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Ronald William Parker (Ron) was born in Honea Path, SC May 21, 1938 to Raymond and Mae Brissey Parker. He passed peacefully on July 25, 2025.

Pamela "Pam" Sue Gillis Payne, born May 16, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN, passed away July 20, 2025. Pam was 69 years old.

Elizabeth Ann Harrill McCusker "Betty", 89 of Forest City passed away Monday, July 28, 2025.

Gloria Marie Millette, age 77 of Spindale, NC died Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Henry Alvin Young, Junior, fondly known as Al, Jr., age 60 of Rutherfordton, returned peacefully to his Heavenly Father July 22, 2025.

"It was a week full of fun, jam packed with learning...and a huge success."

That is how director Ali Bovender High described the third annual WeBuild! Summer Camp hosted by Rutherford Housing Partnership and Women Roofers with numerous sponsors helping with camp and bringing snacks.

Pamela Terry Ownbey, age 62, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025.

Keith Arland Cooper, age 63 of Forest City died Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Ronald "Peterknees" Melton, age 64 of Bostic, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Von Eddie Littlejohn Jr., 55, of Rutherfordton, NC, departed this life and entered into eternal rest July 13, 2025.

Judy Diane Ruding, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Elizabeth Louise Ferguson, age 81, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Friday, July 25, 2025.

Angie Dorsey, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away leaving behind cherished memories for all who knew her.

Jimmy Brandon Bumgardner, 43, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Sharon Campos, age 43, of Spindale, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025.

Rutherford County lost a legend Saturday, July 19, 2025, when Tall Paul Waters took one last ride to join his buddies and family who are waiting on him when he gets there--probably blasting Willie's Roadhouse and grinning the whole way.

We are quickly coming to everyone's favorite time of year. The signs of summer's close are the start of school, Labor Day, and another hunting season. Autumn in most states brings cool mornings and warm evenings.

Rutherford County's traditional public school students begin the 2025-26 school year on Monday, August 11. Already in session are students at Forest City Dunbar Elementary School, the county's only year-round school. Students attending Lake Lure Classical Academy also begin on August 11 and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy students begin August 13. Private schools and homeschooled students have varying schedules, but everything is true for every student -- school supplies are needed for every grade beginning with kindergarten to the senior year of high school.

Betty Gail Taylor, age 84, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Johnnie Roger Conner, Sr. (Roger) of Rutherford County passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025.