Rutherford Weekly

Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly CARL ALLEN HENDRIX Carl Allen Hendrix, age 57, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, January 6th, 2013. Carl attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and worked for Watts Regulator. He was preceded in death by parents Buford and Jeanette Clifton Hendrix, as well as his brother Craig Hendrix. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Augustine of Forest City, son Brent Hendrix of Washington, DC, daughter Michelle Rogers of Ellenboro, NC, son Stanley Weeks of Forest City, NC, daughter Brandy Weeks of Forest City, NC, and sister Judy Vaughan of Martin, SC. Eleven grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at Crowe's Funeral Home with the Reverend Bob Philbeck officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family. GERTIE FINCANNON HILL G e r t i e Fincannon Hill, age 92, of Forest City, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Gertie was born June 19, 1920 in McDowell County, NC to the late William Fincannon and Rhoda Lou Branch Fincannon. She worked in textiles for many years and enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was a member of Caroleen Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roland E. Hill and one son, Howard Hill. Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Shires and husband, Jerry of Rutherfordton; Grace McDaniel of Ellenboro and Ruth Womick of Forest City; two sons, Floyd Hill and wife, Joyce of York, SC. She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Robert Harris officiating. Interment followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for the family of Mrs. Hill. MRS. MARLENE LUCILLE COLE ROBBINS Mrs. Marlene Lucille Cole Robbins age 78 of Big Island Road went home to be with The Lord on January 1, 2013. Marlene was born in Rutherford County, NC on December 31, 1934 and was preceded in death by her parents James Kelly Cole and Bessie Owens Cole. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Charles William Robbins and one grandchild Tori Robbins. A loving mother to many as well as a faithful and loving wife, Marlene enjoyed attending church, playing the piano and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for some 50 years and operated a nursery in her home for over 40 years. Left to cherish her memories are two sons: David Robbins and wife Martha; Kenneth Robbins and wife Sherry; one daughter – Beverly Whisnant and husband Jacob; one brother – Blaine Cole; one sister – Wanell Buff and husband Frank; grandchildren – Stephen Robbins and wife Angie, Paul Robbins and wife Jennifer, Leslie Robbins, Luke Robbins, Joel Robbins and wife Erica, Lori Robbins, Jonathan Whisnant and Justin Whisnant; four great grandchildren also survive as well as a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Holly Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Wade Huntley and Rev. Danny Black officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to WWOL 780 AM 1381West Main Street Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary uary ua Rutherfordton, NC is assisting the family. MAGGIE SILVER MELTON Maggie Silver M e l t o n , age 78, of Harris, NC, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013. Maggie was born June 17, 1934 in Rutherford County, NC to the late William Hicks Silver and Lola McDaniel Silver. She worked at Spindale Mills and for Dan River Mills for many years. She was a longtime member of Faith Baptist Church and enjoyed NASCAR and traveling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Walter Blanton; one brother, Melvin Silver and two sisters, Georgia Nance and Flora Revels. She is survived by her son, Jerry Wayne Blanton and wife, Shelley of Harris; one daughter, Debra Blanton Kiser and husband, Clarence William of Forest City; a special sister-in-law, Hazel Silver of Marion, NC; three grandchildren, Lucas Blanton, Frankie Rose and Kara Sims; six great grandchildren, Nicholas Sims, Garrett Sims, Tori Rose, Aleah Rose, Vanessa Blanton and Lucas Blanton, Jr. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Edward Ellison officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Building 1, Asheville, NC 28801. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the family. MRS. ADELAIDE HAWKINS HUMPHRIES Mrs. Adelaide Hawkins Humphries, 99, of the Grassy Pond Community, passed away on January 02, 2013. For the past 5 years, she has resided at Magnolia's Assisted Care of Gaffney. She was the widow of Bobby Humphries. She was the daughter of the late Grover and Lizzie Holland Hawkins of Rutherford County. She attended Asheville Teach Teachers College, grad ll , g adTeachers College, graduated from Limestone College, and was a College and was llege retired Elementary School Teacher. Until her declining health, she was an active member of Grassy Pond Baptist Church, DAR, Eastern Star, and the Retired Teachers' Association. She enjoyed traveling, playing the piano, and keeping up with current events. