Obituaries

Oct 5, 2021

George White, age 75, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  George was born Tuesday, May 14, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Reid White and Eva Mae Ferguson White. He was a graduate of Alexander High School, class of 1965. George was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served...

Oct 2, 2021

Jean Ann Henson, age 72, of Ellenboro, passed away October 2, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.  Jean was born Monday, September 12, 1949 in Waynesville, North Carolina to the late Jimmy Leon Ledford and Janie Green Ledford. She worked for J.C. Cowan for many years and graduated from the Cosmetology program at Isothermal Community College.  Jean co-owned and operated...

Oct 2, 2021

Eddie Garlan Jennings, age 71, of Caroleen, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Eddie was born Friday, May 5, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late Eddie Thomas Jennings and Nellie Goode Jennings. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1968. Eddie worked in textiles for several years...

Oct 2, 2021

Wayne Morrow, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  Wayne was born Friday, October 9, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Gus Morrow and Florence Beheler Morrow. He served in the U.S. Navy on the Carrier USS America during the Vietnam War. Wayne worked for many years for Duke Power...

Oct 1, 2021

Amanda Teseniar, age 38, of Forest City, passed away, Friday, October 1, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Amanda was born Monday, January 31, 1983 in Rutherford County to Pam Rhodes of Henrietta and the late James Rhodes.  She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 2001. Amanda was the Bakery Manager for Ingles in...

Sep 29, 2021

Angie Marie Taylor, age 53, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at her residence.

Angie was born Saturday, June 15, 1968, in Cleveland County to the late Basil "Nick" Hoyle and Helen Goodman Hoyle.  Angie was a very loving mother who adored her children and family dearly.  She loved to read her bible.

Sep 29, 2021

Tommy Tessiner, age 54, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  Tommy was born Tuesday, March 25, 1967 in Cleveland County to the late Miles H. Tessiner and Barbara Jean Richards Tessiner.  He was an “On the Road” Truck Driver for most of his life and was of the Baptist faith....

Sep 28, 2021

Laura Mae Biggerstaff, age 93, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.   Laura was born Sunday, December 11, 1927 in Cleveland County to the late Fay Theodore Tesseneer and Addie Alberta Horne Tesseneer. After working in textiles for several years, she found her life’s passion in providing childcare at her home...

Sep 27, 2021

Elizabeth (Libby) Ann Gossett Burgess passed away on September 27, 2021 at her home in Asheville at age 62.

She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Christopher Burgess of Asheville, daughter April Burgess-Johnson and wife Willow of Asheville, and son Shane Burgess of Spindale. Libby had two grandchildren, Callie and Zoe Burgess-Johnson, who were...

Sep 27, 2021

Evan Daniel Scharf, age 37, of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at his residence.

Evan was born Tuesday, January 31, 1984 in Queens, New York to Edward Scharf and Laura Prisco Scharf who resides in New York.  He loved music, holidays, sports, especially the New York Yankees.  He enjoyed cooking and was the king of...

Sep 27, 2021

Bruce Cole, age 73, of Belmont, formerly of Forest City, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Caramont Health-Gastonia.  Bruce was born Tuesday, January 13, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Clarence Beecher Cole and Julia Scoggins Cole. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1966. Bruce worked as a circulation manager for the Daily...

Sep 26, 2021

Tracy Bradley Carkees, age 50, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  Tracy was born Wednesday, March 31, 1971 in Rutherford County to Johnny Bradley who resides in Forest City and Mary Van Deventer who lives in Rutherfordton. She worked mainly in healthcare most her life and was a dedicated homemaker. Tracy...

Sep 25, 2021

Jimmy Rhodes, age 60, of Henrietta, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.  Jimmy was born Wednesday, July 19, 1961 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Charles Rhodes and Frances Ramsey Rhodes. He worked for Sanitary Plumbing Contractors as a foreman for over thirty years. Jimmy enjoyed doing mechanic work and was an outdoorsman....

Sep 25, 2021

Jamie Bowen Absher, age 42, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  Jamie was born Thursday, December 21, 1978 in Rutherford County to the late J.V. Bowen and Francis Chapman Shehan. She was a registered medical technician. Jamie loved spending time outdoors.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Sep 23, 2021

Danny Weaver, age 47, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.  Danny was born Thursday, September 27, 1973 in Union County, Georgia to the late Lake Weaver and Carlena Gibson Kimbrell. He was a dedicated family man and a successful businessman. Danny owned and operated...

Sep 23, 2021

Brian Millis, age 52, of Cliffside, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Mary Black Hospital in Spartanburg, SC. He fought a long and courageous battle with COVID and the Lord gave him the victory.  Brian was born Wednesday, October 23, 1968 in Rutherford County to the late Earl Bradley Millis and...

Sep 22, 2021

Ivan Cole Terry, infant son of Tristen Taylor and Gary Terry, Jr., who live in Forest City, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Even though Ivan’s life on this earth was brief, the impression he left on the hearts of those who loved him will...

Sep 21, 2021

Stanley L. Smith, age 88, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Fairhaven Home in Bostic.  Stanley was born Thursday, October 6, 1932 in Polk County to the late Whitfield Smith and Ollie Harris Smith. He was of graduate of Green Creek High School, class of 1950 and a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Stanley...

Sep 19, 2021

Carole Lynn Upton Robinson passed away on September 19th at Rutherford Regional after a hard-fought battle with COVID. Carole loved our Lord with all her heart, so her family takes comfort knowing she is safe in the arms of Jesus. If she loved you, she loved you fiercely. She was a feisty and protective mama bear to all she...

Sep 19, 2021

Becky Coffey Lawter, age 53, of Chesnee, SC, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Becky was born Monday, July 22, 1968 in Rutherford County to the late Raymond Coffey, Jr. and Geneva Ramsey Coffey. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her...