Rutherford Weekly

SARAH MAE KINCAID BUSH Sarah Mae Kincaid Bush, 80, of Forest City, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2013. A native of Gaston County, she was born on July 10, 1933, a daughter of the late Arnold Wesley and Janie Sue Dodd Kincaid. She was a graduate of Gardner-Webb University and Appalachian State University. She retired as a teacher from TriCommunity Elementary School and was a member of Caroleen Baptist Church. Sarah was married, for 61 years, to the love of her life, Bobby Ray Bush. She touched the lives of countless students during her 20 years of teaching. After her retirement, she continued being an advocate for students by serving on the Rutherford County Board of Education. In 2005, she was selected as a Honor Member of the Gardner-Webb University Gallery of Distinguished Graduates. Her favorite word and motto in life was "JOY" which, to her, meant, Jesus First, Others second, and Yourself last. She courageously battled MS for 54 years, never complaining, but always smiling and living everyday for the Lord. She never thought of herself first, and always thought of what she could do for someone else. She enjoyed scrapbooking and lovingly created many treasures that can be viewed forever. She loved Duke Basketball, the beach, sledding, gardening, sports, and making cards on the computer. She created her beautiful cards on the computer and then sent them to others, hoping to help brighten their lives. She was a loving friend and prayer warrior for many people and loved to listen and care for others. She was a loving, caring precious mother to her two daughters, Linda and Karen. She was also the #1 Granny and Great Granny to her grandson, Matt and great granddaughter, Prezley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, David Kincaid and Robert www.rutherfordweekly.com Kincaid; one sister, Iva Jean Beason; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert Beason, Curtis Mae and Ralph Brown, Jimmy Bush, Edward Bush, and Frances Floyd. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Ray Bush; two daughters, Linda Bush Upton and fiancé Barry Braxley of Forest City and Karen Bush Hill and husband Brent of Green Hill; one sister, Edith Jane Adams and husband Jerry of Kings Mountain; one sister-in-law, Franda Kincaid of Simpsonville, SC and Betty Bush of Summerville, GA; one grandson, Matt Arrowood and wife Melissa; one great-granddaughter, Prezley Grace Arrowood; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Celebration of Sarah's Life was held at Caroleen Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Watts officiating. In lieu of flowers, Sarah asks that memorials be made to a charity of the donors choice. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. CATHERINE HUMPHRIES WHITE Catherine Humphries W h i t e , age 79, of Bostic, NC, passed a w a y Sunday, January 5, 2014. Born August 30, 1934 in Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Humphries and Judy Greene Humphries. Catherine worked for Jenkins Liver Mush Company for over twenty-two years and was a member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church. She was a loving Christian wife who enjoyed taking care of others. Survivors include her husband of twenty-seven years, Jerry White, Sr.; step-daughter, LaDonna Earwood and husband, James of Valdese, NC; three step-sons, Jerry White, Jr. of Drexel, NC, Kevin White and wife, Shelly of Cary, NC and Jon White and wife, Monica of Rutherford College, NC. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Zach White, Andrew Earwood, Kourtney White, Kirsten Earwood, Sarah White, Kali White, Brayden White, Addison White and Sawyer White. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Terry White officiating. Burial will be private for the family. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. NELLIE SUE CULBRETH Nellie Sue Culbreth, 86, of Rutherfordton passed away on January 1, 2014. She was born in Cleveland County to the late Hopson Lee Jenkins and Vira Tessenair Jenkins. Left to cherish her memory is her son Curtis Culbreth of Rutherfordton and daughter Doris Waters and husband Grady of Spindale, and 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Roy Culbreth. The family will have a private memorial service. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family. SEBASTIAN LIEM FORTUNE Sebastian Liem Fortune, infant son of Michael Wayne and Morgan Blakeley Kinsey Fortune, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 at his home on Kingswood Drive, Forest City. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Farrah G. Fortune, Addison B. Kinsey and MaKayla N. Fortune; brothers, Zeth M. Fortune, Ashlan B. Jones and Kaiden W. Fortune; grandparents, Margaret Carlton, Ted Carlton and Jennifer Lynn McCrary; great grandmother Paula Davis. Funeral services were held at Crowe's Mortuary. Interment held at Piedmont Baptist Church Cemetery. