Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 26 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, February 2-February 8, 2012 CATHERINE WILKINS GRIMES Catherine Wilkins Grimes passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2012. She was born and raised in Rutherfordton, NC. She graduated from Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School, Mars Hill College and Limestone College. Early in her career she met the man who would be her husband for 50 years until his death in 2005, Junius Summerfield "Pete" Grimes, III. In addition to her husband, she was pre- deceased by her sister, Helen W. Frost and her brother, D.S "Bob" Wilkins. Catherine is survived by her chil- dren, Junius S. "Jess" Grimes, IV and wife Alice of Norfolk, VA, Cathy Grimes Tomasetti and husband John of Raleigh, and David C. Grimes and wife Cheryl of Raleigh; six grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Martha D. Wilkins, her brother Charles H. Wilkins, seven sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Services were conducted at St. Giles Presbyterian Church and the committal at Raleigh Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to St. Giles Presbyterian Church of Raleigh, or to the Heifer Project. Condolences and special memories can be shared at www. MitchellatRMP.com DONALD LEE HUNT Donald Lee Hunt, age 71, of Golden Valley, NC, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012. Donald was born in Mecklenburg County, NC to the late Fred Lee Hunt and Pauline Avery Hunt. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and worked as a truck driver most of his life. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Kathleen Rushlau Hunt, granddaughter Bristol Kay Harris and his sister, Linda Haire. Survivors include three daughters, Leeann and Wayne Bowron of Grand Island, FL, Mary & David Whiteside of Golden Valley, NC, Melinda & Aaron Harris of Umatilla, FL; two sons, William Hunt, David Hunt and Tammy Lewis of Umatilla, FL. He is also survived by 14 grand- children and one great grandchild. are planned. Harrelson No formal services Funeral Home is caring for the Hunt Family. OLIVER HICKS "SONNY" KOONE JR Oliver Hicks "Sonny" Koone Jr., 80, of Spindale passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012. He was born on December 20, 1931 and moved to Rutherford County in 1937. He was the son of the late Oliver Hicks Koone Sr. and Daisey Kirby Koone. Sonny was a member of the Western Star Lodge Number 91 of Rutherfordton, a gradu- ate of Oakridge Military Institute Oak Ridge, NC and had worked for the merchant marines. He was co-owner of the Shake Shop in Spindale from 1952-1970. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Betty Hudson Koone; two sons: Oliver "Hicks" Koone, III, and wife Rita of Gaffney, SC; Shannon Koone of Spindale; one daughter: Karen Koone Hewitt and husband Mike Hewitt of Rutherfordton; one grandson Justin Koone of Forest City. A Celebration of his life was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers memo- rials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County POB 336 Forest City NC 28043 or to the Meals on Wheels Program POB 461 Spartanburg SC 29304. McMahans Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of the arrangements. ROLAN JOSEPH POIRIER Rolan Joseph Poirier, 59, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, January 23. Services will be held at a later date. A native of Taunton, MA, he was the son of the late Roland Joseph and Dorothy Cross Poirier. He was a US Army veteran, serving in Vietnam. He is survived by his fiancée, Susan Gilliam of the home; daughter, April Poirier of Ellenboro, two sons, Jason Poirier and Dustin Poirier of Forest City; three grandchil- dren; two sisters, Dorilda Bellina of Lexington, NC, Darlene Bohmer of AL; brother Raymond Poirier of Portland, OR. hte boro serving the family. ELIZABETH (BETTY) BARBARA AUGUSTINE GIBSON Elizabeth (Betty) Barbara Augustine Gibson of Albany, GA. Beloved mother, grandmother and friend passed on January 9th, 2012 at the age of 90 with family by her side. Betty was born in Racine, Wisconsin to Leland Brown Augustine and Ella Marion Evans Augustine. She was the first of two children and is survived by her sis- ter, Marion Augustine Schlueter Davis of Naperville, Illinois. Betty is survived by her son and his life partner Stephen Gibson and Carlos Ferreria of Oakland, CA., her son and his wife Eric and Brenda Gibson of Rutherfordton, NC and her daughter and her hus- band Sarah and Jeffrey Davis of Lafayette, CO. She was a beloved grandmother, She is also survived by a number of nephews and niec- es. Elizabeth is pre- ceded in death by her husband, Gale Gibson, son Michael Lee Gibson and daughter, Barbara Gibson Taylor. A memorial service to celebrate her life was held at First Christian Church, Albany, GA. A private family graveside service will be held at Andersonville National Cemetery where she will be interred with her husband. Memorial donations may be made in honor of Elizabeth Gibson to The Hospice House, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to First Christian Church, 416 N. Westover Blvd., Albany, GA 31707. EUGENE F. MOORE Eugene F. Moore, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012. Eugene was born November 27, 1937 in Iredell County, NC to the er, April o two late John L. Moore and Vera Hodge Moore. He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served on the USS Randolph as a firefighter. late Joh o n L. Moore and Vera Hodge Moore He JOSEPH FRANKLIN HAWKINS Crowe Mortuary is In addition to his parents, he was pre- ceded in death by one brother, James Moore. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Helen Cooper Moore; one daughter, Missy Landis and husband, John of Forest City; three sons, Ray E. Moore and wife, Cathy, Scott Moore and Tracy Moore all of Forest City; five grandchildren, He is also survived by his best friend, Paul Jones and a special friend, Dessie Hopper. Funeral services were conducted at the Broad River Baptist Church. Military honors being ren- dered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorial dona- tions are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Moore Family. KATHERINE "KITTY" EARLS Katherine "Kitty" Earls, age 75, of Caroleen, NC, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012. Katherine was born April 24, 1936 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Jennings Bryan Harrill and Ruth Bagwell Harrill. In addition to her parents, she was pre- ceded in death by her husband, Forest "Hank" Earls. Survivors include three daughters, Teressa Arrowood of Henrietta, Margaret Short and fiancé, Scott Shires of Spindale and Kathy New and husband, Tommy of Pendergraff, Ga.; one brother, Michael Harrill of Rutherfordton; one sister, Jenny Ruth Hoyle of Shelby. She is also survived by 11 grand- children, 21 great grand- children and one great- great grandchild. Funeral servic- es were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Memorial dona- tions are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to Church of the Exceptional, PO Box 46, Caroleen, NC 28019. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Joseph Franklin Hawkins, 48, of 209 Inman, SC, passed away Saturday, January 28th, 2012. Joseph was born in Spartanburg, SC on November 23, 1963, the son of Carolyn Earlene (Higgins) Smith of Moore, SC and the late Thomas Franklin Hawkins. He was the husband of Alecia (Price) Hawkins. Joseph is sur- vived by two daugh- ters, Heather Shields and husband Josh of lnman, SC; Holly Lawter and husband Jay of Spartanburg, SC, and a brother, Gary Hawkins, of Inman, SC, he was predeceased by a broth- er, Carroll Hawkins. Funeral services were held at Seawright Funeral Chapel, Inman, SC. Seawright Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. BARBARA BAGWELL ROWE Barbara Bagwell Rowe, 53, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012. A native of Hartfort, Connecticut and raised in Ellenboro, NC, she was born on February 5, 1958, a daughter of the late Carl Lee Bagwell and Evelyn Louise Hildreth Baynard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one daugh- ter, Rebeccah Spratt and one brother, Donnie Hildreth. She is survived by her husband, Keith Rowe; one son, Michael Bagwell of Rutherfordton; one daughter, Shelly Martin of Forest City; three brothers, Bennett Bagwell of Rutherfordton, Roger Short of Forest City and Wayne Short of Ellenboro; six grandchil- dren. A graveside ser- vice was held at Gantt's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Rowe fam- ily. JAMES ARNOLD HODGE James Arnold Hodge age 88 of Union Mills, NC passed away Thursday January 26, 2012. Preceding him in death was his wife Violet, par- Earls Family. Earls Family y. ents, brother and sisters. Arnold was a native of Rutherford County, Arnold served his country as a US Army Veteran of WWII. ents, brother and siste Arnold was a native of ers. Left to cherish his memory is his son Larry Hodge and wife Brenda of Union Mills, grand- daughter Sandi McCraw and husband Scott of Union Mills, Miranda Ferguson and husband J.W. of Gilkey, and great- granddaughter Violet. Funeral Ryleigh services were held at Round Hill Baptist Church cemetery with military honors pro- vided by the Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Round Hill Baptist Church 6611 Hudlow Rd Union Mills, NC 28167. Crowe Mortuary is serving the family. JOSEPH JOHN HAMLIN III Joseph John Hamlin III, 69, of Mill Spring, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012. A native of Rutherford County, Joe was born on October 7, 1942, a son of Lucille Burgess Hamlin and the late Joseph John Hamlin, Jr. Joe is survived by his wife, Kristina R. Hamlin; his children, Joseph John Hamlin, IV of Raleigh, son of Jo Anne Knott Whitt; Josh Hamlin (Stephanie) of Gastonia and Janine Hamlin of Raleigh, son and daughter of Jane Davis Simmons; his grandchildren Peyton and Cooper Hamlin of Gastonia; his mother Lucille B. Hamlin of Rutherfordton; his sis- ter Merrill Carayol of Littleton, CO; his brother Newt Hamlin (Susan) of Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea; his niec- es Miriam Juzyk (Buck) of Aurora, NE, and Allyson Sudborough of Denver, CO, and his nephew, Nate Hamlin of Bennettsville, SC. Also surviving are Paul and Jane Ray, of Arden, NC, and special friends Joel O'Quinn and Nicole Holt of Ridgeland, SC. A Memorial Service was held at First United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to: The Pacolet Area Conservancy, 850 North Trade St., Tryon, NC, 28782.