Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, December 12-December 18, 2013 MARILYN EPLEE Marilyn Eplee age 71, of Bostic, NC passed away on December 6, 2013. Marilyn was the daughter of the late Grover and Grace Green. Left to cherish her memory is her husband Edward Eplee. Son Joseph Scott McKinney (Melissa); Daughters Lisa Buchanan (Chris), Karen Elaine Friend (Michael), Diane Marie Conner (Donnie), Miranda Leigh Penton, Daughter in law Sharlene Ann McKinney. 19 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son Tony Ray McKinney. A memorial service was held at Crowe's Mortuary with the Reverend Travis Laflin officiating. Crowe's Mortuary & Crematory is assisting the family. JOHN WHITE John White, age 76, of Union Mills, NC, passed a w a y December 8, 2013. Born December 1, 1937 in Rutherford County, NC, he was a son of the late Reid White and Eva Mae Ferguson White. He worked for Stonecutter Mills most of his life and was a member of Centennial United www.rutherfordweekly.com Methodist Church. He enjoyed coaching Little League baseball and hunting. He coached Rutherfordton Little Baseball for 25 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Frank White. Survivors include two sons, Greg White and wife, Sheri and Todd White and wife, Melissa all of Union Mills; two sisters, Hilda Conner and husband, Don of Spartanburg, SC and Martha Greene and husband, Lloyd of Bostic; brother, George White of Bostic and two grandchildren, Brooks White and Haley White. Funeral services were conducted at the Centennial United Methodist Church with Reverend Jack Crain officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. WILL "RED" BRISCOE BRADLEY, JR. Will "Red" Briscoe Bradley, Jr., 63, of Rutherfordton passed away on December 7, 2013. Will was the son of the late Will and Eunice Bradley. Will was a mem- ber of Alexander Baptist Church, a Vietnam Veteran, and a classic car enthusiast. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Pamela Bradley of the home, his daughters Brooke Bradley Connor (Todd) of Forest City, Beth Reece Wright (Michael) of Forest City, Jennifer Croymans (Bryan) of Marion, and son Clayton Reece (Jessica) of Forest City. Brothers Jimmy Bradley (Susan) of Houston, TX, Joe Bradley (Shirley) of Forest City, sister- inlaw Dawn Bradley of Shelby, brother-in-law Al Sanders of Portland, OR., Grandchildren Brice, Teryn, Jonah, Trent, Josiah, and expecting baby boy MJ. In addition to his parents Will was preceded in death by his brother Tommy Spencer Bradley, and his sister Jackie Bradley Sanders. Services were held at Crowe's Mortuary with the Rev. Terry White officiating. Burial followed at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with military honors provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County POB 336 Forest City NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. HARRY HARPER Harry Harper, 84, of Lake Lure passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013. 828-248-1408 Memorial services were held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. ALONZO LATTIMORE Alonzo Lattimore, 68, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. Alonzo was a native of Rutherford County and was a son of the late Eugene Lattimore. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Dixie Jane Hooks Lattimore, daughter Jackie Whiteside, son Robert Lattimore, life companion Joyce Willliams, sister Alder Conley and husband Melvin, and a grandson Joshua Lattimore. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by three brothers Rastus Lattimore, Calvin Avon Lattimore and Thomas Louis Lattimore, and a sister Mary Ola Lattimore. Funeral services were held at Crowe's Mortuary with Rev. John Sanford officiating. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family. GRACE FRADY LATTIMORE Grace Frady Lattimore, 90, of Rutherfordton, passed away December 5, 2013. She was born November 14, 1923, the daughter of Will and Minnie Shytles Frady. She was preceded in death by her husband Rutherford Weekly - Page 25 of 61 years, Donald Lattimore. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clarance Frady and Ralph Frady and one sister, Rachel Frady Earley. She graduated from R-S Central High School in 1941. Prior to her marriage and during WWII she worked in Maryland at Glenn L. Martin aircraft manufacturing company as a timekeeper. Grace spent most of her life in the Green Hill Community where she enjoyed working in her home, garden and yard making it a special place. She also loved baking cakes for family and friends. Grace is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Davis and husband Danny, one grandson, John and one sister, Polly Sims, all of Rutherfordton. She is also survived by many special nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Southern Baptist Church, Ruth, NC. Burial followed at Calvary Baptist Church, Rutherfordton, NC. Memorials may be made to Southern Baptist Church, Christian Life Center, 140 Church Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Lattimore family. MARK SCHELLER Mark Joseph Scheller, 53, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013. RUTHERFORD HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, INC Article compliments of: Rutherford Housing Partnership Inc. NANCY HAMRICK HOUSER Nancy Hamrick Houser, age 77, of Union Mills, NC passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013. Nancy was a native of Rutherford County, a member of Gilkey Baptist Church and daughter of the late Carl and Marcelle Ball Hamrick. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Carl Edward Houser; sons Barry Houser (Carol) of York, SC, Ricky Houser (Lori) of Union Mills and Mark Houser of Union Mills, NC, and a daughter Penny McCurry (Dean) of Gilkey; sisters Irene Lipscomb of Rutherfordton, Betty Brooks of Spindale and a brother Danny Hamrick of Bostic; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Services were held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Danny Hamrick officiating. Burial held at Eternal Hills. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cancer Resource Center; 2270 Hwy 74A, Suite 343 Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary & Crematory is assisting the family. 369 Butler Rd., Forest City 828.248.1408 CLASSIFIEDS Follow rutherfordweekly.com Follow @Rutherfordwkly @Rutherfordwkly On SWA P 'N SHOP ©Community First Media Kathleen knows she is blessed- blessed with a good mind, a caring family, blessed to be living in her own home. But now that Kathleen is 88, her children are seniors themselves, she points out, and wheeling their mom's wheelchair in and out was not easy. So Kathleen called Rutherford Housing Partnership and asked about a small ramp for her front porch. She was paired with local Rotary Club chapter volunteers, who provided the labor, and RHP provided materials. Now wheeling her mom in and out of the house for doctors' appointments is so much easier, her daughter says. The work means just as much to the volunteers. "That's what we do," said James Segers, president of Rotary in Rutherford County. "Our motto is 'Service above self.' I get immense satisfaction from this work. I like to help people." Like Kathleen, homeowners helped by RHP are struggling to stay in their own homes while living on fixed incomes, or are simply surviving month to month with nothing extra for emergencies. The needs are overwhelming. According to the latest Census figures... · 20.5% of Rutherford County residents live below the poverty level, more than 4% higher than the state average of 16.2%. That's more than 13,000 people. · 10% of the houses here have been identified as in "poor" or "not liveable" condition or have been valued at $5,000 or less. That's 1 in 10 homes. Can we count on you? Prayerfully consider how best you might help. With your help, we are changing lives - one house at a time. Donations can be mailed to: Rutherford Housing Partnership Inc. ~ P.O. Box 1525 ~ Rutherfordton, NC ~ 28139 OR visit our web page @ www.RutherfordHousingPartnership.com to make a donation via our donate button. A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 2 until 4PM at the home of George and Jane Ronan, 703 Coopers Gap Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. WAGY 1320AM 8:03AM MON.-FRI. O

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