Linda Kay Hill McClure, age 78, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.  She was the daughter of the late Clark and Mattie Hill and she was a native of Rutherford County. Linda was first married to the late Floyd Hill and she was the widow of the late John McClure.  Linda was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.  She is survived by:  One Sister:  Joyce Ferguson One Brother:  Dennis Hill and his wife...

Terry Lee Anders, age 71, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, July 3, 2020, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.  He was the son of the late Willie Ray Anders and the late Edna Odom Anders. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by infant brother James Ray Anders and infant sister Ella Joanne Anders. Terry was a native of Rutherford county and a member of Second Baptist Church. He was a U S Army veteran of the Vietnam War in which he was a recipient of...

Clyde Junior Hodge, 77, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on July 3rd, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, after a several year battle with IPF and cancer. Clyde was born October 27, 1942 in Rutherfordton to the late Clyde Martin Hodge and Ruth Peterson Hodge and was preceded in death by his younger brother, Donald Hodge. Early on, Clyde displayed a passion for flying, becoming one of the youngest Captains in the history of Eastern Airlines where...

Mr. George R. Pendergrass, 63, of Claremont, NC, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, after an extended illness. George was born on April 23, 1957, to Franklin Lee and Carolyn Hames Pendergrass in Rutherfordton, NC. George graduated from Bunker Hill High School, Haywood Technical Community College, and Western Carolina University. He also received his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He was an educator/coach in the...

Ruby Conner Hodge, age 94, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center. She was the daughter of the late Boney Simpson Conner and the late Daisy Mathis Conner. In addition to her parents Ruby was preceded in death by husband Shuford Jonas Hodge; daughter Brenda Dianne Vaughan; daughter-in-law's Alma Hodge and Tammy Hodge, son-in-law Mike Vaughan; brother Herman Van Conner. She was a native of Polk County and was of the Baptist...

Carroll Williams, age 85, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Colonial Manor Health Care.  He was the son of the late Luther and the late Nancy Conner Williams and he was a native of Rutherford County. Carroll was the widower of the late Myrtle Williams. He was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. He worked as automobile detailer for many years. He was preceded in death by two sons; Ricky and Johnny Williams, one daughter Debbie Coker. Carroll was also preceded in death...

Pablo Bautista Facio, age 56, of Rutherfordton, died Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center in Rutherfordton, NC.  He was the son of the late Paulino Bautista Pizzaro and the late Juana Facio Sanabria. Pablo was a native of Michoacan, Mexico.   He is survived by: Two Daughters:  Olivia Bautista Hernandez, Indianapolis, IN  and Rosa Isela Bautista Hernandez, Indianapolis, IN Two Sons:  Omar Bautista Hernandez, Rutherfordton, NC and Martin...

Frances "Maw Maw" Garland, age 84, of Rutherfordton, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at her sons home. She was a member of Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church.  She loved her family and she had a great sense of humor.  Frances enjoyed listening to her gospel music and she loved the Lord.  She was preceded in death by four brothers; Earl, Lawrence, Junior and Billy Bunton.  Survivors include Four Daughters: Barbar Miller Wanda Brinkley (Wayne) Penny Johnson...

Harry Jeffery McCracken (Bo), age 41, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at his residence.  Bo was a native of Burnsville, NC. He worked in Crestview, FL at Walmart. He had numerous friends in Florida that he worked with. Bo was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Myrtie Norris and Donald Norris. He was also preceded in death by two uncles; Denver Norris and Stacy Norris.   He is survived by: His mother; Laverne Sue Norris McPeters One...

Elma Lee Philbeck was born in Chase City, VA on May 16, 1930 and she passed away June 5, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills at the age of 90.  She was preceded in death by her parents William Forrest and Vera Smiley Luckadoo and her brother, William Forrest Luckadoo, Jr. She worked in finance for 34 years and was an active member of Green Hill Baptist Church.  Elma was also preceded in death by her husband, Wade L. Philbeck of 65 years of marriage.  She is survived by...