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Page 16 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, June 22-June 28, 2017 BO BO SCRUGGS, SR. Bo Bo Scruggs, Sr., age 94, of Forest City passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017. A native of Rutherford county, he was the son of the late E. A. Scruggs & Ora Lowrance Scruggs. Bo Bo operated a grocery store with his wife June, at their home, for 20 years, moved houses for a Claude Lowery & also worked in construction for Cato Stores for a number of years, & later served as Executive Director of the Forest City Housing Authority. He served one term as a Town Councilman for the Town of Forest City & was a member of Florence Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife June E. Scruggs of the home; a son, Bo Bo Scruggs, Jr. & wife Jackie; son-in-law, David Henson; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, & a num- ber of nieces & nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Susie Henson, sisters, Madge Downey, Margaret Gurley, Madelyn Hawkins, & Betty Hartley, & brothers, Lawton Scruggs & wife Ruby, Perry Scruggs & wife Evelyne, & Ray Scruggs & wife Frances. A memorial service was held in the Florence Baptist Church with Dr. Bobby Gantt officiating. Interment fol- lowed in the Eternal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Florence Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 S. Broadway St., Forest City, NC 28043. The Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory is serving the Scruggs family. JAMES EUGENE DUFFY James Eugene Duffy age 82 of Rutherfordton, passed away June 10 th 2017. James was the son of the late Ralph Upton Duffy & Jessie May Auckland Duffy. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Joyce Duffy, & sister Judy Sharp of Wyoming. Services were held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 544 Birch Hutchins Rd., Forest City NC 28043. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. MURIEL SMITH Margaret "Muriel" Huffstickler Smith, also known as "Mammy", age 86 of Forest City passed away June 13, 2017. Muriel was born May 30, 1931 in Spindale & was a daugh- ter of the late Columbus Ivey "Major" Huffstickler & Lela Owens Huffstickler. She was a graduate of R.S. Central High School Class of 1951 & received the Stonecutter Scholarship to attend Mars Hill College where she graduated in 1954 as well as being a former Miss Spindale in the early 1950s. She was an educator for the Rutherford County Schools for over 27 years. Muriel also ran a concession stand for the Town of Forest City for many years. She enjoyed family, travel- ing, quilting, & camping. Muriel was a devoted wife, a loving mother, & wonderful Mammy. She was preced- ed in death by her husband, Gene Smith, a brother, E. J. Huffstickler, & 2 sisters, Lavada Lovelace & Louise Lawson. She is survived by her sons, Tim Smith & Jeff Smith both of Spindale, Ivey Smith of Rutherfordton, & daughter, Gena Smith Daves of Sunshine, a sis- ter, Ellamae Huffstickler Lawson of Charlotte, sister in law, Sandra Smith Bumgardner & husband Wayne of Rutherfordton, Coleen Smith of Spartanburg. There are 4 grand- children, & 1 great-granddaughter. There are also a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, her caregiver, Mirinda Jackson, as well as many "bonus" children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren that she claimed as her own. A graveside memorial service was held at Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Greg Huntley officiating. Memorials may be made to Rock Springs Baptist Church, 111 Polk County Line Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. SHIRLEY WEBSTER WELLS Shirley Webster Wells, 84, of Rutherfordton, passed awau Tuesday, June 13, 2017. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daugh- ter of the late Howard Pritchard and Virginia Davidson Webster. She was a retired real estate secretary and a mem- ber of First Baptist Church Rutherfordton. Left to cherish her memory are her nephews, Keith Clark and wife Lori of Rutherfordton, Gary Webster of Robbinsville and his children Cassandra and Benjamin Webster of Atlanta, GA; step-daugh- ters Debbie Wells Gourley and husband John of Greensboro and their chil- dren Sarah Kathryn Gourley and Carter Wells Gourley, and Susan Wells Alderman and husband Sam of Salem, VA; sister in law Dorothy Webster of Robbinsville, NC; cousin Dorothy D. Carnegie of Rutherfordton, and life- long friends Reba Ford of Forest City and Lucille Gast of Rutherfordton. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Wells, sister, Alma Jean Clark, and broth- er, Igeary Webster. Memorial services were held at First Baptist Church Rutherfordton with Rev. Tim Marsh, Rev. Dean Baughn and Rev. John Perry officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 or to Hospice P.O Box 336 Forest City NC 28043. