Gatlin Jameson Lancaster was born into the arms of angels Saturday May 30th at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton, NC. Born at 30 weeks he weighed 3lbs 2oz and was 14.5 long. Gatlin had a rare heart condition that only 1 in 200k babies are born with.

Mollissa Ann Grinder, age 70, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at her residence. Mollissa was born Sunday, June 12, 1955 in Santa Clara, California to the late Clair Wilcox and Francise Hightower Wilcox. Mollissa worked many years as a seamstress. She enjoyed gardening, feeding her chickens and crafting. Mollissa was a good mom and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George H. Grinder. Those left to cherish her me

Connie Schiene, age 64, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at the Grand Strand Medical Center. Connie was born Monday, April 30, 1962 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to the late Bruce Wells and Joyce Biehler Edwards. In her early years, she worked in home remodeling. Connie’s passion was spending time at the beach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Dona Wells. Those left to honor her memory include her daughter, Brittney Schiene;

Kirsten Nichole Teaster, age 27, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Kirsten was born Sunday, September 6, 1998 in Rutherford County to Angel Toney and Jon Teaster. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 2018. Kirsten worked several years as a CNA for nursing homes, most recently at Henderson Care in Forest City. She was an animal lover and enjoyed taking care of her cow, “Otis.” Kirsten was a member of the Gilkey Church of God. She was a d

Joyce Rogers Bridges, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home. Joyce was born Tuesday, November 4, 1941, in Rutherford County to the late Marcus Rogers and Hazel Gordon Rogers. She worked at Spindale Mills for more than thirty years and was a faithful member of Chase Baptist Church. She was talented in woodworking and enjoyed building furniture and other handcrafted items for her family. Joyce was also an expert seamstre