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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, May 16-May 22, 2019 Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries GEORGE WILLIAM (BILL) ROBERSON Mr. George William (Bill) Roberson, age 88 of Belmont, passed away May 8, 2019. George was born September 28, 1930, the eighth of ten children to the late James and Agnes Hamrick Roberson of Forest City. George was a gradu- ate of North Carolina State University with a degree in textiles. Throughout his career, which spanned 38 years, he worked for numer- ous textile companies includ- ing Burlington Industries and Fieldcrest-Cannon. He also served in the United States Air Force, stationed in both Japan and Korea. George enjoyed all sports and was an avid and skilled golfer. He won sever- al City and County champi- onships and had ten holes in one. George was a member of Holy Comforter Lutheran Church in Belmont. In addition to his sib- lings, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandy Humphries in 2014. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Roberson, his sons, Jimmy Roberson of Forest City and Tom Roberson of Spindale, sis- ters, Betty Anne Wright of Winston-Salem and Patsy Gray of Greenville, SC, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild. A memorial service was held at Holy Comforter Lutheran Church in Belmont. A graveside service was held in the Cool Springs Cemetery in Forest City. Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family. WILLIAM "BILL" RAYMOND COCHRAN William "Bill" Raymond Cochran, age 72, of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He was a native of Mecklenburg County the son of the late Raymond Joseph Cochran and the late Mamie Loretta Caldwell Cochran. William was a US Navy vet- eran. He loved to sing and was an Elvis impersonator. He loved to travel to different nursing homes and perform as Elvis for the residents. He was preceded in death by his wife Ola Mae Cochran, one son Kenneth Todd Cochran and one brother Richard Cochran. He is survived by: Six Sons: William Robert Cochran, Michael Joseph Cochran, Troy Glen Cochran, Bradley Cochran, Tyler Cochran, Brandon Cochran, One Sister: Nell Price. One Brother: Joe Cochran. Eleven grandchil- dren and one great-grand- child. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton. McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services is serving the family. BOBBY JOE STANLEY Bobby Joe Stanley 39, of Decatur Illinois passed away on May 8, 2019. He was a native of Rutherford County. Bobby was a jack-of-all-trades and did work in the construction industry. He is the son of the late Perry Dean Stanley. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dawn Wharton Stanley & children, Zack Stanley, Cheyenne Stanley & Hunter Stanley. Bobby is also survived by his mother Theressa Rodriguez, broth- ers Michael & Perry Stanley, sisters, Bridgett Stanley, Katie Stanley, & Kim Cox. A memorial service was held at Crowe's Chapel. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. CHERYL WESTBROOK HENDERSON C h e r y l W e s t b r o o k Henderson, age 58, of Green Creek, NC, passed away May 8, 2019. She was a native of Polk County & the daugh- ter of the late Lyle Edwin Westbrook & the late Linda Ruppe Westbrook Gibson. She was a member of Green River Baptist Church. Cheryl was a hardworking, loving mother & grandmother. She was preceded in death by one daughter Charlotte Nicole Henderson. She is survived by 1 daughter Candice Henderson Morrow & hus- band Travis. 1 sister Donna Jolley, 1 grandson, 1 niece, 1 nephew. A graveside service was held at Green River Baptist Church Cemetery. Interment was held at Green River Baptist Church Cemetery. McMahan's Funeral Home is serving the family. FRED ALBERT SPEARS, JR Fred Albert Spears, Jr, age 72 of Ellenboro passed away May 2, 2019. Fred was born February 8, 1947 in Murphy, NC & was a son of the late of Fred Albert Spears, Sr., & Lidia Nancy Green Spears. Fred was retired from the North Carolina Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer & he served his country in the United States Army. Fred was a Baptist and he graduated in the Class of 1967 at Chase High School. He loved animals & was always concerned for the welfare of animals. He was a faithful supporter of the ASCPA. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Tanya Beaver Huffman. Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Spears of Ellenboro, his sisters, Linda Spears McDaniel & husband Bob, Nita Spears Beaver & husband Eugene all of Mooresboro, his niece, Tammy McDaniel & neph- ews, Kevan McDaniel, Sr., Todd Beaver & great-neph- ew, Kevan McDaniel, Jr. A service from the graveside was held at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with military hon- ors accorded by the North Carolina National Guard Memorials may be made to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, 1366 US Hwy 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family. JUDY BALDWIN MCGEE Judy Baldwin McGee, age 73, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Judy was born April 10, 1946 in Rutherford County, to the late Charles E. Baldwin, Sr. and Flora Mae Upton Baldwin. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1964 and a past member of Providence United Methodist Church. Judy co-owned and oper- ated McGee Trucking for many years and owned and operated the Bo-Mar Beauty College. In addition to her parents, she was preced- ed in death by a grandson; sister, Kay Dimsdale and a brother, Charles E. Baldwin, Jr. Those left to treasure her memory include her husband of forty-five years, Allen McGee; two daughters, Carla Womack and husband, Scott of Ellenboro and Sherry Carter of Forest City; two sisters, Phyllis Haynes of Forest City and Charlene "Tiny" Ware of Murrells Inlet, SC. Two grandchildren also survive her. A graveside service was conducted at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations are requested to the Community Pet Center, 861 Piney Ridge Road, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. KAYE CALLAHAN HARRIS Kaye Callahan Harris passed away at the age of age 81 May 1, 2019. She was a resident of Forest City, NC & North Myrtle Beach, SC. She was born September 22, 1937 in Spindale, & was a daughter of the late John Lee & Mary Lillie Dalton Callahan. Kaye attended RS Central High School & graduated from Cool Springs High School. She was a Real Estate Broker. She also worked with her late husband, Robert Harris at Insurance Marketing Service. Kaye managed their automobile business R H Motors where he restored & sold Mercedes Benz automobiles. Following Bob's death, Kaye continued to operate IMS Company until retiring & moving to North Myrtle Beach, SC. Kaye enjoyed her time as a member of the Pilot Club of Rutherford County. She loved the lake & the beach. She enjoyed danc- ing & shagging. Her greatest love was spending time with her granddaughter, family & friends. In addition to her husband, she was pre- ceded in death by sisters, Brenda Beal & Mary Helen McDaniel. Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Kaye Harris & wife Heather Timbs Fulghum of Concord, her granddaughter, & her broth- er, Bobby Callahan & wife Gabby of Lake Lure, & her Godson Brent Beason of Charlotte. There are also several nieces, nephews & cousins. There will be a Memorial Mass May 17, 2019 at 6pm in in the Chapel at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church Forest City. Interment of her ashes will be at Eternal Hills Memorial Park beside her husband in a private cere- mony. . Memorials may be made to Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Church, 1100 8th Ave., North, N Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 or St. Jude's, PO. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148- 0142. 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. The obituary will include preceded family members, surviving family members, funeral service information, memorials, and the name of the funeral home serving the family. The obituaries will not include names of grandchildren, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, or pets. We only accept obituaries from licensed funeral homes. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to events@rutherfordweekly.com ©Community First Media Community First Media How many times have we heard people say "I really don't want to think about death or dying?" 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