Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 24 - Rutherford Weekly MR. DENNIS LEE HARDIN Mr. Dennis Lee Hardin beloved father 65 – a native of Spindale and longtime resident of Weddington, NC left our earthly world on Friday January 4, 2013. Dennis got to see the end of another year and then decided to join his grandmother, and his lord and Savior in heaven. Dennis was a proud veteran has served in the Vietnam War. Dennis leaves behind his daughter Kristina Hardin and son Jonathan Hardin. He also leaves behind his brother Michael Hardin and Mother Dorothy Hill. Funeral Services were held at Spencer Baptist Church. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. JAMES EDWIN BROOKS James Edwin Brooks, 79, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, January 9,2013. A native of Cleveland County, he was born December 18,1933, a son of the late `Grady Buren and Dorothy Edna Greene Brooks. He was retired from Gardner Electric after 30 years of service. He was a member of Race Path Baptist Church. He was also a founding member of the Ellenboro Fire Department serving over 40 years, served on the Board of Directors for the Ellenboro Fire Department for over 30 years and was the former fire chief. He is survived by his wife, Sue Toney Brooks; one son, Danny Brooks and wife Kathy of Mooresboro; one daughter, Lynn Hoppes and Husband Shannon of Ellenboro; one brother, Grady Brooks and wife Cindy of Ellenboro; four Grandchildren, Ashely Brooks, Casey Brooks, Matthew McDaniel, Brooke McDaniel; three step grandchildren; Christy Jordan, Travis Reep, Keltize Hoppes, and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Race Path Baptist Church with the Rev. Randall Cooper and Rev. John Godfrey officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County P. O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043 McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Brooks Family. REV. LONNIE WOODROW "JUNIOR" EVANS Rev. Lonnie W o o d r o w "Junior" Evans, age 53, husband of Patricia Millwood Evans of Forest City, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday January 10, 2013. Junior was a native of Macon County; he was an www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 ordained Holiness minister having served at Open Door Ministries, Little White Country Church, Rutherfordton Holiness Church and New Beginnings; he was also the director for Storehouse Pantry LLC. Junior was a man of many talents, formerly working as a truck driver, logger, a state CDL license examiner for Isothermal Community College and a veteran of the US Army. Preceding him in death are his first wife Jan Dalyn Duncan Evans; parents Lonnie Woodrow Evans Sr. and his mother Rachel Laura Swafford Evans. Left to cherish his memory; in addition to his wife Pat; son and daughter in law Harley Jay and Carrie Evans and their daughter Hailey Rose Dalyn Evans of Graniteville, SC; step children Amy Torvinen and children Leaana and John Thomas; Jason Phillips and children Bryson Wayne, Parker Reid and Kinley Dawn; sisters, Pauline Gibson Leach and husband Tom, Marilyn Evans Conner and Husband George of Rutherfordton; Bonnie Evans Chapman and husband Dennis of Flagler Beach, Fl. Funeral services were held at Shingle Hollow Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. Jack Crain, Rev. Doug Carpenter and Rev. Jonathan Randall officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Storehouse Pantry LLC P.O. Box 661 Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Crowe's Mortuary has been entrusted with services for the Evans family. RYAN HEATH LOVELACE Ryan Heath Lovelace, age 46, of Forest City, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Ryan was born February 3, 1966 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Roy Lovelace and Julia Stacey Lovelace. He worked as a selfemployed sand blaster and recently for Morrow Motors. He was a member of Harris First Baptist Church. In addition to his mother, survivors include one daughter, Ashley Ryan Lovelace of Rutherfordton; one son Garret Thomas Lovelace of Sandy Mush; two step-children, Phillip Bradley of Salisbury and April Moss of Wichita, KS; one sister, Angie Price and husband, Greg of Pacolet, SC. A memorial service was conducted at Harris First Baptist Church with Reverend George Whitmire officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mr. Lovelace. JOHNNIE L MCCRAW Johnnie L. M c C r a w , age 86, of Mooresboro, NC, passed y away Saturday, January 12, 2013. Johnnie was born February 17, 1926 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Thomas Pate McCraw and Ethel Belle Short McCraw. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Navy on the USS Kilty. He later worked for Burlington Industries for 47 years before his retirement. He was a faithful member of Goodes Creek Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, on the cemetery board and usher. He was famously known as the "man who passed out the church bulletins." He enjoyed gardening, hummingbirds, and going to the flea market. He was a kind and humble man with a great sense of humor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Edith Louise Oliver McCraw; three brothers, Claude McCraw, Winfred "Skip" McCraw and Dean McCraw; two sisters, Pearlie Whisnant and Eva Arrowood. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth McCraw and wife, Marty of Ellenboro and Danny McCraw and wife, Sherry of Mooresboro; five daughters, Deborah Barker and husband, Phillip of Mooresboro, Janet Arrowood and husband, Randy of Mooresboro, Donna Pruett and husband, Jimmy of Ellenboro, Karen Carpenter and husband, Spencer of Cliffside and Amy Greene and husband, Claude of Gilkey. He is also survived by one sister, Carolyn Arrowood and husband, Leonard of Cliffside, nine grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Goodes Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Glenn Walker and Reverend Robert Harris officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with military honors being accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mr. McCraw. PAUL VERNON TONEY Paul Vernon Toney, 90, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday January 11, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, he was born on September 15, 1922 a son of the late Benjamin Cicero and Dora Jones Toney. He was retired from Cone Mill Haynes plant, a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he was a former deacon. Paul was also a WWII Army veteran. He served as a rifleman attached to the Second Division of Merrill's Marauders. He was one of the original Marauders ho the original Marauders who h o g l d volunteered. During Paul's active active service duty, he active service duty, he ervice uty, received the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and Bronze Star Attachment (Double), World War II Victory Medal, and Honorable Service Lapel Button WWII. He is survived by his wife, Ernestine Mintz Toney; one son, Steve Vernon Toney and wife Louise of Ellenboro; two daughters Nancy Hallman and husband Mike of Ellenboro, Paulette Mode and husband Clyde of Ellenboro; one brother Rev. Dr. Robert Toney of Bostic; eight grandchildren & thirteen great grandchildren; Funeral services were held at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Sepaugh, Dr. Wayne Blackwood, Dr. Robert Toney. