Rutherford Weekly

Rutherford Weekly STEPHEN KENT BRADLEY Stephen Kent Bradley, 49, of Ellenboro, passed away on Tuesday, December 03, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, he was born on Friday, June 19, 1964, a son of the late Daniel Alfred Bradley and Judy Allen of Ellenboro. He was a former police officer with the Forest City Police Department and the Boiling Springs Police Department. Stephen was a member of Florence Baptist Church of Forest City; he enjoyed range shooting, softball and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Henry Daniel Bradley of Rutherfordton; two daughters, Amber Shauna Lowery and husband Johnnie Ray Lowery, Jr. of Hampton, VA and Kristin Paige Heffner and husband Adam Scott Heffner of Rutherfordton; his grandchildren, Audrey Faith, Ava Grace, and Scarlett Hope Lowery, and Adam Scott Heffner, Jr. Funeral services were held at Bethel Baptist Church of Ellenboro with the Rev. Dr. Bobby Gantt officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Bradley family. HAZEL BURGESS H a z e l Burgess, age 86, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013. Born November 1, 1927 in Spartanburg County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Frank Keeter and Estelle Bradley Keeter. Hazel was a lifetime member of High Shoal Baptist Church where she was very active in the church's hospitality ministry. She also enjoyed making ceramics and loved her family dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Burgess; two sons, Edward Burgess and Kenny Burgess; one sister and three www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 brothers. Survivors include three grandchildren, Buddy Burgess and wife, Crystal of Cliffside, Dawn Seay and husband, Terry of Rutherfordton and Melody Burgess of Boiling Springs, NC; five great-grandchildren, Sydney Burgess, Savannah Burgess, Brianna Baynard, Christina Baynard and Jessica Ellen Pruett and husband Michael. Funeral services were conducted at the High Shoal Baptist Church with Reverend John Godfrey officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to High Shoal Baptist Church, 284 High Shoals Church Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114 or to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. LOUIS RAY BURNS Louis Ray B u r n s , age 76, of Forest City, NC, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013. Born November 16, 1937 in Colbert County, Alabama, he was a son of the late Louis McKinley Burns and Vera Pauline Phillips Burns. He was a retired Senior Master Sergeant in the US Air Force and a veteran of the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Earl Reece Burns and sister, Alma Jean Maxwell. Survivors include son, Ray Burns of Nashville, TN; four daughters, Jo Williams and husband, Terry of Forest City, Fonda Jameson and husband, Patrick of Hilmar, CA, Cheryl Burkhart and husband, John and Renee Harlan and husband, Eric all of Joplin, Missouri; brother, David Burns of Maud, AL and sister-in-law, Lana Burns of Cherokee, AL. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Maud Church of Christ. Interment followed in the Maud Cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of local arrangements. VIRGINIA HOPKINS CAMPBELL Virginia Hopkins Campbell, 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday December 2, 2013. Ginny was born October 1, 1928 in Richmond, VA and was the loving daughter of Pete and Thelma Hopkins. After graduating from Morrison High School in Newport News, VA in 1945 she worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Russell and later worked in the accounting department for First National Bank. After moving to Greensboro, NC she held secretarial positions at Aycock and Mendenhall Junior High Schools and ended her working career as a secretary of Huntingtown Farms Elementary School in Charlotte, NC; and retired with a total of 24 years of service. Ginny was a devout Christian and a member of Spindale United Methodist Church. A truly devoted wife and mother her greatest joy was raising her two girls and being with her family. She loved all of God's creatures, especially her dog Jessie. She appreciated nature and had a love for beautiful flowers. Playing bridge was one of her favorite pastimes along with reading and walking the beach at Topsail Island. Ginny is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Edgar Lee Campbell, Jr. of the home; two daughters, Ginger Meador and husband Steve of Rutherfordton; Nancy Elliott and husband Bill of Loganville, GA; grandchildren Rich Meador of Fayetteville, NC; John Meador of Rutherfordton, NC; Dr. Rachel Norman and husband Austin of Marietta, GA; Becca Elliott of Atlanta, GA; great grandchildren Madison, Campbell and Brantley Paige Meador; as well as a number of other dear relatives and close friends. A celebration of Ginny's life was held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel 118 US Hwy 74A Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Interment services were held at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Spindale United Methodist Church P.O. Box 241 Spindale, NC 28160 or to The Humane Society Of Rutherford County P.O. Box 998 Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. KATIE JOLLEY HARRIS Katie Jolley Harris, 95, of Cliffside, p a s s e d away on Friday, December 06, 2013. A native of Rutherford County, she was born on December 05, 1918, a daughter of the late Linder Lee and Augusta Lovelace Jolley. She was retired from the Cone Mills Corporation, Cliffside Plant. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Mooresboro where she was a former Sunday School Teacher. She loved to cook, sew, quilt, and camp at Lake James. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, B.J. Harris; one son, Billy David Harris; one daughter, Joyce Putnam; two sons-in-law, Richard Harris and Larry Barnes, Sr.; one daughter-in-law, Debbie Harris; one broth- Thursday, December 12-December 18, 2013 er, James Jolley; one sister, Maudean Huntsinger. She is survived by her son, Jerry Harris and wife Gayle of Casar; two daughters, Peggy Harris Barnes of Cliffside and Barbara Harris Cromer and husband Bill of Cliffside; one daughterin-law, Robin Harris of Waco; one son-in-law, Bill Putnam; 12 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Mooresboro with the Rev. Dr. Bobby Gettys officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Building Fund, 1301 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Harris family. LUTHER "NEAL" SHELTON Luther "Neal" Shelton, age 70, of Rutherfordton, went to be with the Lord Saturday December 7, 2013. Neal was a native of Danville, Va., retired from PPG, a member of Main Street Baptist Church, an avid deer hunter and classic car enthusiast as well as a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps. Neal was preceded in death by his parents William and Ethel Everhart Shelton and a grandson David Shelton. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Margaret Roach Shelton of the home; children Diane (Robbie) Lail of Forest City, Neal "Bonehead" (Barbara) Shelton of Forest City, William (Liz) Shelton of Chesnee, Ronald (Gena) Shelton of Spindale, Lisa Atchley of Rutherfordton, and Perry (Briggett) Shelton of Union Mills; two children by a previous marriage Luther Shelton of Sutherlin, Va. And Tommy (Jeanette) Shelton of Keeling, Va.; a brother David Shelton of Providence, NC and sisters Barbara Johnson of Danville, Va. and Ruth Smith of Haines City, Fl.; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Main Street Baptist Church, with the Rev. Rick Brewer officiating. Burial followed in the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard. A special thanks to aunt Janet Reid and Uncle NJ and Troy Roach. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County or to Main Street Baptist Church Building Fund. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. Points To Ponder LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- The List ©Community First Media Page 24 - In response to a personal challenge, I decided several years ago to create a list. This list would contain the names of individuals who have impacted my life in some shape or form and who have passed away. On my list are my in-laws, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, pastors, friends and some whom I have admired from afar. These are people who have shaped my life into what it is today. They have given me guidance and inspiration to live a good life. Each time that I receive the news through an obituary or through personal communication that a notable individual in my life has passed, I open my book and enter their name along with the date of death. In that moment of time, I reflect about what made this person meaningful in my life. As a funeral director, I have accepted the task of helping people remember the special people in their lives. Whether it be through an obituary, a service or even a list, it is important to celebrate a life that has touched us. It is through this avenue that we are able to bring meaning to our loss and to the life that made a difference in our world. Let me challenge you to create a list of memories from those who have passed. We should not and cannot ever forget! Who is on your list? "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral Home 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

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