Minnie Scism-Dulaney, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 at her home. Minnie was born Monday, July 12, 1948 in Cleveland County to the late Joseph Pinkley Scism and Ruby Leigh Scism. She was a graduate of Shelby High School, class of 1967 and later earned an associates degree from Isothermal Community College. She worked for National Textiles and Watts Regulator for many years and most recently was a personal caretaker in home healthcare. She was of t

Vicki Rogers Sturgill, age 62, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at her home. Vicki was born Thursday, April 9, 1964 in Rutherford County, to Linda Black Short who resides in Ellenboro and to the late David Rogers. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1982 and earned an associate’s degree from Isothermal Community College. Her heart’s desire to help the elderly led her to become a Licensed Practical Nurse which enabled her to work in Nursi

Earl Franklin Ritch of Sachse, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born on February 27, 1943, in Concord, North Carolina, Earl was the son of Lindsey F. Ritch and Thelma M. Mills Ritch. Earl is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Sue Ritch; his daughter, Cheryl D. Jenkins and husband Joe of Vancouver, Washington, and their sons, Curtis and Brian Jenkins; his son, Jeffrey A. Ritch and wife Shehnaz of McKinney, Texas, and their daughter, Aliana. H

Robin Vaughn Howard, age 56, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at her home. Robin was born Monday, March 9, 1970 in Lexington, NC to Nancy Vaughn who resides in High Point, NC. Robin was a dedicated homemaker who loved her family dearly. Among her many gifts was her talent as an artist and photographer. She especially enjoyed painting, drawing and sketching. As a lover of nature she took enormous pleasure in feeding and caring for all kinds of animals. She was

William Bradley, age 26, of Mill Spring, NC passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Spartanburg Medical Center. William was born Wednesday, January 12, 2000 in Henderson County to Junior and Tracy Bradley who lives in Mill Spring. He worked for several years as a heavy equipment operator for Clary Hood Grading. William was a member of Shingle Hollow Congregational Holiness Church. He loved calling his sister in the morning after she had worked all night. No matter what the situ