Julia Alice Hensley Anderson After a long and courageous battle with cancer and kidney failure, Julia Hensley Anderson of Rutherfordton gently passed away in her sleep September 19. Julia was born March 24, 1943, in Rutherford County to the late Ellen Hill Hensley and Robert Hensley.  She was a wonderful blend of two very strong and independent families.  She was also predeceased by a sister, Martha Hensley Heaton. She is survived by her husband, James Anderson; a brother, Rob...

William "Bill" Groves, age 86, of Forest City, NC, died Thursday, September 17, 2020, at his residence.  He was the son of the late Reuel "Det" Groves and the late Alta "Gladys" Padgett Groves and he was a native of Rutherford County. Bill was the widower of his first wife; the late Maxine Barnes Groves and his second wife; Patsy Blankenship McKinney Groves. He served 2 years in the Army (Crypto Equipment Repairman) where he received the National Defense...

Hoyte Hillery Bailey, age 80, of Spindale died Monday, September 14, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.  He was the husband of Mary Evelyn Grayson Bailey for 60 years of marriage.  Other family members include: Dot Buchanan, Kay Hammond, Joey Buchanan, Joan Koone and Lee Buchanan.  Mr. Bailey worked for many years in textiles.  He was a loving husband and friend to many. The family would like to thank Nadine Rippy, Kay and Harry Deaton and Roy Jaynes for their...

Brandon Taylor age 40, of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, September 6, 2020, at his home.  He was preceded in death by his mother Anita Haynes Taylor. Brandon was a native of Rutherford County and he was  of the Baptist faith. He worked at Western Data Center for 12 years as a Systems Analyst II. In addition to his mother, Brandon was preceded in death by, maternal grandfather; Adam Haynes and paternal grandfather; Marshal Taylor.   Brandon is survived by:  his father...

Linda Toney, age 72, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Hugh Hicks and the late Gladys Ruff. She was a native of Polk County. Linda was a member of West Point Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters: Elizabeth Goins and Thelma Bailey; three brothers: Thomas Hicks, Steve Hicks and Dink Hicks. Survivors include her husband: David H. Toney.  One Daughter:  Nicole...

Jack Weaver Lynch (Doc), age 77, of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.   He was the son of the late Abner Lynch and the late Myrtle Lynch and he was a native of Rutherford County. Doc was a Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Florence Downey, Fannie Sane, and Nora Downey, and one brother Raymond Lynch.  Doc is survived by: One Daughter: Rebecca Whitesides Three Sisters:  Mary Jo Kiser Ruth...

Tim Hodge, age 55, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Friday, August 21, 2020, at Mission Hospital Memorial Campus in Asheville, NC. He was the son of the late Raymond Hodge and the late Billie Hodge and he was a native of Gaston County. Tim was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his fiancée: Mary Couch One Daughter: Chasity Brooke Hodge Three Sisters: Mona Rankin and her husband Ted Linda Vaughn and her husband Donnie Tracy Cogdell and her husband Cletus One Brother: Dennis...

Dr. William C. Haden Jr., of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020, at the age of 67. William was born in Lexington, North Carolina on February 23, 1953 to William and Carolyn Haden. He married his beloved wife, Susan, on August 20, 1983. William dedicated his life to helping others through the practice of medicine, where he served as a general surgeon for nearly 35 years at Rutherfordton Hospital. William is remembered for being an avid Tar Heel fan, having graduated...

Carolyn Norwood Mace, age 79, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.  She was the daughter of the late Nelson Norwood and the late Margaret Fisher Norwood and a native of Hendersonville. Carolyn was a member of Boiling Springs Church of God and she was preceded in death by her brother Mack Norwood. She is survived by her husband: Glenn E. Mace.  One Son:  Richard Mace  One Brother:  Nelson Norwood,...

Norris V. Dobbins, age 92, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation & Living Center.  He was a native of Rutherford County. Norris was the widower of the late Marjorie Conner Dobbins. Norris was a U.S. Navy 2nd officer and he served for 37 years. He traveled all over the world for the Navy. Some of the things he loved were fishing trips to Canada, gardening, making chow chow, and he was known as the pickle man.  Norris was a member of...