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Harold Henderson

Harold Henderson

Sep 11, 2024

Harold Henderson, age 73, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Harold was born Saturday, July 28, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late Jessie James Henderson and Myrtle Luckadoo Henderson. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the town of Spindale for seventeen years before retirement. Harold enjoyed fishing and hunting. He...

Kathy Sue Green

Kathy Sue Green

Sep 10, 2024

Kathy Sue Green, age 66, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at her home.

Kathy was born Monday, April 7, 1958 in Waynesville, NC to the late Samuel Green and Faye Hannah Green. She worked for A & E Plastics and Watts Regulator for many years. Kathy had the heart of a homemaker who loved cooking and taking care...

Norman Arrowood

Norman Arrowood

Sep 9, 2024

Norman Arrowood, age 83, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, September 9, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on Sunday, November 10, 1940 in Rutherford County, and was a son of the late Bazzie Arrowood. He honorably served in the United States Army. Norman owned and operated Mount Vernon Motors for nearly fifty years. He was a fan of NASCAR and enjoyed...

Norma McCall Jones

Norma McCall Jones

Sep 5, 2024

Norma McCall Jones, age 93, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her residence.

Norma was born Wednesday, May 13, 1931 in Transylvania County, North Carolina, to the late James and Emma Redden McCall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Jones; son,...

Anthony "Tony" Hedden

Anthony "Tony" Hedden

Sep 4, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Hedden, age 61, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Tony was born Thursday, November 29, 1962 in Haywood County, NC to the Sandy Hedden who resides in Forest City and the late Steve Hedden. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1981. Tony worked as a supervisor...

Salvatore G. Fertitta

Salvatore G. Fertitta

Sep 1, 2024

Salvatore G. Fertitta, age 70, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Salvatore was born Tuesday, June 8, 1954 in Castelbuono, Sicily to the late Vincenzo Fertitta and Giovanna Castiglia Fertitta. He worked as a software technician for various telecommunication companies. Salvatore’s creative spirit was displayed in cooking, listening to music and...

Anna Stalter

Anna Stalter

Sep 1, 2024

Anna Stalter, age 65, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 at her home.

Anna was born Monday, November 17, 1958 in Hendersonville, NC to the late Frances Burns Ashe. She was a graduate of Blue Ridge Community College in Hendersonville where she earned an associate degree in accounting. She worked as a subcontractor for the Department of Defense for...

Reba Luckadoo Ford

Reba Luckadoo Ford

Aug 31, 2024

Reba Luckadoo Ford, age 92, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Fairhaven Home in Bostic.

Reba was born Sunday, May 8, 1932 in Rutherford County to the late W.T. and Carrie Elizabeth Greene Luckadoo. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1950 and a longtime member...

Shane Lee Dysart

Shane Lee Dysart

Aug 30, 2024

Shane Dysart, age 52, of Forest City, was born on October 19, 1971 in Rutherford County and passed away on Friday August 30, 2024 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.

He was a graduate of R-Central High School and was a motorcycle enthusiast. Shane was a hero to many and loved by all. He was a free-spirited man with a heart of love...

Carrie Ann Ramsey

Carrie Ann Ramsey

Aug 29, 2024

Carrie Ann Ramsey, age 58, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Ann was born Monday, April 4, 1966 in Rutherford County. She worked as a quality control inspector for Tribal manufacturing in Chesnee for many years. Ann enjoyed playing games on her phone and was a member High Shoal Baptist Church.

Those left to...

Daniel Russell

Daniel Russell

Aug 28, 2024

It is with a mixture of joy and sadness that we share that Daniel Joseph Russell of Rutherfordton, NC unexpectedly left this home on August 28, 2024 and is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is more alive today than he has ever been.

 Dan was born in Bedford, NH on April 27, 1957 to John Russell and...

Jerry Dean Dixon

Jerry Dean Dixon

Aug 26, 2024

Jerry Dean Dixon, age 74, of Forest City, died on Monday, August 26, 2024 at the Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Jerry was born on Sunday, June 25, 1950 in Cleveland County to the late Monroe Dixon and the late Annie Pearl Anthony. He was a 1972 graduate of Shelby High School and later received a Welding Certificate from Isothermal Community College...

Reverend Billy Thompson

Reverend Billy Thompson

Aug 24, 2024

Reverend Billy Thompson, age 84, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Billy was born Friday, January 19, 1940 in Rutherford County to the late W.V. Thompson and Elizabeth Ridings Blaylock Thompson. He faithfully pastored several churches for over fifty years, which included New Hope Baptist Church...

Russell Foote

Russell Foote

Aug 21, 2024

Russell Foote, age 66, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at his home.

Russell was born Wednesday, June 11, 1958 in Flint, Michigan to the late Lyle Martin Foote and Marilyn Sue Wright Foote. He worked as a machinist for General Electric for eighteen years. Russell was known for being an outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He...

Charlene White

Charlene White

Aug 16, 2024

Charlene White, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024 at her home.

Charlene was born Friday, April 6, 1962 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late James Mossburg and Charlotte Foy Mossburg. She worked many years for Bojangles. Charlene’s life was centered around her kids and grandkids. She loved each of them dearly.

In addition to her parents, she...

Sharon Blanton

Sharon Blanton

Aug 15, 2024

Sharon Blanton, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Sharon was born on Wednesday, August 1, 1962, in Cleveland County, to the late Ray White and the late Frances Lewis. She was a graduate of R.S. Central High School in 1980, and worked for twelve years at Regtrol in Spindale....

Joyce Juanita Champion

Joyce Juanita Champion

Aug 15, 2024

      Joyce Juanita Champion, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

      Joyce was born Tuesday, November 12, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Frank Biggerstaff and Dorothy Poole Biggerstaff. Joyce loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed talking on the phone to her friends. Joyce loved...

Elijah Marshall Cline

Elijah Marshall Cline

Aug 13, 2024

Elijah Marshall Cline, infant son of Erica Stone and Chad Cline, entered into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Elijah’s earthly life began on Friday, July 5, 2024 as he was born to Erica and Chad. Elijah’s name means, “Jehovah is my God” and he is now eternally in the arms of his Father God. He...

Ricky Sanford Hester

Ricky Sanford Hester

Aug 13, 2024

Ricky Sanford Hester, age 61, of Forest City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Ricky was born Thursday, November 29, 1962 in Rutherford County to the late Horace Sanford Hester, Sr. and Myrtle Frances Saine Heusinkveld. He worked for AGI as a forklift driver for fifteen years. Ricky...

Nell Buchanan Toney

Nell Buchanan Toney

Aug 13, 2024

Nell Buchanan Toney, age 88, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Fair Haven Home in Forest City.

Nell was born Friday, April 24, 1936 in Mitchell County, NC to the late Floyd Otis Buchanan and Darrell Hughes Buchanan. She worked for PPG for several years and retired from Burlington Industries. Nell enjoyed gardening and spending time with her...

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