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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, March 12-March 18, 2020 Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries JERRY WILLIAMS Jerry Williams, age 70, of Ellenboro, passed away February 29, 2020. Jerry was born November 20, 1949 in Polk County, to Cecil Williams and Katherine Parker Williams who reside in Columbus. Jerry served honorably in the US Army. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Cheryl Williams & a sister, Betty Morgan. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Barbara & grand- daughter; 2 daughters, Carla Binicki (James) of Alabama & Frankie Gettys (Jerry) of Caroleen; son, Jimmy Hardin (Donna) of Cliffside; adopted son, Jerry Cogdell of Forest City; 3 brothers, George Williams (Marcell) of Shiloh, John Williams of Sharon & James Williams (Frances) of Columbus & sister, Jane Blanton (Roger) of Sunny View. He is also survived by 2 grandsons, 7 great-grand- children, & numerous nieces & nephews. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Military honors were presented by Rutherford County Honor Guard. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. SHIRLEY WALKER HOYLE Shirley Walker Hoyle, age 75 of Forest City, passed away March 3, 2020. She was a native of Spartanburg Co. & a daugh- ter of the late Horace Walker and Nellie Hendrix Rash. Survivors include her sons, Jeff Hoyle & Greg Hoyle both of Rutherfordton. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family. ANNE BEATTY OAKMAN Anne Beatty Oakman, age 84 of Spindale, passed away February 28, 2020. She was the daughter of Emily Grayson & Carl Lucrick Beatty. Anne was married 49 years to Tom Oakman (deceased) & found second love with her boyfriend Ben Routh, for the past ten years. Anne is survived by 3 children: daughter, Julia Anne "Julie" & husband Keith Barringer, son Clarence Thomas "Tommy" & wife Susan, and son Robert Grayson "Robby" & 7 grand- children. A celebration of life service was held at the First United Methodist Church in Spindale. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. ROBIN EUGENE LOPER Robin Eugene Loper, 59, passed away March 1, 2020. He was born in Virginia to Peggy Joanne Thomas Loper and the late Charles Robert Loper. He was also preced- ed in death by a daughter; Michelle Loper. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 41 years; Gena Upright Loper, 3 daughters; Stephanie Privette (Shane), Melissa Southern (Joel), Wendy Loper, 5 grand- children, 1 great-grandchild; sister; Bobbie Jo Loper Morris, brother; Charles Robert Loper, II. Private services will be held at a later date. Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family. VIRL GODFREY DAVIS Virl Godfrey Davis, age 96 of Cliffside, passed away February 23, 2020. The daughter of the late Charles Russell Godfrey and Clara Harmon Godfrey. She was preceded in death by one brother Charles Godfrey, a sister Opal Godfrey Johnson; and her husband Kyle W. Davis. Left to cherish her memories are a brother Rev. John Godfrey and wife Helen and daughters Terry Smith and husband John and Leslie Clay and hus- band James. The service was held at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside. Memorials are to be made to Prospect Baptist Church 2610 Prospect Church Road Mooresboro, NC 28114. Eggers Funeral Home is serving the family. JAMES DENIS DEVINEY, JR. James Denis Deviney, Jr. "Jim", age 74 passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. A native of Rutherford County, he is the son of the late James Denis Deviney, Sr. and Lillian Tolley Deviney. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara Alley Deviney, one son, Denis Chad Deviney, one daughter, Erica Deviney Mark, three grandchildren. A celebration of life was held at Adaville Baptist Church, Spindale. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Adaville Baptist Church. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. SUSAN JACKSON WYNN Susan Jackson Wynn, age 62, of Forest City, passed away March 1, 2020. Susan was born July 25, 1957 in Petersburg, TN to the late Thomas Jackson & Vera Fielding Jackson. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Jennifer Burch of Forest City, 3 sisters, Leanna Jackson of Florida, Melissa Bacic of Greenville, & Jane Roskowski of Minnesota. A gathering of family & friends will be held 2-4pm March 29, 2020 at Harrelson Funeral Home. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. KENNETH RAY SPROUSE Kenneth Ray Sprouse, 82, of Spindale, passed away February 28, 2020. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of Ben and Ada Vickers Sprouse. Left to cherish his memo- ry is his wife, Helen Day Sprouse; daughter, Sharon Hughes; 10 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sister, Becky Gilliam and a special niece. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his son, Billy Ray Sprouse, brothers, Garland, Franklin, Elmer, and Delmer Sprouse, and sisters, Lillian, Jeanette, and Reva Sprouse Bennett. Funeral services were held at Fellowship Holiness Church. Burial followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fellowship Holiness Church, 301 Deviney Street, Spindale, NC 28160. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. MABLE NORA RANDOLPH Mabel Nora Randolph, age 94, of Henrietta, passed away March 5, 2020. Mable was born April 21, 1925 in Ellenboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Randolph, of 50 plus years of marriage; by her parents, Thurman & Mattie Whitaker; her loving sister, Ruth Whitaker and 10 brothers, Henry, Charlie, Roy, George, Paul, Morris, J.R., Johnnie, Clarence & Dan. Those left to cherish her memory include 2 sisters, Sarah Jane Hawkins of Ellenboro & Alice Mathis Matthews of Acworth, Georgia, several nieces & nephews. The funeral service was conducted at First Baptist Church of Henrietta. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. DELORIS KELLER MCDADE Deloris Keller McDade, age 97, of Rutherfordton, passed away March 5, 2020. She was a native of NY. She was preceded in death by 3 grandsons. She is sur- vived by her husband; Clifford "Bub" E. McDade. 1 Daughter: Laura Keller Deck. 2 Sons: David Edwin Keller & Donald W. Keller. 1 Step-son: Floyd McDade. 1 Step-daughter: Vickie Borne, 11 grandchil- dren, 30 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren. Interment was held at Sandy Plains ARP Church Cemetery, Tryon. McMahan's Funeral Home is serving the family. DAN L. MOORE Dan L. Moore, age 73, of Rutherfordton, passed away March 5, 2020. He was the son of late George & Effie Moore. He was preceded in death by one son Richard Moore, one son-in-law David Ramsey and two brothers, Gene Moore and Lewis Moore. He is survived by his wife; Marthell Bailey Moore. Three Daughters: Debra, Rebecca (Monte), Cynthia (David). Two Sisters: Diane Williams and Joann Powell. Two Brothers: Frank Moore and Mavrick Moore, 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. The Funeral service was held Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Polk County. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. McMahan's Funeral Home is serving the family. STEVEN ALAN HARDIN Steven Alan Hardin, age 64, of Rutherfordton, passed away March 7, 2020. He was the son of the late Willard and Evelyn Reid Stofer Hardin. He was pre- ceded in death by his wife Virginia Brackett Hardin. He is survived by: One Sister: Linda Hardin Williams and her husband David. Aunt Hazel Calloway. A number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The Funeral service was held at Montford Cove Baptist Church. Interment held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Rutherfordton. Memorials may be made to Care Partners Hospice; 68 Sweeten Creek Road; Asheville, NC 28803. McMahan's Funeral Home is serving the family. ©Community First Media Community First Media (1) We believe the trust between a family and funeral home is a sacred trust. Therefore, we will continue to operate our business with the utmost accountability and transparency. 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