Catherine Kelly Royal, age 87, of Forest City, NC, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. A native of Eatonton, Georgia, Catherine was the daughter of the late Ralph, and Vera Kelly. In addition to her parents, Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin "Mountain Man" Royal, two granddaughters, Kiara Bryant, and Jennifer Williams, one grandson, Marcus Hardin, and her brother, Walter Kelly. Left to cherish her memory...

Betty Huss Mote, age 85, of Union Mills, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Fair Haven Home in Bostic. A native of Kings Mountain, NC, Betty was the daughter of the late Franklin "Love" Vance Huss Sr. and the late Addie Huss. She was a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church, and she was a cook at Colonial Manor rest home for 23 years. Betty was a loving mother, and grandmother, everyone that loved and knew her, called her "Maw Maw Mote". She loved being outdoors...

Emmie Gorrell, age 69, of Union Mills, NC, passed away Wednesday May 31, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  Emmie was the daughter of the late Lee, and Martha Bullington. In addition to her parents, Emmie was preceded in death by her brother, Lee Bullington.  Emmie is survived by her loving husband, Martin Gorrell, and her sister, Susan Bullington Katz (Tony).  There will be no local services held for Emmie at this time. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory...

Judy McSwain Baker, age 78, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC. She was the daughter of the late Ed McSwain and the late Dora McSwain, and she was a native of Spartanburg County.  Judy was widow of John W. Baker.  She worked in textiles for 27 years at Stonecutter. She is survived by, one daughter, Janice Yelton (Cleveland), two sons, Johnny Baker (Jill), and Joey Baker (Kylie), one sister, Bonnie Owens,...

Kay Thompson Leibel, age 80, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Wednesday May 24, 2023. A full obituary will be posted at a later date.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 

Jerry McEntyre, age 49, of Forest City, NC, died Monday, May 22, 2023. A native of Rutherford County, Jerry was the son of Barbara Barnett, and the late Jerry McEntyre Sr.. Jerry worked as a pipefitter, and he was a member of Oak Springs Baptist Church. In addition to his father, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Benny McEntyre.   Survivors include, two daughters, Lindi Outz (DJ), and Jessica Rogers-Brown, one son, Austin McEntyre (Ashley), wife, Tammy McEntyre, his...

SERVICES HAVE BEEN SET FOR MR. KEEVER    Graveside Service at Gray's Creek Baptist Church  Cemetery at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 24, 2023.     George "Pops" Franklin Keever, age 88, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. A native of Rutherford County, George was the son of the late Jesse and Myrtle Keever. In addition to his parents George was preceded in death by two daughters, Angela...

William Marion Honeycutt (Rev. Billy), age 72, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.  He is survived by his wife, Terry and children John and Beth. Billy was the second child of the late William Marion Honeycutt, Jr. and Juanita Humphries Honeycutt.  His twin sister Beverly is older by 20 minutes; Lee is their younger brother.  A native of Gaffney, SC, Billy spent summers at his grandmother’s farm and was educated...

Dora Seiser, age 97, of Lake Lure died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Henderson Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Chris Bjorson and Ella Bjorson. Dora was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Menomonie, Wisconsin. She is survived by two sons, Jeff Seiser, and Michael Seiser, two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.  There are no services planned at this time. McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements. 

TIME HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 2:00pm TUESDAY MAY 16, 2023   Brenda Bumgardner Toms, age 70, of Rutherfordton, NC joined her late husband, Shorty, in their Heavenly Home Friday May 12, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of Rutherford County, Brenda was the daughter of the late A. C. and Blanche Bumgardner. In addition to her parents Brenda was also preceded in death by her husband whom she missed dearly, Shorty Toms, one brother, Bobby Bumgardner, three sisters, Betty...