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Page 28 - Rutherford Weekly JACKIE MAE SMITH BENNETT J a c k i e Mae Smith Bennett, age 68, of Forest City, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Jackie was born September 5, 1945 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Ralph Ansel Smith and Thelma Ball Smith. She worked for Cone Mills for over thirty years and was a member of Alexander Missionary Methodist Church. Jackie loved gardening, cooking, collecting things and doing craftwork. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-two years, William "J.E." Bennett and thirteen brothers and sisters. Survivors include two sons, William "Matthew" Bennett, Sr. of Forest City and Mark Ansel Bennett and wife, Lesley of Mooresboro; one daughter, Sherry Bennett Gilliam of Forest City; three sisters, Sally Searcy and husband, Ed of Spindale, Polly Bradshaw and Peggy Radford both of Sandy Mush; brother, James Smith of Ellenboro. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, William "Matthew" Bennett, Jr. and wife, Alisha, Misti Bennett Willis and husband, Matt, Autumn Bennett, John Gilliam, Jesse Gilliam and fiancé, Whitney, Jacob Bennett and wife, Kayela, Taylor Bennett; five great-grandchildren, Ryan Bennett, Caleb Bennett, Jason Willis , Jenna Willis and Shane Gilliam. A graveside service was conducted at Eternal Hills Cemetery with Reverend Ronnie Boone and Reverend Howard Hardin officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. CHARLIE WILLIAM BLACKWELL The Reverend C h a r l i e W i l l i a m Blackwell, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2013. Charlie was a retired Southern Baptist Minister. He pastored Harmon Street Baptist Church in Forest City for a total of 25 years, Fontaine Baptist Church in Martinsville, VA for 5 years. Union Mills Baptist Church in Union Mills, NC and came out of retirement to pastor www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Camps Creek Baptist Church in Mooresboro for 5 years. He did supply work at Cliffside Baptist Church, State Line Baptist Church of Gaffney, and Montfords Cove Baptist Church, each for two terms. He then filled in at numerous churches and revivals. He preached his last sermon at the church he is currently a member of, Piney Knob Baptist Church in Rutherfordton, N.C. Charlie was born on May 01, 1928, to Joe and Lillie Sprouse Blackwell of Chesnee, S.C. He had five brothers and three sisters. He was the last living relative of his family. His brothers and sisters were, Ciscero, Elijah, Webster, Jonah and Horace, Cleo Blackwell, Mae Price, and Eva Early. Charlie married Ruth Robinson Blackwell. They were married for 57 years. They had two daughters, Sandra Frazier and Tammy Wilson. Ruth and Sandra have went home to be with the Lord. He is survived by his second wife of 7 years, Mary Ann Forbes Blackwell; one daughter, Tammy Wilson of South Carolina; a stepson, Joey Forbes and wife Rhonda of Gainesville, GA; his grandchildren, Shawn Frazier, Seth DesKin, Michael Wilson, Trey Wilson and Joshua Forbes; his great-grandchildren, Hannah, Peyton, Issabel and Cole. Funeral services were held at Piney Knob Baptist Church of Gilkey with the Rev. Mike Brown, Rev. Jerry Campbell and Rev. Brent Frady officiating. Special speaker was Curtis Jones. Burial followed at Frederick Memorial Gardens of Gaffney. Rev. Joey Cantrell officiated the Graveside Services. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Blackwell family. LARRY WAYNE CALLAHAN Larry Wayne Callahan, 53, of Mooresboro, p a s s e d away on Monday, September 09, 2013. A native of Cleveland County, he was born on November 14, 1959, a son of the late John Wayne Callahan and Catherine Eaker Callahan of Mooresboro. He retired from the Textile Industry and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Callahan was also a member of Trinity Baptist Church and loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren. In addition to his mother, his survived by two sons, Jeffery Robert Callahan of Mooresboro and Chris McDaniel and wife Amy of Ellenboro; one daughter, Pamela Marie Callahan of Mooresboro; two brothers, Robert Callahan and wife Pamela of Boiling Springs and Rodney Callahan and wife April of Lawndale; one sister, Debra Callahan and husband Mitch of Mooresboro; his grandchildren, Haiden Callahan, Caleb McDaniel, Landon Oehler, Mackenzie Callahan, Natalie McDaniel, Brilea Pruett, and Madison McDaniel. Funeral services were held at Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Fraizer and Rev. Bobby Steen officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of lowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Callahan family. DAROLD CRAWFORD D a r o l d Crawford, age 75, of Rutherfordton, NC and f o r m e r l y of Waynesville, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Darold was born March 8, 1938 in Jackson County, NC to the late Walter B. Crawford and Mamie Coats Crawford. He was a veteran of the US Army and worked in textiles most of his life. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Waynesville and enjoyed fishing and camping. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his first wife, Brenda Lenora Crawford and his second wife, Sally Ann Crawford; sister, Carolyn Shuler and two brothers, Billy Wayne Crawford and James Crawford. Survivors include two daughters, Gwelda Crawford of Rutherfordton and Renee Crawford of Forest City; three sons, Ricky Crawford and David Crawford both of Ellenboro and Darold Crawford and wife, Angela of Union Mills; three brothers, Harold Crawford of Waynesville, Bobby Crawford and wife, Ann of Ft. Myers, FL and Junior Crawford and wife, Stella of Traveler's Rest, SC; three sisters, Evadene Merritt of Franklin, NC, Linda Gail Morgan of Orlando, FL and Lucille Edwards and husband, Jr. of La Pine, Oregon. He is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted at the Fellowship Baptist Church with Reverend Kenneth Rhineheart officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to the Darold Crawford Memorial Fund, % Harold Crawford, 473 Westwood Circle, Waynesville, NC 28786. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. OLLIE MAE McGUIRT Ollie Mae McGuirt, 87, a resident of Fair Haven H o m e , p a s s e d away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, she was born on September 07, 1926, a daughter of the late Clarence and Lillie Bridges Martin. She retired from the Textile Industry and was a member of Concord Baptist Church. Mrs. McGuirt loved the Baptist Women's Group and her Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Joseph Lynn McGuirt; her brothers, David Martin, Wilbur Martin, Hurbert Martin, Garland Martin, Will Martin, Odus Martin, and Oliver Martin; her sisters, Aylene Edwards and Burthie Roberson; She is survived by one grandson, Benjamin McGuirt; three great-grandchildren, Travis McGuirt, Trent McGuirt, and Lindsey McGuirt; two sisters-inlaw, Thelma Martin and Ruby Martin; one special niece, Wanda Simpson; numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Concord Baptist Church with the Rev. Travis Laughlin officiating. Burial followed in the Walls Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Thursday, September 19-September 25, 2013 McKinney- Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. GLORIA HARGETT SMITH G l o r i a Hargett S m i t h , age 55, of Forest City, NC, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Gloria was born February 15, 1958 in Lexington County, NC to the late J.C. Hargett and Reba Wall Hargett. She worked for Cone Mills and Doran Mills for many years and was a member of Haynes Memorial Baptist Church. Gloria enjoyed collecting carousels and vacationing in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. She was known for her heart of gold and her pride and joy was her family. Survivors include her husband, Paul A. Smith; two sons, Jason Dills and fiancé, Lorin Rutherford of Hendersonville and Travis Smith and fiancé, Kristine Spicer of Mooresboro; two daughters, Sondra Martinez and husband, Margarito of Forest City and Paula Smith Alghorani of Forest City; brother, Richard Hargett and wife, Sherry of Cliffside. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Chelsea, Kalei, Summer Martinez and Haley Smith; great grandson, Malikhi Lowery. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Mr. Jerry Condrey officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to The Salvation Army, 407 Duke Street, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. JAMES "BUCK" THORNTON J a m e s " B u c k " Thornton, age 71, of Spindale, NC, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013. Buck was born June 11, 1942 in Rutherford County, NC, to the late James Arthur Thornton and Pauline Smart Thornton. He was a member of the first graduating class of Chase High School, class of 1960 and served in the US Air Force. Buck worked for AGI for thirty years before his retirement. He enjoyed woodworking and building unique country crafts and "what nots" which lead to him owning and operating The Golf Duck craft store for several years. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Spindale where he served as a deacon and was instrumental in starting the church's Soup Kitchen to help needy families. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and crafter. Among Buck's special talents was being a "Master Picker". This talent was displayed in his ability to find bargains and turn them into a profit by reselling his "treasures." In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Kaye Elmore Thornton; four brothers, Jack, Johnny, Joe and Robin Thornton; sister, Gayle Thornton McCullough; aunt, Lottie Muriel Thornton Scruggs and a first cousin, Roger McMinn. Survivors include his loving wife, Carol Tanner-Thornton; two daughters, Lori Thornton and her spouse, Christy Hicks of West Chester, PA and Kelly Thornton of Asheville; son, Michael Thornton and wife, Sheila of Shelby; step-daughter, Tonya Tanner-Cecil and husband, Ken of High Point; step-son, Brennan E. Tanner of Greenbelt, MD; brother, Jerry Thornton of Forest City; three grandchildren, Taylor Thornton, Tanner Cecil and Caleb Cecil. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dr. Joel Fisher officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Spindale; Building Fund/ Roof Repair, PO Box 508, Spindale, NC 28160. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Place Your Classifieds $750 1 Week $1000 2 Weeks $1200 3 weeks Can What Personal Ads Only 20 Words Or Less Do For You! 828-248-1408 RutherfordWeekly.com

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