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Cread Wilson, age 82, of Forest City, passed away January 23, 2026.

Margaret Bridges, affectionately known as Peggy, age 79, born in Hampton, VA, and a longtime resident of Rutherfordton, NC, entered her heavenly home Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Ruth Bradley Davis, age 88, of Forest City, NC, died Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Nancy Barnette, 59, passed Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Bob Burch and wife Ann live in their cabin high atop Yellowtop Mountain in Bostic enjoying a life of peace, quiet and tranquility. Sometimes.

Other times, Bob, 76, is off and running in competitive track and field events while Ann, 78, is on the sidelines cheering. "I'm the trophy wife," Ann quipped. Bob agreed.

Harvey Henderson, age 79, of Henrietta, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026.

Rodger Vickers, age 74, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Esther Torres, age 61, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Josh Williams, age 34, of Henrietta, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Timothy S. Henegar, age 64, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Ellen Padgett Huskey, age 95, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, January 17, 202.

Ralph Gene Miller Sr., age 99, of Union Mills, NC, went home to be with his Lord January 16, 2026.

Joan Pritchard McKeithan, age 90; passed away January 16, 2026.

Shelby Jean Reece, age 85, passed away January 15, 2026

Doris Greene Gowan, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Thomas "Tommy" Ray Tate, 56, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

Joseph Curtis (Curt) Pounders, Jr., went home peacefully to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 12, 2026.

Clyde "Dell" Odell Lutz, 71, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Reverend Tommy Ray Hutchins, Jr., age 66 of Spindale went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Rudy and Cat (Catrina) Romero with their toddlers, Milo, 4, and Hallie, 2, walked on the property in Chimney Rock on January 7 where their home once stood. The house, garage, vehicles, and everything they owned were lost in the early morning hours of Sept. 27, 2024 - the day Hurricane Helene brought devastation to Western North Carolina.