Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, October 4-October 10, 2012 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 25 GODFREY Bill Godfrey, precious husband, daddy, pawpaw and BILL Donations may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County. arrangements will be private. great pawpaw went to be with Jesus on September 27, 2012. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. He was member of Spencer Baptist Church, worked as an auto body repairman and owner of Bill's Body Shop in Spindale and served nine years in the National Guard Reserve. Bill was preceded in death by first wife Nellie Godfrey, brothers Ray and Virgil Godfrey and a sister Virginia Jenkins Linden Clark, age 85, passed away Sunday September 30, 2012. LINDEN CLARK Funeral In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Jimmy, Bobby, LeRoy and Ronnie McGinnis and father in-law, John Russell. n , Surviving is his wife Maria Cortes Godfrey; a son Billy Godfrey and his wife Debbie of Edgewater, Fl.; their son Travis and daughter Megan; three daughters all of Rutherford County; Cynthia Yelton and husband Jerry, their three children Michael and wife Lauren, Connie Smith, James and wife Sherry. Chris Scism and husband Phil, their children Gidget and Johnny. Lynn and Ricky McCurry and daughter Danielle Cronk and husband John; step daughter Anita Henderson and husband Jonathan; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters Mary Snyder Yelton and Martha Crenshaw. US Navy during WW II, he was an avid gardener and a member of Southern Baptist Church where he served the Lord as Deacon, RA, Youth and BTU leader as well as serving as Boys 12 Sunday School teacher for 30 years. A native of Rutherford County he was a son of the late A.N. and Gertrude Mosley Clark, graduate of RS Central Class of 1945 where he was voted best athlete, retired mechanic having worked in the textile industry, served as Yeoman 2nd Class in the Besides his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sheryl McGinnis; one son, Jason McGinnis; one daughter, Angie Dobbins and husband, Eric; one granddaughter, Jadah (Sweetie) Dobbins; two step grandchildren, Cody Dobbins and Faith Dobbins all of Sandy Mush; two brothers, Ervin McGinnis and wife, Libby of Mooresboro and Steve McGinnis of Sandy Mush; one sister, Barbara Brackett also of Sandy Mush. in death by his father Verlyn Wallace Lane and grandparents Edward and Gladys Lane and Charles and Esmer Lancaster of Rutherfordton NC. in death by his father Ve V rlyn Wallace Lane and gran ndparents Edward and Funeral services were conducted at Crestview Baptist Church with Reverend Kevin Rohm officiating. Funeral services were held at Spencer Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Vaughn, Rev. Tom (Joanne) Brooks, and Rev. Bill Kirk officiating. Interment Eternal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Rutherford County 336 Forest City, NC 28043 followed in Left to cherish his memory is his wife Alma Jean Webster Clark of the home and one son Keith Clark and wife Lori of Rutherfordton, NC. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Bobby Clark and one sister Juliette Clark Greene. Crowe's Mortuary & Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements. GEORGE TRUMAN TOWNSEND George Truman Townsend age 79, of was a machinist in the textile industry, and was the son of the late Lester and Barbara Townsend. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Sue Townsend. 2012. services were held at Southern Baptist Church with Rev. John Perry and Dr. James Byrd officiating, military honors provided by the Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Southern Baptist Church 140 Church St Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or Hospice of Rutherford County P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Family of Linden Clark. Funeral Rutherfordton passed away on September 25th George MICHAEL "DEWEY" MCGINNIS Michael "Dewey" McGinnis, age 55, of Memorial donations are suggested to Harrelson Funeral Home, 1251 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043 to help defray funeral costs. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the family of Mr. McGinnis. Forest City, NC, passed away September 24, 2012. Left to cherish his memory are his fiancé and caregiver Elizabeth Harrison, his son Duane Lee Townsend (Patricia) of Roanoke, VA, and daughter Elizabeth Braswell (James) of Castalia, NC, god daughter Glenda Carey or Kannapolis, NC, a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Michael was born May 20, 1957 to the late Jesse James McGinnis and to his mother, who still survives, Emma Jane Bradley McGinnis. He worked for McGinnis Roofing for 35 years and was a longtime member of Crestview Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, restoring his antique car and especially playing with his granddaughter. He will be known as a man who was a true neighbor to everyone and never had a complaining spirit in spite of being ill. William "Will" Terry Lane, 46, formerly of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012. He was born on September 22, 1965, to Verlyn Wallace Lane and Barbara Lancaster Spillers of Leesburg, Florida. He was a graduate of RS Central High School class of 1985. Later he attended Leesburg Community College and earned a degree in cosmetology. He worked as a hairstylist at The Villages of Ocala, Florida. He later moved back to Rutherfordton, NC and worked at many Restaurants including La Strada of Lake Lure, M2 of Spindale, NC and 191 Prime of Rutherfordton, NC before being diagnosed with cancer in February, 2010. He loved his family and friends, especially his nieces and nephews whom he cared for dearly. Terry was blessed with many talents including culinary and decorating skills. He enjoyed the outdoors and gathering all different types of flowers to make that special flower arrangement for his dining room table or for that special someone just to say, "Thank You or I Love You." He also volunteered at Rutherford Regional Health System until he moved back to Leesburg, Florida in July 2012, to spend his last few months with family. He was preceded WILLIAM "WILL" TERRY LANE Left to cherish all the wonderful memories and great advice he gave are his mother Barbara Lancaster Spillers of Leesburg, FL; four brothers Larry Lane and wife Angela of Union Mills, NC, Lee Lane and wife Pattie of Rutherfordton, NC; Wallace Lane of Leesburg, FL; and Frankie Lane of Leesburg, FL. Two sisters Nancy Cummins and husband Greg of Umatilla, FL and Belinda Smith and husband Will of Leesburg, FL. He is also survived by eight nieces, eight nephews, five great-nieces and three great-nephews. A memorial service was held at First United Methodist Church Rutherfordton NC. