Oct 3, 2025

     Jeff Allan Pearson passed away at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills on October 3, 2025.

     Jeff was born on February 6, 1953, to James Vernon Pearson and Hazel “Polly” Pearson. He owned and operated his own business. He was an avid mandolin player and played bluegrass music, and he enjoyed riding his horses as well.

     Those...

Sep 28, 2025

     Sarah Rosalee Owens (McMurry), 71, of Rutherfordton, NC died Sunday, September28th, 2025 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.

     She was the 8th child born out of 11 to the late Leabron and Irene W. McMurry.

     Preceded in death, 3 brothers, William W. McMurry, Charles E. McMurry, Leabron S. McMurry, 1 sister Rachel A. Lookadoo and 1 son Kenny...

Sep 28, 2025

     Sybil Cleo Short, age 73, of Bostic, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

     Sybil was born Saturday, May 10, 1952, to the late Theodore Vandyke and Cleo McCurry Vandyke. Sybil was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She loved...

Sep 10, 2025

     Robert “Bobby” William Smith, age 53 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Mission Hospital.

     Bobby was born July 31, 1972, to Sandi Silvers Butler. Bobby was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lillian Crawley Silvers of Forest City, and Robert “Bob” and Margaret Silvers of Chesnee, SC. In addition...

Aug 29, 2025

     Jimi Lynn Harrison, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away at home. She was born in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, to James and Elizabeth Harrison.

     Jimi is survived by her daughter, Tara (Jason) Mashburn, and two granddaughters. She is also survived by her brother, Branson (Wendy) Harrison, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

     She had a...

Aug 24, 2025

     Marlene passed away peacefully in her sleep at Five Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center     She is proceeded in death to join her beloved husband, Dennis. Also her parents Michael & JoAnn Kappa along with her brother Joseph Kappa, sister-in-law Sheila Kappa & Marty Kappa. Marlene leaves behind her loving children & grandchildren. Nicole (Ryan) Rendell “Blake, Maverick,...

Aug 5, 2025

     Judith Ann Gurley Parton, age 85, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025.

     Born on April 10th, 1940, in Rutherford County, Judy was a lifelong resident who deeply cherished her family and her roots.

     She was the widow of Charles G. Parton, and a daughter of the late Rob and...

Aug 1, 2025

     Wendy Melissa Llorens, age 52, of Bessemer City, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at Atrium Health-Lincoln Hospital, with her loving husband by her side.

     Wendy was born on Saturday, September 16, 1972, in Morris Town, New Jersey to the late James Paul Thornton and Linda Sowers who resides in Calabash, NC. Wendy loved shopping and comedy...

Jul 22, 2025

Jul 13, 2025

     Barbara Lynn Manus, age 75, of Cherryville, NC passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Wendover Hospice House.

     Barbara was born February 16, 1950, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to the late Norman Wayne Buchanan and Gloria LaMola. She was an avid reader. Barbara enjoyed going to the library, and she loved her cats.

     In...