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family REV. DR. EDWARD JOHN BROWN The Reverend Doctor Edward John Brown, 93, of Shelby, passed away 828-248-1408 on Wednesday, January 01, 2014. A native of Spartanburg County, SC, he was born on December 13, 1920, a son of the late Allen Brown and Eleanor Brown. He was a retired Baptist Minister, member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church of Shelby, member of the Oasis Shriners, and was a Mason. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ware Bridges. He is survived by five children, two brothers, ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service celebrating Dr. Brown's life was held at Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. David Costner officiating. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Brown family. MILDRED WATKINS WILILAMS Mildred Inez Watkins F i s h e r Williams, 88, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on Friday, January 03, 2014. A native of Cliffside, she was born on June 03, 1925, a daughter of the late B.C. and Inez Garris Watkins. She retired from Cone Mills Corporation after 50 Years of Service and was a member of Cliffside Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preced- Rutherford Weekly - Page 21 ed in death by her first husband, G.C. Fisher, three sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by her husband, Ted Williams; one son, Mike Fisher and wife Ginger of Hendersonville, NC; one daughter, Diane Fisher of Wellford, SC; one brother, Calvin Watkins and wife Doris of Rock Hill, SC; one granddaughter, Kim Henson and husband Pat of Duncan, SC; two great grandchildren, Matthew Greer and Morgan Greer; one great-great grandchild, Ella Hardin. A Celebration of Mrs. William's Life was held at Cliffside Baptist Church with the Rev. Joey Cantrell and Rev. Larry Fleming officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens of Spartanburg. Memorials may be made to Cliffside Baptist Church, PO Box 336, Cliffside, NC 28024 or Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Williams family. GENISE ANN NELON LAWTER Genise Ann Nelon Lawter, 43, of Mill Spring NC, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2014. She was born in Henderson County to Linda Kay Nelon. Ann was a housekeeper and of the Baptist Faith. She was a loving mother and daughter and will be sorely missed by those who knew her. Left to cherish her memory in addition to her mother are her children; Joshua Hicks, Jessica Gurr, Jeremiah Lawter and Jacob Lawter as well as numerous other family members and friends. A memorial service was held at Cane Creek Baptist Church in Lake Lure on Sunday, January 5, 2014. Crowe's Mortuary served the family. CATHY BOYLES EWING February 13, 1959 – December 30, 2013 After a long illness with Pulmonary Fibrosis, Cathy Ewing, of Forest City, NC, passed away on December 30, 2013. In addition to her parents, Joseph and Patsy Boyles of Gastonia, Cathy is survived by her son Adam Kent Ewing, Forest City, NC and her daughter Ashley Renee Ewing of Newport News, VA, her two grandchildren Logan Tapia and Eleanor Carey both of Newport News, VA, her sister Sandra Boyles Rhyne and husband David, and her brother Terry Harris of Ellerbe, NC. A private service and inurnment is to be held at Gaston Memorial Park in Gastonia at a later date. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Points To Ponder LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- The Value of a Life ©Community First Media Thursday, January 9-January 15, 2014 According to the latest census report, the world's population is approximately 6.8 billion. What is more astounding than that number is that not any two of the 6.8 billion people are exactly alike. That makes all of us unique. There was or never will be someone just like you! The fact that you and I are originals brings a priceless value to our lives. One of my primary motivations to being a funeral director is the privilege to help a family define the value of a life that was lived before them. Just as everyone person is unique, there is also no such thing as a standard funeral service that fits all people. How families choose to honor their loved one should be a personal matter and I am called to accentuate that personalization. When meeting with a family, I always look for that special trait that brought meaning to a person's life. It may be a certain personality trait or ability, a hobby, a favorite sports team, a nickname, an achievement or a person's spirituality among a list of other things that make us all unique. When planning a funeral or memorial service it is important to communicate with the funeral director as to what made your loved one so unique, and he will in turn help you honor them. It is all about the Value of a Life! "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral Home 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

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