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Betty Ann Harris Arrowood age 80, of Rutherfordton, passed away May 26, 2016.

Sandra Taylor Brock, age 67, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.

Erin Ashley Toney, age 27 of Shelby, went to her heavenly home Tuesday May 24, 2016.

Luther S. "Buster" Morris, age 92, of Forest City, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016.

Kenneth Daniel Bailey, age 72, of Rutherfordton, was born September 9, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Ralph Bailey and Clara Bailey Jackson. He passed away May 24, 2016.

Mrs. Pamela Roche, age 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016.

Hoyle Max Arrowood, age 92, of Rutherfordton, widower of Bonnie Nix Arrowood passed away Sunday May 22, 2016.

Ruby Fraser Bailey, age 99, of Charlotte and formerly of Cliffside, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016.

Paws of RC

Fundraiser Yard Sale, Sat. June 4, 8am-1pm. We will be at the parking lot of Ornametals on 64/74A bypass in Rutherforton, right past Crowe's Mortuary. We will be offering a wide variety of items, plus a bake sale. Our next low cost spay and neuter transport is Tues. June 7, $25 for cats and $35 for any dog. Rabies vaccinations are required by NC State Law, if needed there will be an additional $10 charge. Thank you for supporting paws of RC.

Lake Lure Flowering Bridge

Sat. June 4, 11am. Dedication of Welcome Terrace, Sensory Trail, and guided cell-phone walking tour. Tues. June 14, 10am. Container Gardening with Herbs.

Main Street Baptist Church

5^th Annual Car Show, Sat. June 4, 9am-2pm. Rain date: 6/18. Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles Welcome. Registration fee, $20. Proceeds benefit youth. 828-447-0894. 327 East Main St., Spindale.

Restoration Church of Forest City

Come Celebrate 10 years with us, Sun. June 5, Sunday School 10am, Morning Service 11am. Speakers: Pastors Justin & Tammie Phillips. 133 GardenBrook Dr., Forest City. 828-288-9707.

The boys of summer will make their return to Rutherford County when the Forest City Owls kick off the season on Monday, May 30 at McNair Field. We recently caught up with Owls owner Phil Dangel to catch up on what fans can expect this year from the home team.

Representatives from local businesses that belong to the Rutherford County Chamber came together recently, some trading their inside desk jobs for a day outdoors constructing porches and railings for those who needed them.

Maybe the Cavaliers just needed to play all their games on the road. East Rutherford baseball is the only team still around in the playoffs after knocking off four teams in the playoffs and all of them on the road. East has downed North Rowan, Forbush, Reidsville and Smoky Mountain to reach the 2A Regional round.

Franklin Eugene "Gene" Smith, age 82 of Forest City passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016.

Mary "Alice" Conner, age 63, of Mooresboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2016.

Hazel Blanton Wallace, 95 of Cliffside went to her heavenly home Thursday May 19, 2016.

Christopher Mark Pruett, age 42, of Rutherford, NC passed away on May 19, 2016.

Carolyn Diane Richards, 60, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

Howard Y. Padgett, age 85, of Caroleen, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016.

Frances Moneita Dixon, age 79 of Spindale, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

Bonnie Faye Simpson Polk, age 77, of Bostic, passed away, Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

Mr. Audie Gene "Peewee" Bridges, 77, of Mooresboro went to his heavenly home, May 16, 2016.