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Kevin Buckner, age 65, of Forest City, passed away January 24, 2026.

Martha Henson Beard, 90, of Forest City, passed away January 25, 2026.

Freida Moore Silvers, 76, of Ellenboro, passed away with her husband of 57 years, Lawrence "Al" Alan Silvers, by her side.

Manuela "Mimi" Flores Hammett, age 93, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Crawford Claude Bridges, Jr. age 96 of Ellenboro died Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was born June 26, 1929, in Rowan County, NC and was the son of the late Crawford Claude Bridges, Sr. and Minnie Lee Butler Bridges.

William Charles (Bill) Deviney, age 89 of Spindale died Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Bill Matheny, age 88 of Forest City died Monday, January 26, 2026. Bill was born October 7, 1937, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Earl and Bessie Smith Matheny.

Charles Marvin (Bud) Byers, age 88 of Ellenboro died Thursday, January 22, 2026.

After serving nearly 11 years as Rutherford County Manager, Steve Garrison is leaving Rutherford County government. He is taking on a new role for the State of North Carolina.

Franklin Dean Elliott, Sr., age 78; went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 22, 2

Alma Ruth Lynch Thompson, age 92, of Spindale, NC, died Friday, January 23, 2026.

Teresa Harris, born September 2, 1961, passed away January 21, 2026 and will be lovingly remembered for her kind heart, deep faith, and unwavering devotion to her family. A true child of God, Teresa lived her life grounded in faith, compassion, and love for others.

Cread Wilson, age 82, of Forest City, passed away January 23, 2026.

Margaret Bridges, affectionately known as Peggy, age 79, born in Hampton, VA, and a longtime resident of Rutherfordton, NC, entered her heavenly home Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Ruth Bradley Davis, age 88, of Forest City, NC, died Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Nancy Barnette, 59, passed Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Bob Burch and wife Ann live in their cabin high atop Yellowtop Mountain in Bostic enjoying a life of peace, quiet and tranquility. Sometimes.

Other times, Bob, 76, is off and running in competitive track and field events while Ann, 78, is on the sidelines cheering. "I'm the trophy wife," Ann quipped. Bob agreed.

Harvey Henderson, age 79, of Henrietta, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026.

Rodger Vickers, age 74, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026.