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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 27, 2018-January 2, 2019 O B I T U A R I E S O B I T U A R I E S RONALD "PUD" MOORE Ronald "Pud" Moore, age 78, of Mooresboro, passed away December 16, 2018. Ronald was born April 16, 1940 in Rutherford County and was a son of the late David Moore and Cora Hensley Moore. He worked in textiles for over sixty years and was a past member of Grace Baptist Church, formerly Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Pud loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, gardening and welding in his shop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Kevin "Butch" Johnson and a brother, Harold "Dinky" Moore. Those left to cherish his memory include one son, Eddie Moore and wife, Cindy of Rutherfordton; two daughters, Brenda Greene and husband, Larry of Mooresboro and Sheila Patterson and husband, Michael also of Mooresboro; two sisters, Carolyn Walters of Union Mills and Teresa Lovelace and husband, Bobby of Henrietta; two brothers, Don Moore and wife, Lynn of Ellenboro and Johnny Moore and wife, Martha of Harris. Ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchil- dren also survive him. The family has requested that the funeral service be private. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. EARL J HARRIS Earl J Harris, 81, of Ellenboro, passed away on December 16, 2018. He was the son of the late Rev. L.B. Harris and Ocie McCraw Harris. His passion for 35 years was his grand- kids and his family. Earl loved going to the trade lot and his hobbies were refurbishing toy peddle cars, tractors and air- planes. He was an avid New York Yankee's fan and lived for baseball season. Besides his parents Earl is preceded in death by six brothers BJ, Paul, Ernest, Frank, his twin Sherril and Herbert; five sisters Mary Jo, Jeanette, Kathleen, Lucille and Francis; two grandchil- dren. Left to cherish his mem- ories are his loving wife of 62 years Janie Blanton Harris and three sons Larry Earl Harris, Sr. and wife Candy, Phillip Lee Harris and wife Linda, Thomas Warren Harris and fiancé Lisa Irvin and daughter-in-law Lisa Harris; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. A special sister-in-law and caregiver Dolly Lowery and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as special extended fami- ly Tripp, Nikki, Josh, Joey, Mandy, Brandie and Cierra. Plus, a loyal and faithful fur baby Little Bit. Services were held at Campfield Memorial Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memori- als may be made to Campfield Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 369 Campfield Church Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040 and Hospice of the Carolina Foothills PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Eggers Funeral Home is serving the family. ARTHUR "RED" SIMPSON DOGGETT Arthur "Red" Simpson Doggett, age 85 of Forest City passed away December 18, 2018. Arthur was born January 29, 1933 in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Grover and Eula Howard Doggett. He was a faithful mem- ber of Bethany Baptist Church and his Sunday school class which he enjoyed attending. "Red" loved cars and race- car driving which he did for many years in number 97 at Harris, Spindale, and Shelby racetracks. He was also a talented and gifted wood worker and enjoyed build- ing with his hands. In his working career, he worked for Burlington Industries as the Machine Shop Foreman where he retired with over 44 years service. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca H. Doggett, sons, Mark Doggett and wife Lynn of Greenville, Jeff Doggett of Black Mountain, Max Doggett and wife Ann, and Kurt Doggett and wife Vicky all of Forest City, daugh- ters, Cathy Humphries and husband Ricky of Gaffney, Barbie Kirby and husband Roy of Irmo, SC, a brother, Billy Cole and wife Janice of Forest City and sister, Marion Hopper and husband Lannie of Charlotte. There are also 16 grandchildren and 12 Great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Bethany Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church, 760 Bethany Church Road, Forest City, NC 28043 or Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family. CARROLL HARTMAN KING-HARRILL Carroll Hartman King-Harrill of Forest City passed away December 15, 2018. A native of Morristown, Tennessee, she was born September 26, 1922 to the late Thomas H. and Cassandra G. Hartman. Carroll was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Forest City and with her first husband, she was co-owner of King's Jewelers in Forest City. She was preced- ed in death by first hus- band, O. Fred King and second husband, Howard B. Harrill, as well as five brothers and three sis- ters. Survivors include two sons, S. Fred King and wife Gail of Greensboro, and J. David King of Harrisonburg, Virginia, one stepson, R. Scott Harrill of Forest City, and a special and loving step-daughter, Linda Harrill Lovelace and husband Tim of Forest City and her devoted friend and caregiver, Martha Green; six grandchildren, nine great-granddaughters, and three great-grandsons. A graveside service was held at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by showing an act of kindness by help- ing someone in need or to the First United Methodist Church, 341 East Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043 or Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family. CHARLES GOSNELL Charles Gosnell, 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away December 15, 2018. Charles was born December 15, 1937 to the late Ishmeal Gosnell and Minnie Harris Gosnell. He was a lov- ing father, husband, brother and son. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Alma Gosnell; son, Scott Gosnell; two step daughters, Pamela Greene and Teresa Pullium; four grandchildren; two sis- ters, Juanita Arrowood and Patsy Mooney; two brothers, Jean Gosnell and Donald Gosnell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Joe Russell Bright Jr. Funeral services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Forest City. Interment fol- lowed the service at Cliffside Cemetery. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. RODGER KEITH MELTON Rodger Keith Melton, age 70, of Spindale passed away December 17, 2018. Keith was a native of Rutherford County, son of the late Norris Kenneth Melton and Mary Helene Wright Melton and widower of Nyoka Melton. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving is a brother Kim Melton of Union Mills. Memorial services were held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel. Military Honors were provided by the Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. JAMES THOMAS GORDON James Thomas Gordon, born, July 27, 1941, in Rutherford County, graduated from the last class of Harris High School in 1959. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Clyde Columbus Gordon and Willie Mae Bridges Gordon; he joined the US Army and served his country proudly for over 20 years retir- ing as a Sergeant First Class. After his military service, Jim worked in commercial roof- ing with various companies including, Carolina Roofing, Radco in Charlotte, First Choice in Myrtle Beach, and others. He worked until his ill- ness in 2004. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Owens Gordon, brothers, Datus Gordon, Edgar "Red" Gordon, Dean Gordon, Dan Reid Gordon, sisters, Hazle Rogers, Frances Baynard, Rose Watkins, Myrtle Owens, and Ola Shytle. He is survived by his wife, Pat Oliver Gordon of the home, daughters, Debbie McDonald and husband Carlos of Danielsville, GA, Toni McCullum and her hus- band Lynn of Woodstock, GA, Jamie Phillips and her husband Andrew of Harim, GA, sister, Myrlie Barrier, nieces by marriage, Susan Harton and husband Johnny, Carol Shear and husband Joe, Sandra Wilkie, Marilyn Holland, three grandchildren and some great grandchil- dren. Also, great neighbors who would help when need- ed, Dennis Kalogiros, Charles Ervin, Kevin Nance, and Terry Deck who would help with lawn care, and a caregiver, Mary Beam. Memorial services were held at Bethany Baptist Church. Military honors were accorded by Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church, 760 Bethany Church Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 or the Disabled Veterans, Chapter 25, National Guard Armory Rd, Forest City, NC 28043. Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family. Rutherford Weekly offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge for Rutherford County residents and the immediate area. The obituary may include a picture if the image is of print quality. We request that the obituary is limited to 150 words and we will edit the obituaries due to space. 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