William "Bill" Mask, age 85, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026.

Jean Nix Morrow, age 85, of Forest City, NC passed away May 15, 2026 to be with our Lord and Savior, and to join her family and friends that preceded her in death.

Deborah Ann Prince, age 74, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away at her home surrounded by her famil

Jackie Ray Higgins, 80, of Forest City, went to be with the Lord May 13, 2026.

James Ervin Morehead, age 81 of Bostic died April 17, 2026.

Gary Robert Tracey Jr., age 55 of Bakersville, NC died Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Mary Ann Head, beloved wife, mother, and Mawmaw, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2026.

Genell Holtzclaw Henson passed May 11, 2026. Born November 8, 1928 in Cliffside, NC, she married Grady Lee Henson of Harris in 1947. Genell joined Grady in Panama where he was stationed after his service in WW2.

Amy K. McCurry, 57, of Ellenboro, passed away May 6, 2026.

Steven (Steve) Sherwood Stacy, Sr, 84, of Leesburg, GA passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Donald William Johnson, 79, of Wake Forest, formerly of Charlotte, passed away May 6, 2026, at the Durham VA Hospital. He was born in Rutherford County on November 7, 1946, to the late William & Ruby McCurry Johnson.

Cheri Ann White Paredes, 38, passed away after battling cancer Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was born in Cleveland County, NC to Amelia B. Davis and the late John Charles White. She is also predeceased by her grandparents, Dwain and Janice Bailey; grandparents, Howard and Jeannie White.

Sally Howe, age 79, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Cozette Hoots Womack, affectionately known as Sandy. She departed this world April 30, 2026. Born August 4, 1952, in Hendersonville, NC, Sandy's life was a testament to love of family and friends.

Wesley Angel, age 85, of Shelby NC, was born September 27, 1940 and was welcomed into his eternal rest by our Savior Friday, May 8, 2026.

Bobby Johnson, a man of profound faith, steady hands, and a generous heart, passed away May 5, 2026, at the age of 82. Born November 3, 1943 to LeeAnna Waters Johnson and Robert E. Johnson, Bobby grew up with a deep appreciation for family and hard work--values that would define his 82 years.

Tula W. Greene, age 88, of Mooresboro passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Lisa Linnette Taylor, age 61, of Forest City passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Billy Osborne "Bill" Howard passed away May 3, 2026 at the age of 96.

Edna Mae Hutchins Hollifield Ledbetter, age 93 went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 3, 2026.

JoAnn B. Peeler, age 90, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Vickie Roberson Rich, age 82 of Bostic, NC died Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Jerry Wade Hamrick, age 82 of Bostic, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Ann Emory Keller, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Sherry Skipper Gragg, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026