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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.

Silva Gay Conner, born in 1957, was a beloved wife, mother, granny, and friend who passed away on October 26, 2023, at the age of 66.

Tanya Michele Swafford, age 58, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

Jimmie White Blanton, III, 37, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023.

Debora Conard "Debbie" Melton, age 65 of Ellenboro, NC went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

Sonya Renee Simpson, 59, of Mooresboro, NC died Monday, October 23, 2023.

Frederick Carlyle "Carl" Wilson, Jr., 52, was born February 14, 1971 and passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Carolyn Rhymer Robbins, age 87 of Forest City died Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Max Ray Hamrick, age 86, passed away July 6, 2023.

The 2023 Carolina Colors Quilt Show hosted by Rutherford County Quilt Guild featured more than 160 quilts on display at Isothermal Community College last week. During the two day show hundreds stopped by to view the quilts on display.

Priscilla Downs, past president of Habitat for Humanity, who volunteers in several different capacities donating at least 10 hours a week, was selected as the Volunteer of the Year at the Volunteer Rutherford annual banquet held recently.

Carolyn Ann Sackett Gregory, 71, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023.