David Daniel "Dan" Briscoe, age 85, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Monday, September 20, 2021, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.  He was the son of the late David and Bebe Briscoe, and a native of Rutherford County. Dan was a member of Gilkey United Methodist Church in recent years, and also a member of Southern Baptist Church. He proudly served in the U S Army in Germany. He attended UNC Chapel Hill and graduated from Appalachian State University. Dan went to work for...

Arnold "Bud” Wesley Conner, age 78, of Gilkey, NC, died Monday, September 20, 2021, at Henderson Care Center. He was the son of the late General Conner and the late Gladys Taylor Conner, and he was a native of Rutherford County. Bud was preceded in death by one sister, Jean Conner, and one brother, Richard Conner.  Bud is survived by one sister, Evelyn "Ebb" Elliot. There will be a private, family only, interment for Bud. In lieu of flowers memorial may be...

Jerrie York Fite, age 75, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at The Retreat in Gaffney, SC. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Belear York and she was a native of Rutherford County. Jerrie was a member at Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Forest City, NC. She worked as a yarn winder at Eaton for many years. Jerrie was a loving mother and loved her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren dearly. Jerrie is survived by, two daughters Sonya Fite Rogers, (John) of...

Bengie L. Guffey, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Ben and Virginia Barnes Guffey and a native of Rutherford County. Bengie was a member at Southern Baptist Church in Ruth,NC.  She is survived by her cousin Winnie Elliot, of Rutherfordton.  There will be a private interment for Bengie at Southern Baptist Church Cemetery, Rutherfordton, NC. McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge...

Kenneth Jolley, age 76, of Green Creek, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his home. He was the son of the late Lawrence “Tim” Jolley and the late Marie Jolley, and he was a native of Spartanburg County. Kenneth was a member of Peniel Baptist Church, and he was a lifetime member of the Green Creek Fire Department. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by, one son, Terry Jolley, first wife, Theresa Jolley, and two brothers, John Jolley, (Frances) and...

Iris Lloyd Moore, age 71,  formerly of   Union Mills , died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Magnolia Lane Nursing Home in Morganton, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Thomas Thelbert Lloyd and the late Lucille  Allen Lloyd. Iris attended Bethlehem Baptist Church of Morganton. She is survived by  Three Daughters:  Cindi Lovelace Bradshaw  Danyell Bradley Heather Clark One Son:  Benny Lovelace Nine Grand Children Four Great-Grand...

CHURCH FUNERAL FOR JOE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO A GRAVESIDE SERVICE ONLY AT 3;00 PM .  THERE WILL BE NO FORMAL VISITATION . Joseph "Joe" Grady Jones, age 82, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.  He was the son of the late Jasper Grady and Minnie Agnes Jones, and he was a native of Rutherford County. Joe enjoyed being a little league coach and being a member of the Kiwanis Club. He was a member of First...

Susan Miner Keith, age 69, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Grace Miner, on September 2, 1952, and she was a native of Norfolk, VA. Susan was a member of The Order of Daughters of the King®, and she was very involved with the Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity organization. Susan was passionate about animal rescue and at one time had a dog daycare with her husband John. She was a lifelong...

Bardee Hensley Champion, age 80, of Forest City, NC, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at her home.  She was the daughter of the late Bunyan Dee and Queen Hensley. Bardee was a native of Rutherford County and she was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, her husband, Ace Burgin Champion Jr., two sisters, Barbara Bridges, and Mossie Sue Baynard, two brothers, JD Hensley, and Jack Hensley, and one granddaughter Jessica...

Boyce H. Kennedy, age 86, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, September 3, 2021, at his residence.  He was the son of the late Thomas and  Lola Kennedy. Boyce was a native of Rutherford county. Ina addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Luann Bradley Kennedy; brother Carl Kennedy; sister Foy Holt. Boyce was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church. He was chairman of the Trustee committee for 15 years. Boyce also served as chairman of the cemetery...