Rutherford Weekly

Page 28 - Rutherford Weekly EVEL EVE YN EVELYN FITE BRADLEY BRADLEY BRADLEY Evelyn Fite Bradley, age 79, of Caroleen, NC, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013. Evelyn was born September 1, 1933 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Paul Lee Fite and Ethel Beam Fite. She worked for Doncaster and Tanner Industries for many years and worked with her husband as a truck driver for Truck Services Inc. for several years. She was a member of Providence United Methodist Church where she had served as the Sunday School Treasurer. She enjoyed flowers and various kinds of arts and crafts, but her life's love was spending time with family and having "get togethers." In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Paul Ray Bradley; one brother, Charles Jerry Fite and one sister, Vickie Suzanne Ayers. Survivors include one daughter, Deena Bradley Moore and husband, Charles of Sunny View, NC; two sons, Dennis Ray Bradley and wife, Sheila of Caroleen and Donnie Lee Bradley and wife Peggy of Bostic; one sister, Diane Taylor and husband, Henry; one brother, Gene Fite and wife, Joyce all of Forest City and one sister-inlaw, Gail Fite of Cliffside. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Brian Bradley, Danny Bradley, Bobby Bradley, Brandon Bradley, Ashley Bradley and Tyler Bradley; two step-grandchildren, Tony Massey and Paige Moore; five great grandchildren, Kaylee Bradley, Pixie Bradley, Tabitha Bradley, Emma Bradley, www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Evangelina Bradley and Evangeli Evangelina Bradl dley and d one step great-grandson, Gabriel Massey. Gab i l Massey Gabriel Massey Funeral services were conducted at Providence United Methodist Church with Reverend David Bradley, Reverend Danny Bumgarner and Reverend Danny Black officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mrs. Bradley. CHARLES L. STUTZMAN Charles L. Stutzman, 64, of Rutherfordton passed away May 10, 2013. Charles passed peacefully, comforted by his family and devoted friends. Charles retired to the Rutherfordton area after a 20 year career in the Air Force, and was a well-respected retired instructor at Isothermal Community College. A loving father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no public viewing or funeral services. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. CARACE "DOC" RAY HUTCHINS C a r a c e "Doc" Ray Hutchins, age 83, Forest City, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. Carace was born August 26, 1929 in Rutherford County, NC to What's The Secret To A Successful Yard Sale? 1. A Yard Sale Kit From 2. A Classified In ALL FOR $ 10 00 That's 1 Week In The Classifieds (20 words or less) AND A Yard Sale Kit! the late Clarence Malachi th late Clarence Malachi achi Hutchins and Bertha Mae Hoffman Hutchins Hoffman Hutchins. Mae Hoffman Hutchin He was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1947 and a member of Cliffside Missionary Methodist Church. He worked for General Motors, Bethlehem Steel and Rutherford Textiles during his working years. He was also a hunter who raised Beagles and was a master carpenter. He had a passion for Blue Grass Music and was known as "Mr. Banjo". He built and played banjos and had the privilege of playing blue grass with some of the most famous of all blue grass performers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jim Hutchins; two sisters, Vangie Trout and Mamie Kiser. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Lucille Hutchins; three sons, Carace Lance Hutchins, Steve Hutchins and wife, Cheryl and Mark Hutchins and wife, Myra Hutchins all of Forest City; two daughters, Freida Cosgriff and husband, Jim of Dearborn, Michigan and Kathy Bright of Forest City; three sisters Dot Walker, Louise Parris and Barbara Hutchins all of Forest City. He is also survived by twenty two grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Terry White officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington D.C. 20090. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mr. Hutchins. ELIZABETH "LIB" GREENE JONES: Elizabeth "Lib" Greene Jones, 79, of Shelby, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, she was born on November 05, 1933, a daughter of the late Joseph Guy and Zennie Mae Melton Greene. Lib was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy was living for her family. She g was a member of Waco a was Bapti Church and a past Baptist Auxiliary Commander of DAVA Unit 18, Shelby. