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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, September 23-September 29, 2021 James Lee Davis James Lee Davis, age 82 of Forest City, died September 13, 2021. James was born July 10, 1939, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Worth and Clara Haynes Davis. James worked for many years for the former Haynes-Jones Furniture Store in Forest City and later for Dollar Discount at the Tri-City Mall. James was a mem- ber of Crestview Baptist. He was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and he served in the US Army. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Davis. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Doris Henson Davis, a daugh- ter, Starlyn D. Hunt and husband Dwayne of Forest City, two grand- children, one great-grand- son, sister, Sandra Kay Dobbins of Forest City, brother, Larry Davis and wife Linda of Forest City. The funeral was held September 17, 2021, at Crestview Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Rohm officiating. Interment fol- lowed in the Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Crestview Baptist Church, 630 South Church Street, Forest City, NC 28043 or Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. David Crawford Russ David Crawford Russ, age 87 of Forest City, died September 15, 2021. David was born May 15, 1934, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Clarence Landrum Russ and Beulah Mae Fisher Russ. He worked for over 50 years for Stonecutter Mills Corporation and for many years served as the Pastor of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Columbus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Clark Russ and a daughter, Darlene Hoover. Survivors include his wife, Mary Overcash Russ, son, Henry David Russ, and wife Pamela of Forest City, daughters, Sandra Yelton and husband Bruce, and Sonja Spicer all of Forest City, sisters, Patsy Caldwell of Caroleen and Linda Moore of Spindale, step-chil- dren, Tonya Turner (David Horton) of Caroleen, Lesia Turner (Herschell Hipps) of Weaverville, Charlie McCraw (Beverly) of Chesnee and Marvin McCraw (Myra) of Inman, SC, 10 grandchil- dren, 13 great-grandchil- dren, 16 step-grandchildren and 8 step great-grandchil- dren. The funeral was held September 20, 2021, in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Tommy Turner officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043, or American Cancer Society at cancer.org. Mark Moore Zacariah "Mark" Moore, age 60, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away September 14, 2021. He was born April 2, 1961 in Rutherford County l and was the son of the late Grady Lee (Jay) and Margie Baynard Moore. M a r k a t t e n d - ed Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, SC and was employed by Greif Industrial Packaging for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Ginger Hoffman Moore, son, Justin Mark Moore (Tara) Columbia, SC, daughters Michelle Stricker (Jeff) Rock Hill, SC, and Megan Moore, Rock Hill, SC, nine grandchildren, six sisters Barbara Jayleen Goforth (Joe) Conover, Dianna Fuller (Johnny) Fort Mill, SC, Randee Freeman (Sheldon) Charlotte, Susie Moore (William) York, SC, Camille Carroll (Keven) Lexington, Selena Swatek (Mark) Huntersville, and numerous nieces, neph- ews, cousins, and friends. Memorial services were held September 20, 2021 in the chapel of Harrelson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Caroleen United Methodist Church, PO Box 187, Caroleen, NC 28019. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Harry F. Black Harry F. Black, age 87 of Forest City, NC died September 12, 2021. Born November 12, 1933, in Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Fate Black & Rubye Glance Black. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phillis S. Black, & son, Kevin F. "Bubba" Black. Harry proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War & completed a tour of duty in Korea. He was a faithful member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. He worked for APC/Robbins Oil as a Diesel Mechanic. Surviving are his daughter & son-in-law Beverly Black & Greg Mode, daughter-in-law Tami Black of Forest City, broth- er Doug Black & wife Irene of Brevard, sister, Ivagene Parham & husband Kenneth of Asheville, 1 granddaugh- ter, 4 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held September 17, 2021 at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Military Honors were provided by Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memo- rials may be made to Sulphur Springs Baptist Church; 221 Sulphur Springs Church Rd, Forest City NC 28043. Fredrick David Hodges Fredrick David Hodges, 75, passed away September 8, 2021. He is predeceased by his spouse, Patricia Hodges; parents, Harold Hodges and Hazel Huntley; broth- ers, Roger Winfred Hodges, Dennis Anthony Hodges and Danny Paul Hodges. Fredrick is survived by his son, Freddie Fritz and daughter-in-law Hillary Fritz; stepson, Stephen Ellis; step-daughter, Crystal Bradley and Anna Fritz Hopkins; 6 grandchildren, sister, Pamela Lee Hodges. Otis Rollins, Jr Otis Rollins, Jr, 61, of Forest City, passed away September 15, 2021. A native of Greenville County, SC, he was the son of the late Otis Rollins Sr and Hazel Lee Sprouse. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Dorothy Selvey Rollins; daugh- ters, Tammy Dawn Rollins and Tina Louise Rollins; 2 grandchildren, brothers Joe McKinney, Jimmy Rollins; sister, Mary Ann Troy; 1 nephew, 2 nieces, 2 great nephews & 1 great niece. Funeral services were held September 21, 2021 at Crowe's Mortuary. Allen Ray Sparks Allen Ray Sparks, 56, passed away September 15, 2021. Allen was the son of Ray Marshall Sparks & Frances Baynard Carringan. Allen's whole life & heart were his beautiful daugh- ters, Ryleigh Jade Sparks of Ruther Glen, Virginia, & Kinley Ann Sparks, of Boiling Springs. In addition to his children & parents he is survived by his wife Gwen Hutto Sparks & brother Kyle Sparks. A memorial service was held September 21 at Crowe's Mortuary. Bonnie Keller Beheler Bonnie Keller Beheler, age 77, of Forest City, passed away September 13, 2021. Bonnie was born November 27, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Jack Keller and Pearl Collins Keller. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1963. She worked for Fiber Industries in Cleveland County for many years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bostic. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by brothers, T.J. and Clayton Keller. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Grady Cannon; son, Michael Beheler (Amy) of Forest City; "adopted" son, Ronnie Cannon (Donna) of Kings Mountain; "adopted" daughter, Debbie Downey (Wayne) of Rutherfordton; 5 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. The funeral ser- vice was conducted September 16, 2021 with Rev. Clay Earle officiat- ing. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial dona- tions are requested to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Rutherford Weekly offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge for Rutherford County residents and the immediate area. 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. 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