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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 14-December 20, 2023 Hazel Hutchins Greene Hazel Hutchins Greene, age 91 of Ellenboro, NC, passed away December 1, 2023. She was born May 16, 1932 in Rutheford County to the late Burley Miller Hutchins and the late Myrtle Elizabeth Conner Hutchins. She was the widow to the late S. Clyde Greene and a life long homemaker. She is survived by a special niece that she raised as her own, Shannon Scism, her sisters; Shirley Bright of Shelby, Lucille Miller and husband Wayne of Boiling Springs, Ruth Byers of Ellenboro, and Geneva Wilson of Ellenboro, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many many more of her babies as she called them. In addition to her par- ents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother Fred Hutchins and three sisters; Jean Harris, Murial Talent and Mildred McDaniel. The funeral was held December 6 in the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside with Rev. Robby Hensley officiating. Kay Harris Morrow Kay Harris Morrow, age 81, of Forest City, NC, died Sunday, December 3, 2023. Born in Spindale, she was the daughter of the late Agnes Coats Hall and widow of the late William Eugene "Bookie" Morrow. Kay was a gradu- ate of R-S Central High School and was a Teacher's Assistant for many years with Rutherford County Schools. She later worked for the Rutherford County Solid Waste Department and was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Allison Summey and husband Keith of Raleigh,; son, Michael Morrow and partner Bill Benton of Atlanta, GA; one granddaughter, and sister, Susan Harris of Forest City. In addition to her moth- er and husband, Kay was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dock and Susie Coats. No formal services will be held. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. padgettking.com. Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serv- ing the family. Robert Lee "Bob" Chapman Robert Lee "Bob" Chapman, Sr., age 92 of Forest City died Friday, December 1, 2023. Bob, as he was known to his family and friends, was born November 17, 1931, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late George and Biddie Novella Horn Chapman. He was a Baptist, attended Tri-High School and worked for Stonecutter Mills Corporation for many years until retirement. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Chapman and sisters, Hazel Flynn, and Lib Teseniar. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Marie Johnson Chapman, his son, Robbie Chapman and wife Amy of Forest City, his brother, Jack Chapman of Forest City, his sister, Ann Splawn of Rutherfordton as well as three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and an expectant great-grand- child. A service from the grave- side was held December 5 in the Caroleen-Avondale- Henrietta Cemetery with his grandson, Nathan Chapman officiating. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serv- ing the family. George Olewine, Jr. George Olewine, Jr., age 62, of Forest City, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023. George was born January 12, 1961 in Lackawanna, New York. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy and worked for the New York Department of Transportation for many years before relocating to North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, George Olewine, Sr. Those left to treasure his memory are his moth- er, Mary Olewine; life com- panion, Maria DeJesus; his daughters, Candi Olewine, Stephanie Olewine and Amber Snyder; sisters, Lisa and Tammy; fifteen grandchildren, stepdaugh- ters, Gina Acosta, Christina Acosta and Jessica Acosta. In honor of his wishes, no formal services will be conducted. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Jessie Hollifield Maloney Hudson Jessie Hollifield Maloney Hudson, 89 of Forest City died Monday, December 5, 2023. She was born July 30, 1934, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Quinton and Pearl Wells Hollifield. Jessie was a graduate of Sunshine High School and retired from The Town of Forest City. After her retirement from the town, she worked for sever- al years with Graham Cash Company in Forest City. She was a member of Harriet Memorial Freewill Baptist Church in Caroleen. She is survived by her son Johnny Maloney (Jo Ann) and daughter Janet Maloney Gettys all of Bostic, four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. Clyde J. Maloney; sec- ond husband Ralph Hudson; daughter Marilyn Maloney Butler; sister Dessie Chapman and son-in-law Wayne Gettys. The funeral was held December 9 in The Padgett & King Chapel with Rev. Mike Cash officiating. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. padgettking.com . Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serv- ing the family. Carol Jean Lytle With both joy and fond remembrance, we honor the life of Carol Jean Lytle, who gracefully departed this world on December 6, 2023, at the age of 79. Carol was the daughter of the late Lester and Leona Townsend Anderson. Carol was the wife of Rev. Kenneth Lytle. Together, they crafted a beautiful family, blessed with two children, Donna Purvis (William) and Deborah Brown (Harold). Carol leaves behind a legacy that extends through 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Other survivors include sister Sue Hollis. In addition to her par- ents, Carol was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Christina Brown. Friends and family cele- brated Carol's life December 9 at New Covenant COG in Ellenboro, officiated by Rev. Lankford and Rev. Owenby. Share condolenc- es and memories at www. crowemortuary.com. Terry Allen Martin Terry Allen Martin, age 62 of Forest City died Sunday, November 26, 2023. Terry was born July 8, 1960, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Golan Dillard Martin and Betty Lee Ruppe Martin. He worked most of his life in textile manufacturing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelda Bradshaw Martin. Survivors include his son, Jason Martin (Christina) of Spindale, his daugh- ter, BriAnna Martin Hilton (Shane) of Forest City, his brothers, Danny Martin, and Billy Martin both of Cliffside, and his sister, Jan Nodine of Sunshine and one grand- child. A visitation was held December 3 at The Padgett and King Mortuary. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serv- ing the family. Gregory Swofford Gregory "Bubba" Swofford, age 56, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. Bubba was born March 3, 1967 in Rutherford County to the late William Eugene Swofford and Jennie Wheeler Swofford. Bubba was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from Gardner- Webb University. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 21 years Tawanna Swofford; a brother, Matthew (Kayren) Swofford; children, Joeline Brown and Dave Cox Jr., several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held December 12 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bryan Melton offi- ciating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. 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. 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