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Thursday, March 1-March 7, 2018 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 15 O B I T U A R I E S O B I T U A R I E S DANNY "CAVEMAN" PUTNAM Danny "Caveman" Putnam, age 53, Forest City, passed away February 16, 2018. Born February 22, 1964 in Rutherford County, he is the son of Margaret Putnam Green of Forest City & the late Samuel Woodrow Putnam, Jr. Danny worked in textiles for many years & most recently for Broyhill Industries. He was an avid NASCAR fan & followed Kevin Harvick. He was also very gifted at drawing & a member of Goodes Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Wade Green & one brother, Gary Wayne Putnam. Besides his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Lindsey Putnam (Micah Murray) of Ellenboro; sister, Robin Powell & fiancé, Ed Cole of Sandy Mush & brother, Jackie Putnam & wife, Joy of Cliffside. The funeral service was conducted at Goodes Creek Baptist Church. Rev Hubert Street & Rev Chad Hayes officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Goodes Creek Baptist Church, PO Box 720, Cliffside, NC 28024. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. MITCHELL GOSNELL Mitchell Gosnell, 56, passed away February 8, 2018. He was born to the late Robert and Faye Gosnell in Tennessee. He is also predeceased by a sis- ter, Margie Smith. Mitchell leaves behind to cherish his memories 2 sisters, Dorothy Hensley of Rutherford & Kim Griffey (Bill); brothers, Randy Gosnell of Hampton, Euail Gosnell of Greenville, TN & Eddie Pitts (Lisa) Mosheim, TN; fiance' Peggy Hudson; nephews, Little Randy, Chris, Robbie, Jerry Lee, Buddy & Josh; niec- es, Sheila, Jessica, Mandy, Melissa, Chyenne & Stephanie; sister-in-law, Betsy Acord Gosnell. He worked as an Auto Mechanic for most of his life. He enjoyed mechanics, fish- ing & hunting & he enjoyed being around his family. He was a wonderful brother, fiance', uncle & brother-in- law. He will truly be missed. A service was held at Brigman Chapel, Marshall. Burial followed the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC of Boiling Springs, NC. DAVID KANIPE David Kanipe, age 46, of Ellenboro, passed away February 18, 2018. Born July 24, 1971 in Rutherford County, he is the son of the Reverend Kenneth Kanipe & Becky Kanipe of Forest City. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1989 & of Ambassador Baptist College. He worked for American Miso Company for several years & was a member of Race Path Baptist Church. He had served as the youth pastor at Bethany Baptist Church & also for Walls Baptist Church. David was a dedicated Christian who loved the Lord & loved his family dearly. He was known for his keen sense of humor & enjoyed taking care of his dogs. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Tabitha Kanipe; 1 daughter, Allison Kanipe of the home; step-son, Floyd Barker of Gastonia; sister, Renee Kimball &husband, Leo of Forest City; 3 nieces, Amber Emory (Brandon), Brittney Watts (Bobby), Cadence Kimball; 2 great-nieces, Braedyn Emory & Ariyah Watts & 1 great-nephew, Carter Emory. The funeral service was conducted at the Bostic Missionary Methodist Church. Rev Lamar Hewitt & Rev Brian Melton officiat- ed. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. CLYDE DAVID METCALF Clyde David Metcalf age 72 of Lincolnton, formerly of Lake Lure, passed away February 14, 2018. Born in Polk County, to the late Fate Metcalf and Florence Green Metcalf. Clyde was a retired truck driver for Yellow Freight Lines. He was also predeceased by a sister, Ollie Mae Hoots. He is survived by his companion, Puff Naso of Lincolnton; Former wife, Polly Metcalf of Cherryville; daughter, Pam Hance of Commanche, OK; sons, Travis Metcalf of Olin, NC; Phillip Metcalf of Cherryville; sister, Pauline Edwards of Mill Spring; 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; sev- eral nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life was held at Sanders Funeral Chapel in Columbus, NC. Sanders Funeral And Cremation Service of Columbus, NC is serving the family. CHARLES RAY LOVELACE Charles Ray Lovelace, age 73, of Ellenboro, passed away February 22, 2018. Born November 6, 1944 in Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Emmett Lovelace & Lela Whisnant Lovelace. He was a graduate of Charles D. Owen High School, class of 1963 & worked as an upholsterer for Drexel Manufacturing for 30 years & Maple Brook Upholstery for 20 years. He was a member of Race Path Baptist Church where he served as a deacon & a choir member. Charles' favorite pastime was painting portraits. He was dedicated to his family & to his faith in the Lord. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, David William Lovelace. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 38 years, Candy G. Lovelace; 4 daughters, Angie Batchler & husband, Douglas of Blacksburg, SC, Dana L. Gettys & husband, Stephen of Ellenboro, Melissa Brothers & husband, Bryant of Lawndale & Janet Holtsclaw & husband, Danny of Ellenboro; 3 sisters, Rachel Vardiman & husband, Ronnie of Asheville, Diane Frady & husband, Jerry of Shelby & Sarah Salmons also of Shelby. He is also survived by 5 grand- children; 6 great-grandchildren. The funeral service was con- ducted at the Race Path Baptist Church. Rev Randall Cooper & Rev John Godfrey officiated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to The Crossnore School, 129 Allen Circle, Crossnore, NC 28616 or to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. DIANNE GIBSON Dianne Wright Gibson, age 71, of Spindale, wife of Foy Gibson passed away oFebruary 23, 2018. Dianne was the daugh- ter of Woodrow & Clara Smith Wright, attended RS Central High School & was a graduate of the class of 64', later she retired as a secretary. In addition to her husband Foy, she leaves to cherish her memory her son Chuck Gibson & her daughter Debbie Morgan along with & grandsons. Services were held at Spindale United Methodist Church. Rev. Ross O'Neal & Rev. Gerald Davis officiated. Donations may be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition; 3800 Maple Ave., Suite 435 Dallas, TX 75219. Croweʼs Mortuary and Crematory assisted with arrangements. BARBARA CARSWELL WASHBURN Barbara Carswell Washburn, age 80 of Forest City passed away February 22, 2018. Barbara was born February 9, 1938 in Rutherford County & was a daughter of the late Earl Francis Carswell & Emma Lee Arrowood Carswell. