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James Ray Head, 79, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away September 9, 2026.

Robert Kench "Kenchie" Sims, age 85 passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Margie Cornwell Long, age 80, on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Margie was born in Cherokee County, NC to the late Virgil Cornwell and Hollis McTigger Cornwell. She is also predeceased by her spouse, William "Buddy" Franklin Long; siblings, Greely Cornwell and Ruby Gardner.

It is with great sadness we announce that Cody Scott Ellis, age 35, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026. He was born Rutherford County to Joleen Williams.

Starlyn Jenkins Philbeck, age 64 of Rutherfordton died Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Starlyn was born October 31, 1961, in Rutherford County and was the daughter of the late John and Betty Crawley Jenkins.

Two recovering addicts will tell you right quick that they owe it all to Jesus.

Crystal and Aaron Taylor have come a long way from living with four kids in a tiny two-bedroom trailer. They credit their faith with walking them into better times. There's an old Gospel song, "I can't even walk without you holding my hand." That's their story.

Mary Harper Silvers, age 89, a longtime resident of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Gene Fred Toney, 77, of Sunshine, died Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Ronnie Pannell, age 77, of Cherryville, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Sue Cooper, age 94, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Jimmy Keeter, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Kairo Maddox Greene, infant son of Alexis Greene of Bostic, went home to be with his Heavenly Father Friday, September 4, 2026.

Paul Lee Meyer, age 60 of Forest City died Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Barbara Lane Burgess, age 83, of Union Mills passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Carol Ann Dixon, age 76, of Rutherford County, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior August 31, 2026.

The Wall That Heals, the original three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial -- The Wall -- in Washington, DC, is coming to Rutherford County in November. Rutherford County is the only location In North Carolina hosting The Wall. It is the final stop on the national tour.

Beverely Grason Merrithew, age 46 of Marion, NC died Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Beverly was born March 5, 1980, in Baltimore, MD to John R. Grason, Jr. and Marie Elizabeth Horkey Thomas. She worked for Baxter Corporation.

Robyn Dalton, age 52 formerly of Lake Lure, NC passed away Friday, August 28, 2026.

James "Joe" Yelton, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026.