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William Robert Rogers, age 82 of Forest City died Friday, February 9, 2024.

Kenneth Coy "Kenny" Pope, age 62 of Rutherfordton, died Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Alton Ruth Hodge Reese, 89, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

Phillip Lee Clark, age 52, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Darnell Evans, age 65, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, February 9, 2024.

Jackie Raymond Smith, age 69, of Bostic passed away Friday, February 9, 2024.

Chip Dempsey passed away January 3, 2024.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend. Bon Robert-Skot Eaker, 35, left us Saturday, February 3, 2024.

Ronnie Gene Alexander, 73, joined his Heavenly Father Monday, February 5, 2024.

John Randy Stamey, 64, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

For decades the Mt. Vernon Community Club has hosted its popular mouth-watering, delicious country ham and chicken pie suppers. In addition to the fellowship of the people, proceeds from the supper were given to various nonprofits and groups in the area.

Hilarious! That's always the only word that comes to mind when I think of Larry's first golf experience. He was invited to meet his brother-in-law at a golf course while on vacation.

Penny Ford Facemyer, age 63, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Roger Grant, age 72 of Guffey Road passed away Friday, February 2, 2024.

Charles M. Campbell, age 79, of Forest City passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Simon Colin Garcia, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Kenneth Rice of Rutherfordton had never participated in a United States Powerlifting Association (USPA) event until last month when he competed in the Blue Ridge event in Hendersonville.

I had a certain buck on my trail camera ever since last summer. He was nothing gigantic, but only different. He was a main-frame eight-pointer with an extra main beam growing straight out with another point on it.

Annie Mae Scruggs Page, age 88, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 25, 2024.