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

Sally Ann Duncan, age 74 of Forest City died Thursday, June 11, 2026.

James Franklin Barker, age 87 of Forest City died Wednesday, June 24, 2026. James was born September 10, 1938, in Gaston County, NC but was raised in Hickory. He was a son of the late Reginald Clifford Barker and Eubulus Clark Barker.

It is with great sadness we announce that beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Christopher Eric Toney, 53, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026. He was born in Rutherford County, NC to Nancy Hudson Toney and the late Ronnie Toney.

Shirley McKinney Glover, age 85, of Forest City NC, passed away June 23, 2026.

Brenda Kay Martin McFarland, age 76 of Ellenboro died Friday, June 19, 2026.

William Thomas (Bill) Nary, age 88 of Bostic died Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Sara "Nikki" Gordon, 84, of Chimney Rock, passed away Saturday, June 20, 20

Tena Johnson Hernandez, age 64, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Roger Wayne Dotson, age 83, of Polk County, NC, went home to be with his Lord on June 19, 2026.

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we announce the passing of David Michael Morrow. He peacefully departed this life June 13, 2026 at the age of 75.

Annette Dalton, a devoted follower of Christ, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away June 17, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Donald Arrowood and Betty Harris Arrowood.

Perry Dean Stephens, age 63 of Forest City died Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Minnie Scism-Dulaney, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Vicki Rogers Sturgill, age 62, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026.

Billie Elaine Blake, 86, of Rutherfordton, passed away June 9, 2026.

Sylvia Jean Foster Hutchins, 73, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away on June 10, 2026. Born April 18, 1953, in Rutherfordton, Sylvia lived a life defined by devotion to her family, her community, and her faith.

Jewarl Dean Willis Gibbs, 82, of Rutherfordton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 12, 2026.

Hazel Juanita Toney, age 86 of Shelby died Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Earl Franklin Ritch of Sachse, TX, passed away June 8, 2026, at the age of 83.

Warren Jeffrey McPherson, 58, of Rutherfordton, passed away June 7, 2026, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Billy Joe Whitaker, age 82 of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away May 30, 2026.

Daniel Acy, age 39, of Henrietta, passed away, Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Donald Eugene Turner, Jr., age 69 of Ellenboro died June 3, 2026.

Tom Marlowe, age 90 went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2026 while being cared for at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.