Robin Dobbins Lewis
Oct 17, 2026
Robin Dobbins Lewis (Farrar) passed away at her home on October 17, 2026, at the age of 64. A native of Rutherford County, she was born on September 9, 1962. She loved dirt track racing, wrestling, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Lois Dobbins; maternal...
Amanda Patience Underdown Welch
Sep 24, 2026
Amanda Patience Underdown Welch, 53, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. In her final moments, her beloved daughter, Destiny, was by her side, holding her mother’s hand as she peacefully passed from this life and was finally free from pain. Amanda had fought a courageous battle with throat cancer and, just two...
Johnny Elvis McEntyre
Sep 9, 2026
Johnny Elvis McEntyre, age 46, of Bostic passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Atrium Health in Charlotte.
Johnny was born Tuesday, May 6, 1980, in Rutherford County to J.B. McEntyre and Rose Marie Laughter McEntyre. He loved his family dearly. Johnny enjoyed fishing, camping, anything to do with the outdoors. He will be missed by all...
Benjamin "Benjy" Lee Sane, Jr.
Sep 6, 2026
Benjamin “Benjy” Lee Sane, Jr. age 56, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026.
Benjy was born Tuesday, December30, 1969 in Rutherford County, to the late Benjamin Lee Sane, Sr. and Barbara Harris Sane. Benjy spent most of his life working as a small engine mechanic. He battled throat cancer for a long time. Benjy loved...
George Willie Goode
Sep 2, 2026
George Goode, born February 28, 1961, in Rutherford, North Carolina, passed away on September 2, 2026, and went home to be with God. He leaves behind family and loved ones who will forever carry his memory in their hearts.
George was the husband of Teresa Goode and the father of three surviving children, George Forest Goode, Melissa...
Brayden Andrew Forbes
Aug 31, 2026
Brayden Andrew Forbes, age 26, of Hendersonville, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at Pardee Hospital.
Brayden enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his daughter, Thorn, who meant the world to him. Brayden will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved daughter,...
Dorothy Lamarciana Kelly
Jun 27, 2026
Dorothy Lamarciana "Dot" Kelly passed away Saturday June 27th at Henderson Care in Forest City, North Carolina at the age of 55.
Dot was born in Spartanburg South Carolina on July 25th, 1970 to Johnny Ferguson and Dorothy Kelly Tutt.
Dot went on to move to North Carolina where she had three boys of her own....
Jordan Wayne Norman
Jun 12, 2026
Jordan Wayne Norman, age 46, of Clover SC passed away peacefully at his home, on Friday, June 12, 2026.
The family will have a celebration of life visitation from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday, June 29 at Union Baptist Church 1945 Ratchford Rd, York SC.
Jordan was born on January 6, 1980, in Gastonia, NC. He was...
Billy Joe Whitaker
May 30, 2026
Billy Joe Whitaker, age 82 of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2026.
Joe was born on July 24th, 1943 in Caroleen, Rutherford County, NC to William Worth Whitaker and Josephine McAbee Whitaker. Throughout life, he was known for his off-the-wall jokes wherever he went and, of late serving at a local soup kitchen, where...
Ava Gabrielle Huffstickler
May 23, 2026
Ava Gabrielle Huffstickler, born on September 4, 2006, in Gaston County, left us far too soon on May 23, 2026, in the very place she called home. Though her years with us were brief, the light she brought into the world was vast and unforgettable.
From the moment she entered this life, Ava was a shining presence....