Rutherford Weekly

Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly CHRISTY WILLIAM ���CHRIS��� WILSON C h r i s t y W i l l i a m ���Chris��� Wilson age 46 passed away Sunday December 30, 2012. A native of Rutherford County he was a son of the late Buddy William Wilson and Etta Jean Philbeck Wilson. Left to cherish his memory are one sister Marla Howard of Forest City, NC; one brother Terry Earley of Rocky Mount, NC and a number of other friends and family members. A celebration of life was held at Crowe���s Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bob Philbeck officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your local Cancer Society. Crowe���s Mortuary is serving the family. HELEN JOAN WHITE Helen Joan W h i t e , age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Zack and Mattie May Hicks Searcy. She was a retired spinner and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Tommie Earley of Rutherfordton and Jody Earley of Inman, SC; two daughters, Anne Arrowood of Rocklin, CA and Christine Tavernia of Caroleen; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Palmer Lee (Tommie) Earley Sr. and a brother, Parks Searcy. A Memorial Service was held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. William Swink officiating. at the church. Crowe���s Mortuary is serving the family. JOHN ALBERT HENDERSON, SR. John Albert Henderson, Sr. age 65 passed away T u e s d a y December 25, 2012. Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by his www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 parents Albert Thomas Henderson and Naomi Conner Henderson as well as one brother Leonard Henderson and one great grandchild Mackenzie Jaylynee Henderson. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Emmaline Biddix Henderson of the home, children ��� Tonda Champion, Carolyn Grindstaff, John Albert Henderson, Jr., Chris D. Henderson, Jerome S. Henderson, Susan Henderson and Robert Holland, one brother ��� Michael T. Henderson, a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. A memorial service was held at First Wesleyan Church; 700 South Church St., Forest City NC. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Of Rutherford County P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe���s Mortuary is assisting the family. LISA LINETTE DOTSON Lisa Linette C o n n e r Dotson, age 43, of Mill Spring, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Naomi Wilson Conner. Lisa was a homemaker and a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Joey Dotson of the home; son��� Randy Allen Dotson of Mill Spring; daughter Jessica Dotson Jackson and husband Travis of Green Creek; brother Vernon Conner of Green Hill; sister Tammy Teague of Gilkey; special nephew Eddie Harmon Jr., and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Cane Creek Baptist Church, Lake Lure with Revs. Ancel Pace, Red Williams and Danny Seigfried officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cane Creek Baptist Church. Crowe���s Mortuary is serving the family. OPEL DENNIS EARLS Opel Dennis Earls, 64, of Mooresboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 27, 2012. Born in Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Opal and Sarah Estelle Godfrey Earls. He is also predeceased by a sister, Carolyn Earls; two brothers, John Earls and Buck Earls. He was a member of Camps Creek Baptist Church. He worked in construction as an industrial electrician before becoming disabled, and then became a full time Pawpaw. Opel was truly a kind man. He saw the best in everyone and, in every instance, put others before himself. He always found joy and laughter in friends and family. Never meeting a stranger, and always wearing a warm and welcome smile. He leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, Joyce Graves Earls, of the home; a son, Opel Dennis (Opie) Earls, II and wife Nikki; and his heart, his loving grandson, Elijah Zachary Earls, all of Mooresboro, NC.; Also left to cherish fond memories are brothers, Wilbur Lee Earls, George G. Earls and wife Pandora; Arthur P. Earls and wife Jolynne; Joel D. Earls and Wife Shirley, all of Mooresboro; Tracy Earls and wife Stacie of Conover, NC and Joseph Earls and wife Robin of Statesville, NC. Surviving sisters are Norma Sue Keown and husband Carl; Cynthia Bridges and husband Rick, all of Mooresboro, NC; Judy (Susie) Henderson and husband Terry of Spartanburg, SC and Mary Drake of Gaffney, SC; sisters-in-law, Sallie Earls of Mooresboro, NC, Tina Earls of Bostic, NC, Myrtle Bell of Kings Mountain, NC; brotherin-law, Terry Wiggins of Inman, SC; his motherin-law, Mary G. Wiggins of Gaffney, SC who loved him as a son. Funeral services were held at Camps Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Buddy Morehead officiating. Burial followed at Camps Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is Home is Carroll Carroll o serving the Earls family. DORTHY RUTH WALKER Dorthy Ruth W a l k e r , age 80, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012. Dorthy was born March 16, 1932 in Montmorency County, Michigan to the late Norman Buchler and Ida Wolter Buchler. She worked as a waitress for many years and was a Lutheran. She enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and cared for others. