Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Thursday, December 14-December 20, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 19 Victoria Jacobs Green Victoria Enez Jacobs Green, age 45, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. Victoria was born December 22, 1977 in Rutherford County to the late Hunter Vance Greene, Jr. and Theresa Conner Greene. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School and Isothermal Community College. Victoria worked for Manual Woodworkers and was of the Baptist faith. Those left to treasure her memory are her hus- band, Thomas "Scott" Green; daughter, Hunter Jacobs (Anthony Johnson, Jr.) of Ellenboro; son, Edward Jacobs of Blacksburg, SC; one grandson, sister, Heidi Lynch Ingle (Jeffrey) of Forest City and her beloved nephews and niece. A memorial service will be held December 16 at Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church with Rev. Chad Sisk officiating. The family will receive friends in the church foyer immediate- ly following the service. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Sheila Glover Johnson Sheila Glover Johnson, age 71, of Henrietta, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023. Sheila was born October 14, 1952 in Rutherford County to the late Johnny Gosey and Blanch Vernell Lowery Gosey. She drove a bus for Rutherford County Transit System. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Gosey. Survivors include her husband, Michael Johnson; sons, Steven Keeter (Haley) of Ellenboro, Christopher Keeter (Ronna) of Statesville; daughter, Sabrina Camp (Scott) of Macon, GA; grand- children, Ansley Camp, Josh Keeter (Hannah), Morgan Keeter and a great grand- son, Briggs Keeter and spe- cial friends the Ballesteros family, the Wease family and Steve Smart. A gathering of fam- ily and friends was held December 9 at Harrelson Funeral Home. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Roger McClain, Jr., Roger McClain, Jr., son of Angela Murphy and Roger McClain, Sr., passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023. He is survived by his sister, Shiree Byrd; broth- ers, Malik Bowen, Brandon Gordon, Jorden McCormick, Micheal Hensley, and Justin McClain; four nieces and two nephews. He is grandson of Lorene Frazier, Judith McClain (deceased), Charles Bowen, Sr. (deceased); two aunts and three uncles. Funeral services will be held at 2pm December 16 at Springmore Baptist Church, 651 McBrayer Homestead Rd., Shelby, NC 28152 with Pastor Tim Norman officiat- ing. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to service. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Teresa Diane Laircey Teresa Diane Laircey, 56, went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born to the late Dramon Laircey and Addie Mae Gibson Laircey in Gaston County. She is also prede- ceased by sisters, Brenda and Cindy; brother, Danny; nephew, Bubba. Left behind to cherish her memories are her daugh- ter, Ashley Funderburk; two grandsons, sisters, Cathy, Bertha, and JoAnn; brothers, Tony, Jeffery, and Shane; aunt, Nancy; several nieces and nephews. Teresa loved to go church. She was a member of the Crimson Crusaders. Celebration of Life Services were held December 9 at Landmark Baptist Church, Shelby with Pastor Alan Davis officiating. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Nell Reid Scruggs Nell Reid Scruggs, age 96 of Forest City died Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Nell was born April 1, 1927, and was the daughter of the late Thomas Lee Reid and Zennie Toney Reid. She lived all her life in the home she was born in and where she raised her own family. She was a member of Tanners Grove Church and a graduate of Harris High School. Nell was a homemaker and farmer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Scruggs who died in 2003 and infant granddaugh- ter, Jamie Leigh Owens in 1982. Survivors include her daughter, Becky Scruggs Leach and husband Roy of Forest City, two grandchil- dren, five grandchildren and one great-great-grand- child. A service from the graveside was held December 11 at Tanners Grove Community Church Cemetery with Rev. Eric Yelton officiating. Memorials may be made to Tanners Grove Community Church, c/o Brenda King, 206 Brookmont Ave., Forest City, NC 28043. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serv- ing the family. Barbara C. Lavender Barbara C. Lavender, age 84, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Barbara was born June 24, 1934 in Catawba County, to the late John William Carswell and Ethel Bright Carswell. She was a graduate of Hildebran High School. Barbara worked as a seamstress for various rug and clothing manufacturing companies for most her life. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Clarence "Brint" Lavender; brother, Harold Carswell and sister, Judy Bailey. Those left to treasure her memory include her son, Dale Lavender and wife, Donna of Shelby; brother, Ed Carswell and wife, Amy of Shelby; sister, Janice Turner of Cliffside and four grandchildren. A private family gather- ing will take place to honor Barbara's life. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Sarah Womack Alexander Sarah Womack Alexander, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Sarah was born March 29, 1952 in Rutherford County to the late Herbert Womack and Irene Ramsey Womack. She was a gradu- ate of Chesnee High School and was of the Baptist Faith. Her passion in life was being a homemaker and taking care of her family. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Womack. Those left to treasure her memory include her hus- band of 48 years, Kenneth Alexander; son, Kenny Alexander (Kelly) of Forest City; two granddaughters and a sister, Betty Bailey of Forest City. A private family service will be held to honor Sarah's life. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Douglas Farrell Laughlin Douglas Farrell Laughlin, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 06, 2023. He was born to the late J.T. Laughlin and Luesenior Champion Laughlin in Cleveland County. He is also predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Betty Canipe Laughlin; son, Mike Chapman; brother, Ronnie Laughlin. Left to cherish his memories are his son, Scott Chapman; former daughter- in-law, Debbie Chapman; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, broth- ers, Terry Laughlin (Pam) and Freddie Laughlin; sis- ters, Martha Fortenberry, Brenda Garver, Teresa Hovis and Trina Whitaker (Gary). He worked at Cleveland Mills for 42 years and Laughlin Furniture for 18 years. He served 20 years as a Lawndale Town Councilman. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 3pm December 15 at Hudson Memorial Baptist Church, 762 Warlick Rd., Lawndale, NC 28090. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. James Edward Horton James Edward Horton, age 82 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was born February 22, 1941 in Charlotte to the late James Andrew Horton and the late Katherine Nash Horton. James was a US Air Force veteran and retired from Duke Power after 33 years. James is survived by his wife Glenda Horton, two grandsons, his step son Barry Brindle. In addition to his par- ents, James was preceded in death by his son Brian Scott Horton, his brother Kenneth Horton, his step son Erik Stephen Horton. At the request of James there will be no services held and the family asks that in his memory that you be more kind to those that you come in contact with because the world needs more kindness. Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Readership of free community papers is now higher than paid daily papers and continues to grow. And more than 70 percent of readers make their buying decisions from free paper advertising and editorial. Your free community paper, promoting connections at a local level—right under your nose. Publication logo If you're looking at this space, so are your clients. SHSOP We Sell Results We Sell Results 828-248-1408