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Page 24 - Rutherford Weekly FREDERICK EUGENE BLANTON, SR. Frederick E u g e n e Blanton, Sr., age 77, of Panama City, FL, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013. Fred was born February 27, 1935, in Forest City, NC, the son of Helen Eugenia Blackburn and Leon Frank Frye. Fred graduated from Cool Springs High School in Forest City, NC in 1954. Fred married Nancy Jane Tate on April 21, 1956, in Forest City, NC., and together had three children: Frederick Eugene Blanton, Jr., Lisa Ann Blanton, and Beverly Jean Blanton Provost. Fred served in the US Army with the Fifth Infantry Division, in the WWII Occupational Force in Augsburg Germany, later at Fort Ord in California, and finally in the Signal Corps at Ft. Meade in Maryland. After honorably discharged in 1958, Fred attended college on the GI Bill at North Carolina State in Raleigh, NC, and Clemson University in SC. Fred had a long distinguished career in the farm implement business, including management of the Massey-Ferguson dealership in Winston-Salem, NC, the Ford Tractor dealership in Huntsville AL , and the John Deere dealership in Fayetteville, TN. Fred married Landra Eileen McGlaun on July 15, 1977, in Huntsville, AL, resided in Fayetteville, TN, and later moved to the Florida Panhandle in 1983, where he established a second career in boat sales, culminating in comanagement of PC Yachts at Sun Harbor Marina in Panama City. Fred was a life-long Democrat and out-spoken advocate for the poor and underprivileged. He was also an avid promoter of better government, and was a long-time volunteer for Common Cause, serving as a Congressional District Coordinator in Huntsville, AL, a State Coordinator in Tennessee, and ultimately served on the Common Cause National Governing Board in Washington, DC. Fred was also an ardent supporter of fellow US Veterans, especially with the issues of post-service care and benefits. Fred is survived by his wife of 35 years Landra Eileen McGlaun Blanton, son Frederick Eugene Blanton Jr., and son-inlaw Bobby Ashton Barron, of Staunton, VA; daughter Lisa Ann Blanton and son-in-law Norman Teague Froscher of Royal Palm Beach, FL; and daughter Beverly Jean Blanton Provost, and son-in-law Marc Adrien Provost of Coral Springs, FL. Fred is survived by three grandchildren: Airman Jordan Merrick Froscher, USAF, Melissa Ann Provost, and Bryan Paul Provost. Fred www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 is also survived by his halfsister Suzie Frye Caldwell, of Cornelius, NC. A memorial service was held at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, in Panama City FL. Fred will be interred at a U.S. National Cemetery in Florida, on a date to be determined. Donations may be made in honor of Frederick Eugene Blanton, Sr. to either the Wounded Warriors Project, (www. woundedwarriorproject. org), or to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (www.jdrf.org), in consideration of his grandson Bryan. Kent Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Panama City, FL is serving the family. WADE J. DYSART Wade J. Dysart, age 85, of Forest City, NC passed away Friday, January 18, 2013. Wade was born January 30, 1927 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Broadus Dysart and Lola Holland Dysart. Wade was a World War II veteran, having served in the US Navy. He was a heavy equipment operator for TXI Cement and later for Duke Power for many years before his retirement. He also worked for Alexander Mills for several years. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and was an avid dove hunter, fisherman and enjoyed camping. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Dysart and Yates Dysart and by two sisters, Vernie Huskey and Martha Radford. Survivors include his wife of sixty-five years, Ada Radford Dysart; two sons, Wade Jr. Dysart and wife, Glenda Kay of Mt. Gilead, NC and Gary Dysart and wife, Linda Kay of Forest City; one sister, Aileen Moorehead of Ellenboro; five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Memorial services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Owen Duncan officiating. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the family. MRS. ELLEN MAE HENSLEY DOTSON Mrs. Ellen Mae Hensley Dotson age 92, passed away January 24, 2013. She was retired from Stonecutter Mills, an active member of Spencer Baptist Church for 73 years and was also a lifetime member of the VFW. Ellen was born April 19, 1920 in Madison County NC to the late Matthew and Manassey Hensley and Devi t vitt Roxie Ann McDevitt o Hensley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Grover Cleveland Dotson, their children Grover Lee Dotson and Shirley Dotson Springs, her siblings Dusky Bradshaw, Carrie Wheeler, Pearl Sellers, Faye Fox, Mary Monday, Martha Hensley, Matthew Hensley and William McKinley "Mac" Hensley. Left to cherish her memories are 2 granddaughters, 4 great grandchildren, 1 daughter-in-law, other relatives and friends. A celebration of life was held at Spencer Baptist Church with Revs. Billy Vaughn and Bruce Caldwell officiating. Mrs. Dotson will be laid to rest in Spindale City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Spencer Baptist Church 187 Oak Street Spindale, NC 28160. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Family. BRENDA SUE LAWS Brenda Sue Laws, age 60, of Spindale, NC, passed away January 23, 2013. Brenda was born July 15, 1952 in Polk County, NC to the late Kenneth Constance and Dorothy Murdock Constance. She was a homemaker who loved her family dearly. She attended Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Janet Walden and Vicky Constance. Survivors include her husband of forty years, Roy G. Laws; three daughters, Angela Laws, Tammy Laws and Michelle Laws; two sons, Roy Laws and Troy Laws. She is also survived by six grandchildren. A private gathering to honor Brenda will take place on a later date. Harrelson Funeral is caring for the family. JOANN HAWKINS HOLLIFIELD Joann Hawkins Hollifield, age 65, of Forest City, NC passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013. Joann was born August 4, 1947 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Paul T. Hawkins and Madelyne "Matt" Scruggs Hawkins who resides in Forest City. Joann was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1965 and a member of Sandy Mush Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who enjoyed shopping, helping others and spending time with her grandchildren. She also attended Caroleen Baptist Church. