Barbara Ruth White Matheny, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, August 14, 2026.

Phyllis Blanton Norman, affectionately known to those who loved her as "Punkin," of Rutherford County, NC passed away August 12, 2026, at the age of 57.

Vera Rebecca Underwood, age 76, went home to be with her Lord on August 17 2026.

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle and significant other, Uriel Santiago-Caban age 67, on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He was born to the late Carlos Sanitago and Paula Caban in Moca, Puerto Rico.

Dwight "Buddy" Francis Ferguson, 88, of Rutherfordton, passed away August 16, 2026.

The Lord called Genia Marie Tessneer Doster home Tuesday, July 21, 2026. She was born to the late Richard Gene and Faye Lail Tessneer of Grover, NC. She was preceded in death by her sister, Revonda Gail Tessneer.

Howard Louie Patterson, age 88, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026.

Karen Loftis, age 75, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away July 26, 2026.

Ashley Lynn Quick, age 60 of West Jefferson, NC and Forest City died Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Wayne D. Mitchem, age 75, of Forest City, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026.

William W. Brown age 67 of Charlotte died Saturday, August 8, 2026. William was born August 21, 1958, in Rutherford County and was the son of the late William L. Brown and Helen Callahan Brown. He worked as an Automation and Control Engineer.

Kenneth Cox, Jr., Born March 10, 1937 in Yuma, Colorado was one of 11 kids.

Charles Raymond "Charlie" Lewis, 73, of Ellenboro, died Friday, July 31, 2026.

Patricia Ann Mathis, age 73, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Savani Lael Wright, infant daughter of Tyliyah Twitty and Sean Wright, went home to be with her Heavenly Father Monday, August 3, 2026 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Susan H. Goode, age 60, of Forest City, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026.

Jane E. Ayres, age 85, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Robert Michael "Mike" Moore, 71, of Rutherfordton, passed away August 6, 2026.

Vera Martin Pace, age 95, of Forest City, went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 3, 2026.

Joe Martin Bradley, age 77 of Ellenboro died Monday, August 3, 2026. Joe was born April 28, 1949, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Will Briscoe (Red) and Eunice Hardin Bradley.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, John Stanley Glasbrooks, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He was born to Iva Jane Glasbrooks and the late Eddie Truitt Blanton in Buncombe County, NC.

Frank Turner, age 88, of Forest City, went to his heavenly reward Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Foy Emerson Toney, 85, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was the son of the late Coy and Nicie Condrey Toney from Rutherford County, NC.

Norma Gale Laughter, 77, of Rutherfordton, continued on her sole journey to the eternal realm in July 2024.

Steven Michael Lovelace, 52, of Ellenboro, NC passed away July 30, 2026. He is survived by his wife Shannon, daughter Brietta King (Kevin), daughter Fiona Kennedy (John), son Tristan, son Gavin, and 2 grandchildren Sophie and Kyra, preceded in death by granddaughter Ramsey.