiver Support Group every 3^rd Tuesday, 6pm. 630 S. Church St Forest City. 828-375-0046 to register.

Girl Scout Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont has announced that Sarah Huffman of Rutherfordton has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.

Leniece Lane and her daughter, Addison, didn't just get their kicks on Route 66, which was part of their summer vacation. Instead, the duo embarked on a trip across the United States to visit various National Parks and historic sites - a trip that they plan to make again.

Before we talk about some football, here are a couple thoughts on other sports stuff.

Brenda Lee George Kinney age 74 went home to be with The Lord on July 22, 2016.

Kelly Loraine Hutter, age 54 of Bostic, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016.

Peggy Ledford West, 65, of Chesnee, formerly of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Timmy "Fred" Padgett, age 59, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

Paul E. Armstrong, age 72, of Forest City, NC, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

Grace Harris, 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

Linda Gail Waddell Jones, age 77 went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 18, 2016.

Betty Frances Bridges born on June 28,1934 and passed away on July 16, 2016. Surrounded by her loving family, she left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ after a brief illness.

Glenn Albert Geouge, 96, of Chimney Rock, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.

Carolyn Greene Gosey, age 81, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016.

Tammera "Tammy" Ann Killen, age 51, of Forest City, passed away July 16, 2016.

Wayne Langley, age 66, of Henrietta, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016.