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Thursday, May 12-May 18, 2016 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 21 RONNIE ANDREW LYNCH Ronnie Andrew Lynch, age 66, of Union Mills, NC passed away May 1, 2016. Ronnie was the son of the late Mattie Ann Lynch & the late Claude Forney. Ronnie was retired from Rutherford Regional Medical Center where he enjoyed a long career as a CNA for 39 years. Left to cherish his mem- ory are his wife Sandra Lynch; daughter Stephanie Lynch; daughter Brandy Lynch (Dion Murphy); 3 grandsons, 1 grand- daughter; Sisters Vesteen Logan (Clarence), Judy Meeks (Robert), Deborah Lynch, Alma Forney, Carylon Lynch, & Clara Goode; brothers Rev. Lee Lynch (Loretta), & Ralph Forney. In addition to his parents Ronnie was preceded in death by his brother William "Sonny" Lynch; brother Clyde Lynch; brother Chester Lynch; & twin sister Reba Lynch Washington. Services were held at Union Hill AME Zion Church. Burial fol- lowed at the Church Cemetery. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. BUMBER BROADUS "BUZZ" BIGGERSTAFF Bumber Broadus "Buzz" Biggerstaff passed away May 3, 2016. He was born December 5, 1937, the son of Broadus Biggerstaff & Kate Goode Biggerstaff, he was preceded in death by his son, Alan Scott Biggerstaff, 4 brothers & 3 sisters. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Beth Tarleton Biggerstaff; daughters, Leigh Biggerstaff Russell, Kathy Biggerstaff, Jill Biggerstaff Powell, Kate Biggerstaff Wall & her husband, Chad. There are 9 grandchildren & 4 great-grand- children. He was a faithful mem- ber of Boiling Springs United Methodist Church, where he served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for many years. He was active in his community & was former Chief of the Boiling Springs Volunteer Fire Dept., member of Cliffside Historical Society, Cliffside Cemetery Project, & former Chairman of the Camp Loy White Committee. He graduated from Cliffside High School & Wofford College, & retired from a long career with Cone Mills Corporation in Cliffside. He loved God, his church, his family, his many friends, for- mer classmates, playing golf, camping & working in his yard. A Celebration of Life Service was held at Boiling Springs Baptist Church with Reverend Teresa Blanton offi- ciating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County or Boiling Springs United Methodist Church. Eggers Funeral Home is serving the family. PEARL BRADLEY HARDIN Pearl Bradley Hardin, age 91 of Forest City passed away May 4, 2016. She has recently been a resident of Oak Grove Nursing Center in Rutherfordton. Pearl was born March 24, 1925 in Rutherford County & was a daughter of the late Henry D. Bradley & Hattie Epley Bradley. She worked for 19 years with Florence Mill Company & later in the cafeteria at Cool Springs School where she retired after 14 years service. Pearl was a faith- ful member of Crestview Baptist Church where she worked in the summer Bible School & was involved in all church activities. She was a gifted seam- stress & enjoyed crocheting & knitting, especially baby blan- kets for family & friends. Tending her flowers was a joy to her & she, along with her late husband always had a vegetable gar- den every summer. Pearl was a devoted & loving mother & her grandchildren &great-grandchil- dren were the light of her life. Her husband, Kenneth Hardin, Sr., her son, Marshall Hardin & granddaughter, Kay Eitle Newton all preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Ken Hardin, Jr. & wife Patti of Forest City, a daughter, Katherine H. Eitle of Rutherfordton as well as her grandchildren, Marty Hardin, Hope King-Jenkins, Stacie DuVall Hair, Alyson Hardin Mayse, & Brent Hardin. There are also 13 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Crestview Baptist Church with Reverend Kevin Rohm officiating. Interment followed in the Cool Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Crestview Baptist Church Building Fund, 630 S. Church St, Forest City, NC 28043 or Florence Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 S. Broadway St, Forest City, NC 28043 or Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. BARBARA JEWEL WILSON Barbara Jewel Wilson, age 69 of Mill Spring, NC passed away May 2, 2016. Barbara was the daugh- ter of the late Mattie & Avery Wilson. Left to cherish her mem- ory are her husband Marvin Wilson; sons Ricky (Angie), Ritchie (Dottie); daughter Teresa Fowler; 3 grandchildren; brothers Jack, Claude &Curtis. A service was held at Crowe's Mortuary. Burial will be private. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. BILL THOMPSON Bill Thompson, age 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016. Born November 22, 1934 in Spartanburg County, SC, he was a son to the late Grover Thompson &Annie Pressley Thompson. He was a graduate of Mill Spring High School, class of 1952 & was a truck driver. He enjoyed watching NASCAR. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, Jimmy Thompson & niece, Anna Maria McAbee. Survivors include his sister, Ruby Johnson of Inman, SC; sister-in-law, Gladys Melton & 2 nephews, Barry Thompson & Tony Thompson both of Rutherfordton. At the request of the family, no formal services will be conducted. