Helen Rogers, age 82, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at her home. Helen was a native of Belmont, Michigan and daughter of the late Anton and Sarah Versteeg.  She was the widow of the late Dr. Hobart Rogers.  She was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton.  She sang in the choir, was involved with the Soul Food team and also delivered Meals on Wheels.  Helen went on countless mission trips all over the world to spread...

Karen Bright, age 73, of Bostic, NC, died Monday, December 9, 2019, at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center.  She was the daughter of the late Walter Hyder and the late Mildred Hyder Rusher. Karen was the widow of the late Andrew Charlie Bright. In addition to her parents and husband, Karen was also preceded in death by her brother Clifford Hyder. She attended Bible Tabernacle Church and was a native of Henderson County. She is survived by: Two Daughters:  Sharon...

Marjorie Conner Dobbins, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center. She was the daughter of the late Jay Conner and the late Myrtle Lane Conner. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers Charles Conner and Robert Conner. Marjorie was a member of Second Baptist Church and a native of Rutherford County.  She is survived by her husband: Norris V. Dobbins.  Two Daughters:  Denise...

Wray G. McDaniel, age 91, of Hendersonville, NC, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at his home.  He was the son of the late Clarence McDaniel and the late Lottie McDaniel.  Wray was a native of Rutherford County. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served with The 1st Infantry Division "Big Red One". He was a member of Valley Hill Baptist Church, Hendersonville.  Wray was successful in sales of automobile parts for many years. He loved to fly and had a solo pilot...

Donna R. Dye, age 73 of Rutherfordton died Saturday, November 23, 2019.  Services were private and interment was at Green Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Glenda Ruth King, age 76, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, November 11, 2019, at her home.  She was the daughter of the late Eugene Harrison and the late Viola Jane Self Harrison. Glenda was a native of Yancey County and was a member of Riverside Baptist Church in Harris. She was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister.  Survivors include: Her husband: Ned "Gene" King.  Four Daughters:  Eugena King Beverly King Cindy Turner and her husband...

Clyde J. “Hoover” Conner, 93, of Marion, NC (former long-time resident of Rutherfordton, NC), died Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Hoover was born on January 12, 1926, in Gilkey, NC, to Jack Lorenzo Conner and Renner Robertson Conner. He was the owner of Conner Lumber Company, Ruth, NC, later worked as the recreational director of the Spindale House, and served for 25 years as a deputy and crime prevention officer (Community Watch Program) with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s...

Ronnie Parker, age 68 of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.  He was the son of the late Charlie Parker and the late Bertha Crawford Parker. He was a native of Rutherford County. In addition to his parents Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife Pat Arrowood Parker. He is  survived by  One Daughter:  Angie Freeman One Son:  Marvin Parker One Step-daughter: Regina Arrowood One Grandson: Eric Parker One...

Reverend John Jay Huntley, Sr., age 98, of Forest City, NC, died on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home.  Preacher John was the son of the late Jesse and Nancy Huntley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Crook Huntley, his brothers; Rev. William “Buck” Huntley, David “Tom” Huntley, Rev. Ted Huntley, Monroe Huntley, George Huntley, Rev. Wade Huntley; sisters Lillian Curtis, Charlotte Ludlum, Molly...

Reverend Clifford E. Bradshaw, age 92, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at his home surrounded by his caring family.  He was the son of the late Stewart Bradshaw and the late Annie Ford Bradshaw and a native of Caldwell County. He was a US Navy veteran.  He was a graduate of Fruitland Bible College and Southeastern Seminary. Reverend Bradshaw was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as pastor for over 31 years with the help of his...