Calvin "CJ" Justice McClellan, age 87, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Oak Grove Health Care Center. He was the son of the late Arnold McClellan and the late Martha Thomas McClellan and he was a native of Mitchell County. CJ was the widower of the late Joann McClellan. He was also preceded in death by his son: Johnny Laughter, brothers: Henry McClellan, and Carrol McClellan, sister: Adalene Wall and one daughter: Angela Laughter. CJ was a member of Oak...

Mary Elizabeth Freeman Clements, 91, of Union Mills, NC passed away peacefully on August 6, 2019 after a beautiful full life and a period of declining health. Elizabeth was born Sept. 17, 1927 in Rutherford County to the late Deck and Bertha Freeman.  She was the beloved wife of the late Oliver Clements for 62 years. She was a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and an employee of Stonecutter Mills until her retirement. Elizabeth was a Christian in faith, word, and deeds of love and...

Bobby John Jones, age 83, of Spindale, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at his home.  He was the son of the late Tildon Bales Jones and the late Martha Carver Jones and was a native of Rutherford County. Bobby was the widower of the late Mamie Valerie Holland Jones, they had been married 58 years. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Bobby loved woodworking and country music. He was also preceded in death by sons; James Kenneth Jones, and Gregory Keith Jones,...

William "Will" Franklin Ownbey, age 79, of Shingle Hollow, died Monday, July 29, 2019 at his home. He was the son of the late Ray Ownbey and was a native of Rutherford County. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by three brothers; Dennis Ownbey, Tommy Ownbey and Donald Ownbey. Survivors include his wife: Regaina Crain Ownbey His mother: Mary Sue Ownbey One Son:  Shane Ownbey and his wife Pam One Brother: Jimmy Ownbey and his wife Brenda Two Sisters: Minnie...

Aldon M.  Conner Jr., age 72, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. He was the son of the late Aldon M. Conner Sr. and the late Ruth Fincannon Conner and a native of Rutherford County.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Spindale.  He was retired from Cone Mills where he was the director of production scheduling.  He was a U S Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.  Aldon loved the game of golf and enjoyed...

Chris Shifflett, age 49, died Saturday, July 6, 2019.  He was the son of the late Benny Shifflett and the late Sylvia Shifflett. Chris was also preceded in death by one sister Tina Gird, and one brother Will Rainerd. He is survived by: Two Daughters:  Patience Nicole Kimball and husband Matthew  Amanda Lynne Craig and husband Dustin  One Son:  Christopher Daniel Shifflett  One Sister:  Teresa Rife Two Brothers:  Benny Shifflett Ben...

Tommy Mac Roach, age 75, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home.  Tommy was a native of Rutherford County and the son of the late Craig Reid Roach Sr. and the late Lula Banning Roach. He was the widower of the late Shirley Ann Dills Roach. He was also preceded in death by one son Joseph Roach and brother Craig Reid Roach Jr. Tommy attended Sulphur Springs Congregational Holiness Church.   He is survived by:  Two...

Lucille Freeman Hudson Hutchins, age 92, of Mount Vernon community died Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Fair Haven of Forest City. She was the daughter of the late William Henry Hudson and the late Mary Lou Freeman Hudson and a native of Rutherford County. Lucille was a lifelong active member of Mount Vernon Bapitst Church. She was a former member of the Red Hat Society. In addition to her parents she was proceded in death by her husband Garland Hutchins; sister Georgianna Smart and brother...

Chester Lee Talley, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at his home in Polk County, NC.  He was surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, Father, Grandfather, brother and friend. He was employed with Eastern Airlines and Lowes before retiring to the Foothills of North Carolina. Chester was a member of Adaville Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Gladys Moscoso Talley, he is survived by one Son: Chester Lee Talley, Jr. and wife Kimberly, daughter Sophia Griffin, seven...

Michael Dean "Mike"  Whiteside, age 60, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at  his home with his family and his dog by his side. He was the son of the late Max Whiteside and and a native of Rutherford County.  He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.  Mike worked with his brothers in the family business; Whiteside Logging.  He loved fishing and his dogs especially "Lucy" who stayed by his side.  Mike was preceded...