Samuel "Sammy" Eugene Powell, age 62, of Forest City, NC, was met at the gates of Heaven on Monday April 22, 2024, by his parents Gene and Jeannie Powell, and his best friend Tracy Hollifield. A completed obituary will be posted at a later time.  Sammy was a native of Rutherford County. In addition to his parents and best friend, Sammy was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Steven Abbey. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 27 years, Bonnie Langford...

Lou Ellen Cudd Hines, age 92, of Mt. Holly, NC died Monday, April 22, 2024, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family.  A native of the Green Creek Community, Lou Ellen was the daughter of the late Herbert Cudd and the late Mabel Jones Cudd. She loved Sarah Coventry jewelry and sold it for many years. In addition to her parents Lou Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Hines, sisters, Sara Janice Gilbert (Smiley), and Annette Bishop (Hugh), and a brother, Jerry...

Danyell Sims Bradley, age 46, of Rutherfordton, NC, went Home to be with the Lord and her family Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. A native Rutherford County Danyell was the daughter of the late Iris Lloyd Sims Moore. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Camilla Ann Bradley. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 27 years, Charles Wesley Bradley, two daughter, Chelsie Marie Bradley of the home, and Mary McKayla Bradley (Elias...

Justin Latrey Mosley, age 34, of Forest City, NC, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, due to a motorcycle accident. A native of Rutherford County, Justin was the son of William Mosley and the late Bonita Whiteside Mosley. Justin had a passion for motorcycles, farming, and roping horses. He loved spending time with his friends and family. In addition to his mother, Justin was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, William Harold Mosley Sr.. In addition to his father William Mosley,...

John Roman, III, age 81, of Forest City, NC, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Hilltop Health & Rehabilitation, in Rutherfordton, NC. A native of Stamford CT, John was the son of the late John Roman Jr. and the late Anne Dyer Roman. John worked at the Radio Station in Stamford CT for many years. One of John's favorite things to do was lifeguarding in Stamford CT. In his younger years he loved to hunt and fish when he could. John is survived by his brother, Robert Roman and...

Peter "Pete" Nolan Blood, age 45, of Chimney Rock, NC passed away Sunday March 31, 2024.    There will be no local services for Pete. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory

Helen Beaver Norville, 77, of the Green Creek community, died Sunday, March 31, at her home. She was a native of Polk County and the daughter of the late C A and Estalene Beaver. She dedicated her life caring for others. She was a graduate of the Gardner Webb School of Nursing and spent over 30 years caring for patients first as a nurse at Rutherford Hospital and later specializing in geriatric nursing with a great group of nurses and friends at long term care facilities in Rutherford...

George "Matthew" Ferguson, age 65, of Forest City, NC, passed away, with his wife and other family by his side Wednesday, March 27, 2024. A native of Rutherford County Matthew was the son of the late George Willie Ferguson and Carrie Ferguson. Matthew enjoyed wood crafting hobbies, H.O. scale trains, listening to music, and especially, spending time with his nieces and nephews, which he adored. Those left to cherish his memory are, his loving and caring wife of 45 years, Toni M....

Frank Sane, age 89, of Rutherfordton, NC, went Home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. Frank was finally reunited with his precious love Fannie Lynch Sane. A native of Rutherford County Frank was the son of the late Walter Sane and the late Minnie Young Sane. He was a lifelong member at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Frank was very active within the church and served in many different roles. Frank was the eldest active member of Pleasant...

Sheryl Ann Holland Ash, age 64, of Rutherfordton, NC, went to her Heavenly Home Sunday, March 10, 2024. A native of Shelby County, TN, Sheryl was the daughter of the late Steve and Rose Holland. Sheryl was a very active member at Crestview Baptist Church where she was in the choir and taught Sunday school to the children. She was a Mary Kay consultant for many years. In addition to her parents, Sheryl was preceded in death by her brother, Bert Holland. Sheryl is survived by her husband of...