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School & a member of First Baptist Church of Forest City. During her career she worked as a bookkeeper, working for the Men's Store in Forest City & Smith Drug Stores 1 & 2, Bill Turner Chevrolet, B&R Oil Transport & Fast Foods. Barbara later worked for BB&T as a teller at both the downtown Forest City & Ellenboro branches as well as Carter Bank. Survivors include her son, Richard Washburn of Forest City, brother, Thomas Carswell & wife Kay of Bostic, sister, Evelyn Carswell of Forest City, a niece, Lynn Carswell Whittington & hus- band Tom of Greenville, SC, a nephew, Thomas Carswell & wife Laura of Clarksville, GA, as well as a number of cousins. The funeral service was held at The First Baptist Church of Forest City. Rev. Dr. Garin Hill & Rev. Paul White officiated. Interment followed in the Cool Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be made in her memory to the First Baptist Church, 201 West Main St., Forest City, NC 28043. The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. CHARLES REYNOLDS Charles Reynolds, age 86, of Forest City, passed away February 21, 2018. Born April 19, 1931 in Greenville County, SC, he was the son of the late Brodus Reynolds & Mary Frances Lockhart Reynolds. He enjoyed NASCAR & fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam Reynolds; 1 daughter, Tanya Reynolds; 1 brother; & 2 sisters. Those left to cherish his memory include his four daughters, Wanda Thomas, Sonja Alverson, Rhonda Toms, Vonda Bellew & husband Steve; 1 son, Charles Reynolds, Jr. 13 grandchil- dren & 18 great-grandchil- dren. The memorial service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Rev Kevin Rohm & Rev Ernie Cole offi- ciated. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. VIRGINIA BLANTON HOLLAND Virginia Blanton Holland, 95, of Cleveland County, for- merly of Forest City, passed away February 22, 2018. She was the daughter of Lucian & Sallie Scruggs Blanton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Holland. Mrs. Holland sewed & worked for many years alongside her husband in Bill Holland Upholstery. They were avid gardeners. They were members of Adaville Baptist Church for many years, but joined Florence Baptist & were there many years as well. Those left to cherish her memory include 2 daugh- ters, Wanda Goforth (Joe), of Casar, & Alva Davis (Sam) of Taylorsville. Two grand- children & 1 great grandchild. Mrs. Holland leaves behind 2 sisters, Ethel Ledbetter of Shelby, & Grace Francis of Earl. Ann Padgett was her beloved friend a& former neighbor. Funeral services were held at The Padgett & King Chapel. Rev Dr. Bobby Gantt & Rev Keith Fulbright officiat- ed. Interment followed in the Eternal Hills Memorial Park. The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. D.L. SIMMONS DL went home to be with the Lord February 23, 2018. Drewey Landrum "DL" Simmons Jr. was born in 1925 to Drewey Landrum Simmons Sr. & Mary Maude Simmons. D.L. was the hus- band to the late Roberta "Bertie" Kate Day Simmons. He served his country as a Marine during WWII, was a member of Spencer Baptist Church, retired from the rail- road & later worked for the NC Highway Department. Left to cherish his mem- ory is his daughter Debbie Simmons Carver (Steve) of Spindale; 1 granddaughter, 1 grandson & 4great-grand- children. In addition to his par- ents & wife D.L. was pre- ceded in death by his sib- lings Virgil, Van, GE, & Odell Simmons, Selma Melton, May Ward, Lula Willis, Juanita Dobbins, & Ethel McCurry. Services were held at Crowe's Mortuary. Dr. Bruce Caldwell & Rev. Josh Calvert officiated. Burial will be private at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with mili- tary honors provided by the Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard. Croweʼs Mortuary and Crematory assisted with arrangements. CHARLES GLENN SKIPPER Charles Glenn Skipper, age 52, of Bostic, passed away February 23, 2018. Born July 24, 1965 in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late JC Skipper & Joyce Skipper Sims. His hobby was fixing up his Mustang. He was in the process of restoring it to its former glory. He will be dearly missed by all. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe Skipper, Cordie Skipper, Theodore Cooper & Addie Cooper. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 23 years, Lisa Toney Skipper; 2 children, Joey Skipper & Heather Hardin Powell; 1 brother, James Skipper; & 1 sister, Lisa Epley & husband Howard. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren that he adored; & many other family members. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Rev Jerry Ruppe officiated. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. 345 S. Broadway, Forest City 828-245-8067 NO CREDIT, POOR CREDIT ©Community First Media Community First Media LET US DECIDE! LET US DECIDE! WE FINANCE WE FINANCE w w w . w w w . M o o r e s A u t o s I n c M o o r e s A u t o s I n c . c o m . c o m

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