Rutherford Weekly

Page 24 - Rutherford Weekly BONNIE MCABEE LEDFORD Bonnie McAbee Ledford age 90 of Forest City passed away Friday February 22, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Lewis and Bertha McAbee. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Roy of 65 years, her oldest son Steve, brothers Daniel, Luther, and Floyd, sisters Felmer and Elsie. She is survived by son Michael Ledford of the home, son Phillip and wife Sandra of Forest City, daughter Peggy West of Rutherfordton, and daughter Darlene and husband Wayne White of Shingle Hollow. Bonnie had a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and even greatgreat grandchildren. Bonnie enjoyed reading, flowers, and crossword puzzles. Funeral services were held at Crowe���s Mortuary with the Reverend Wayne Toney, and Reverend Don Hollifield officiating. Burial followed at Eternal Hills Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County. Crowes Mortuary is serving the family. STEVE CANIPE Steve Canipe, age 60, of Forest City, NC passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Steve was born February 22, 1952 in Rutherford County, NC. Steve was a veteran of the US Air Force. The family would like to thank all Steve���s friends and neighbors for their love and kind acts during this difficult time. No formal services are planned. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mr. Canipe. TAMMY CHAPMAN BRYANT T a m m y C h a p m a n Bryant, age 49, of Forest City, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Tammy was born May 7, 1963 in Spartanburg, SC to Pete Chapman and the late Edna Ramsey Butler. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time and playing with her grandchildren. She was a member of East Rutherford Church of God. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Ralph Butler and one brother, Rick Chapman. Besides her father, she is survived by her husband of 31 years, Tommy Ray Bryant; one son, Joshua Bryant and fianc��, Brooke Stacey of Spindale; one daughter, Courtney Watson and husband, Nick of Rutherfordton; two sisters, Jan Fisher of Landrum, SC and Patricia Beard and www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 husband, Kyle of Caroleen; two brothers, Jerry Chapman and wife, Brenda of Ellenboro and William Butler and wife, Angie of Forest City. She is also survived by four grandchildren, three nephews and one niece. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jeremy Chapman officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mrs. Bryant. CHARLES RUSSELL GREENE, SR. Charles Russell Greene, Sr., age 63, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Charles was born December 19, 1949 in Gaston County, NC to the late William Russell Greene and Virginia Caldwell Greene. He worked in construction as an iron worker most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, raising animals and helping people. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Christine Padgett. Survivors include one daughter, Melisa Greene Johnson; three sons, Randy Charles Greene, Charles Greene II, Jonathon Greene and wife, Rebecca all of Forest City; one sister, Patsy Greene Self and husband, Leonard of Boiling Springs, NC; three brothers, Preston Greene and wife, Mary, Roy Allen Greene and Ronnie Lee Greene all of Ellenboro. He is also survived by six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A time of remembrance is planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1251 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043 to help defray cremation expenses. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mr. Greene. HAZEL ENLOE LOVELACE Hazel Enloe Lovelace, 87, of Forest City, NC passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband James Lovelace and her parents Harley O. Enloe and Ida Mann Enloe. Hazel is survived by one daughter, Brenda Conner and her husband Bobby; two sons, Roger Lovelace and his wife Heather and David Lovelace, all of Forest City; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held at Adaville Baptist Church in Spindale, where she was a member. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043, or Adaville Baptist Church, 805 Oakland Road, Spindale, NC 28160. Crowes Mortuary is serv- ing the family. LOUISE C. HOLLAND Louise C. Holland, age 93, of Forest City, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Louise was born October 23, 1919 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Paul Carpenter and Dora Hames Carpenter. She was a third grade teacher at Forest City Grammar School for twenty years before her retirement and took joy in being a pastor���s wife to her late husband. She was a faithful member of Florence Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 55 years, Reverend Billy M. Holland and three sisters, Lois Elmore, Dot James and Pat Randall. Survivors include four sons, Bill Holland and wife, Barbara of Murrells Inlet, SC, Ronnie Holland and wife, Tricia of Forest City, Tommy Holland and wife, Gail of Franklinton, NC and Ricky Holland and wife, Trudy of Mooresboro; two daughters, Brenda Byrd and husband, Terry of Ellenboro and Denice Queen and husband, Roger of Forest City; one sister, Mary Givins and husband, Briscoe of Forest City. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Florence Baptist Church with Dr. Reverend Bobby Gantt and Reverend Danny Camp officiating. Interment followed in Cane Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, 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. MARILYN SAILORS HUBBARD Marilyn Sailors Hubbard, 72, of Shelby, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013. Marilyn was born on April 30, 1940, a daughter of the late John Earnest and Anna Mae Hollifield Sailors. She retired from Doran Mills. She loved to play bingo and work puzzles. She is survived by her son, Carl Hubbard and wife April of Ellenboro and Mark Hubbard and wife Kayleen of Shelby; five sisters, Evelyn Goode of Shelby, Ann Faircloth, Rosemary Barkley of Polkville, Kathy McCloskey of Myrtle Beach, and Revondy Pleasant of Forest City; her grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel. Burial followed at Goode���s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28152. McKinney-Landreth Carroll Funeral & Carroll Funeral and C l d Cremation Service is serving the Hubbard family. the Hubbard family. Hubbard family. MARJORIE LINEBERGER Marjorie Queen Lineberger, age 91, of Saluda, SC, formerly of Forest City, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, Margie was the daughter of the late Walter Pate and Purnie Fagan Queen. She was a retired jewelry store clerk. Margie is survived by her special niece and nephew Jeanisa Moore and husband Darrell of Cross Hill, SC; special cousin Cliff Fagan and wife Rose of Greenwood, SC; nephews David Melton and Todd Lineberger; and brother in law Edgar Lineberger and wife Pegi of Hope Mills, NC. Funeral services were held at Crowe���s Mortuary with Rev. Billy Vaughn officiating. Interment will be in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rutherford County Humane Society, POB 998, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Crowes Mortuary is serving the family. JOHN ���BUD��� MARTIN John ���Bud��� M a r t i n , age 72, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Bud was born March 19, 1940 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Robert Martin and Veva Hodge Martin. He owned and operated Martin Clean-up Shop in Rutherfordton for many years and enjoyed going to flea markets. He was known as a hard working man. