Obituaries

Oct 29, 2017

Ruby Campbell, age 85, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Brookdale. Born July 1, 1932 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late Robert F. Ayers, Sr. and Emma Lucille Gooden Ayers. She was a graduate of Harris High School, class of 1949. She worked for Mastercraft-Spindale Plant for thirty-five years before retirement...

Oct 29, 2017

Louise C. Boydston, age 89, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at her residence. Born September 3, 1928 in McDowell County, she was a daughter to the late Julius Cannon and Sally Young Cannon. Louise was a nurturing and quiet spirited lady who was a true disciple of Christ. She lived out her faith by becoming a...

Oct 29, 2017

Gerzain "Chino" Roman, age 41, of Christiansburg, Virginia, died Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born September 7, 1976 in Pololcingo, Mexico he is the son of Nereo and Angeluz Roman. Gerzain worked as a waiter for the El Mariachi Restaurant in Blacksburg, Va and enjoyed singing Ranchera Music. He was of the Catholic faith....

Oct 26, 2017

Hubert Dean "Koon" Burgess, age 78, of Francis Drive, Forest City, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Born March 22, 1939 in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Clarence Lee Burgess and Emma Ruth Gilbert Burgess. He was veteran of the U.S. Army and own and operated local service stations. Hubert...

Oct 25, 2017

Bill "Joe Bill" Beheler, age 94, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Hospice House in Forest City. Born May 21, 1923 in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Romey Beheler and Della Honeycutt Beheler. He worked for Pike Electric for many years and was a farmer most of his life. In...

Oct 23, 2017

Carl Deaton, age 85, of Caroleen, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Hospice House in Forest City. Born February 1, 1932 in Rome, Georgia, he was a son of the late Fred Lee Deaton and Clara Belle Spratling Deaton. He was a veteran of U.S. Army and served during World War II. He was stationed at the...

Oct 20, 2017

Vember Christine Allred Quinn, age 88, died Friday, October 20, 2017 at Carillon Assisted Living in Shelby. Born October 11, 1929 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Hoyle Allred and Fannie Daves Allred. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Broadus L. Quinn; two brothers, Jewell Allred and Bobby...

Oct 18, 2017

Nita Mode Fowler, age 59, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Carolina Health Care System-Cleveland. Born January 4, 1958 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Gene Mode Sr. and Clara Laws Mode Hames. She worked as the office manager for H & M Industries for many years and was a member of Grace Chapel Four...

Oct 18, 2017

Ralph W. Liebendorfer, age 89, of Ellenboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday October 18, 2017.

Born April 11, 1928 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, son to the late Harry G. Liebendorfer and Ruth S. Bowles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harry "Uncle Red" Liebendorfer.

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Oct 16, 2017

Betty Jean Ledbetter, age 85, of Cliffside, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at her residence. Born February 28, 1932 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Gaither Hawkins and Fannie Harris Hawkins. She loved making quilts for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters,...

Oct 16, 2017

Rita Mode Hudgins, age 62, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017. Born June 14, 1955 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the Pauline Duncan Robbins. Rita was an avid NASCAR fan. She was Jeff Gordon's #1 fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Hudgins; and a granddaughter, Breanna Hudgins. Those left to...

Oct 12, 2017

Leon Bailey, age 66, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his residence. Born October 2, 1951 in Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late Eber Alexander Bailey and Ellarie Mills Bailey. He worked for Wal-Mart for many years and enjoyed working on his car and walking. In addition to his parents, he...

Oct 11, 2017

Shane Pruitt, age 47, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his residence. Born July 24, 1970 in Rutherford County, he was a son to Steve Pruitt who resides in Inman, SC and the late Louise Canipe Padgett. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1988 and worked for Cone Mills-Henrietta Plant for many...

Oct 10, 2017

Tina Fowler, age 81, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at her residence. Born March 28, 1936 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late Edgar Pearson and Mary Ledbetter Pearson. She attended Tri-High School and worked for Fiber Industries and Baxter Industries for many years. Tina was a past member of Temple Baptist Church...

Oct 8, 2017

Nannie K. Morrow, 91, of Fredericksburg, formerly of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Morrow had served as the president of M&M Auto Parts. She was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rupert J. Morrow and three brothers, Wesley, Andy, and Charles Keels.

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Oct 8, 2017

Dever D. DeBrule, age 93, of Greenbriar Lane, Forest City, NC, died Sunday, October 8, 2017 at the Hospice House in Forest City. Born October 13, 1923 in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late H.V. DeBrule and Martha Godfrey DeBrule. Dever was a graduate of Tri-High School and Shelby Business School. He also attended NC State...

Oct 6, 2017

Homer Mack Guffey, age 79, of Forest City, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at his residence. Born May 3, 1938 to the late Mack Guffey and Annie Mae Crisson Guffey, he was the widower of Iva Tipton Guffey. Homer was a graduate of R-S Central High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked for Daniels...

Oct 4, 2017

Billy Charles Wilson, age 84, of Lake Lure, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Hospice House of Rutherford County. Born September 11, 1933 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late Harold Wilson and Bessie Elliot Wilson. Billy worked thirty-five years as a supervisor for Communication Instrument. He was of Baptist faith and was a United...

Oct 4, 2017

Terance M. "Terry" "Uncle Mike" Powers, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at his residence. Born February 1, 1939 in New Haven County, Connecticut, he was a son to the late Michael Powers and Theresa Bohan Powers. Terry had a gift of humor. He had the ability to make people laugh and forget their troubles....

Oct 3, 2017

Bruce E. Putman., age 69, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Born November 12, 1947 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late Grover Lee Putman and Ada B. Cole Putman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Larry Eugene Putman. Those...