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Michelle Hendrix said after her brother Brent's death, "she was lost." She relied on her brother for strength and support.

The former Chase High graduate and US Army infantryman in 2003, Brent "Hoss" Hendrix died on April 23, 2020 in Cincinnati after taking his own life. Hendrix lost a leg in the Iraq war in 2006 and for the next 14 years was haunted about the day his Jeep hit an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) while on duty. He would later say he was "blown up" and didn't remember the horrible accident. He would undergo more than 100 surgeries, was hospitalized at Walter Reed and other hospitals.

Mrs. Laura Lee Waters Harris, 76, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Shirley Christine Mode Hardin, age 86, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, December 29, 2023.

Tommy Lee Riley, age 45, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.

William "Bill" Thomas Wheatley, age 72, passed away at his home in Inman, SC.

Barbara Straughn Lookadoo, 76, of Forest City passed away Dec. 29, 2023.

Mary Ann Nanney Tallent, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Janice "Butch" Rollins, age 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

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.

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