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Jones; one son, Andy Jones and wife Jill of Weaverville; one daughter, Vickie Jones Murray and husband Alan of Waco; one brother, Joe Greene and wife Mary Frances of Matthews, NC; one sister, Hazel Greene Bridges and husband Dr. Worth Bridges, Jr., of Tifton, GA; two sistersin-law, Dorothy Jones Helton of Ellenboro and Sallie Jones of Shelby; her grandchildren, Michelle Murray, Ashley Jones, Tiffany Jones and Alex Murray. Funeral services were held at the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Harold Fite and the Rev. Dwight Cooper officiating. Burial followed at Cleveland Memorial Park. Memorial donations are suggested to Waco Baptist Church, 262 N. Main Street, Waco, NC 28169 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Jones family. BETTY JEAN PRITCHARD OWENS Betty Jean Pritchard Owens, age 58, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013. Betty was born December 22, 1954 in Polk County, NC to the late Andrew Pritchard and Mary Sue McDaniel Pritchard. She worked for the Vocational Workshop for many years and was a member of the Church of the Exceptional where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Besides singing, she also loved listening to Southern Gospel Music. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph Owens and one sister, Helen Jeanette Pritchard. Survivors include her brother, Larry Pritchard of Ellenboro; four aunts, Sarah Dolan Weatherman of Ellenboro, Edna Wishion of Spindale, Lottie Craig Thursday, May 16-May 22, 2013 of Swannanoa, NC, Annie Belle Blackwell of Asheville; one uncle, Wayne Craig of Virginia and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at the Eternal Hills Cemetery with Reverend Pherson Weatherman and Reverend Mattie Lackey officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to the Church of the Exceptional, PO Box 46, Caroleen, NC 28019. Harrelson Funeral Home and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mrs. Owens. LEVI CARTER CAFFELL Levi Carter Caffell, infant son of Ben and Minnie Caffell, entered into his Heavenly Father's presence on May 6, 2013. In addition his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Sam Caffell and Noah Caffell and one sister, Rachel Caffell all of the home; paternal grandparents, Harold and Diane Caffell of Forest City and maternal grandparents, Marvin and Margaret Green of Rutherfordton. A private graveside service will be conducted with Reverend Robert Carnell officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting the family. BETTY JANE BELL DOWDLE Betty Jane Bell Dowdle, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Nancy Radford Bell. Betty was a retired supply clerk for National Textiles and a member of Thermal City United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Lester Earl Dowdle of the home; daughter, Robin Parton of Rutherfordton; sons Roger Bell of Texas and Ken Dowdle of Rutherfordton; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister, Tinsey Conner of Union Mills. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Dowdle, sisters Ellen Simpson and Mildred Flack; and brother James Bell. Funeral services were held at Crowe's Mortuary with Rev. Don Crawford and Rev. Allen Marsh officiating. Interment followed in Round Hill Baptist Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or Thermal City United Methodist Church. STEVE SMITH Steve Smith, age 73, of Caroleen, NC, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013. Steve was born August 13, 1939 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Charlie D. Smith and Ada Hollifield Smith. He was an auto mechanic and owned and operated the Caroleen Garage for over 40 years. He was a Baptist and enjoyed NASCAR and taking care of his pets. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Connor; two brothers, Homer Smith, Carl Smith and one grandson, Noah Cooper. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Vanise Lookadoo Smith; three children, Sandra Smith of Rutherfordton, Scott Smith of Caroleen and Suzanne Hensley and husband, Robert of Mooresboro; five grandchildren, Amanda Cooper and husband, Steven, Allen Phillips, Rebekah Hensley, Austin Hensley, Haley Hensley and five great-grandchildren, Caleb Cope, Emily Cooper, Miley Cooper, Coby Phillips and Legand Phillips. Funeral services were conducted at Goode's Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Hensley, Reverend Frank Hoyle and Reverend Steven Cooper officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Goode's Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 67, Mooresboro, NC 28114. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mr. Smith. Follow

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