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Thomas "Norris" Tate, Sr., age 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away, Friday, November 10, 2023.

Rita Ann Ellis Wells of Bostic, NC passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Mike Ruff, age 68 of Forest City died Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Olivia Diane Taylor, age 77, passed away November 10, 2023.

Margaret Catherine Lutz Martin of Alexis, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

James Mason Justice, age 75, of Forest City, passed away, Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

George Albert Allen, age 63, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, November 3, 2023, in Sevierville, TN, on a church staff retreat surrounded by fellow pastors and close friends.

Carolyn Terry Curtis, 87, of Ellenboro, died Monday, November 6, 2023.

Charles Winfred Lancaster, age 75 of Forest City died Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Michael Steve "Mike" Pruett, 74, of Ellenboro, NC passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Gladys Beard Hames, age 97 of Ellenboro, NC, graduated to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Martin Burtwell "Marty" Hamrick, Jr, 64, of Ellenboro, NC, died Friday, November 3, 2023.

With loving memories of Elizabeth Moore Proctor, the family is saddened to announce her passing on Friday, November 3, 2023.

Blue Ridge Honor Flight is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit governed by a dedicated, volunteer board of directors. The mission is to transport America's Veterans to Washington, DC to visit memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of themselves and their friends.

Donations are also appreciated in order to fly the veterans to Washington. Make checks payable to: Blue Ridge Honor Flight, 1504 5th Avenue West, Hendersonville NC 28739

Michael Garland "Mike" Hutchins, age 64 of Ellenboro, went to his eternal home Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Maria Luz Gonzalez-Almanza, age 68, of Mooresboro passed away, Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Carol Ann Adams, age 85, of Hendersonville, NC passed away Sunday, October 30, 2023.

With warm hearts and deep appreciation, we celebrate the life of Kay Francis Byrd Atchley Crowe, who passed away at the age of 76 on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Erika Julia Molenda McKinney, 77, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Deborah Collins Luckadoo of Cary, NC, was born May 12, 1954, in Concordia, Kansas. She died peacefully November 2, 2023, of brain cancer after a 19 month battle, through which she had unwavering faith and remarkable strength.

A grandson of the late Dr. Billy Graham will be in Rutherford County Sunday, Nov. 5 until Wednesday, Nov. 8 to preach revival messages at Florence Baptist Church in Forest City. All services will be in the sanctuary with the Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Evening services, Sunday-Wednesday, will be at 6 p.m.