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Carl Ray Moore

Carl Ray Moore

Jan 16, 2024

Carl Ray Moore, age 64, of Dobbinsville, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his residence.

Carl was born Sunday, June 21, 1959 in Rutherford County to the late Sylvia Ann Arrowood Moore and J.C. Moore who resides in Dobbinsville. He worked for Cone Mill for many years. Carl Ray enjoyed gunsmithing, hiking and especially enjoyed seeing his family. 

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Marvin Yates Nanney

Marvin Yates Nanney

Jan 15, 2024

Marvin Yates Nanney, age 88, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at his residence.

     Marvin was born Wednesday, May 8, 1935 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Rush Nanney and Georgia Ledford Nanney. He was a veteran of the U.S Navy and served on the USS Elokomin during the Korean War. Marvin worked for Burlington Industries and owned...

Deborah Quinn Henson

Deborah Quinn Henson

Jan 14, 2024

Deborah Quinn Henson, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her residence.

Deborah was born Wednesday, January 21, 1953 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Roy Quinn and Sally Bagwell Quinn. She worked for Watts Regulator for over forty years before retirement. Deborah was of the Baptist faith. She loved taking care of her...

Reggie Dean Smith

Reggie Dean Smith

Jan 14, 2024

Reggie Dean Smith, age 63, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his residence.

Reggie was born on Friday, December 30, 1960 in Rutherford County. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and was a part of the Brotherhood where he often showcased his great sense of humor. Over the years he worked in textiles as a...

Gerry Adair

Gerry Adair

Jan 12, 2024

Gerry Adair, age 72, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation and Living Center.

Gerry was born Saturday, June 30, 1951 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Grady Samuel Adair and Nora Campbell Adair. He worked for Burlington Industries and Campbell’s Tree Service for several years. Gerry was of the Baptist faith and attended...

Jerry Coffey

Jerry Coffey

Jan 9, 2024

Jerry Coffey, age 67, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his residence.

Jerry was born Saturday, August 4, 1956 in Rutherford County to the late Eddie Coffey and Corina Munsey Coffey. He worked as a finish carpenter for All American Homes, as a truck driver for Atlas Van Lines and for Cone Mill – Haynes Plant...

Jane Bridges Powell

Jane Bridges Powell

Jan 8, 2024

Jane Bridges Powell, age 64, of Bostic, surrounded by her family and friends, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1977 and earned an Associate’s degree from Isothermal Community College. Jane was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. She worked for the Rutherford County Chamber of...

Paula Harris Mode

Paula Harris Mode

Jan 6, 2024

Paula Harris Mode, age 67, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Paula was born Sunday, December 23, 1956 in Rutherford County to the late John Landrum Harris and Adelaide Rollins Harris. She was a graduate of Chase High School and a dedicated homemaker. Paula enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, riding motorcycles and especially...

Harold Williams

Harold Williams

Jan 6, 2024

Harold Williams, age 78, of Mooresboro, passed away, Saturday, January 6, 2024 Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Harold was born Saturday, May 19, 1945 in Carter County, Tennessee to the late Dewey Williams and Dimple Grindstaff Williams. He worked as a boilermaker for Bethlehem Steel building ships for twenty years in Maryland and later as a bridge builder. He also...

Albert "Buck" "Buster" McFalls

Albert "Buck" "Buster" McFalls

Jan 5, 2024

Albert McFalls, age 87, of Rutherfordton, also affectionately known as “Buck” or “Buster”, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Albert was born on Friday, April 10, 1936 in Rutherford County, to the late Virgil McFalls and Elsie Coffey McFalls. He was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1954. He earned a bachelor’s...

Terri Lynn Brackett

Terri Lynn Brackett

Jan 4, 2024

Terri Lynn Brackett, age 62, of Caroleen, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Terri was born on Friday, June 2, 1961, in Rutherford County, to the late Bobby Lowery and Peggy Joyce Lowery. Terri was a graduate of Chase High School.  She was a convenience store clerk, and a waitress at several local restaurants....

Billy Reynolds

Billy Reynolds

Jan 4, 2024

Billy Reynolds, age 52, of Ellenboro, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Billy was born Thursday, March 18, 1971 in Rutherford County to Gab and Darlene Reynolds who reside in Forest City. He worked for Cone Mill-Cliffside Plant and Afa-Alexander Plant for many years. Billy’s passion was...

Army Pfc. Ashlan Jones

Army Pfc. Ashlan Jones

Jan 1, 2024

Army Pfc. Ashlan Jones, age 18, of Gaffney, SC, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 due to an automobile accident.

Ashlan was born Friday, May 27, 2005 in Rutherford County. He was a graduate of Gaffney High School, class of 2023. He served in the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson and was awaiting his new assignment to Fort Sill in...

Jackie W. Frizzell

Jackie W. Frizzell

Jan 1, 2024

Jackie W. Frizzell, age 64, of Union Mills, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at his residence.

Jackie was born Sunday, November 22, 1959 in Sylva, NC to the late C.J. Frizzell and Gladys Marie Stepp Frizzell. He was a graduate of R-S Central High School. Jackie was an entrepreneur. He was a skilled automotive upholsterer and woodworker. Jackie was...

Rick Thursby

Rick Thursby

Jan 1, 2024

Rick Thursby, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at Pardee Memorial Hospital in Hendersonville.      

Rick was born on Thursday, November 6, 1958, in Hereford, Texas, to the late Laverine and Wynelle Stayton Thursby. He worked as a Customer Service Manager for AOL and Comcast and was an avid collector of various items.

He is...

Robin Hodge

Robin Hodge

Dec 31, 2023

Robin Hodge, age 63, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at her residence.

Robin was born Tuesday, August 30, 1960 in Rutherford County to the late Robert Harrison Harton, Jr. and Oree Hooper Ruppe. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1978. Robin worked for Tanner Company as a retail consultant for many years and...

Hong Casner

Hong Casner

Dec 31, 2023

Hong Casner, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Colonial Manor in Rutherfordton.

Hong was born Saturday, March 5, 1949 in Vietnam. She worked as a compact operator for Sara Lee Textiles for many years. Hong was an avid fisherman and enjoyed gardening.

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

Shirley "Maw Maw" Hardin

Shirley "Maw Maw" Hardin

Dec 29, 2023

Shirley Christine Mode Hardin, age 86, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Shirley was born Tuesday, July 20, 1937, in Rutherford County to the late Thomas Edley Mode and Eula McDaniel Mode. Shirley owned and operated Concord Bargain Center for many years. She was a...

William "Bill" Thomas Wheatley

William "Bill" Thomas Wheatley

Dec 28, 2023

William "Bill” Thomas Wheatley, age 72, passed away at his home in Inman, SC. Bill was born August 2, 1951 to the late William "Bud" and Ethel Seville Wheatley.

 

He was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class of 1969. 

 

He is survived by his daughter, Samantha Fowler of Boiling Springs, SC. Two granddaughters, Karly Daniels and Sophia...

Thomas "Tommy" Lee Riley

Thomas "Tommy" Lee Riley

Dec 28, 2023

      Tommy Lee Riley, age 45, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.

     Tommy was born Sunday, August 13, 1978, in Cherokee County to Eleanor Creamer Riley and the late William David Riley, Sr. He loved spending time with his family and grandkids. Tommy enjoyed shooting pool. He also...

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