Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Thursday, June 22-June 28, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 19 Nancy Jean Wood Hunt Nancy Jean Wood Hunt, age 77 of Ellenboro died Friday, June 16, 2023. Nancy was born January 23, 1946, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Vernon and Mamie Frazier Wood. Nancy was a member of Race Path Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Bob Hunt, her son, Shane Hunt and wife Allison of Matthews, her daughter, Kim Hunt Davis and husband York of Midlothian, VA, her broth- ers, James "Bo" Wood of Forest City, Larry Wood of Ellenboro, and Johnny Sisk of Forest City, her sis- ter, Mabel Wood Knight of Ellenboro, five grandchil- dren. The funeral was held June 20 at Race Path Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Cooper and Mr. Craig Ledford officiating. The family request memorials in her memory be made to Race Path Baptist Church, 1171 Race Path Church Rd., Ellenboro, NC 28040. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. padgettking.com. Sandra Wilson Baynard S a n d r a W i l s o n Baynard, age 76, of Union Mills, NC, died Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was the daughter of Jeff Wilson and Augustine Walker Wilson and a native of Rutherford County. She was also preceded in death by a sister Patsy Ann Wilson; two brothers; Jeffie Wilson and Gary Wilson. Sandra worked at Mastercraft for many years. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton. She is survived by one daughter Tonya Baynard Mitchell (Todd), two broth- ers, Donnie Wilson and Michael Wilson, one grand- daughter, two great-grand- children. The memorial service was held June 18 at Second Baptist of Rutherfordton with Rev. Dr. Keith Stephenson officiating. In lieu of flowers memo- rials can be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills; PO Box 336; Forest City, NC 28143. Ervin Munn Ervin Munn, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. Ervin was born December 15, 1940 in Kershaw County, SC to the late James Munn and Addie Segers Munn. He worked as a trucking supervisor for many years and most recently worked for Carolina Freight before retirement. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joey Munn. Those left to cherish fond memories include his wife of 62 years, Nancy Munn; children, Tommy Munn of Forest City, Sonya Philbeck (David) of Bostic, Mickey Munn (Heather) of Rutherfordton and Aaron Munn of Forest City; broth- er, Sherill Munn (Debbie) and a sister, Sandra Knight (Jerry) all of Kershaw, SC, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends was held June 17 at Harrelson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations request- ed to Meals on Wheels, c/o Rutherford County Senior Center, 193 Callahan Koon Rd. #132, Spindale, NC 28160. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Robert "Rooster" Ray Robert "Rooster" Ray of Ellenboro, age 64, passed away, Thursday, June 15, 2023. Robert was born January 10, 1959 in Gaston County, NC to the late Clarence Garfield Ray, Sr. and Barbara Morrison Ray. Robert served his country honorably in the US Army. He worked as a deputy sheriff for Rutherford County Sheriff's Department for sev- eral years and was a painter and commercial truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preced- ed in death by his broth- ers, Garland "Spider" Ray, Clarence "Wormy" Ray, Jr., Ned "Wineo" Ray and a sis- ter, Elaine Tedder. Those left to cherish fond memories include his sons, Rob Ray (Brooklyn) of Ellenboro and Thomas Ray of Shelby; brothers, David McDonald of Salisbury, Dale Ray of Hendersonville, Ricky McDonald of Forest City and a sister, Katie Cooper of Kings Mountain; three grandchildren, two nieces, four nephews. A funeral was held June 21 at Harrelson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations request- ed 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. Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries If you're unable to get your regular copy of Rutherford Weekly, view it online at rutherfordweekly.com rutherfordweekly.com Our Our Digital Edition Digital Edition is is FREE! FREE! 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