Doug Miller, age 71, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at Atrium Health Carolina's Medical Center Main. He was the son of the late Earl Miller and the late Pat Miller. Doug was a member of Kistler's Chapel United Methodist Church, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents Doug was also preceded in death by his brother Bill Miller. He is survived by his wife: Renee Miller. Two Daughters: Sandi Fredriksen, and Nicki Hollar and her husband...

Genell Bailey Clements, age 90, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late J. Paul and Edna Bailey. Genell was the widow of the late G. Lennon Clements and a native of Rutherford County. In addition to her parents and husband, Genell was preceded in death by her daughter; Susan Clements Hardy, and her brother Jimmy Bailey. Genell was a member of First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton for many years, she also...

Charles Ray Greene, age 94, of Ellenboro, NC, died Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.  Charles was a native of Rutherford County and U S Army veteran of World War II and received a purple heart.  He was a member of Race Path Baptist Church.   He was preceded in death by his wife Marie Bridges Greene and his son David Greene. He is survived by  One Daughter:  Marilyn Queen One Son:  Larry Greene Two step-sons: Cecil...

Steven Alan Hardin, age 64, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was the son of the late Willard and Evelyn Reid Stofer Hardin and was a native of Rutherford County.  Steven retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation in 2004 with 30 years of service.  He enjoyed farming in his retirement.  He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Brackett Hardin. He is survived by: One Sister:  Linda Hardin Williams and her husband David....

Deloris Keller McDade, age 97, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Thursday, March 5, 2020, at her daughters home. She was a native of New York and she was retired from TRW in Jamestown, NY. Deloris attended Mill Creek Church of the Brethren in NC. She was preceded in death by three grandsons.  She is survived by her husband; Clifford "Bub" E. McDade One Daughter:  Laura Jean Deck Two Sons: David Edwin Keller Donald W. Keller   One Step-son: Floyd McDade One...

Dan L.  Moore, age 73, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Duke University Hospital.  He was the son of late George & Effie Moore and a native of Rutherford County.  He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Polk County.  Dan was a retired automobile mechanic and operated a towing service.  He was preceded in death by one son Richard Moore, one son-in-law David Ramsey and two brothers, Gene Moore and Lewis Moore. He is survived by his...

James Edwin "Eddie" Smith, age 68, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Friday, February 28, 2020, at Hospice House of Rutherford County. He was the son of the late James Ray Smith and the late Mildred Head Smith and was a native of Rutherford County. Eddie was a member at Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton and a graduate of R.S. Central class of 1969. He was a lover of classic cars and he was a fan of NASCAR. He also loved his dog named T.W..  He is survived by his wife:...

Betty Herrin Reynolds, age 92, of Forest City, NC, died Friday, February 28, 2020, at Henderson Care Center.  She was the daughter of the late Fred L. Herrin and the late Pearl Annie Adams Herrin. Betty was preceded in death by her step-mother Betsy Herrin. She was the widow of the late Clement "Clem" Reynolds and a native of Mecklenburg County. Betty was a former resident of Lake Lure and she was a member of Bat Cave Baptist Church and she was a member of WMU for 40 years....

Hovis Robbins Ruppe, age 99, of Rutherfordton, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home in Rutherfordton. Hovis was the daughter of the late Colin Robbins and the late Alta Robbins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harold H. Ruppe; a son Philip Ruppe; siblings Lois, Hoil, Howard, Louise, Thelma, Nellie, Colleen and Troy. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and Hovis loved to cook for family and...

Edwin T. Jacunski, age 81, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. He was the son of the late Henry and Wanda Jacunski; born July 30, 1938 in Lowville, New York.  Ed was a member and usher at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. He was an active member of Knights of Columbus.  Ed loved his country and was a  proud American.  He served in the United States Navy and the Coast Guard Auxiliary.  He...