Rutherford Weekly

Page 24 - Rutherford Weekly RICHARD RIC ARD RICHARD A. (DICK) BEEBE BEEBE BEEBE R i c h a r d A. (Dick) Beebe, 81, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013. A native of Waverly, Iowa, he served in the U.S. Navy and attended Iowa State Teachers College. After retiring from the trucking industry, he began a second career as an interior finish painter. A longtime resident of Memphis, Tennessee and Northeast Arkansas, he was an avid reader and golfer, and volunteered for many years at the FedEx St. Jude Golf Classic. He was a lifetime member of Optimist International, serving as president of the Optimist Club of White Station and Lt. Governor of the Tennessee District, and was actively involved in Episcopal Cursillo in Arkansas. A member of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Rutherfordton, he was a lector, usher, and member of the Building and Grounds Committee. He also served as a volunteer mediator in the Criminal Court of Rutherford County and was a McNair Foundation mentor to students at RS Central High School. Dick is survived by his wife, the Rev. Chris Fair Beebe of Rutherfordton; a sister, Nancy Meyer (Jerry) of The Villages, FL; daughters Janet Yarborough of Hot Springs Village, AR, Joanie Cary (Coy) of Brighton, TN, and Patricia Beebe of Lakeland, Florida; sons David Beebe (Cindy) of Collierville, TN and Daniel Griffin of Tucson, AZ; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martell and Matilda Beebe, seven brothers and sisters, and a son, Michael Beebe. Dick's life will be celebrated with a memorial service at 2:00 pm, Friday, June 28, 2013 at St. Francis Episcopal Church, with the Rt. Rev. G. Porter Taylor, officiating. A reception for family and friends will be held immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Hospice of Rutherford County, P. O. Box 336, www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Forest Forest City, C 28043 y, 28043 Forest City, NC 28043 or to St. Francis Episcopal Ch ch R es tora tion esto rati on Church Restoration Fund, P. O. Box 46, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family. BRENDA GAIL GOWAN Brenda Gail G o w a n , age 52, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013. Brenda was born October 15, 1960 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Wallace Eugene "Red" Gowan and Doris Greene Gowan who resides in Forest City. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1978 and worked as a CNA. Brenda was of the Baptist Faith and loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her mother, survivors include three sons, Chris Gowan and wife, Jeanann of Bostic, Billy Jones and wife, Sarah of Saluda and Brian Lee and wife, Ashley of Kannapolis; two brothers, Randy Gowan and Jody Gowan both of Forest City. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Autumn Gowan, Harley Jones, Lisa Jones, Zachary Lee and Cameron Lee. A private inurnment will be held on a later date. Memorial donations are suggested to Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1251 US Highway 221a, Forest City, NC 28043 to help defray funeral costs. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. JEFFREY L. HANSON Jeffrey L. H a n s o n , age 42, of Spindale, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Jeff was born in Comanche County, Oklahoma to the late Jack Hanson and Dorothy Wise Hanson who resides in Spindale. He was an avid NASCAR fan. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Joey Hanson and wife, Carol of Spindale and Mike Hanson and wife, Angie of Ellenboro; two sisters, Sandy Ruppe and husd husSandy Ruppe band, LC of Ellenboro and Opal Luedke and Opal Luedke of uedke f Mooresboro. He is also survived by one aunt, Betty Blanton of Cliffside and uncle, Talmadge Wise of Charlotte and a number of nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held on a later date. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mr. Hanson. BOBBY G. JONES Bobby G. J o n e s , age 59, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013. Bobby was born December 17, 1953 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Warren R. Shultz, Sr. and Mary Louise Melton Shultz. He worked in textiles and also for General Fireproofing for many years. He attended Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church. He enjoyed fishing, watching television and playing music. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Louise Shultz. Survivors include five brothers, Warren Shultz, Jr., William Shultz, John Jones, Jud Jones and Wayne Yount; five sisters, Barbara Greene, Joanne Hendricks, Christine Lowe, Ellen Ellenburg and Helen Ellenburg. A memorial service was conducted at the Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church with Reverend Roger Hudgins officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mr. Jones. FRANK KRAYNAK F r a n k Kraynak, age 95, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013. Frank was born February 17, 1918 in Charleroi, PA to the late Andrew Kreineck and Anna Kurotz Kreineck. Frank was a Tool and Die maker for General Motors Corporation in Ohio before retiring and locating to Rutherford Coun un County. He was a faithf aith faithful member of the Imma Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Council Knights of Columbus. He served as an usher as well as other areas of the church. