Frances Yelton Hamrick, age 91, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.  She was the daughter of the late Charles and Nora Guffey Yelton and she was a native of Rutherford County. Frances was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rutherfordton. She was a graduate of Rutherford Hospital School of Nursing. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Alexander, and two brothers, Wayne...

Leslie Smith Cook, age 70, of Bakersville, NC, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Maude Smith and she was a native of Burke County. Leslie was a member of Mount Moriah Church in Casar, NC. She worked in human resources for many years. Leslie is survived by three daughters, Erin Cook Hooper of Forest City, NC, Garnett Cook, and her husband Matthew Astroth of Navarre, FL, and Brenna...

James Roland Arrowood, age 93, of Rutherfordton, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on February 24, 2021.  He was the son of the late Bob and Ethel Conner Arrowood. In addition to his parents Roland was preceded in death by one son, James Michael Arrowood. His siblings, Bill Arrowood, Reid Arrowood, Mafoe Laughter, Doris Alley and Maxine Holbrook.  He enjoyed his family, golf, and his many friends.  He is survived by his wife Ruth Hoover Arrowood. They...

Dorothy Thompson Key, age 75, of Forest City, died Friday, February 19, 2021 at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus.  She was the daughter of the late Reverend RE Thompson and Margaret Talbert Thompson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Michael David Key. Dorothy was a native of Rutherford county, but previously lived on the Eastern Shore of Virginia for where she taught social studies for over 30 years. After returning to Rutherfordton,...

  Ernestine S. Beheler, age 102, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021,  Ernestine was  the daughter of the late Caldwell Belton Smith and the late Bessie Ridings Smith and a native of Polk County.  She was the widow of the late Landrum Beheler.  She was a life long and oldest member of New Hope United Methodist Church.  She loved making quilts.  Ernestine was also preceded in death by her brothers; Whitfield Smith and Lionell Smith; her...

Syble L. Hill, age 89, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, February 4, 2021, at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Adam Burrell and Roberta England Burrell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles F. Hill and sisters Connie Abrams and Wilma Fowler. Syble was a native of Rutherford County. She was a member of Piedmont Baptist Church. She taught painting at the Senior center. Survivors include: One Son:  Michael Hill and his wife...

Brenda Diane Swink Trantham, 74, of Forest City died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Rutherford Regional Hospital after a four week illness with Covid-19.  Born November 2, 1946 in Rutherford County, she spent her early childhood in Montana before returning to North Carolina. A widow, she was a resident of Fair Haven of Forest City for the past three years. After having spent 37 years in the textile industry at Cone Mills Corporation, Diane attended Isothermal Community College and...

Joyce M. Lange, age 71, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at her residence.  Joyce was preceded in death by her parents. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Lange. She was a native of Long Island, NY. Survivors include: Four Sons:  Michael Garner John Garner Timothy Garner Matthew Garner Eleven Grandchildren and Ten Great-grandchildren. Two Nieces: Kim and Tammy No local services are planned at this time. The family...

Bonnie Edwards, age 77, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her home.  She was the daughter of the late Selden Beebe and the late Rose Lee Beebe. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by one daughter, Kirsten Lynne Powser, and one sister, Bette Schelle.    She is survived by her husband: John D. Edwards.  Two Daughters:  Kristia Abbott and her husband David Katrina Edwards One Brother:  Stephen Beebe and...

Irene Davidson, age 95, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home in Rutherfordton where she was a resident.  She was the daughter of the late Jim Price and the late Nancy Miller Price and the widow of the late Robert Paul Davidson.  Irene was a member of New Freedom Baptist Church.  She was also preceded in death by two sons: Jim Davidson and Dean Davidson and one grandson Jeff Davidson. She is survived by: Three...