Julia Ann Harrill Randall, age 87, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Julia was born on Thursday, November 24, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late George Harrill and Lucille Toms Harrill. She was a graduate of Harris High School. Julia worked for over twenty-three years as a supervisor for Absorba Textiles. She was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed cooking for her family. Julia was a faithful member of The Barn Fellowship. I

JoAnne Koone Jenkins, age 75, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. JoAnne was born Saturday, July 7, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late John Koone and Mildred Alley Koone. She worked as a bus driver for Tri-Community School for twenty-one years and later as the manager for the Bakery at Ingles Market for fourteen years. JoAnne enjoyed crocheting, listening to Conway Twitty and tending to h

Jackie Mode Huffman, age 80, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. Jackie was born Thursday, May 30, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Amos Mode and Ovelia Johnson Mode. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1964 and also a graduate of Kings College in Charlotte. She worked many years as an administrative assistant for Stonecutter Mill and later as a Medical Office Assistant for various D

Jimmy Moore, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.Jimmy Moore, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. Jimmy was born Sunday, August 22, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Willie Moore and Nellie Scruggs Moore. He was a graduate of Chase High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy. Jimmy worked as a supervisor

Bobby Starr, age 66, of Cliffside, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026 at Hilltop Healthcare and Nursing in Rutherfordton. Bobby was born Wednesday, December 23, 1959 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to the late Robert Lucky Starr, Sr. and Christine McGaha Blanton. He was a graduate of Chase High School and owned and operated Starr Appliance Rental for many years. Bobby was a talented musician and especially loved playing bluegrass. He had the privilege of running the soundboard for