Obituaries

Oct 29, 2021

Johnny Smith, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at his residence.

Johnny was born Friday, September 7, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late John Smith and Alice Hooper Smith. He was graduate of East Rutherford High School. Johnny owned and operated a dry wall business. He was an avid golfer and...

Oct 28, 2021

Charles “Allan” Toms, age 57, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Atrium Mercy-Charlotte.  Allan was born Saturday, April 11, 1964 in Rutherford County to the late Sarah “Judy” Pruett. Allan was a loving son, brother, father, uncle, friend and most of all a grandfather. He dedicated himself to his kids and grandkids. He loved being...

Oct 27, 2021

Free Obituary for: Steve Penson, Sr.

Steve Penson, Sr., age 75, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his residence.

Steve was born Saturday, October 12, 1946 in Cleveland County to the late Jack Penson and Mary Kay McArthur Penson. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1965...

Oct 27, 2021

Bob Greene, age 76, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his residence.  Bob was born Sunday, September 2, 1945 in Burnsville, NC to the late Lewis Green and Hettie Gurley Greene. He was the owner and operator of Greene’s Upholstery for over thirty years and a member of Big Springs Baptist Church. Bob enjoyed taking trips...

Oct 27, 2021

Brian W. Ruff, age 44, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.  Brian was born Monday, September 5, 1977 in Rutherford County to the late Junior Ruff and Sue Skinner Ruff. He worked as a machinist most of his life and was an avid fisherman. Brian was of the Christian faith.

Oct 26, 2021

Dennis Cooper, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his residence.

Dennis was born Sunday, June 10, 1951 in Rutherford County to Sue Dobbins Cooper who resides in Forest City and the late Charlie Cooper. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1969. Dennis served honorably in the...

Oct 25, 2021

Jimmy Ray Lowery, age 80, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Jimmy was born Monday, January 13, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late Virgil Lowery and Myrtle Padgett Lowery. He was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1959 and earned a business degree from Isothermal Community College. Jimmy...

Oct 25, 2021

Troy Ellis, age 58, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  Troy was born Friday, December 28, 1962 in Charleston, West Virginia to Brenda Covington who resides in Mobile, Alabama and the late Ronald Stover. Troy was graduate of Crest High School, class of 1982. He worked for Turner Trucking for many years...

Oct 22, 2021

Linda Sue Willis, age 69, of Mooresboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Linda was born Tuesday, January 29, 1952, in Cleveland County to the late Henry Beheler and Ila Lucille McCleod Beheler.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.  Linda...

Oct 21, 2021

Dianne Florimo, age 91, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.

Dianne was born Wednesday, April 16, 1930, in Montgomery County, New York to the late Milton V. Barkley and Alida Smalley Barkley. Dianne moved from Amsterdam, New York to North Carolina in December of 2020. She was a...

Oct 18, 2021

Pat Ann Mode, age 77, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, October 18, 2021, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Pat was born Wednesday, May 24, 1944, in Rutherford County to the late Walter Sams and Mary Reid Sams.  She was a homemaker who loved plants and flowers.  Pat was a loving wife, mother...

Oct 18, 2021

Walter Lee Adair, age 76, of Forest City, passed away Monday, October 18,2021 at his residence.

Walter was born Sunday, September 30, 1945 in Rutherford County to the late Earl B. Adair and Gladys Bridges Adair.  Walter worked in maintenance most of his life.  He loved racing.  Walter was in the first graduating class at East High...

Oct 17, 2021

Susie Beatrice Jones, age 70, of Forest city, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at her residence.

Susie was born Saturday, July 7, 1951 in Horry County, SC to the late Woodrow W. Jones and Virginia Elvis Jones.  She worked as a respiratory therapist for many years.  Susie loved to travel, that was her passion.  She loved...

Oct 17, 2021

Eddie Hardin, age 66, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, October 17,2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center from complications of covid, pneumonia.

Eddie was born Thursday, August 11, 1955 in Rutherford County to Shirley Mode Hardin who resides in Ellenboro and the late Robert Wesley Hardin.  Eddie worked as a welder for most of his life.  He was...

Oct 16, 2021

Jamie Saine, age 46, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 due to a motorcycle accident.

Jamie was born Friday, April 11, 1975 in Cleveland County to James A. Saine, Sr. who resides in Mooresboro and the late Susan Kennedy. He worked as a Supervisor for All-American Homes and was of the Baptist faith. Jamie was...

Oct 13, 2021

Geraldine Nix, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Fair Haven Home in Bostic. Geraldine was born Friday, August 16, 1935 in Rutherford County to the late Walter James Bailey and Altha Cooper Bailey. She worked in the supply room at the J.C. Cowan Plant for twenty-five years before retirement. Geraldine was a...

Oct 13, 2021

Jason Smith, age 41, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021.  Jason was born Wednesday, October 17, 1979 in Vero Beach, Florida. He was a graduate of Sebastian High School, class of 1999. Jason was a self-employed auto mechanic and an automotive enthusiast.  Greater than his passion for cars, was his dedication as a dad to his...

Oct 11, 2021

Curtis Babb, Sr., age 82, of Banner Elk, NC, formerly of Rutherford County, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at Life Care of Banner Elk.  Curtis was born Tuesday, March 7, 1939 in Spartanburg County, to the late Berry Thad Babb and Esther Fowler Babb. He worked as a warehouse manager for Flowers Bakery in Spartanburg for many years...

Oct 11, 2021

Earl McCurry, age 85, of Lexington, NC, formerly of Caroleen, passed away, Monday, October 11, 2021 at Hospice of Davidson County in Lexington.  Earl was born Sunday, June 21, 1936 in Rutherford County to the late Grady Lee McCurry and Cora Blanche Murray McCurry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served honorably during the Korean War....

Oct 6, 2021

David Henson, age 76, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.  David was born Monday, June 4, 1945 in Polk County, Tennessee to the late Luther Henson and Emma Justice Henson. He worked as an auto mechanic most of his life. David was employed by the local Ford Dealership and owned David’s Garage...