Jessie Skipper Huntley, age 91, of Forest City, NC, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.  She was the daughter of the late Brady and Viola Thompson. Jessie was a loyal and dedicated member of Holly Springs Baptist Church, where she served on the Food Committee for many years. She was widowed by her first husband, James Andrew Skipper Sr., and she was also widowed by her second husband, Reverend John Huntley. In addition to her parents and...

Gloria Jean Shepherd Wilkie, age 80, of Forest City, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Clifford Shepherd and Sydna Shepherd. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Jeff Wilkie and a sister Jackie Meyers.  Gloria was a native of Alexandria, VA. She was a member of Harmon Street Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of over 60 years Cecil B. Wilkie they where married on...

Mr. Blaine B. Cole, age 92, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home. He was the son of the late Kelly and Bessie Owens Cole, and was a native of Rutherford County. Blaine was the widow of the late Dorothy H. Cole. He was a life-time member of Holly Springs Baptist Church where he was a custodian and grounds keeper for many years. Blaine was also a retired carpenter. In addition to his parents and his wife, Blaine was preceded in...

Harold Dean Alexander, age 86, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center in Shelby, NC.  He was the son of the late Elias Alexander and the late Lunette Alexander Carpenter and a native of Rutherford County.  Harold served in the U S Army.  He was a member of Spencer Baptist Church.  He first worked for Duke Power.  He then became the owner and operator of Young & Alexander electrical and heating and air...

Dustin Thomas Benfield, age 41, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills followed by a lengthy illness. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family.  Dustin was a native of Morganton and a graduate of East Burke High School. He loved watching football especially the Tennessee Volunteers, and Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, all things outdoors as well as reading and studying military history.  Dustin is...

Sandra (Sandi) Lucille DeWolf, born on December 25, 1949 (age 72) of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 6th, 2022, at Accordius Health in Rutherfordton, NC. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth Kornacki, and was a native of Michigan. In addition to her parents, Sandi was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Clyde Hodge.  Sandi loved her children and grandchildren. She loved time with her family, decorating homes, and shopping - especially if it...

An obituary by Lisa's sister, Lori Webster.  Never thought I'd be writing an obituary for my sister who was only 49 years young.... but sadly, here I am. There's so much I want to say, so many good things to be said.... will try not to write a book. Lisa was born October 16, 1972 and left us way too early on September 6th, 2022.  Lisa was lucky enough to have two fathers, James K. Bouffard (preceded by death) and survived by L. Robert Boyer.  Lisa is also...

Linda Ann Rhodes Condrey, age 74, of Spindale, died Friday, September 2, 2022, at Accordius Health at Rutherfordton.  She was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Minnie Bell Rhodes. In addition to her parents Linda was preceded in death by her husband Fred Hartman Condrey and a sister Iva May Conner.  Linda was a native of Rutherford County. She was also a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church but had been attending Piney Knob Baptist Church. She was a loving person that...

Willie Griffis, age 24, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, He was the son of Matthew Griffis and Sunny Gonzalez-Cepero. Willie was a native of Asheville, NC. He worked as a cook and was loved by many family and friends. In addition to his parents Willie is survived by, his fiance, Anna Hornback, step-father, Michael Cepero, mother-in-law, Gloria Hornback, maternal grandmother, Lucy Gonzalez, paternal grandmother, Ginny Griffis, paternal grandfather,...

Janice S.  Lynch, age 80, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Monday, August 29, 2022, at Peak Resources. Janice was the daughter of the late Luther Stafford and Annie Mae Stafford.  She was the widow of the late Henry Lynch.  Janice was also preceded in death by two daughters, Sandra Lynch Earley, and Lori Lynch Pegram, and a sister Sherry Duckett.  She is survived by one son, Robert William Lynch, two son-in-laws, Tommy Earley, and Scott Pegram, two...