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. ANNIE HORTON JONES Annie Horton Jones, of Winston-Salem, passed away on June 11, 2017. She was born April 21, 1927, to the late Albert and Emma Horton. Annie was one of eleven children. She grew up in Rutherford County, and moved to Winston-Salem in 1954. Here she raised her fam- ily with her husband, Corbett Jones (deceased). Always a loving mother, she put her children's needs before her own. She was a woman of strong Christian faith and brought up her daughters to love the Lord. Annie loved nature and enjoyed watching and feeding the birds. She was a talented seamstress and took pleasure in mak- ing things for her family. She enjoyed cooking, canning, and keeping the home. She was employed by ElderCare as a private duty CNA and worked at the Blumenthal Jewish Home caring for long term patients. She had a gift for providing compassionate care for the elderly and was cherished by her patients. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her family and extended family. Surviving to cherish her memory are her daugh- ters: Judy Simmons (Robert); Myra Neal (Tim); Alisa Royall (Tim) and Melody Southern (Landon); a sister, Ruth Dysart of Greenville, NC; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; also numerous nieces and neph- ews who loved her very much. The family would like to thank all of Mama's caregivers. A special thank you to: Felicia, Demetria, Erin, Mary and Kim. The family would like to acknowledge the special care and guidance provided by Kate B. Reynolds Hospice South team. A memorial service will be held at 2pm, Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Bethel Baptist Church in Ellenboro. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice. Cremation Services of Winston-Salem served the family. MINNIE M. FOX Minnie M. Fox, age 87, of Cliffside, passed away peaceful- ly, June 15, 2017. Born February 18, 1930 in Brandon, Florida, she was a daughter to the late Frank Buehler & Gladys Counts Buehler. She was a homemaker & a member of Prospect Baptist Church &also a member of the Eastern Star Taylors Lodge #234. Minnie worked for J.P. Stevens Mill in Taylors for 30 years before her retirement. She enjoyed fishing & working on puzzles, but she especially loved her family. Minnie's life was centered on her family & taking care of their needs. She will truly be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jack T. Fox & a sister, Martha Permenter. Those left to cherish her memory include 3 daughters, Connie McCraw of Cliffside, Patricia Ann Fox of Cliffside & Debra McConnell of Greenville, SC; 2 sons, Jack "Bo" T. Fox, Jr. & wife, Sarah of Anderson, SC & Frank Walter Fox & wife, Renee of Greenville. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, & t28 great-grandchildren; 2 spe- cial nieces, Mary Frances Hall & Marie Gates both of Florida. The graveside service was conducted in Graceland East Memorial Park in Simpsonville, SC with Rev. Ernie Cole offici- ating. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Hospice of Rutherford County, Post Office Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. STEPHANIE HAYNES Stephanie Haynes, age 33, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017. Born August 19, 1983 in Rutherford County, she is the daughter of Janice Haynes of Ellenboro & Dennis & Janet Haynes of Mooresboro. She is a graduate of Chase High School, class of 2001. She was currently attending Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church & also a member of Goodes Creek Baptist Church. Stephanie worked as a wait- ress & cashier at Ryan's Buffet for over ten years. She enjoyed couponing & shop- ping & especially loved spend- ing time with her children. In addition to her parents, survivors include one son, Bentley Haynes & a daughter, Alley Haynes both of the home; brother Jason Haynes of Ellenboro & a half-sister, Casey Haynes of Mooresboro; 2 aunts, Suzie Ledford & husband, John of Spindale & Patricia Hill of Henrietta. She is also sur- vived by a number of cousins. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Johnny McCarty & Rev. Chad Sisk officiating. Interment followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. JEREMY ROWE Jeremy Rowe, age 40, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017. He was born March 30, 1977 in Rutherford County to Brenda Ross Rowe who resides in Forest City & the late Jackie Dale Rowe. He was currently employed at Fountain Electric & was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton. Jeremy was an outgoing & goodhearted man who enjoyed bowling & fishing. All will dearly miss him. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Helenla Rowe; 3 step- children, Matthew Stone of South Korea, Erica Stone of Gilkey & Joel Stone of the home; 3 sons, Jeffery Johnson of Forest City, Jeremiah Rowe & Jacob Rowe both of the home & a daughter, Jocelynn Rowe also of the home; 1 sister, Tracy Bass & husband, James of Rutherfordton & brother, Douglas Rowe of Forest City. He is also survived by 2 nieces & a nephew. A gathering of friends & family was held at the Second Baptist Church Family Life Center. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. 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