Barbara Ann McGinnis Brackett, age 72, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2026 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Barbara was born Wednesday, January 6, 1954 in Rutherford County to the late Jessie James McGinnis and Emma Jane Bradley McGinnis. She worked many years as a caregiver in home healthcare and was of the Baptist faith. Barbara enjoyed playing bingo and especially enjoyed going to yard sales. She loved her fur babies, Peppi and Pudgie. In addition to her

Rita Weatherford, age 76, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby. Rita was born Friday, August 12, 1949 in Cleveland County to the late James Greene and Nora Mashburn Greene. Rita lived a life of service to others which included her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Hospice and for Carolina Community Care. She was a faithful member of Goode’s Grove Baptist Church where she ministered as the Vacati

Patricia Jones, age 63, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Patricia was born Thursday, December 13, 1962 in Rutherford County to the late Junior Arrowood and Sybil Burgess Arrowood. She worked in textiles for many years, working mostly for Cone Mills and National Textiles. Patricia was of the Presbyterian faith. She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. Patricia was known for her big heart! She never met a stranger, and her do

Jean Nix Morrow, age 85, of Forest City, NC passed away peacefully on May 15th, 2026 to be with our Lord and Savior, and to join her family and friends that preceded her in death. Born April 23rd, 1941, in Rutherford County, she was the youngest of three children born to Fred and Nora Nix. She retired from Tanner Co. after 20 years of service there. Prior to that, she worked at Crellin Plastic and the Hanes Plant. She was very devoted to her family, being a caregiver to her m

Landon Wray Wilson, age 24, of Ellenboro, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026.