Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 28 - Rutherford Weekly JAME JAM S JAMES CRAIG ALLEN ALLEN LEN James Craig Allen, age 76, of Forest City, NC, passed away March 18, 2013. James was born May 22, 1936 in Greenville County, SC to the late Andy Shuford Allen and Annie Eulalia Price Allen. He was a veteran of the US Army and served his country during the Korean War. He owned and operated Allen's Wheel Alignment Shop for many years and also worked for the Rutherford County Department of Transportation as a mechanic. James was a longtime member of Gray's Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed all kinds of woodworking and loved to build things with his hands. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Rebecca June Dotson. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Jean Smith Allen; one daughter, Sharon Lowery and husband, Phil of Rutherfordton; one sister, Lavada Wall of Shiloh; two grandchildren, Brandy Greene Morris and husband, Shane, and James Neil Lowery; three great grandchildren, Destiny Love Greene, Hayden McKenzie Burns and Kelsey Anderson. Funeral services were conducted at Gray's Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Alvin Allen, Reverend John Godfrey and Reverend Eugene Passmore officiating. Interment followed in the church www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 cemetery cemetery with military h military ilit cemetery honors being accordd by h Rutherford ed b the R h f d 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. Allen. BRUCE LANDEN DOVER Mr. Bruce L a n d e n Dover age 70 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday March 10, 2013. A lifelong truck driver, one of Bruce's final requests was to let all of his many friends know that he looked forward to seeing them in Heaven. He is survived by his children Danny Dover, Donald Dover, Jackie Dover and Wanda Mansfield as well as ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Dover was preceded in death by his wife Tildia Sue Dover. A celebration of his life was held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richard Cole and Rev. Donald Dover officiating. Crowes Mortuary is serving the family. BILLY RAY MORRISON SR. Billy Ray Morrison Sr, age 66, of Lake Lure, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013. A native of Cleveland County, he was the y the County, h son of the late Pete M i d Gl d Morrison and Gladys Deskin McEntyre, Billy was a repair service owner/operator and a US Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife Judy Hipps Morrison of the home; sons Billy Morrison Jr of Lake Lure, Pete Calloway Morrison of Asheville and Eddie Morrison of Union Mills; sister Dianne Gantt of Shelby; brothers, Larry Morrison of Marion, Dean Morrison of Bostic, and Wayne Morrison of Union Mills; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Dixon. Funeral services were held at Crowe's Mortuary with Rev. Wayne Stafford and Don McEntire officiating. Interment followed at Cedar Creek Holiness Church cemetery with military honors accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Crowes Mortuary is serving the family. JERRY DOBBINS J e r r y Dobbins, age 59, of Forest City, NC passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013. Jerry was born December 5, 1953 in Rutherford County, NC to the late John Baxter Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery Dobb b Dobbins and Merle Silv Silve Silvers Dobbins. He was a US Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War and a past member of the VFW Post 4066 in Shelby, NC. He worked in textiles for over 20 years and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed playing the guitar, riding motorcycles and as an avid reader. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Ray Dobbins. Survivors include two sons, Eric Dobbins and Eddie Castle and wife, Rebecca all of Forest City; one sister, Sandra Byrd and husband, Kenneth of Rutherfordton; two brothers, Robert Dobbins and wife, Joyce of Ellenboro and Boyd Dobbins of Forest City; two halfsisters, Vicky Bates and husband, Charles of Forest City and Louann Greene and husband, Don of Union Mills. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Cody Dobbins, Faith Dobbins, Jadah Dobbins, Celeste Castle, Stephen Williams; one great grandchild, Danica Williams; six nieces and two nephews. Graveside services were conducted at High Shoal Baptist Cemetery with Reverend John Godfrey officiating with military honors being accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorials 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. Dobbins. 1743 Chase High Road • 828-245-9278 Cemetery Space ly! $20 Down / $20 Month On ©Community First Media For 48 Months (No Other Fees) Don't let grief drive your decisions...prepare today! Call 828-245-9278 Limited Time Only TOMMY MODE T o m m y M o d e , age 58, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013. Tommy was born August 11, 1954 in Catawba County, NC to the late Thomas Thursday, March 21-March 27, 2013 Voyd Mode, Sr. and to Dorothy Bright Mode who resides in Mooresboro. He worked as a self-employed mechanic most of his life and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Mooresboro. He loved working with computers and was an avid car racing fan. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Kimberly Horseman. Besides his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Crystal Smith of Mooresboro and two grandchildren, Jeffrey Smith and Amber Smith. Graveside services were conducted at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Tim Frashier officiating. 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. Mode. MR. CLARENCE EARL TOMBLIN Mr. Clarence Earl Tomblin age 85 of Rutherfordton went home to be with the Lord on Monday March 18, 2013. A native of Rutherford County he was a son of Arthur and Blanche Tomblin, a former employee of Duke Energy and was a member of First Baptist Church of Spindale. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Linda Walker Tomblin, their children – David Tomblin and wife Jane, Arthur Tomblin and wife Debbie, Andy Tomblin and wife Stephanie, Mary Rochester and husband Don, Katie Haskins and husband Justin, Robin Hutchins and husband Joe, sisters – Naomi McCraw, Mildred Morrow, Frances Mann, grandchildren – Scott Tomblin, Sherry Trudnak, Neal Tomblin, Robert Tomblin, Logan Haskins, Laura Haskins, Brooke Tomblin, Madison Tomblin, Lydia Fowler, Matthew Fowler, Marcus McCabe, Luke Hutchins, Sam Hutchins, Jenny Hutchins; great grandchildren – Madison Trudnak, Isabel Trudnak, Ava Trudnak, Haylie Tomblin, Tanner Hutchins, Alexis Fowler, Noah Garrett and Nickolas Fowler. Funeral services were held at Spindale First Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Evans and Rev. Tom Frady officiating. Concluding services were held at Oak Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Tomblin Family. EDNA ESTELLE GREENE Edna Estelle Greene, 96, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, March 12, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, she was born on April 26, 1916 to the late Minor Lovelace and Mary Lovelace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, G.M. Greene; one daughter, Helen Burger; and one sister, Ruth Jones. She was a seamstress and was a member of Walls Baptist Church is Bostic, North Carolina. Ms. Greene is survived by her son, Gerald Greene and wife Pat of Knoxville Tennessee; and by her daughter, Mary Jo Whisnant of Ellenboro. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren. A funeral service celebrating the life of Ms. Greene was held at Walls Baptist Church in Bostic with the Rev. David Philbeck and Rev. Robert Toney officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the family of Ms. Greene.