Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Thursday, December 7-December 13, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 19 James Hoyt Hamrick James Hoyt Hamrick, age 94, of Caroleen, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. James was born June 25, 1929 in Cleveland County to the late Ostace Hamrick and Myrtle Vegrace Hamrick. He was a gradu- ate of Boiling Springs High School. James worked approximately 30 years for Burlington Industries before retirement. He held the dis- tinction of being the oldest member of Caroleen Baptist Church. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Irene Jones Hamrick; two brothers, four sisters and a niece. Those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Peggy Randall of Newbury Park, CA and a host of niec- es, nephews and a multitude of friends. The funeral was held November 30 at Caroleen Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Evans officiating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. John Hopler John Hopler, age 91 of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. John was born October 23, 1932 in Patterson, NJ to the late William John Hopler, Sr. and Edith Rhodes Hopler. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Medic Corpsman during the Korean war. John worked for Dover Textiles and as a truck driver for Chemical Lehman Tank Lines and Tri-City Concrete. He was also involved with the North American Aviation Aerospace program. John was a member of Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Teresa W. Hopler; son, Christopher Jones (Rob) of Alexis; daughter, Tina Moore of Shelby; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchil- dren. The funeral was held December 1 at Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Cash and Rev. Steve Chappell officiating. Military hon- ors 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. Russell Lewis Ballew, Jr. Russell Lewis Ballew, Jr. born October 21, 1979, 44 years old, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was a resident of Spartanburg, SC and was born in Gastonia, NC to Cynthia Dennis and the late Russell Lewis Ballew, Sr. He is also predeceased by a sibling, Nichole Ballew. Left to cherish his memories are his children, Destiny Ballew, Melissa Powell, William Ballew, Layton Ballew, Helena Ballew and Tony Ballew; five grandchildren; former spouse, Bridget Ballew; sig- nificant other, Kelli Ruppe; siblings, Janel Walker, David Ballew, William C. Ballew, Aaron Kennedy and Barrett Ballew; step-father, Richard Dennis. Private Family services will be held at a later date. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Jeffrey Lynn Hamrick Jeffrey Lynn Hamrick, 55, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was born to Patricia Frary and the late Michael Hamrick in Rutherfordton, NC. Left to cherish his mem- ories are his spouse, Gloria "Chrissy" Gossett Hamrick; daughter, Brooke Hamrick; son, Blake Hamrick; step- dad, Dave Frary; aunt and uncles, Debra and Larry Garrett, Sandy and husband George Pickard, Nancy Barry and Randy Biddy and wife Courtney Biddy; sister, Micah Holiday; stepson, Timothy Gossett and chil- dren, Maddison, Kendall, Timothy, Jr and Allison; step-son, Matthew Gossett and Caitlinn and children, Neveaha, Sieanna; step- son Paul Gossett and Destiny and children, Dean; step-daughter, Diamond Gossett and children, Olivia and Chloe; step-brother, David Frary. Celebration of Life Services were held December 2 at Springmore Baptist Church with Tim Norman officiating. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Charles Ray Wilson Charles Ray Wilson, 91, continues to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born to the late Roscoe and Mary Wilson in Gaston County. He is also predeceased by one broth- er, Lawson Wilson; brother- in-law, Robert Oakley. Left to cherish his mem- ories are his son, Chuck Wilson and wife Lynne; daughter, Debra Toledo and husband Ivan; daughter, Sonja Johnston and hus- band Kenny; son, Reggie Wilson and wife Brigitte; sis- ter, Juanita Oakley; brother, Roy Wilson and wife Kat; brother, Ralph Wilson and wife Shirley; brother, Ronald Wilson and wife Peggy; a whole lot of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and neph- ews. Ray retired from the United States Post Office. He served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954. Funeral Services were held December 1 at South Gastonia Church of God with Pastor Gilley officiating. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Stephanie Lynn Hollars Stephanie Lynn Hollars, age 52, of Cliffside, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Lynn was born August 13, 1971 in Cleveland County to Teressa Ledbetter Glover (Tommy) and Steve Wayne Hannon. She was a graduate of Chase High School, and Gardner-Webb University. Lynn worked in the Women's and Children's Center at Atrium Health- Cleveland for 26 years. She was a member of Pleasant View Community Church. