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. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his step-father, Ray, one son, Caden Smith and his mother, Jami Toms. Two sisters, Kim (Kenny)...

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...

Jul 13, 2025

      Pamela Gail Givens, 62, of Forest City, NC, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 13, 2025.

     Born on April 3, 1963, in Boiling Springs, NC, Pamela was the beloved daughter of the late John Wease and Freda Ledford. She is also survived by her brother, Eric Wease.

     Pamela’s greatest joy in life was her...

Jul 1, 2025

     Michael Thomas Alley a native of Rutherford county born October 28,1963 to Thelma Louise Alley and Charles Bruce Alley. Preceded in death by his father Charles Bruce Alley older brother, Lt Charles William Alley and daughter Amy Renae Alley. 

     Survived by mother Thelma Louise Alley, 2 daughter Stephanie Michelle Alley of Forest City NC and Jennifer Nicole...

Jun 29, 2025

     Peter Louis Santi, age 78, of Forest City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

     “Pete” was born Thursday, May 15, 1947, in New Haven Connecticut to the late Jospeh Santi and Eleanor Mary Gaudio Santi. Pete had many loves in his life. He loved...