Lechia Lynn Moody

Mar 27, 2025

    Lechia Lynn Moody (Lester), a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025 in the comfort of her home at the age of 61.

    Born in Clay County West Virginia, she was known for her kind & giving heart and ability to bring people together.

    She is survived by her children, Rachel,...

Phyllis Kay Robertson

Mar 26, 2025

     Phyllis Kay Robertson, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.

    Phyllis was born Tuesday, August 20, 1946, in Rutherford County to the late William Worth Whitaker and Josephine McAbee Whitaker. Phyllis worked in textiles most of her life. She was a special person and will be missed by...

Patrick Raymond Date

Mar 7, 2025

    Patrick Raymond Date, age 67, of Bostic, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025

   Patrick was born Thursday, September 5, 1957 in Livermore, California to the late Richard Date and Joyce Canady Date. Patrick was an outdoor person who loved wood working, gardening and was an artist.

   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two...

Ernestine Wallace

Feb 11, 2025

     Ernestine Wallace, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

     Ernestine was born Sunday, November 4, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John Matthew Wallace and Hazel Jean Logan Wallace. Ernestine went to McDowell High School, where she graduated in 1982. She got her child development...

Robert Wayne Lee

Feb 2, 2025

     Robert Wayne Lee, age 66, of Mooresboro, NC passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.

     Robert was born Tuesday, March 4, 1958, in Rutherford County to the late George Franklin Lee and Florence Greene Lee. Robert was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. He enjoyed watching football, and racing. He loved to paint...

Glenda Sue Baucom

Jan 28, 2025

     Glenda Sue Baucom, 74, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025, following a long battle with dementia. 

     Glenda attended the nursing program at Central Piedmont Community College and went on to work as an underwriter in the insurance industry. She is predeceased by her parents, Zella Price and Robert Anderson, and is survived by...

Deanna Ward Fowler

Jan 16, 2025

     Deanna Ward Fowler, age 64, of Spindale, NC, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

      Deanna was born Saturday, March 26, 1960, in Rutherford County to the late Cecil Ward and Betty Teseniar Ward. Deanna was a hard worker; great cook and she liked to make silk flower arrangements. She...

Helen Marie Estes

Jan 3, 2025

     Helen Marie Tessener Estes, age 67, of Swannanoa, NC passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

     Helen was born Monday, July 22, 1957, in Cleveland County, NC to the late William Crawford Tessener and Florence Marie Baugham Tessener. Helen was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved to make diamond art and...

Hugh Wesley Grigg

Dec 18, 2024

    Hugh Wesley Grigg, age 83, of Lawndale, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Wendover Hospice House.

    Hugh was born Monday, April 7, 1941, in Cleveland County to the late Burgan Grigg and Elizabeth Woods Grigg. He loved playing golf, baseball, and his church family. Hugh was an avid Dodgers fan. He was a member...

Anita F. Nottage

Nov 26, 2024

    Anita F. Nottage 59 of Shelby, NC passed away at her home November 26, 2024.

     Anita is preceded in death by her father Bill Helton, mother Shirley McDaniel as well as her brother Billy Helton. 

     Anita is survived by her so Daniel Helton, wife Jessica, her daughter Stacey Nottage, and sisters Debbie Pearson, Judy Ross, Shirley...