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Unlike some other types of hunting, pursuing the turkey is very enjoyable doing it with a partner; especially if one is doing the calling and the other is doing the shooting.

Margaret Lucille Williams Johnston, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Elaine Jolley Hoppes, age 79 of Ellenboro, died Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Harold Leroy Kuykendall, age 77 of Forest City, died Friday, April 26, 2024.

James Howard Self, 88, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Jerdean "Jerry" Walker, 85, passed away Thursday, April 25, 202

William Howard Gibson of Rutherfordton, NC died April 16, 2024.

Brenda W. Blanton, age 84, of Shallotte, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Daniel Tim Boone, age 74 of Ellenboro, died Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Jerene Bailey Landreth, age 85 of Cliffside, died Sunday April 21, 2024.

Mary Anne Dennis Mathis, 78, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024.

Little Charlie wasn't expected to ever be able to speak after he was born with complications that would hinder his speech. Some years later he was brought to The Church of the Exceptional where he attended church with others with special needs from across the county.

I just returned from Texas. I make a few trips there each year now.

Grace Smith Ruppe, age 87, of Forest City, passed away, Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Mary Sue Lange, age 72, passed away April 20, 2024.

Howard Wilbur Hodge Sr., age 96, of Gastonia passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Robert Dewayne Splawn age 50 of Union Mills, NC passed away April 14, 2024.

Sharon Leigh Bomar, 60, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Ruff'ton Roots Community Garden is hosting its Plant Sale on Saturday, April 27 under the shade sails at 128 Hospital Drive, Rutherfordton. The sale begins at 10am and continues until 1pm or until sold out.