Justin H. Bridges, age 36, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020.  He was the son of Samuel Bridges and Angela Bridges and he was a native of Ellenboro, NC. Justin was a member at Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton. Justin was preceded in death by his brother, Kyle Bridges.  He is also survived by his wife: Leah McNeilly Bridges.  Three Daughters:  Logan Bridges Kenzi Bridges Bella Mae Bridges One Son:  Isaiah Hunt One Sister:  Nicole...

Mona K. Beheler, age 76, of Harris, NC, died Friday, January 17, 2020, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Lewis Kendrick and the late Annette Kendrick and she was a native of Rutherford County. Mona was the widow first of the late Rodney Beheler and second the late Howard Gettys. She attended Harris First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and her husbands Mona was preceded in death by two sons; Alan Beheler and Brian Beheler, two brothers;...

Ellsie Rose Atchley, age 13 months, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. She was the daughter of AJ and Emily Atchley and a native of Rutherford County.  Ellsie is also survived by: One Sister:  Lilly Grace Atchley Maternal grandparents:  Peggy Horne and Chris Alexander  Paternal grandparents: David Atchley and Melanie Atchley  And numerous family members that loved her very much.  The family will receive friends from...

Frances Millwood Owens, age 92, of Forest City, NC, died Friday, January 10, 2020, at Fair Haven of Forest City. She was the daughter of the late William Millwood and the late Frances Crotts Millwood and a native of Rutherford County.  She was the widow of the late Walter R. Owens.  She was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 4 sisters. She is also survived by  Two Daughters:  Ginger Johnson and her husband Mike of Blacksburg, SC Pat Anders and her husband Hoyt...

Donald Suttles, age 80, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Mission Hospital. He was the son of the late Oscar Suttles and the late Rosa Lee Suttles and a native of McDowell County. Donald was a member of First United Methodist Church, Rutherfordton. He was a mason and a member of Western Star Lodge # 91. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Warren Suttles, and one sister Jolynn Suttles Banner.  He is survived by his wife: Beverly A....

Walter "Gene" Hancock Sr., age 76, of Union Mills, Gilkey Community, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at White Oak Manor Nursing Home. He was son of the late Walter Stewart Hancock and the late Marie White and a native of Rutherford County.  Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Conner Hancock, his son Avery S. Hancock and his step-father Roy White.  He was a member of Centennial United Methodist Church.  Gene retired from REMC as a lineman with 33...

Louise Searcy Lane, age 91, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Monday, December 30, 2019, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.  She was the daughter of the late Briscoe Searcy and the late Emma Arrowood Searcy and she was the widow of Hoyle Lane. Louise was a native of Rutherford County and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was well known as "the cake lady". In addition to her parents Louise was preceded in death by her sisters; Agnes Brooks and Nora Mae Laughter,...

Winfred Hoyle Owens, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. He was the son of the late Reverend Robert Hoyle Owens and the late Eva Pittman Owens. Winfred was a native of Rutherford County and a member of West Memorial Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and he was also the chairman of Deacons. He served in the Navy for four years in Texas. In addition to his parents, Winfred was preceded in death by all three of his...

Harold H. Ruppe, age 98, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Friday, December 27, 2019, at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home.  He was the son of the late Hudson Ruppe and the late Alice Ruppe. Harold was a native of Rutherford County and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church where he served as a former Deacon. He loved farming and he enjoyed working on antique cars. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Harold was assigned for duty to battery D, 950th anti-aircraft artillery battalion as a gunner on...

Clement "Clem" Reynolds, age 93, of Forest City, NC, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Henderson Care Center.  He was the son of the late Austin Reynolds and the late Mable Reynolds. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters Eulie Reynolds Buff and Rachel Crow. Clem was a native of Lincoln County NC. He was a member of Bat Cave Baptist Church and a US Army veteran of World War II. He loved his family and his Lord. His life was his family and his...