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Rose Edwards, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

William "Bill" Kempster, age 83 of Forest City, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023.

Olivia Grace Gordon, infant daughter of Chloe Hardin and Malachi Gordon, went home to be her heavenly Father Friday, December 22, 2023.

Rita Cannon Smith, age 69, of Caroleen, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023.

Elizabeth R. Alexander, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, December 23, 2023.

George Robert "Bob" Marshall age 82 of Forest City died Friday, December 22, 2023.

Steve Douglas Lavender, 79, died Wednesday, December 20,2023

Grady Lee Fite Whitener, 54, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023.

Venita Wells Hutchins, age 84 of Forest City died Thursday, December 21, 2023.

A nonprofit organization in Rutherford County is successfully helping women transition from addiction to sobriety. There are 14 women in the Hope Network where they are attending meetings, studying the 12-step program and the Bible curriculum SALT. Most of the women have jobs and are working toward a better future.

Ever since last summer, I have been watching one particular buck. He's not a giant but he has a short third beam that protrudes straight out from the bottom of his main beam.

Faye Anne Watkins, 74, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023.

JR Arrowood, age 61, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Chad Everette Runyans, 46, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023.

Charles Terry Watkins, age 89 of Forest City died Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Alma "Ann" Rosetta Moore Marlow, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 18, 2023.

Roy Billy "Bill" Scruggs, Jr., 75 of Cliffside, NC passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Kay Greene Watts, age 87, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, December 23, 2023.

Madison "Maddie" Goode, age 23, of Ellenboro, passed away, Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Ricky D. Dobbins, age 70 of Shelby died Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Diane Bailey Callahan, 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

Billy Charles Edwards, "Charles" age 85 went home to be with The Lord Tuesday, December 19, 2023.