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Betty Degi Kraynak. A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Reverend Father Herbert Burke and Reverend Deacon Andy Cilone officiating. Interment will take place at the Calvary Cemetery in Parma, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Immaculate Conception Church Debt Reduction Fund, 1024 W. Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. VANESSA MCSWAIN WILLIS Vanessa McSwain Willis, 57, of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 24, 2013. A native of Cleveland County, she was born on July 17, 1955, a daughter of the late Max and Margaret Cabaniss McSwain. She retired from Cleveland Regional Medical Center as a medical transcriptionist and was a member of Zoar Baptist Church of Shelby. Vanessa enjoyed making floral arrangements and going to antique auctions. She also enjoyed watching TV with her husband, Ernie. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her granddaughter, Lyla and getting to be "Gigi". She is survived by her husband, Richard Thomas "Ernie" Willis; one daughter, Emilee Willis Galloway and husband Nathan of Virginia Beach, VA; her sisters, Suzanne Hunsucker and husband Mike of Fort Mill, SC, and Linda Carpenter and husband Dwight of Belwood; her granddaugher, Lyla Jewel Galloway of Virginia Beach, VA; her fatherin-law and mother-in-law, Tommy and Jane Willis of Shelby; her brotherin-law and sister-in-law, Steve and Nina Willis and their son, Andy, all of Thursday, June 27-July 2, 2013 Shelby. Funeral services were held at Zoar Baptist Church of Shelby with the Rev. Dr. Rob Helton officiating. Burial followed at Cleveland Memorial Park. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Willis family. LISA GRAYSON SURRATT Lisa Grayson S u r r a t t , age 35, of Caroleen, NC, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013. Lisa was born July 6, 1977 to Jimmie Ray Grayson and Deborah Padgett Murray. She worked in textiles for several years and was a Baptist. She was an avid reader. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Reid and Genny Grayson. Besides her parents, survivors include her husband, Chuck Surratt; one son, Jordan Grayson; sister, Amy Murray and fiancé, Chris Brown of Del Ray Beach, Florida; one brother, Chris Grayson and wife, Nicole of Gastonia; stepfather, John Murray of Caroleen and grandparents, Howard and Joyce Padgett of Caroleen. She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Peggy Surratt of Forest City; three sisters-in-law, Pamela Shoemaker of Spindale, Angela Surratt and Brandi Surratt both of Forest City; brotherin-law, Chad Surratt of Gastonia and a number of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services were conducted at Eternal Hills Cemetery with Reverend Travis McEntyre officiating. . Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for the family of Mrs. Surratt. DOLLY ANN TIPTON Dolly Ann Tipton, 70, of Forest City passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013. She was born in Jamestown, NC to the late Henry Clark and Eva High Clark. Dolly was a retired Lead Person from Molding Dynamics in Spindale NC. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 41 years, Larry Tipton of Forest City, daughter Patty Denene Jackson and husband Rodney of Burlington NC, son Scott Tipton and wife Michelle of Rutherfordton NC, two sisters; Vernie Whistnant and husband Kenneth of Rockingham NC, Nancy Frazier and husband Eddie of Rutherfordton NC, a brother Charles Henry Clark of Trinity NC, granddaughter Emma Grace Jackson of Burlington NC, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were conducted at Mt. Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Mclure and Rev. Kenneth Lytle officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. SALVATORE JOSEPH GARITTA, SR. Salvatore Joseph Garitta, Sr., 80, of Lake Lure, NC passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013. He was born in New Haven, CT to the late Joseph Garitta and Margaret Acabbo Garitta both of whom were from Italy. Salvatore was a US Navy veteran having served in the Korean War. He worked as a technician for Pratt and Whitney and was a volunteer firefighter in Durham, CT for 40 years. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 58 years Simonne Vanetta Cantin Garitta of Lake Lure, NC, son Salvatore Joseph Garitta, Jr. and wife Donna Jean Gardner Garitta, of Lake Lure, NC; Daughter Renee Margaret Miles and husband Mark, Sr., of Mt. Holly, NC; brothers Joseph Garitta and wife Sandra of Ocala, Fl, Michael Garitta and wife Jackie of Brasstown, NC; grandchildren, Shannon Shaw, Richard Shaw, Michelle Tischofer, Keven Tischofer, Mark Miles, Jr., and Brandon Salvatore Miles; great grandchildren, Tori Tischofer, Kalina Tischofer, Kamryn Tischofer, and Kayden Tischofer. A memorial service was held in Union Mills, NC with Rev. Terrell Dillingham officiating. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family.

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