Sherry Skipper Gragg, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Sherry was born Tuesday, March 9, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late Joseph Skipper and Cordie Huntsinger Skipper. She retired from Broyhill Furniture Mfg. after thirty-nine years of faithful work. Sherry was a member of West Point Baptist Church and was currently attending Spindale Fellowship Holiness. She enjoyed shopping and going out to eat with fr

Calvin Russell Tate, age 57, of Sunshine, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nona Parker Tate; his father, Carl Tate; and his grandparents, Charlie and Ellen Murray, and Floyd and Lucy Tate. Calvin is survived by his children, Helix Tate (Steven) of Florida, Brittany Farmer (Robbie) of Burlington, Keylon Tate (Brittany) of Forest City, along with five grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Malena Tate; his s

Elizabeth “Betty” Jewell, age 83, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at her home. Betty was born Monday, October 12, 1942 in Camden, New Jersey to the late Charles D. and Isabel Eirich. She worked for many years as a Slot Supervisor for Resorts International in Atlantic City. Betty’s passion was spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Louette Grafe and a daughter-in-law, Anne Mathis-Grafe. Those left to

Cheryl Kennedy-Jones, age 70, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Cheryl was born Thursday, November 17, 1955 in Rutherford County to the late John Albert Kennedy and Mary Ollie Simpson Kennedy. She was a graduate of Isothermal Community College. Cheryl worked as a medical records transcriptionist for many years. She enjoyed playing the piano and loved her animals. Cheryl was a Christian who walked and lived her faith and belie

Jacob Lenly Campbell, age 26, of Oakboro, NC, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at his home.