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William "Pete" Ledbetter, Coleen White Ledbetter, Robert Hannon and Eva Walker Hannon; mother-in- law, Rene Smathers Hollars; father-in-law, Jack Franklin Hollars and uncle, Allen Clayton Humphries. In addition to her par- ents, those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 31 years, Steven Franklin Hollars; sons, Steven Austin Hollars and Avery Ryan Hollars (Katalyn) and her daughter, Maelyn Elizabeth Hollars (Justin); three grandkids, siblings, Amy Hannon, half-sister, Myra Petsemoie and half-brother, Scott Glover; aunt, Sylvia Humphries and several niec- es and nephews. The funeral was held December 2 at Pleasant View Community Church with Rev. Phillip Duncan officiating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Ronald Lee Driver Ronald Lee Driver, 72, of Forest City, NC, passed away November 29, 2023. Born to the late Charles and Dorothy Hall Driver, Ronald's life was marked by dedication, service, and love. For more than two decades, Ronnie served as the esteemed owner of Driver's Bodyshop in Forest City, and service manager at Friendship Nissan. Ronnie is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary McCraw Driver; his daugh- ters, Dottie Wilson (Ritchie) and Linda "Cissy" Vance; and five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his imme- diate family, he is remem- bered by his siblings, Kenneth Driver, Donald Driver, Matilda Hale, and Peggy Driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Madison Wilson, and sib- lings Bobby Driver, Douglas Driver, and Gary Driver. A funeral service was held December 4 Crowe's Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Dylan Lewis and Ted Blankenship officiating. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions can be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org or the American Diabetes Association at www.diabe- tes.org. Online condolenc- es can be shared at www. crowemortuary.com. Victor Murillo Victor Murillo, age 57, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Victor was born November 28 in Honduras to Juan and Lydia Murillo of Honduras. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry for many years. He was preceded in death by a son, Marbin Murillo. In addition to his par- ents, those left to treasure his memory are his wife, Dilcia Nunez Murillo; son Victor Murillo, Jr. (Marivel Hernandez); three grandchil- dren. A gathering of fam- ily and friends was held December 3 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Doris Mathis Baugham Palmer Doris Mathis Baugham Palmer, 96, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She is survived by her sons Bob Baugham and wife Billie, and Mark Baugham and step daugh- ter Kathy Palmer Speight (Gerald), grandson Bryan Gordon (Kristen) and son Lane, grandson Matt Gordon (Angel) and son Henry. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Doris was born in Wilkes County in 1927 to the late M.M. and Ruby Mathis and was preceded in death by husbands Marvin "Pete" Baugham and William "Bill" Palmer and her twin sister Dot Hamrick and husband Carson. Mrs. Palmer graduat- ed in 1945 from Roaring River High School. After High School, Doris grad- uated from King's College in Charlotte and worked for Southern Bearings Company. She worked for Cleveland County Register of Deeds and later at First Baptist Church. In the mid sixties she worked with Dr. T. R. Harris to estab- lish Cleveland Home Health Agency where she worked until she retired. Doris was lifelong mem- ber of First Baptist Church. A Funeral Service was held December 2 at First Baptist Church Shelby with Dr. Robert Canoy officiating. Memorial contribu- tions can be made to the Music Ministry at First Baptist Church at 120 North Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Maria Laboy Maria Laboy, 62, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. Originally from Puerto Rico, she spent her life in Newburgh, NY, and later in North Carolina. She was born to the late Victoria Montalvo and Ramon Laboy Maria actively partici- pating and aiding the less fortunate at Evergreen United Holy Church in Salemburg. Survived by her chil- dren, Destiny Falcon, Katrina Peters, Jesus Rivera; step-children, Sierra Maise and Diamonte Ortiz; five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2pm Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Springmore Baptist Church, Shelby. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries