J C Pritchard, age 69, of Forest City, NC, died Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Fair Haven of Forest City.  He was the son of the late Arby Pritchard and Gertrude Pritchard and a native of Rutherford County.  J C loved to go to all the flea markets and yard sales and buy and sell items.  He was preceded in death by one sister Irene Hoyle and four brothers; Clarence Pritchard, Herman Pritchard, Marvin Pritchard and Carl Pritchard. He is survived by: One Sister:  Mary...

Susan Vance Hendrick, age 69, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Dr. Harry Vance Hendrick and the late Elizabeth Beavers Hendrick and she was a native of Rutherford County. Susan was a lifelong member of Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church since 1959. She was a deacon, church treasurer, from 2002-2009, moderator of Presbyterian Women, a circle member and Sunday school...

Kenneth "Ken" Ray Atchley, age 73, of Union Mills, NC, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at his residence.  He was the son of the late Roy and Emma Atchley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Marshall Atchley.  Ken was a native of Rutherford county. He was also a member of Piney Knob Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Ken was an avid horseman who also loved to hunt and fish. He loved the Lord. Ken was the Best Papa Ever. Survivors...

Henry L. Sunderman II (Hank) of Rutherfordton, 75, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 8th. Hank was born in August 1945 in Meridian, MS but soon moved to Cincinnati, OH, which became his hometown.  He raised his family in Xenia, OH and retired in Rutherfordton, NC.  He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 51 years, Vicki, three daughters and their spouses, Casi Gross (Brian) of New Tripoli PA, Michelle Sunderman (Brad Harrison) of Rutherford County NC, Nancy...

On November 3, 2020, Sybil Hill Cudd, loving mother, sister, and caregiver, passed away at the age of 84 following complications of COVID-19 at Asbury Health and Rehabilitation Center at Aldersgate in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Sybil was born September 28, 1936 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina to John Calvin (JC) and Hazel (Vaughn) Hill Sr. She pursued her passion of caring for others by becoming a registered nurse in 1958 and worked at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center continuously...

Martha Ellenburg White, age 84, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.  She was the daughter of the late Luther Ellenburg and the late Theo Ford Ellenburg and a native of Rutherford County.  Martha was the widow of the late Wallace White and preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.  She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by  Two Daughters:  Tamara Tate Keia Howerton Two...

Faye Hardin Hopper, age 86, of Forest City, NC, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Fair Haven of Forest City.  She was the daughter of the late Fred Hardin and the late Lovie Hardin and she was a native of Rutheford County. Faye retired from Food Lion in Rutherfordton.  Faye is survived by: One Daughter:  Trina Hopper Riddle Three Sons:  Danny Hopper, Joey Hopper, and Jim Bridges  One Sister:  Catherine Uzelia Taylor One Brother:  Ken...

Mary Sue Hodge, age 91, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  She was the daughter of the late Huey Haynes and the late Rosa Ledbetter Haynes and she was a native of Polk County. Mary Sue was a member of Piedmont Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Mary Sue was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Haynes, and one sister, Elizabeth Hensley.  She is survived by her loving husband of 72 years Lester...

Letha M. Scruggs, age 70, of Spindale, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center.  She was the daughter of the late Everett and Edith Mathis and she was a native of Rutherford County. Letha was the widow of the late Ronnie Scruggs. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton. In addition to her parents and husband Letha was preceded in death by one brother, Spencer Lovelace of Raleigh. She is survived by  One...

Grace Elizabeth Lewis Nodine, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  She was the daughter of the late Pearlie Mae Lewis and she was a native of Rutherford County.  Grace was the widow of the late Robert Nodine Sr. She was a member of West Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and husband Grace was preceded in death by one son, Tommy Nodine, one daughter, Charlotte Patricia Whitaker, two sisters,...