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brother, Grover Glenn Hawkins; one sister, Ehtel Hawkins Wilkins; one grandson, Troy Brent Humphries. She is survived by her sons, Bobby V. Humphries of Gaffney and Grover Humphries and wife Linda of Greenville; one daughter, Rhonda Humphries Grimes and husband Mike of West Columbia; three grandchildren, Jason Humphries of Greenville, Keri Humphries Wise and husband Josh of Lexington, Katie Grimes Richardson and husband Joseph of Blythewood; three great-grandchildren, Landon and Kaylee Wise and Bobby Richardson. The family expresses sincere gratitude and thankfulness to her special caregiver, Betty Copeland; they would also like to thank the staff of Magnolias of Gaffney and Dr. Ribadeneyra and the staff at Shelby Medical Associates. Funeral services were held at the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel. Burial followed at Fredrick Memorial Gardens, Gaffney, SC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Grassy Pond Baptist Church, 254 Grassy Pond Road, Gaffney, SC 29341 or New Heights Baptist Church, 115 Ellis Ferry Road, Gaffney, SC 29341. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Humphries family. MRS. EVELYN M. (CHAPMAN) WHEELER Mrs. Evelyn M. (Chapman) Wheeler, 83, of Spindale, NC passed away on December 28, 2012. Evelyn was born in Leominster, MA on July 16, 1929, the eldest daughter of Ruth and Howard Chapman. In Thursday, January 10- January 16, 2013 addition addition h her parents ts addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband death th her husband usband Robert E. Wheeler, brothers, George and David, and sister, Nancy. She was a loving, caring, and devoted mother to her family and would give her heart to help others. The things she enjoyed most were crocheting, sewing, and spending quality time with her whole family. She was really devoted to spending her time sharing Bible truths with others in the house to house preaching work as a member of the Forest City Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Evelyn leaves behind three sons and two daughters, Wayne Wheeler and his wife, Cynthia of Spindale, NC, Cynthia Keach and her husband, Donald of Rutherfordton, NC Lawrence Wheeler and his wife, Ramona, of Umatilla, FL, Robert Wheeler and his wife, Jaylene, of Plant City, FL, and Sandra Russell and her husband, Kevin, of Leominster, MA. She also leaves nine grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 544 Burch Hutchins Road, Forest City, NC with Elder Matthew Flack presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the World Wide Work of Jehovah's Witnesses through the local congregation or to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary Rutherfordton, NC is assisting the family of Evelyn Wheeler. MICHAEL THEODORE BRIDGES Michael Theodore Bridges, 64, of Ellenboro, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, he was born on February 18, 1948, a son of the late Charles Theodore and Mattie Hawkins Bridges. He was a self employed construction worker. He is survived by his wife, Pam Overby Bridges; one daughter, Nickie Hudson and husband Travis of Ellenboro; two brothers ,Roy Bridges of Shelby, James Bridges of Shelby; three sisters, Annette Bl f Shelby Cathy lby; ath Blanton of Shelby; Cathy Bridges of Shelby; Amelia Robbins of Thomasville; Robbins Robbins Thomasville; homasvill three grandchildren, Avery Hudson, Hunter Hudson, Chad Murray. Funeral services were held at The A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Robbins officiating. Burial followed in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the Bridges family. KENNETH THOMAS MITCHEM Kenneth Thomas Mitchem, age 67, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Earl and Lottie Mae Mosteller Mitchem. Kenneth was a truck driver. Kenneth is survived by his brother, Wayne D. Mitchem and wife Sheila of Forest City; niece Shawna Jenkins and husband Chuck; great nephews Avery and Alex Jenkins; nephew Mark Mitchem and wife Tracie; great nephew Hayden Mitchem. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Mitchem. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Mitchem family. ALICE FAYE WEATHERS Alice Faye Weathers, age 59, of Forest City, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013. A native of Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Darice Edmund Ervin and Faye Hamrick Davis. She was a finance company manager and a member of Floyd's Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Larry Dean Ledford and wife Kim of Ellenboro; grandson, Justin Dean Ledford of Ellenboro; sister, Laura Lee Conner of Ellenboro; and dear friend, Nancy Hoyle of Ellenboro. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step father, Dean Ira Davis. No services are planned at this time. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.

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