Kent Bradley born in Crookston, MN October 16, 1942, passed away May 14, 2021 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC due to complications from diabetes. Kent was a member of First United Methodist Church in Hendersonville, NC where he worshiped the Lord and served on the Card Caring Ministry. He retired to Lake Lure, NC in 2005. He loved calling North Carolina home and loved his years in Kansas City, MO, and South Florida.  The highlight of his career was the 23 years with Eastern...

Hester Arrowood Flack, age 96, of Union Mills, passed away at home Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born in McDowell County on August 17, 1924 to the late John and Ida Arrowood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Bill Flack, two brothers, Oscar, and Miles Arrowood, and one sister Nella Silver. Survivors include, two sons, Wade Flack (Patsy), and Cameron Flack, one daughter, Joyce Duckett, (Kennie). One grandson, Joshua Duckett, and one great-grandson,...

Cody Henderson, age 19, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021. He was a graduate of Chase High School where he was a loyal member of the basketball team.  Cody had a huge heart and he showed it through being a loving son, brother, nephew, grandson, the best uncle and best friend any person could ask for. Some of the things he loved to do include listening to music, playing video games, camping with his grandparents, and spending time with friends and his family. Cody was...

Jane Lanier Blanton Gavin, 78, of Hickory, N.C., died Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. A native of Opelika, Ala., she was the daughter of the late John Arnold Blanton and Gladys Whatley Blanton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Edward Gavin, Jr., and her brothers, John Arnold Blanton, Jr., and William Joseph Blanton. Jane attended Birmingham Southern College and Auburn University, where she earned a bachelor of arts...

Donald Wilson Arrowood Sr., age 76, of Shingle Hollow, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.  He was the son of the late Merrill and Katie Arrowood and stepmother, the late Estelle Arrowood. Donald was a native of Rutherford County and he was a member of Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton where he served as a deacon. He retired from Parton Lumber Company after 31 years. Donald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. In...

A private interment will be held.

Edgar B. Bryant, age 93, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Monday, April 19, 2021, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  He was the son of the late James and Lollie Wilson Bryant and he was a native of Rutherford County. Edgar was the widower of the late Floy Abrams Bryant. Edgar was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. In addition to his parents and wife, Edgar was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.  He is survived...

Patty Yelton, age 66, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at her home.  She was a native of Rutherford County. Patty attended Guilford College where she obtained a BS degree in Marine Biology, and then worked at Woods Hole Research institute in Massachusetts. After her adventures as a marine biologist researcher, Patty decided to go back to school at Peter Bent Brigham School of Nursing in Boston, MA and became a registered nurse. She held several nursing...

Sherry Renee Bailey, age 44, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  She was a native of Cleveland County and she worked as a certified nursing assistant. Sherry was preceded in death by her mother Debra Rhodes Bailey, daughter Morgan Renee Hodge, and paternal grandfather Claude Bailey.  She is survived by, one son, Hunter Claude Bailey, her father Mitch Bailey and step-mother Debra Callahan, one brother, Scott Bailey, one...

Eugene Hardin, age 81, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home. He was the son of the late Bob and Mary Scoggins Hardin and he was a native of Rutherford County. Eugene was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir member, and cemetery committee chairman. He retired from Reeves Brothers after serving for 40 years. Eugene was a U.S. Army veteran and he served in South Korea, France, and Japan. In addition to his parents,...