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Thursday, April 13-April 19, 2017 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 21 SHIRLEY EDWARDS HOLLAND Shirley Edwards Holland, age 80, of Forest City, passed away April 4, 2017. Born March 28, 1937 in Spartanburg County, SC, she was a daughter to the late Dewey Dock Edwards & Annie Trout Edwards. Shirley was a graduate of Harris High School, class of 1955 & attended Cecil's Business College in Spartanburg. She had a long career as a legal secretary while working at the Robert Harris Law Firm. Shirley was a member of Sandy Mush Baptist Church & an avid reader. Those left to cherish her memory include 2 brothers, Bobby Gene Edwards & wife, Tammy of Tallahassee, Florida & Clark Edwards and wife, Sharon of Forest City; 2 sisters, Joyce Hutchins of Forest City & Mary Wall & husband, Howard of Starr, SC. She is also survived by a number of nieces & neph- ews, which includes a special nephew, Edward Hutchins of Forest City. A graveside service was conducted at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ernie Cole officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are respectively requested to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. DEBRA RAMIREZ Debra Ramirez 48, of Forest City passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She is predeceased by her parents, Lewis and Linda Lane Coats. Debra is survived by her daugh- ter, Carmalita Salgado and her husband Homer Salgado, daughter, Frankie Mares, son, Chano Garcia, and daughters, Erlinda Maldonado and Jessica Maldonado all of Forest City; brother, Steve Coats of Moore SC; sisters, Lane Vinson of Powdersville SC; and Frances Cannon of Greer SC. Debra had 4 beautiful grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church in Forest City. In lieu of flowers we ask that Monitory donations be made to Carmalita Salgado and Frances Cannon at 144 Elms Drive, Forest City NC 28043 to help with the care of her children. Services entrusted to Robert S. Morgan, Jr., Funeral Service Licensee, LLC of Fallston. JOYCE BLANTON DOVER Joyce Blanton Dover, age 93, of Rutherfordton, passed away April 8, 2017. She was a native of Gaston County and the daughter of the late Ralph C. Blanton and the late Viola Maude Lee Blanton. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton and was a former Sunday School Teacher and organist. She was a former member of the Blue Ridge Garden Club and the Rutherfordton Women's Club and served as past President for both clubs. Joyce retired from BB&T Bank in 1984. She was the widow to the late Harvey Lee Dover and was preceded in death by one son Ralph William "Bill" Dover and one daughter Sandy Dover Kistler. She is survived by: Son- in- Law Charles Dean Kistler of Shelby. Two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral service was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Marsh officiating. Interment at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton at P.O. Box 839 Rutherfordton, NC 28139, Hospice of Rutherford County at P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043 or to The Shriners Children's Hospital at 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607. McMahanʼs Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of the arrangements. BRONSON "JIM" PANTHER Bronson Blake "Jim" Panther, age 83 of Spindale, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Jim was a native of Cleveland County, retired from Spindale Mills, a member of Midway Baptist Church and a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Lincie Howard Panther and his wives Evelyn and Gertrude Panther. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Darlene Smith and her hus- band Arthur of Spindale, a brother Martin Panther Jr. of Spartanburg, 3 grandchil- dren and 4 great grandchil- dren. Memorial services were held at Midway Baptist Church with the Rev. Peter McDonald officiating. Croweʼs Mortuary & Crematory is assist- ing the family. RUPERT EDWARD HOWARD Rupert Edward Howard, 79, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Rupert was born on May 11, 1937 to the late Paul Edward & Mary Jolley Howard. He attended Wofford College & was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the 1950s. Rupert was a life long member of Adaville Baptist Church & was dedicated to serving his church fam- ily for whom he had much love and appreciation. The Adaville church family loved Rupert & helped him in so many ways. Rupert is survived by his sisters, Lynda Trexler & Lydia Howard along with 2 neph- ews, Bryan & Kent Trexler, all in Greensboro. The family wish- es to extend their sin- cere thanks to the staff at Nana's Assisted Living and the wonderful people of Adaville Baptist Church. A memorial ser- vice was held at Crowe's Mortuary with Rev. Jonathan Cobb officiating. In lieu of flowers, the Howard family asks that memorial contributions be made to Adaville Baptist Church, 805 Oakland Rd, Spindale, NC 28160. Croweʼs Mortuary & Crematory is assist- ing the family. JAMIE FENDER Jamie Fender, age 49, of Rutherfordton, passed away on April 7th 2017. Friends and those who knew him from competing in Demolition Derbies knew him as "Wildchild." Jamie spent his life junking cars and many people recog- nized him by the yellow roll- back he drove. Jamie is survived by his wife of 30 years, Terry Hardin Fender, and their three sons, Christopher, Justin, and Josh Fender; his mother Loretta Fender of Forest City; and siblings Shannon Kiser (husband Danny and son Storm), Christan "Chris" Flynn (hus- band Charlie), and Mike Fender, all of Forest City. He is preceded in death by his father, James Fender. Receiving of friends was held at Crowes Mortuary. A service was held at Cornerstone Church (Hudlow Rd). Burial fol- lowed at Rutherfordton City Cemetery. 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