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters and an infant grandson, Wesley Lee Martin. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Pat Martin; one daughter, Melissa Martin; four sons, Norman Martin, Russell Martin and wife, Tina, Danny Martin and wife, Debra and Jimbo Martin and wife, Christy all of Rutherfordton; two sisters, Pansy Bostic also of Rutherfordton and Dot Dimsdale of Polk County. He is also survived by six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Calvary Baptist Church of Rutherfordton with Reverend Louis Jackson and Reverend Shane Ferguson officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mr. Martin. RONALD E. LEITCH Ronald E. Leitch age 78 of Olivet, MI, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. Mr. Leitch was born September 15, 1934 in Lansing, Michigan the son of Norman R. and Lucille K. Thursday, February 28-March 6, 2013 (Shutes) (Shutes) Leitch. (Shutes) Ronald lived in Spindale, in Spindale, i d l NC for 25 years before movfor 25 years years ing back to Michigan in 2010. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and worked most of his life as a salesman mainly in the automotive field retiring at age 70. He loved golfing and always had a good sense of humor. Surviving are: 2 daughters, Debra (John) Maxwell and Shelly (Rex) Mann both of Olivet; 1 son, John (Frances) Leitch of Severn, MD; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and 3 brothers, Walter (Marlene) Leitch of Charlotte, Gary (Carol) Leitch of Holland area and Dale (Kathy) Leitch of Lansing. He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Vera; sister, Norma Anne Leitch and stepmother, Thelma Leitch. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 2PM at the Fox Memorial Park, Potterville, Michigan. Memorial contributions may go to the Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2675 S. Cochran Rd., Charlotte, MI 48813. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, of Charlotte. RUBY BRADLEY Ruby Irene Bradley was born February 22, 1927 and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 21, 2013. Since she left this earthly realm one day short of her eighty-sixth birthday, she will have the most glorious birthday feast and celebration ever-at the Lord���s banquet table Ruby was the daughter of the late Herbert Alonzo Bradley and Ettie Mae Pye Bradley and lived her entire life in Spindale, NC. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School and never missed a Class of 1944 reunion gathering. A member of Spencer Baptist Church, Ruby loved children and served as a Sunday school teacher to children of various ages for many years. Her career in textiles spanned over forty years and she was employed most of that time by Spindale Mills. She retired in 1989 as a Cost Specialist. Upon retirement, she devoted her life to being a full time ���caregiver.��� Her generosity and loving kindness to family, friends, and community are legendary and she will be sorely missed. Ruby is survived by her sister, Reola Melton of Lady Lake, FL and was predeceased by sisters, Ruth and Rachel, and brothers, Alvin and Raymond. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, who along with their children, have wonderful memories of ���Aunt Ruby��� that are too numerous to count and too sweet to ever forget. Funeral services were held at Spencer Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Vaughn and Rev. Bruce Caldwell officiating. Interment followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu f flowers, memoemoIn lieu of flowers, memo rial contributions i l i rial contributions may be made to Spencer Baptist Spencer Baptist made to Spencer Baptist Church, 207 N. Oak Street, Spindale, NC 28160 or to the Louis Rathbun Wellness Center, 121 Sherwood Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Crowe���s Mortuary is assisting the Bradley family. BOBBIE LEE KING Bobbie Lee King, 88, of Spindale, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013. Funeral services were held at Southern Baptist Church, with Rev. John Perry officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. Crowes Mortuary is serving the family. ZEBBY FAY CHAPMAN Zebby Fay ���Wildman��� Chapman, 68, of Shelby, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, he was born on August 12, 1944, a son of the late Ben Chapman and Eva Chapman Withrow. He retired from the State of North Carolina where he worked in Road Construction. He was a member of First Broad Baptist Church of Golden Valley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Zebby Ray Chapman. He is survived by two sons, Shane Chapman of Shelby and Michael Goode of Sunshine; two daughters, Michelle Eaker of Ellenboro and Julie Goode of Sunshine; one sister, Myrtle Chapman Ayers of Polkville; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Sunday, March 03, 2013 at the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at the First Broad Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Saturday, March 02, 2013 at McKinneyLandreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Chapman family. BRENDA GAIL HAMRICK Brenda Gail Hamrick, 69, of Mooresboro, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013. A native of Cherokee County, South Carolina, she was born on August 25, 1943, a daughter of the late J.C. and Lula Bell Parris Hamrick. She retired from Rutherford County Schools where she worked as an Administrative Assistant at Harris Elementary School. She was a member of State Line Baptist Church and the Keen Agers. She is survived by her sons, Jeff Caldwell and wife Trina nad Mike Caldwell and wife Chris of Rutherfordton; one brother, Ken Hamrick and wife Carol of Oviedo, FL; her grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at State Line Baptist Church with the Rev. Kris Showen officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Hamrick family.

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