Starlyn Kay Sisk Crawford, 84, of High Point, NC, passed away November 29, 2025.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Randall Hugh Garrett who passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Preather Norman "John:" Crook, age 90, beloved husband of Brenda Joice Harris Crook, passed away November 27, 2025. John was a native of Polk County, retired from Michelin Tire, a retired Barber, a US Army Veteran and a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.

Billy Ray Nodine, 71, of Bostic, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Pansy Marie Smith Self, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, of Golden Valley, NC passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Hubert R. Pinney of Lake Lure, NC passed away November 28, 2025.

Betty Toms Huntley, age 93 of Forest City died Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

Palmer Lee Earley Jr., known as Tommie, was called home November 24, 2025.

Margaret Jean Brigman Poythress, 91, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Kathy Maria Gantt, 76, of Shelby, NC, entered into eternal rest on November 16, 2025.

Roberto Porro, 65, of Shelby, NC passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was born February 11, 1960 in Camagüey, Cuba to Ana Horta and Sergio Porro.

Barbara Arrowood Larson, 66, of Union Mills, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025. Born March 3, 1959, in Rutherfordton, NC, she was the daughter of Berry Hubert Arrowood and Edna Viola Wilson Arrowood.

Timothy Reid Crawford, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the age of 29 to be with the Lord. He was born October 4, 1996 and resided in Rutherford County. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Thomas Crawford and Susie Crawford.

With hearts full of gratitude and love, we celebrate the life of cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Carolyn Kendrick Scoggins McCartha, who, at the age of 95, peacefully completed her earthly journey and found her eternal rest November 22, 2025.

Joyce Grigg Morrow, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Lora Jackson Lancaster, age 87, of Forest City passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was a native of Cherokee County and a retired textile employee.

Tim Cummings, age 72, passed away November 20, 2025.

Noel Skomars Harden, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025.

Ray Fisher, age 87, of Forest City, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025.

Kenneth Carl Decker, Sr. age 79 passed away Friday, November 21, 2025.

David Miller Sisk, age 79 of Ellenboro, died Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Selma "Kathleen" Tomblin, age 86, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away November 20, 2025.

Barbara "Jean" Smith Allen, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Tanya Lynn Dobbins, age 67, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Kathy Atkins Lemberger, age 72, of Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025.