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Page 16 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, May 17-May 23, 2018 O B I T U A R I E S O B I T U A R I E S BETTY LATTIMORE Betty Lattimore, age 85, of Rutherfordton, passed away May 6, 2018. She was a native of Rutherford County and the daughter of the late Frank Harvey Robinson and the late Eddie Arzola Fish Robinson. She was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John William "Bill" Lattimore, two brothers; Rogers Stanley Robinson and Jack Wesley Robinson and Two sis- ters; Susie Smart and Judy Jones. She is survived by: One Daughter: Sandra Harris and husband David of Plainfield, IL. Two Sons: Alan Lattimore and wife Pam of Chapel Hill, NC Mark Lattimore and wife Amy of Matthews, NC. Two Sisters: Bernice Goode of Maiden, NC. Reba Lattimore and husband Hugh of Rutherfordton. One Brother: Paul Dwight Robinson and wife Sharon of Ellenboro. Eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren The funeral service was held at Rock Springs Baptist Church. Rev Bobby Wilkinson and Rev Greg Huntley officiated. Interment followed. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Rock Springs Baptist Church Buliding Fund, c/o Kathy Lattimore at 986 Lattimore Rd. Rutherfordton, NC 28139. McMahanʼs Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements. ROBERT JEFFREY BOWMAN Robert Jeffrey Bowman, 59, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. Born on Dec. 17, 1958 in Prince County, MD, he was a son of the late Joseph Abernathy Bowman Sr. and Doris Gwendolyn Powell. He was employed with Crossmark as a supervisor and was a member of Union Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Anna Mercier Bowman and a brother, Joseph "Joe" A. Bowman, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Mimi Mercier Bowman; two daughters, Kaki Bowman of Kings Mountain and Laney Rikard and hus- band Buddy of Indian Trail; his brother, John Bowman and wife, Gloria of Polkville; aunt, Donna Staymate of Kings Mountain; and three grandchildren. The funeral ser- vice was conducted in the Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Richard Prow officiated the service. Burial followed the funeral service at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home, PO Box 639, Fallston, NC 28042. Arrangements have been entrusted to S t a m e y - T y s i n g e r Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston. HORACE LEE CORDELL Horace Lee Cordell, age 89, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018. He was a native of Rutherford County and the son of the late James Edgar Cordell and the late Eva Louise Walker Cordell. He was self employed as a heavy equipment mechanic and still enjoyed going to his shop or just talking about bulldozers and tractors. He will be remembered as a caring, gentle, and hum- ble son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, father-in-law, uncle and friend. He loved to share conversation and stories of the past, and he loved to joke and laugh. He was pre- ceded in death by his wife of almost 64 years Ruby Ellen Arrowood Cordell, three brothers; James Cordell, Ernest Cordell and Frank Cordell and one sis- ter Callie Ledbetter Harton. He is survived by: Two Daughters: Anna Cordell Hicks and husband Michael of Greenville, SC Catherine Cordell Dalton and husband Clyde of Rutherfordton. One Son: Donald Wray "Bo" Cordell and wife Rebecca of Rutherfordton. Five grandchildren, and one great-grandson. The funeral service was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev Ad Hopper officiated. Interment will be at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Forest City. McMahanʼs Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of the arrangements. CAROLYN LOVE BRANCH KISER Carolyn Love Branch Kiser, age 78 of Forest City passed away May 10, 2018. Carolyn was born July 25, 1939 in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late John and Maude Morrow Branch. She was a homemaker and a mem- ber of Missionary Wesleyan Church. Carolyn was a graduate of Tri-High School in the class of 1958 and while in high school was a Majorette in the Band and a basketball player. Following graduation she married her late husband, Marvin Lee Kiser, Jr. In addition to her par- ents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, J.D. Branch and Troy Branch. Survivors include her daughter, Renee Kiser Langley and husband Kevin of Forest City, 2 sons, Greg Kiser and wife Carla of Forest City, and Jeffery Kiser and wife Michelle of Caroleen, a sister, Lela Branch Fish and husband Jim of Shelby. There are also 4 grandchildren, as well as 2 great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held in The Padgett and King Chapel. Rev Dr. Bobby Gantt officiated. Interment followed in the Cool Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Florence Baptist Church, 201 S. Broadway St., Forest City, NC 28043. Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. LARRY EUGENE MORRISON Larry Eugene Morrison, 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Eugene "Pete" Morrison and Gladys Mae Deskin McIntyre. He was a welder in the US Navy. Left to cherish his memories are his sister, Diane Gantt (Ty) of Shelby; brothers, Wayne Morrison (Ann) of Union Mills and Dean Morrison (Rita) of Bostic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother Blondine Evans Bumgarner, sister, Shirley M. Hipps and brother, Billy Ray Morrison. Services will be held at a later date. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. GEORGE MILLER, JR. Mr. George Miller, Jr., 74, of Green Creek, passed awayTuesday, May 8, 2018. Mr. Miller was born Jan. 10, 1944, loved his fam- ily especially watching his grandchildren play various sports. He is the son of the late Mattie Hines Miller and George Miller, Sr. He is survived by his son, George Miller, III (Trey) and wife Stephanie; daughter Tarah Simmons and husband Aaron; four grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cous- ins who he truly adored. Services took place at Zion Grove, AME Zion Church in Polk County. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. MELVIN "BUCK" GREEN Melvin "Buck" Green, age 54, of Forest City, passed away May 6, 2018. Born September 18, 1963 in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Paul Memory Green & Carolyn Louiza Hawkins Green. He worked for Dan River Textiles for several years & was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed fishing & the outdoors. Buck had a heart to help others. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Kenneth "Red Man" Green, Dennis "Pine" Green & Neil Hawkins. Survivors include 2 sisters, Darlene Millwood & husband, Ted of Ellenboro & Helen Green of Forest City; 2 brothers, Bruce Green & wife, Joe Ann of Henrietta & Paul Caulford of Forest City. He is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews. A private family gathering will be conducted at a later date. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. JOE LETTERMAN Joe Letterman, age 78, of Forest City, passed away May 8, 2018. Joe was son of the late Milton & Hattie Bolick Letterman & native of Mitchell County. He was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked in construc- tion for Flour Construction Company. Joe was known to the grandkids as "Poppy". He is survived by his wife; Elizabeth "Libby" Letterman. Step-daughter: Donna Johnson & hus- band Jay. 3 Sisters: Shirley Buckner, Ailean Blevins, Margie Wilson. 4 grandchil- dren. The Funeral service was held at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. Rev Roy Perry officiated. Interment was held at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain, with mili- tary honors provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. McMahanʼs Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of 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 Products and Services We Offer ~ Cemetery Monuments ~ Bronze Plaques ~ Granite Signs ~ Cremation Products ~ Pet Markers ~ Cleaning & Restoration 1113 POLKVILLE ROAD • SHELBY, NC R IVERHIL L MONUMENT CO. Monuments of Distinction 704-481-1198 www.riverhillmonuments.com Family Owned & Operated Since 1957 ©Community First Media Community First Media In the popular movie, Saving Private Ryan, a dying Captain John H. Miller, after fi ghting a fi erce battle, whispers his last words to Private James Ryan, "James….earn this. Earn it." As we approach the celebration of Memorial Day, we honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifi ce to secure our freedoms; we truly have a tremendous debt to repay. 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