Christi Michelle Butler, 56, of Forest City, North Carolina, passed away on September 23, 2023 after a 13-year battle with thymic cancer. She was surrounded by her family who are grieving but not without hope. Christi was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina to Jack and Frances Edwards on September 18, 1967 and was a blessing throughout her childhood. She was greatly admired by her younger sister, Laura. Christi graduated from R-S Central High School and went on to earn an undergraduate degree...

Arrangements are incomplete, but will be announced at a later time. 

Teresa Marlowe Steppe, age 64, of Rutherfordton, NC, went Home to be with the Lord Friday, September 22, 2023, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County Teresa was the daughter of John G. Marlowe and the late Sarah Maxwell. In addition to her mother, Teresa was preceded in death by her husband William "Bruce" Steppe. In addition to her father, Teresa is survived by one daughter, Kristina Steppe Smith, and husband Thomas, one son, William...

Patricia Boone Williams, age 65, of Forest City, Chase Community, went Home to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. A native of Rutherford County, Patricia was the daughter of the late Junior and Bobbie Boone. She was the owner (and the boss) of the Shake Shop for 42 years. Patricia was a member at Harris First Baptist Church where one of her favorite things to do was Vacation Bible School. She is survived by her loving husband of 45...

Alan Wayne Roddy, age 64, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023, at Spartanburg Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County, Alan was the son of the late James Roddy and Jessie Abrams Roddy. Alan worked at Big Al's for many years, as well detailing cars which he was known for. He was an avid North Carolina Tar Heels fan. Alan is survived by his uncle, Curtis Roddy, and numerous loving cousins that will cherish his memory. The graveside service will be at Grays...

Christine  H. Thompson, age 91, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, September 18, 2023, at Upstate Community Hospice after a brief illness.   She was the daughter of the late Perley and Nettie Hyde, born in Macon County, North Carolina and raised in Bryson City North Carolina.  She was a graduate of Gardner Webb University and Western Carolina Teacher's College.  She was the loving wife of the late Harold Thompson.  Christine was a member of First Baptist Church...

Frances Kaye Ruff Gold, 89 of Rutherfordton, NC passed from this life into eternal rest on September 1, 2023 at Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation, Rutherfordton.  Kaye was born along with her beloved twin sister, Faye on July 25, 1934 to James Ellis Ruff and Dulcie (Dot) Cunningham Ruff in Rutherfordton NC.  Loving, kind-hearted, benevolent and forgiving, she was a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend whose testimony is best summed up with the words of Paul to the...

Dr. Ernest " Doc"  Yelton, age 102, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his home.  He was son of the late Charles and Nora Guffey Yelton and a native of Rutherford County.  Doc was a U S Navy veteran of World War II.  He was a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and went to medical school there for two years and went to Duke University medical school for two years also.  He met "Midge"  while at Cornell University Hospital while...

John Wesley Lewis, Jr., 76, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. John was born in Greenville, SC and lived in Rutherfordton, NC for 24 years.  He graduated from Myers Park High School in Charlotte, NC in 1965 and graduated from Presbyterian College in 1969.  He worked for Duke Power in Charlotte and Tryon.  He was also County Manager in Rutherford, Albemarle, and Oxford, NC.  John was the Town Manager in Tryon and...

Danny Eugene Hawkins, age 68, of Boiling Springs, SC, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice. A native of Spartanburg County, SC Danny was the son of the late Gene Hawkins and the late Peggy Earwood.  He worked for District 7 Schools Spartanburg for years. He was currently working at WWOL radio station in Forest City.  Danny was an active member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. Danny loved his church and loved his Lord.  He was a man of...