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Jack Walker; two brothers, Harold Buchler and Arthur Buchler. Survivors include her two sons, Linwood Buchler of Alger, MI and Reverend Loran C. Walker and wife, Janice of Salisbury, NC; one daughter, Jackie W. Crawford and husband, Jeffrey also of Salisbury; two sisters, Violet Asbury of North Miami, FL and Geraldine Drewniak of Riverside, MI; three brothers, Howard Buchler of Hawks, MI, Norman Buchler, Jr. of Roger City, MI and Gordon Buchler of Hillman, MI. She is also survived by six grandsons, one granddaughter, six great-grandsons and three great-granddaughters. A graveside service was conducted at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with Reverend David Hawkins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude Children���s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the family. ROMEY NIX Romey Nix, 68, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012. A memorial service was held at the Gilkey Church of God, with Rev. Mike Stephens officiating. Crowe���s Mortuary is serving the family. LUCY MAE RAMSEY POOLE Luckadoo Lucy Mae Ramsey Poole Luckadoo, 75, of Shelby, passed Thursday, January 3- January 9, 2013 away on Saturday, aw ay on Satu rday, d December 29, 2012. A native of Cleveland ti f Cl l d County, shewas born on April 19, 1939, a daughter of the late Thomas Grady Ramsey and Mammie Mae Ledford Ramsey. She reitred from the Textile Industry and was a Charter Member of Souls Harbor Tabernacle of Mooresboro. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Dean Ramsey and Norman Ramsey. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Luckadoo; two sons, Charles Poole and wife Joyce of Kings Mountain, Fred Poole and friend Melody Shaffer of Mooresboro; one daughter, Cheryl Wright and husband Donnie of Shelby; one brother, Joe Ramsey of Drexel; one sister, Portia Newton of Forest City; eight grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren; four greatgreat grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Souls Harbor Tabernacle with the Rev. James Chambers and Rev. James Eason officiating. Burial followed at Souls Harbor Tabernacle Cemetery. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Luckadoo family. JAMES EDDIE HILL James Eddie Hill, 59, of Cliffside, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012. A native of Cleveland County, he was born on December 27, 1953, a son of the late James Hill and Betty Pearson Hill. He was employed as a Supervisor at Cone Mill Corporation - Jacquard Plant. He was a member of Fairview Missionary Methodist Church. He was a member of the Buggies Gone Wild Forum, was a golf cart enthusiast and loved spending time at Ocean Lakes Family Campground, loved his grandchildren, and their baseball games. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Thomas Hill; one daughter, Heather Hill Pavone and husband Patrick of Asheville; one sister, Wanda Vickers and husband Ricky of Cliffside; one brother, Keith Hill of Clarksville, TN; two grandchildren, Jackson and Baylor Pavone. Funeral services were held at the A.C. McKinney A.C. McKinney C Kinne Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Morehead R B dd M h d officiating. Burial followed at Cliffside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to the Cancer Center of Rutherford County, 181 Daniel Road, Forest City, NC 28043. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Hill family. ROGER DAVID LEDFORD Roger David Ledford, age 61, of Forest City, NC, passed away January 1, 2013. Roger was born June 22, 1951 in Cleveland County, NC to the late J.C. Ledford and Margaret Campbell Ledford. He worked for Diversco Industries for over 30 years and was a member of Gantt���s Grove Baptist Church. He was had a passion for the guitar and was a singer/songwriter. Beyond his enjoyment of music was his love for the Lord. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Joel David Ledford and a sister, Barbara Putnam Winn. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Chris Ledford of Shelby, SC and Larry Ledford and wife, Kim of Ellenboro; Gladys Ledford and daughter, Amber Michelle Ledford of the home; three sisters, Patricia Hudson and husband, Kenneth of Lawndale, NC, Betty Mason of Ellenboro and Joyce Griffin and husband, Scott of Boiling Springs, NC. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; special friends, Scott Griffin, Rein Hollifield, Wayne Hill, and Wayne Toney and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Wayne Toney officiating. Interment followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Memorial donations are suggested to Grace of God Rescue Mission, POB 212, Forest City, NC 28043 or Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the family.

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