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. Willie Eugene Jones, 64, of Ellenboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. He was born on July 25, 1948, a son of the late Willie Pink and Mary Crowe Jones. He was a member of Joshua Baptist Church. WILLIE EUGENE JONES At the request of the family, a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Valdez family. Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Valdez family McKinney-Landreth McKinney- Donna Crowe Potter, 64, of Camp Creek Church Road, Mooresboro, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. DONNA CROWE POTTER y Landreth h & A native of Spartanburg County, SC, she was born on July 9, 1948, a daughter of the late F.H. Crowe and Cornelia Hines Durham of Mooresboro. She retired from Food Lion as a Customer Service Manager after thirty years. She was a member of Camps Creek Baptist Church. and Jean Tisdale. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Steyer Greene; one son, Steve Greene and wife Sandra of Ellenboro; one sister, Eleanor G. Hamrick of Gastonia; two grandchildren, Christopher Greene and wife Ashley and Allyson Greene; two great grandchildren, Maddie Greene and Izabella Greene. and Jean Tisdale. Hee is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Steyer Greene; one McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Jones family. MARILYNN WILKIE THOMPSON VALDEZ Marilynn Wilkie Thompson Valdez, 60, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Walter Potter. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Nicole Potter of Mooresboro; one sister, Diane Varnadore of Mooresboro; one brother, Jimmy Martin of Greenwood; two grandchildren, Tyler Potter and Jacob Humphries; special nieces and nephews, Crystal Hewitt and husband Kevin, Wendy Gilreath and husband Chris, Michelle Fowler, Denise Rimel, Michael Greene, Lacey Smith and husband Billy, Kerith Martin, Shannon Hovis and husband Jason, Dawn Greene; numerous great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Camps Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Buddy Morehead officiating. Burial followed at Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery. A native of Rutherford County, she was born on June 14, 1952, a daughter of the late Lynn C. and Grace Lee Henson Wilkie. She worked for Perdue Farms of Concord and was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Cruz Valdez; one son, David Franklin Weese and wife Kimber of Virginia; one brother, Steve Wilkie and wife Vickie of Cliffside; one granddaughter, Olivia Weese of Virginia; special friend, Cheryl Anderson of Forest City. A Celebration of Life Service was held at Prospect Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernie Cole officiating. Funeral services were held Bethel Baptist Church of Ellenboro with the Rev. Michael Sepaugh, Dr. Wayne Blackwood and Rev. David Philbeck officiating. Burial followed at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or Gideon's International of Forest City, 730 W. Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Greene family. Memorials may be made to Camps Creek Baptist Church, 2318 Camp Creek Church Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Potter family. WILLFORD LEE "JACK" GREENE Willford Lee "Jack" Greene, 85, of Ellenboro, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or Prospect Baptist Church, 2610 Prospect Church Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114. A native of Rutherford County, he was born on July 27, 1927, a son of the late Howard Lee and Mattie Green Greene. He was the former owner of Discount Tire of Forest City and was a United States Navy Veteran, having served in WWII. He was also a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Ellenboro where he was a former deacon. Mr. Greene was a member of the Gideon International. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Velle Camp George William Scruggs, 75, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012. A native of Cherokee County, SC, he was born on March 2, 1937, a son of the late Lawrence and Edna Campbell Scruggs. He retired as a Supervisor from Fiber Industries after more than 20 years of service. He also worked as a Supervisor for MPI (Southern Fine Blanking) for over 20 years. Mr. Scruggs was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends. GEORGE WILLIAM SCRUGGS In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, May Ruth Jolley. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nadine Cannon Scruggs; one daughter, Crystal Scruggs Deyton and husband Keith of Forest City; two granddaughters, Shay Deyton and Brooke Deyton; one brother, Gene Scruggs and wife Elaine of Cliffside; two sisters, Shirley Greene of Harris and Velma Starns of Forest City; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Prospect Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernie Cole, Rev. John Godfrey and Rev. Ray Hopper officiating. Burial followed at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Scruggs family.

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