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William Gary Bridges, age 61, of Forest City, NC, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Spartanburg Medical Center in SC.  He was the son of the late Bill Bridges and the late Rosie Morrow Bridges and was a native of Rutherford County. Gary worked as a carpenter for many years, and he also worked for the family business, Bridges Used Cars. He was an outdoorsman in his younger days. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Gary was a loving, brother, father, and grandfather. He especially...

Henry Neil (Soapy) Castles Sr. age 87, of Charlotte went home to his Lord on August 4th, 2022. Born in Marion, North Carolina on October 1st, 1934 to the late Donald Jackson Castles and Elizabeth Rucker Castles. Neil is preceded in death by his wife Iris Jean Castles, infant brother Donald Wray Castles and grandson Brandon Ray Dalton. Neil is survived by his, children Susan Mowbray (Ken) of Southport, NC, Donna Wolfer (Dean) of Galveston, TX, Neil Castles Jr. of Morrisville, NC ,...

Charles Timothy Williams, age 72, of Forest City, NC, (formerly Jupiter, FL) passed away peacefully Saturday, August 6, 2022, in the comfort of Hospice care at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. He was the son of the late Wesley and Myrtle Williams, and he was a native of Merritt Island, FL.   "Willie" "Will" "Tim" "Mr. Williams"; Willie closed his business in Jupiter in 2018 due to medical reasons and moved to North Carolina so his...

Charles "Rick" Lewis, age 68, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at his home after a long illness. Rick was involved in the car business since he was 18, from car detailing to buying and selling until his retirement in 2019. A native of Rutherford County, he graduated from R-S Central High School in 1972, where he lettered in football and baseball. He also won the Boyce P Scruggs Jr Award for football in 1971, an award voted by the players for that...

Melvina "Butch" Ellenburg Melton, age 94, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at her home. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry Luther and Theodosha Ellenburg, her husband Henry Elisha and her brothers, Harrison Ellenburg, Grady Ellenburg, James Ellenburg, George Ellenburg, Willie Lee Ellenburg, sisters, Martha White, and Louise Dewey.  A lifelong resident of Rutherford County and a member of First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton. She began work at...

Jerry Lee Hardin, age 75, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, July 29, 2022, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte, NC.  He was the son of the late Therman R. Hardin and the late Mildred Mauney Hardin Jerry was a native of Rutherford county and a U S Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He liked to farm and raise cattle. He also played the piano. Jerry loved to make art. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Linda Faye Graves and his life...

Kim Hardin Waters, age 58, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Bruce Hardin and the late Carolyn Kimbrell, and she was a native of Rutherford County. Kim loved her three daughters, and her grandchildren dearly. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and she will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents Kim was preceded in death by one brother, Scott Hardin.  Kim is survived by, three daughters, Valerie Waters...

Joan Lattimore Thompson, age 81, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Friday, July 22, 2022, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  Joan was a native of Rutherford County and daughter of the late Dan & Lula Lattimore.  She was a member of  Rock Springs Baptist Church and recently attended Southern Baptist Church.  Joan was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters; Johnny Lattimore, Lucy Spikes and Joyce Ruff.  She was survived by, one daughter, Donna Payne, one...

Ellen "Poody" Stanley, age 68, of Mill Spring, NC, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at Mountain Ridge Wellness Center in Black Mountain, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Evertt and Edith Mathis, and was a native of Rutherford County. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by on sister, Letha Mathis Scruggs, one brother, Spencer Lovelace, and one grandson, Killian Conner.  Ellen is survived by, one daughter, Sherrie Keeter Adams, one son, Charles...