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Lisa Coffey

Lisa Coffey

Nov 17, 2024

Lisa Coffey, age 61, of Bostic, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at her home.

Lisa was born Wednesday, June 5, 1963 in Rutherford County. She worked as a Lab Technician for Watts Regulator for many years. Lisa was a faithful member of Haynes Memorial Baptist Church. She loved her church family and...

Lula Mills Wilson

Lula Mills Wilson

Nov 16, 2024

Lula Mills Wilson, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family.

Lula was born on Sunday, August 27, 1950, in Spartanburg County, to the late Ambers Monk Mills, and Myrtle Brown Mills. She was retired from Stonecutter Mill where she worked for many years. Lula loved taking care of her family and...

Hermenegildo "Pops" Espino

Hermenegildo "Pops" Espino

Nov 9, 2024

Hermenegildo “Pops” Espino, age 66, also known as “Cheto” or “Laredo”, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

He was born on Tuesday, December 31, 1957 in Colonia Hidalgo, Mexico, to the late Hermenegildo and Epifania Espino, and was a resident of Henrietta. Hermenegildo attended the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church and was retired from the...

Bobbie Jean Dobbins Rhymer

Bobbie Jean Dobbins Rhymer

Nov 9, 2024

Bobbie Jean Dobbins Rhymer, age 87, of Rutherford County, transitioned peacefully, late Saturday afternoon, November 9th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service. Born with a deep sense of purpose, she often remarked that she "believed and was told she was born SPECIAL!” and indeed, her life was a testament to that belief.

Bobbie Jean dedicated her life...

Sherry Lynn Lang Dotson

Sherry Lynn Lang Dotson

Nov 7, 2024

Sherry Lynn Lang Dotson, age 58, of Caroleen, died on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation in Rutherfordton.

Sherry was born on Friday, March 25, 1966, in Caroll County, Maryland, to the late Ralph “R.C.” Burleson, and the late Rosetta Edith Lang. Sherry loved watching softball, working on word puzzles, and expressing creativity through coloring and drawing.

In addition...

Julien Dariel Figueroa Roman

Julien Dariel Figueroa Roman

Nov 6, 2024

Julien Dariel Figueroa Roman, infant son of David Figueroa and Maira Roman, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Though he never took a step in this life, his impact is eternal. He was welcomed to heaven by his grandfather, Adolfo Roman Taboada. 

In addition to his parents, he...

T.J. Byers

T.J. Byers

Nov 2, 2024

T. J. Byers, age 36, of Nashville, Tennessee formerly of Forest City, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his home in Nashville.

T.J. was born December 3, 1987 in Cleveland County. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 2006. T.J. was an avid sports fan and followed Duke Blue Devils Basketball, the Carolina Panthers, Clemson Tigers...

Kimberly Shehan Mercado

Kimberly Shehan Mercado

Nov 2, 2024

Kimberly Shehan Mercado, age 60, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Kim was born Friday, June 5, 1964 in Rutherford County to the late Rex Shehan and Alice Fay Rossman. She worked as seamstress and cloth inspector for Deb Manufacturing and Sara Lee Textiles and later for Fast Foods. Kim enjoyed drawing and...

Bertha Burgess

Bertha Burgess

Nov 1, 2024

Bertha Burgess, age 87, of Caroleen, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 while being surrounded by her loving family.

Bertha was born Wednesday, February 10, 1937 in Rutherford County to the late Benjamin Dewey Scruggs and Rose Marie Seeback Scruggs. She was a graduate of Cliffside High School, class of 1955. Bertha worked for Skyland Textiles for several years and for...

Raelynn Jolee York

Raelynn Jolee York

Oct 31, 2024

Raelynn Jolee York, infant daughter of Clint and Jennifer York, who reside in Rutherfordton, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Although, Raelynn’s life was brief in this world, she has made an eternal imprint in the heart of those who loved her. She is now in the care...

Shirley McSwain

Shirley McSwain

Oct 31, 2024

Shirley McSwain, age 81, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Prisma Health-Greenville Memorial.

Shirley was born Saturday, December 5, 1942 in Clinton, SC to the late Eula Quinton. She was a graduate of Clinton High School, class of 1961. Shirley was a dedicated homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She was of the Baptist faith...

Buck Buchanan

Buck Buchanan

Oct 30, 2024

Buck Buchanan, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his home.

Buck was born Wednesday, July 10, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late W.R. Buchanan and Georgia Jordan Buchanan. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1964. Buck owned and operated Buchanan’s Building and Grading for over thirty years and Buchanan Trucking Company...

Staton Souther

Staton Souther

Oct 29, 2024

Staton Souther, age 72, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

Staton was born Thursday, November 1, 1951 in Arlington, Virginia to the late Cecil Souther and Helen Bradley Souther. There was not much Staton couldn’t do when it came to carpentry and working with his hands. He worked as a...

Christine Self

Christine Self

Oct 28, 2024

Christine Self, age 96, of Henrietta, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at her home.

Christine was born Sunday, June 10, 1928 in Rutherford County to the late Zack Gettys and Berdie Alice Smith Gettys. She was a homemaker who loved her family dearly. She was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church and Henrietta Revival Center. Christine enjoyed cooking, canning...

Roy Rodger Hall

Roy Rodger Hall

Oct 27, 2024

Roy Rodger Hall, age 73, of Bostic, passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Roy was born on Sunday, August 19, 1951 in Rutherford County, to the late Leroy Hall and Josie Harris Hall. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1968, and later received an associate’s degree from Isothermal Community College. Roy worked in...

Shirley Rider Bostic

Shirley Rider Bostic

Oct 26, 2024

Shirley Rider Bostic, age 83, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation in Rutherfordton.

Shirley was born Wednesday, July 30, 1941 in Marlinton, West Virginia to the late Dewey Rider and Idolia Daisy Rider. She worked for Cone Mill and for A & E Plastic manufacturing for many years. Shirley was of the Baptist...

George Williams

George Williams

Oct 25, 2024

George Williams, age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

George was born Saturday, April 17, 1948 in Polk County, NC to the late Cecil Williams and Kathleen Parker Williams. He was a machinist and worked many years for Watts Regulator and Hoke Manufacturing. George was a member of Chase Baptist Church and...

Sherry Adeline Funderburk Pruett

Sherry Adeline Funderburk Pruett

Oct 22, 2024

Sherry Adeline Funderburk Pruett, age 63, of Forest City, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Sherry was born on Thursday, August 24, 1961, in Monroe, NC, to the late Daniel Lee Funderburk, and the late Mary Maude Hall Funderburk. She was a faithful member of Forest City Church of God and loved singing, playing...

Darlene Barrett Revis

Darlene Barrett Revis

Oct 16, 2024

Darlene Barrett Revis, age 70, of Union Mills, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Autumn Care in Marion.

Darlene was born Saturday, January 23, 1954 in Buncombe County. She was a graduate of Union Mills High School, class of 1972. Darlene served in the U.S Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. She worked for the U.S. Government...

Teddy Paul Marshall Migues

Teddy Paul Marshall Migues

Oct 15, 2024

Teddy Paul Marshall Migues, age 85, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Teddy was born Friday, December 9, 1938 in Iberia Parrish, Louisiana to the late Bertrand Migues and Loula David Migues. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. During the war, he worked as...

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