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Mary Ann Toney Sunshine

Ann Dotson Toney, age 78 of the Sunshine Community died Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home. Ann was born on August 24, 1947, in Hendersonville, NC and was a daughter of the late Reverend Paul Dotson and Lettie Wright Dotson. She was a 1966 graduate of East Rutherford High School, and she drove a school bus for the Rutherford County Schools at both Sunshine and East Rutherford High School. She also worked as a caregiver for 10 years and was the pianist at five area ...

Ann Dotson Toney, age 78 of the Sunshine Community died Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home. Ann was born on August 24, 1947, in Hendersonville, NC and was a daughter of the late Reverend ...

Ronald Womick Rutherfordton

Ronald Lee Womick, 77, of Rutherfordton passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. Ronnie was born December 23, 1948, in Cleveland County, NC. He was the son of Earl and Annie Pearl Womick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Johnny Womick. Ronnie was an incredible family man, devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy was taking care of the people he loved. He found his greatest peace on the golf course, joyfully cheering on his beloved alma ...

Ronald Lee Womick, 77, of Rutherfordton passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. Ronnie was born December 23, 1948, in Cleveland County, NC. He was the son of Earl and Annie Pearl Womick. In ...

Janet Morrow Carpenter Forests City

Janet Morrow Carpenter, age 83 of Forest City died Monday, March 2, 2026. Janet was born March 5, 1942, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Walter and Juanita McDaniel Morrow. Janet was a lifelong member of Bethany Baptist Church where she was active in the WMU, a former member of the choir, former church Secretary and served on numerous mission trips with the church. She was in the last graduating class of Harris High School. Janet was first and ...

Janet Morrow Carpenter, age 83 of Forest City died Monday, March 2, 2026. Janet was born March 5, 1942, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Walter and Juanita McDaniel ...

Joan Rizzo Ellenboro

Joan Ann Rizzo, age 80 of Ellenboro died Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was born on July 30, 1945, in Springfield Gardens, New York and was a daughter of the late Vincent Henry Haverkamp and Edna Ann Smith Haverkamp. Joan worked as an Administrative Assistant for Shell Oil Company where she retired after 35 years’ service. She also worked as a secretary for a drug company. She was a former resident of The Villages in Florida where she was active in church work. ...

Joan Ann Rizzo, age 80 of Ellenboro died Wednesday, February 25, 2026. She was born on July 30, 1945, in Springfield Gardens, New York and was a daughter of the late Vincent Henry Haverkamp ...

Joy Turner Rutherfordton

Joy Honeycutt Turner, age 77 of Rutherfordton, died February 25, 2026 at Hospice House of Forest City. Joy was born on January 26, 1949 in Rutherford County. She was the daughter of the late William and Bernice Honeycutt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Betty Rowe and her brothers, Rupert, Billy, and Charles Honeycutt. Joy attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and worked for Rutherford County Schools for thirty-three and a ...

Joy Honeycutt Turner, age 77 of Rutherfordton, died February 25, 2026 at Hospice House of Forest City. Joy was born on January 26, 1949 in Rutherford County. She was the ...

Richard Ranc Rutherfordton

Richard Walter Ranc, age 85 of Rutherfordton died Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Richard was born on March 5, 1940, in Queens, New York and was a son of the late Walter and Ellen Gorton Ranc. He had worked for the National Park Service as a Seasonal Guide. Richard was very talented musically and was the organist for the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church for many years. He also served honorably in the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in ...

Richard Walter Ranc, age 85 of Rutherfordton died Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Richard was born on March 5, 1940, in Queens, New York and was a son of the late Walter and Ellen Gorton Ranc. ...

Judy Higgins Forest City

Judy Horner Higgins, 78, of Forest City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born December 20, 1947 in Herkimer, NY. She was the daughter of Neil Horner, and Ted and Elizabeth “Lib” Walker. Judy was a graduate of RS Central High School class of 1966. After graduation, she married her husband, Jackie Ray Higgins. This July, they would have celebrated 60 years of marriage. They had three children: Sherry, Buddy, and ...

Judy Horner Higgins, 78, of Forest City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born December 20, 1947 in Herkimer, NY. She was the daughter of Neil ...

Romeo Morrow Little Rock, AR

Romeo Hicks (RH) Morrow went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2026. He was 92 years old. RH was born in Forest City, North Carolina and grew up playing golf with his five brothers before joining the Air Force and was stationed at Jacksonville Air Force Base. He met his wife, the former Marion Reed, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, which became a focal point of their life. They were married 64 years and raised three beautiful daughters. Together they served as Sunday school ...

Romeo Hicks (RH) Morrow went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2026. He was 92 years old. RH was born in Forest City, North Carolina and grew up playing golf with his five brothers before ...

Candice Broline Mooresboro

Candice Rae Broline, age 79 of Mooresboro, North Carolina died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby. She was born on July 29, 1946, in Yankton, South Dakota and was a daughter of the late Elmer and Gwendoline Hodoway Broline. She worked for several years as a Graphic Artist and served in the United States Navy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Broline and a sister, Cheryl Broline. She is survived by her ...

Candice Rae Broline, age 79 of Mooresboro, North Carolina died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby. She was born on July 29, 1946, in Yankton, South Dakota and ...

Druary Jones Ellenboro

Druary P. Jones, age 87 of Ellenboro died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Atrium Health in Kings Mountain. Druary was born on September 5, 1938, in Ellenboro, North Carolina. Druary was a founding member of the Ellenboro Fire Department and a founding member of the North Carolina Crime Control, Rutherford County. He was the owner and operator of Jones Wrecker Service and a former Mechanic and Equipment Operator for Sisk Grading. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lena Jones ...

Druary P. Jones, age 87 of Ellenboro died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Atrium Health in Kings Mountain. Druary was born on September 5, 1938, in Ellenboro, North Carolina. Druary was a ...

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