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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, October 13-October 19, 2022 George Edwin Biddix, Jr., and Reva Mink Biddix George Edwin Biddix, Jr., and Reva Mink Biddix of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away August 14 & August 15, 2022 respectively. A celebration of life was held Oct. 7 at First Presbyterian Church Rutherfordton. Reva was born April 14, 1931 in Bell County, Kentucky to Lutisha Wilder Mink & Thomas Harrison Mink. Reva graduated from Berea College & was an elementary teacher until retirement. Ed was born May 7, 1934 to Pansy Hennessee Biddix & George Edwin Biddix, Sr. Ed graduated from Berea College & NC State University. He worked with the Agricultural Extension Service in Northampton, Vance, Caldwell, Buncombe & Rutherford counties until retirement. Ed & Reva were married 66 years. They were insepa- rable for the last few years of their lives, taking care of each other & spending time holding hands. Ed & Reva were mem- bers of First Presbyterian Church for 54 years. Ed & Reva are survived by daughters Lisa Biddix Royal (Steve) & Linda Biddix Stephenson (Henry); 5 grand- children, 2 great-grandchil- dren & many nieces & neph- ews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church PO Box 1133, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, Norris Public Library Foundation 132 N. Main St.,, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or Hospice of Carolina Foothills PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Online condolences: www.crowemortuary.com. SMSgt. William "Whitey" Splawn SMSgt. William "Whitey" Splawn, Ret., age 77, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022. Whitey was born January 19, 1945 in Rutherford County to the late Shuford Splawn and Lennie Brown Splawn. He served honorably in the US Army for over 23 years where he held the rank of Senior Master Sergeant before retire- ment. In his younger days, he attended Henrietta First Baptist Church. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by sisters Eloise Gunter, Martha Melton, Norma Hopper, Sally Oakes, Dorean Westbrook and brothers Herbert, Eugene and Gerald Splawn. Survivors include his daughter Charlene Douthit and husband, Robert of Monroe, broth- er Doyle Splawn (Earlene) of Mooresboro; a special sister, Teresa Swofford of Cowpens, SC and a host of nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held October 6 at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Brian Cole offici- ating. Military honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Joseph (Joe) Cunningham Joseph (Joe) L. Cunningham, age 64, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022. Joe was born January 21, 1958 in Cumberland, MD. He was the husband of 28+ years to wife, Rochelle. In 1996, he opened Carolina Carburetor in Rutherfordton. He was preceded in death by his mother Margaret (Peg) Cunningham, and his father, Alfred E. Cunningham. He is survived by his wife Rochelle (Andersen) Cunningham; his son Joseph L. Cunningham II and wife, Erin; his sister Cathy Carter and husband, Joe; brother Randy Cunningham; sister Carol Cunningham; four grandchildren. There will be a Gathering of friends and family on October 16 from 3-5pm at McMahan's Funeral Home. A guest register is avail- able at www.mcmahansfu- neralhome.com. Rev. Robert Wilson Reverend Robert Allen Wilson, age 88 of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years Norma Tanner Wilson; daughter Rhuann Wilson Brewer, and son Mitchell Wilson. Surviving Mr. Wilson are sons Eric Wilson of Raleigh and Neal Wilson of the home; 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 10 siblings. A private graveside service was held October 5 at New Hope Methodist Church, Rutherfordton. Officiating the service were Pastors John Dill and Clay Collins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Parkinson Association of the Carolinas, 2102 Sardis Road North, Box 15, Charlotte, NC 28227. https://www.parkin- sonassociation.org/parkin- sons-donation An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Richard Henderson Richard Henderson, age 75, of Forest City, passed away, Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Richard was born November 4, 1946, in Rutherford County to the late Evelyn Henderson Doggett. He was a graduate of Chase High School. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at Hoechst-Celanese for 15 years. Richard was a mem- ber of the First Wesleyan Church of Forest City. In addition to his moth- er, he was preceded in death by his life-time com- panion, Brigitte Fitzpatrick and his grandmother, Bertha Henderson. Survivors include sister, Cathy Humphries (Ricky) of Gaffney, SC; nieces Shannon Holland of Boiling Springs and Dawn Womack (Tyler) of Gaffney; two great-nephews, one great- niece, and a great-great niece and nephew. A memorial service was held October 6 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Eric Yelton officiating. Memorial donations requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Ruth Brittain Bumgardner R u t h B r i t t a i n Bumgardner passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022. Ruth was born January 4, 1925, to CA and Millie Hipps Brittain. She grew up in Casar, where she met husband, Lee Roy Bumgardner. After graduat- ing Casar School, she pur- sued a teaching degree at Appalachian State Teachers College. She was a mem- ber of Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church. She was preced- ed in death by her hus- band of 61 years, Lee Roy Bumgardner, son Dennis Owen Bumgardner and daughter Myra Bumgardner Walker. She is survived by sons Harvey Bumgardner (Sandy) and Charles Bumgardner (Tonya); eight grandchildren and one great-grandson and sister Marie Brittain Peters. A memorial service was held October 8 at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, 1117 S. Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. Georgia Jordan Buchanan Georgia Jordan Buchanan, age 99, passed away in Forest City, NC Monday,October 3, 2022. Born in Mecklenburg County, she was the daugh- ter of the late Frank and Glennie Jordan. In addition to her par- ents, Georgia was preced- ed in death by her husband William Ray Buchanan, brother Frank Jordan Jr., sister-in-law Sue Jordan, one grandson, and daugh- ter-in-law, Pat Buchanan. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, and she was retired from Mastercraft in Spindale. Georgia is survived by sons Buck, John (Peggy), Don (Annette), and Mike (Shirley), and numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The funeral service was held at Shiloh Baptist Church October 6 with Rev. Paul Willis, and Rev. Michael Sepaugh officiating. In lieu of flowers memo- rials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills; PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043, or Shiloh Baptist Church, 1850 Poors Ford Rd. Rutherfordton, NC 28139. An online guest register is available at www.mcmah- ansfuneralhome.com. Rutherford Weekly offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge for Rutherford County residents and the immediate area. The obituary may include a picture if the image is of print quality. We request that the obituary is limited to 150 words and we will edit the obituaries due to space. 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