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband of forty-four years, Steve Hollifield; sis- ter in e n ter in-law, Agnes Hawkins Agnes Hawkins and one infant great grandson Andre Moore, Jr. son, Andre Moore, Jr. son, ndre oore, Besides her mother, she is survived by, one son, Brian Hollifield and wife, Betty; one daughter, Stephenie Hollifield all of Caroleen; two brothers, Jimmy Hawkins and Tim Hawkins and wife, Kim also of Caroleen; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Lanny J. Funchess officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family. JAMES "CLIFF" IVEY James "Cliff" Ivey, age 64, of Forest City, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Cliff was born February 11, 1948 in Camp Lejeune, NC to the late Alonzo Alton Ivey and Norma Elizabeth Bain Ivey. He served his country during the Vietnam War and was a veteran of the US Army. During his one of his two tours in Vietnam he was awarded the Purple Heart. He worked in the Norfolk Shipyard and also worked for the US Postal Service as a mail carrier in Portsmouth, Virginia. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Cliff was known as a man who loved his family dearly and was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Stephan Ivey; two sisters, Barbara Schaefer and Shirley Ebert. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Minnie Ivey; two daughters, Celena Moore and husband, Chris of Ellenboro and Melissa Harris and husband, Emanuel of Forest City; two sons, Alonzo Alton Ivey and wife, Connie of Tucson, Arizona and Clifton Allen Ivey of Forest City. He is also survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Pletts and husband, Andrew and Susan Eddins all of Forest City and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Reverend Bob Philbeck officiating. Military honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard at the church. Memorials donations are suggested to Charles George VA Voluntary Services, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mr. Ivey. Thursday, January 31-February 6, 2013 ANGE ANG LA ANGELA TESSENEER STACEY STACEY STACEY A n g e l a Tesseneer S t a c e y , age 41, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013. Angela was born July 17, 1971 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Henry Tesseneer and Elizabeth Tesseneer Wishion who resides in Forest City. She was a graduate of East High School, class of 1990 and worked as a CNA for Union Mills Family Care Home for many years. She was a member of Plainview Baptist Church and enjoyed drawing, singing and was known as being a free spirit. In addition to her mother, survivors include her stepfather, Boyce Wishion; one brother, Randy Tesseneer of Ellenboro; one sister, Mary Tesseneer of Forest City; two step-sisters, Gail McDaniel and husband, Joey of Spindale and Crystal Lahrmer and husband, John of Cleveland County; five step-brothers, Robert Waters and wife, Robin of Harris, Raymond Waters and wife, Denise of Ellenboro, Boyce Edward Wishion and wife, Angie of Forest City, Gary Shehan of Forest City and Tommy Wishion and wife, Dawn of Ellenboro. She is also survived by one aunt, Hester Winfield of Mooresboro, six nieces and seven nephews. Funeral services were conducted at Plainview Baptist Church with Revs Marshall Dill and Ray Hooper officiating. Interment followed in Cleveland Memorial Park. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family. CINDY M. CARLTON Cindy Melton Carlton, age 55, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013. A native of Meridian, MS, Cindy was the daughter of William H. and Peggy Sanders Melton. She was a homemaker and a member of Florence Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory, in addition to her parents is her husband, Allen Carlton of the home; daughter Avery Carlton of the home; brother Michael Melton of Meridian, MS; and sister Lynn Hasson of Asheville. A celebration of life was held at Crowe's Mortuary with Dr. Bobby Gantt and Greg Park officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Medical Foundation (Rheumatology), 880 MLK Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 or Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043. BONNIE LUCILLE NIX ARROWOOD In loving memory of Bonnie Lucille Nix Arrowood age 87 who went home to be with the Lord on Monday January 2013. January 21, 2013. 2013 Bonnie was born May 11, 1925 in Rutherford 11, 1925 in Rutherford Rutherford County NC; she was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was formerly employed by Doncaster/Tanner working in the company mailroom. She is survived by her husband Hoyle Max Arrowood, a grandson Jonathan Arrowood and his wife Kristen, a great grandson Jacob Arrowood, daughterin-laws Kathie Arrowood, and Jackie Arrowood and a number of other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents James Colonel Nix and Mary Searcey Nix and her son Neil Hoyle Arrowood. A service celebrating her life was held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Graveside services were held in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rutherford County Hospice POB 336 Forest City NC 28043. VIRGIE T. UPTON Virgie T. Upton, age 81, of Forest City, NC, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013. Virgie was born April 2, 1931 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Guy Willis Toney and Maggie Toney Gault. She was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1949 and a faithful and longtime member of Floyd's Creek Baptist Church. She and her late her husbands were coowners and operators of VJ's Restaurant. She also worked in textiles and as a seamstress. She was a homemaker who enjoyed painting, craftwork, gardening and especially taking care of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed singing in the church choir, working in the church nursery, taking care of Senior Citizens and being involved in the BWU at the church. She was a vibrant and kind person to all. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William L. Upton, Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Brenda Upton of the Chase Community; two sons, Boyce Upton of Sunshine and Blaine Upton and wife, Myra of Shiloh. She is also survived by two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Floyd's Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Terry White and Reverend Robert Carnell officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the family.

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