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Josh Morrow, age 26, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Louise Spicer Dedmon, age 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Dennis James McDowell, 62, of Rutherfordton, NC died Tuesday, June 5, 2023. A native of Conway, South Carolina.

Deborah Lynn Yelton Hill, 68, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.

Betty Jane Parker Sipes, 81, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023.

Frank Hoyle, 63, passed away Sunday, May 28, 202

Charles "Danny" Bright, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023.

It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel William McCracken announce his passing at the age of 93 Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Brittany "Nene" Francis Alexander, age 30, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Louis "Lou" D. Hardin, 89, of Rutherford County died May 25, 2023 in Rutherford County NC.

Roy E. Chandler, age 91, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

This is a celebration year for the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge (LLFB) and the dozens of volunteers, visitors and the community residents of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock as the bridge turns 10 years old.

Katie Alexander Cantrell, of Forest City, NC (Kaye) went home to be with her Lord May 29, 2023.

Catherine Kelly Royal, age 87, of Forest City, NC, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Betty Huss Mote, age 85, of Union Mills, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

Wayne Edwin Hudson of Forest City passed away May 29, 2023.

Delores "Dolly" Cordell, age 90, of Bostic, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, May 26, 2023.

ReachingROCO, a local media company and the first youth and young adults publication in Rutherford County, is proud to announce the launch of its highly awaited Summer 2023 Graduate Edition. Now available at www.ReachingROCO.com, the edition highlights the remarkable achievements and inspiring stories of local students.

Judy McSwain Baker, age 78, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Thursday, May 25, 2023.