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church Family Life Center PO Box 633 Ellenboro, NC 28040 McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation service are serving the Toney Family. JOSEPH MIKE "J.R." ROACH Joseph Mike "J.R." Roach, age 47, of Forest City, NC, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013. J.R. was born December 30, 1965 in Rutherford County, NC to Tommy Mac Roach and Shirley Ann Dills Roach. J.R. was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1983 and worked as a truck driver. He also spent several years as a Reserve Deputy for the Rutherford County Sheriff's Department and was member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was a faithful member of Danieltown Baptist Church. J.R. was an outgoing person who enjoyed visiting with people and also loved to visit at the Magnolia House. He was also a horse enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Bob Dills. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Martha Paulet Roach; one daughter, Tiffany Roach; one son Tyler Roach both of Rutherfordton; two brothers, Randy Roach and wife, Janet and Johnny Roach and wife, Wanda all of Rutherfordton; two sisters, Sandra Parris and husband, Norman and Brenda McFarland and husband, Danny also of Rutherfordton; one aunt, Dorothy Dills of Harris. He is also survived by four grandchildren which includes, Autumn Ramsey; three step-children, Shanna Ramsey, Deidre Ramsey, Concepcion Mendoza; one step-grandchild, Jamaica Ramsey and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at Danieltown Baptist Church with Thursday, January 17-January 23, 2013 Reverend Creighton Reve rend Re vere C rei ght on i hton Lovelace officiating. A priprii vate burial will take place on vate burial will take place urial ake place a later date. 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 of Mr. Roach. MARIE WATERS JOHNSON Marie Waters Johnson, 85, of Forest City, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, she was born on August 3, 1927, a daughter of the late John Newton and Susan Elenore Hames Waters. She was a retired supervisor from Cone Mills Corporation, Cliffside Plant, and was a member of Cliffside Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Earl Reid Johnson; and a brother Robert Waters. She is survived by one sister Sarah Waters Russ, of Shelby; three sisters-inlaw; Carolyn G. Waters, Ruby Parris and husband Leory, Colleen Johnson; nieces and nephews, Lisa Carter, Phillip Russ, David Waters, Pat Johnson, Peggy Hamrick, Joanne Fasolino, and Susan Carter. Funeral Services were held at Cliffside Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Fleming officiating. Burial followed at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cliffside Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 336 Cliffside, NC 28024 McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Johnson family. CLYDE SHEHAN Clyde Shehan, age 82, of Spindale, NC passed away on January 7th 2013. Clyde was the son of the late George and Oveda Owens. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Ruby Baucom Shehan. A memorial service was held at Piedmont Baptist Church with the Reverend Ad Hopper officiating. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. HARVEY P. PEGRAM, JR. Harvey P. Pegram, Jr., age 79, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013. Harvey was born May 29, 1933 in Guilford County, NC to the late Harvey P. Pegram, Sr. and Fern West Pegram. He was a veteran of the US Army and worked for J.C. Cowan/Burlington Industries as an electrical engineer for 42 years before his retirement. He also owned and operated the East End Auto Body Shop for several years. His favorite pastime was working and paying bills. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 61 years, Ruby Champion Pegram; one daughter, Ellen Pegram Hoppes; Ell Ellen Hoppes; oppe three sons, Keith Pegram, th Scott Pegram and wife, Scott Pegram Scott Pegram and wife, ife Lori, Rodney Pegram and wife, Cheryl all of Ellenboro and one sister, Evelina Matthews of Burlington, NC. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend William Swink officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with military honors being accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mr. Pegram. MARY ELLEN VAN ATTA Mary Ellen Van Atta, age 89 of Lake Lure, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013. A native of Seneca, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Gladys Huber Koons. She was a home maker. She is survived by her three sons, John Robert Van Atta of Grenwich, CT, R. Lewis Van Atta of Livermore, CA and Matthew E. Van Atta of Decatur, GA; and four grandchildren, Lucy Rose Van Atta, Fernanda Van Atta, Noah Van Atta and Robert Van Atta. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ernest Van Atta. Funeral services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Arthritis Foundation. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. RUSSELL "JOE" HENDERSON Russell "Joe" Henderson, age 65, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Robert Earl and Mapha Harris Henderson. He was a former machine operator for Watts Regualtor. He was a US Army veteran, and served in Vietnam. Joe is survived by his sister in law, Mary Ann Henderson of the home; brothers, Clayton Henderson of Rock Hill, SC and Bill Harris of Polk County, and sister Wilda Shults of Rutherfordton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Carrie Lee Cooper Henderson, five brothers and one sister. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family.