It is with deep sorrow and profound gratitude for his life of service that the family of Thomas "Tommy" Jeffery Raye, 53, of Bostic, NC, announce his passing Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Vickie Padgett McCombs, age 77 of Bostic died Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Roseanne "Rosie" Mary Klemm Smith, 74, of Spindale, passed away July 19, 2026.

Billy Seay, age 87, of Forest City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Ruth Keeter Lovelace, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Phillip Stanley (Phil) Ledford, age 77 of Forest City died Thursday, July 16, 2026. Phil as he was known to his family and friends was born October 28, 1948, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Roy Everett Ledford and Bonnie McAbee Ledford.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather, Stanley Martin Henson, 73, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was born in Union, SC to the late Joseph Freeman Henson and Nellie Smart Henson. He is also predeceased by his sister, Stephanie Joy Henson; grandparents, Martin Bedford Smart and Fannie Mae Smart.

It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories we announce the peaceful passing of Bobby Carol Tesseniar, who left this world Saturday, July 11, 2026. Born January 11, 1939, in Caroleen, NC, Bobby was a beacon of kindness and love throughout his 87 years.

Little Miss June Everly Pearson, age 5 of Spindale passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Jackie Mode Huffman, age 80, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Jimmy Moore, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026.

Mark James Elliott, age 68, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who was lovingly known as, "Slick." His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible "Mark" on all who knew him.

JoAnne Koone Jenkins, age 75, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Crayton Alexander Griffin, age 89, of Mint Hill, NC

Susie Lawson Neal, 72, of Bostic, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Claude Glen Bailey, age 82 of Forest City died Monday, July 6, 2026.

It is with great sadness we announce our beloved mother, grandmother, sister-in-law and friend, Nancy Annette Clary Raley, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Randy William Nelon, 61, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026.

On July 7, 2026, Lois Virginia Hill broke the bonds of this earthly home and entered her Heavenly home to be welcomed by her husband Willard, daughter Frieda, father Wilson, mother Bertie, brother Lloyd and sisters Leona, Ruby and Sybil along with a host of friends and loved ones who had gone before.

Seth Wesley Hamrick age 76, went home to be with his Lord on July 7, 2026.

Michael Jaynes age 50 of Spindale, NC passed away July 3, 2026.

Boyce Lee Skipper, age 73, of Rutherfordton went home to be with his Lord July 2nd 2026.

Emilie Thornton Fields, age 81 of Forest City died Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Kimberly Doreen Summey, age 59 of Ellenboro died Sunday, June 28, 2026. Kim, as she was known to her family and friends, was born April 25, 1967, in Rutherford County and is the daughter of Dorothy Lavender Hendrix and the late Bobby J. Hendrix.

Jean Marie Jerome Davis, 83, of Forest City went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 29, 2026