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. RALPH "BUD" LOWERY Ralph "Bud" Lowery, age 88, of Henrietta, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016. Born January 24, 1928 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late Perry Lowery & Dora Revels Lowery. He worked at Spindale Mills for many years before retirement & was of the Baptist faith. Bud was an accomplished musician & played the steel guitar. He also enjoyed woodworking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Betty Ward Lowery; 1 daughter, Vicki Lowery; 6 brothers, Virgil, Ray, Claude, Vernon, Walt & James Lowery; 3 sisters, Lala Hardin, Vada Seay & Ruth Webb. Survivors include 2 daughters, Karen Lowery of Morganton & Lisa Ballesteros & husband Joe of Henrietta; son, Joey Lowery & wife, Sherry of Forest City; 1 sister, Ruby Wyatt of Ellenboro. He is also survived by 3 grand- sons; 1 granddaughter; & 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con- ducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Scott Huffman, Reverend Bob Philbeck & Reverend Paul Willis officiating. Interment followed in Avondale-Henrietta Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. THOMAS W. PHILLIPS Thomas W. Phillips, March 17, 1992 – May 2, 2016. Age 24, of Whitesides Rd., passed away May 3, 2016. He was son to Pamela Knotts & Tony Phillips. He was an employee of Defender Services, he enjoyed working on cars, & loved Dale Earnhardt & the Steelers. Preceded in death by step-father Mickey Knotts & grandmother Betty Wright. Survivors include his mom Pamela Knotts, Father Tony Phillips, his fiancé of 4 years Misti Atkins, 2 sons Nathan Meeks & Waylon Phillips, 1 brother Alan Helms &Sister Kayla Nivens. MAMIE VIOLA DICKERSON Mamie Viola Dickerson of Charlotte, formerly of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. A native of Rutherford county, she was the daugh- ter of the late Bynum & Hattie Wilkerson Whiteside. She was a faithful & longtime member of Gold Hill Baptist Church & was active in Sunday school, Missionary Society, Senior Choir & was a Deaconess. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Marian Whiteside of Charlotte; 1 grand- daughter & 3 great-grandchildren of Charlotte. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, friends & extended family. She also served as a mother figure to Joe Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Dickerson, brothers, Willie, James, Lois & Grady Whiteside, & sisters, Alma Carpenter & Mae Bridges. Funeral services were held at Crowe's Mortuary. Burial will be private. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. REV. HOWARD H. HARDIN Reverend Howard H. Hardin, age 88, of Mooresboro, NC, went home to be with his Lord Friday, May 6, 2016. Born May 16, 1927 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late Dewey Hardin & Annie Haulk Hardin. He was a graduate of Cool Springs High School & served in the US Navy during World War II. He served as a Missionary Methodist Pastor in Rutherford County for 50 years & worked for Cone Mills & Burlington Industries for many years. He enjoyed writing poet- ry, golfing, collecting bottles & was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Howard was currently attending the First Wesleyan Church of Forest City. He was truly a faith- ful servant of the Lord. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Hazel M. Hardin, 2 sons Greg Hardin & Roger Hardin; 1 sister Frances Brantley & brother Ron Hardin. Survivors include 2 daughters, Lou Ann Hodge & husband, Wilbur of Rutherfordton & Patti Spencer & husband, Chris of Forest City; 4 sisters, Dorothy DeBrule & husband, Dever, Helen Davis, Peggy Hardin & Susie Hardin all of Forest City; 3 brothers, Hubert Hardin & wife, Jean, Arnold "Mick" Hardin & wife, Linda & Tim Hardin also of Forest City. He is also sur- vived by 11 grandchildren & 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were con- ducted at the First Wesleyan Church of Forest City w/Rev Eric Yelton, Rodger Hall & Lamar Hewitt officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with military honors being accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. Rutherford Weekly offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge. The obituary may include a picture if the image is of print quality. We request that the obituary is limited to 150 words and we will edit the obituaries due to space. The obituary will include preceded family members, surviving family members, funeral service information, memorials, and the name of the funeral home serving the family. The obituaries will not include names of grandchildren, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, or pets. We only accept obituaries from licensed funeral homes. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to events@rutherfordweekly.com ©Community First Media Community First Media It is amazing that we plan on everything else but dying. 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