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Linda A. Shuemaker, age 54, of Ellenboro, passed away on Thursday, June 09, 2016.

Dr. Robert Allen Nelson of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully June 7, 2016.

SFC Jackie Lee Green, US Army Ret., 69 of Ellenboro passed away on Tuesday June 8, 2016.

Rebecca Ann Vaughn, age 71 of Forest City passed away Monday, June 6, 2016.

Teresa Lynn Holland Poteat 55 of Forest City, passed away June 6, 2016.

Ronny Steve Parris, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016.

Kenneth "Babe" Ray Kimbrell, age 79, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016.

Mr. Johnny Ray Church, 52, of Shelby, NC passed away Monday, June 6, 2016.

Patrick "Pat" Nolan Edwards, age 43, of Forest City, NC went home to be with the Lord Friday June 3, 2016.

Lemuel M. Robbins, Jr. ("Junior"), age 80, of Medway, Ohio, passed away on October 3, 2015.

Mary Louise Wall Greene, age 80, a former resident of Forest City, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016.

Paul Edward Gagner, age 68, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016.

Jerry Winburn Bridges, age 83 of Forest City passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016.

Washburn Community Outreach Center

Big June Sale on Thurs. Fri. & Sat., June 16-18, 9am-2pm. ½ off all ladies Capris, Shorts, Pants & Swimwear. Also, .10¢ & .25¢ sale on selected clothing through out the store. 2934 Piney Mountain Church Rd., Bostic. 828-245-5603.

Blood Drives

•Sat. June 18, 7:30am-12pm at Cliffside Masonic Lodge; Old Main St., Cliffside. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Joe Buss at 864-494-8458. •Mon. June 27, 2:30pm-7pm at Ellenboro Community at the Bethel Baptist Church; 479 Main St., Ellenboro. For more info or to schedule an appt please call Betty Gilbert at 828-453-8959.

Full Gospel Revival Church

Singing, Sun. June 26, 2pm. Guest singers: The Kinney Family. 4799 Hwy. 64/74A, Rutherfordton. 828-447-7489.

Hopewell AME Zion Church

Family and Friends Day, Sun. June 26, 4pm. 159 Harris Henrietta Rd. Harris. Pastor: Rev. James Logan.

Tabitha Dotson went from being two years behind on her high school coursework to now graduating a year ahead of time.

Newton, who was on the volleyball and track teams as well as being a member of HOSA and Beta and Student Council President, received the Goodnight Scholarship at N.C. State University. The Goodnight Scholars Program is a comprehensive student development program designed to develop scholars into leaders within the STEM and/or education fields.

Mackenzie Fletcher credits her senior project with helping her decide her college major.

Who would have thought the team who finished fourth in the SMAC 2A/3A standings would win the 2A State Title? Apparently, the East Rutherford Baseball team could do so.

Mrs. Sara Lou Barnes Spence, 67, of Forest City passed away Sunday June 5, 2016.

Patrick Nolan Edwards, age 43, husband of Maria Cash Edwards of Forest City, passed away Friday June 03, 2016.

Dorsie "Dot" Kennedy Wheeler, age 103, of Henrietta, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 3, 2016.