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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, January 7-January 13, 2016 MARGARET HUGHES GIBSON In the wee hours of Christmas night, God wrapped his loving arms around our beloved moth- er & wife, Margaret Lou Hughes Gibson. Left to cherish her mem- ory are her loving husband, James Worley Gibson, daughters Lu Juan Gibson & spouse, Robert Michalove, & Debra Gibson Haney & spouse, Larry Haney. The joy of her life was her only grandchild, James Alexander Haney. Margaret was born in Spartanburg, SC but soon moved to Forest City with her parents, Johnnie White & Lucile Gaston Hughes. She adored her parents & shared a special bond with them. She attended public schools & graduated from Cool Springs High School, where she met her sweet- heart of 64 years, Jimmy Gibson. She graduated from Furman College. Margaret worked for a few years as a Home-School Coordinator at Chase High School. Later, she worked with her husband at B.F. Goodrich Tire & Home Store. They later opened Hughes, Inc. Margaret was very friendly & social, & relished meeting & working with the public. She was an active & dedicated member of the First Baptist Church, volun- teering in the nursery for years. But her calling & focus was on raising her 2 daugh- ters, who richly benefited from her overwhelming love & guidance. After Jimmy Gibson was elected mayor of Forest City, she loved her role as "First Lady". The family would like to express sincere appreciation to Regency Hospice of South Carolina, who compassion- ately cared for her in her final days. Also, the staff at Summit Hills Assisted Living in Spartanburg showed her much love & support. Services for Margaret were private for immediate family. We ask that you lift our hearts with your prayers of gratitude for the life of God's faithful servant. In lieu of flowers, memo- rials contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Particularly in the latter part of her life, when people showed kindness to her, Margaret blessed them by saying they had "earned a star in their crown". With all her love & kindness, we are comforted in knowing Margaret is wearing her own heavenly crown of many, many stars. Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. CLEVELAND GRAY WEBBER, JR. Cleveland Gray Webber, Jr. age 76 of Forest City, passed away Mon., Dec. 28, 2015. Reared in Charlottesville, VA, he was a son of the late Cleveland Gray Webber, Sr. & Dorothy Louise Webber; he was retired from AGI where he was the Human Resources Manager, a vet- eran having served in the US Navy, graduate of the University of Mississippi, served on the first board of Hospice of Rutherford County, & former member of the Grievance Commission of the Forest City Housing Authority. He was preceded in death by a sister, Leigh Webber. Survivors include his wife, Betty Haire Webber of the home, a son, Scott Webber of Forest City, a daughter, Amy Webber Kozina & hus- band Marko of Ft. Mill, SC, a brother, David Webber of Charlottesville, VA, a step mother, Josephine "Jo" Webber of Charlottesville, VA, & 2 grandchildren. Memorial services were held at the First United Methodist Church of Forest City, with the Reverend Dr. Neil Haynes officiating. Inurnment was private in the church columbarium. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Forest City, 341 East Main St, Forest City, NC 28043, or Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. CURTIS EUGENE LOWE Curtis Eugene Lowe, age 49, of Spindale, passed away Wed., Dec. 2, 2015. Born November 13, 1966 in Spartanburg County, SC, he was a son of the late Robert Lowe & Linda Hamrick Bright. He was a graduate of RS Central, class of 1985. He was a US Army Veteran having served during Desert Storm as a member of the 101st Air Borne Division. Curtis enjoyed welding, fish- ing, camping & working out- doors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Lowe. Survivors include 2 sons, C.J. Lowe & Andrew Lowe both of Spindale; 1 daugh- ter, Amanda Lowe; father, Odell Bright also of Spindale; sister, Karen Campbell & husband, Scott of Ellenboro; brother, Michael Bright of Spindale; 2 grandchildren, & a host of aunts, uncles, niec- es & nephews. A memorial gathering was conducted at Piney Mountain Baptist Church. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. LIESELOTTE FABIAN MAXWELL Mrs. Lieselotte Fabian Maxwell "Lelo" age 91 went to her reward on Mon., Dec. 28, 2015. Leo was a retired tex- tile employee & a member of Spencer Baptist Church which she attended as long as her health permitted. A native of Frauendorf, Germany; she is a veter- an of the German Luftwaffe being one of the thousands of women & children forced into service during the final days of World War Two to crew anti-aircraft positions. Following the war she left Germany for a life in the US becoming a citizen in 1955. She is preceded in death by her father Paul Fabian, her mother Erma Hertha Sankowshps Fabian & a number of siblings. She is survived by 3 sisters-in-law – Carolyn Conner her prima- ry caregiver, Ruth Maxwell, Ruth Hodge Maxwell as well as numerous nieces & neph- ews. A celebration of Lelo's life was held in the Chapel of Crowe's Mortuary. The ser- vice was conducted by Rev. Bruce Caldwell, Rev. Billy & Rev. Kelly Settlemyre. A private burial was held at Eternal Hill Memorial Park in Forest City. In lieu of flowers memori- als may be made to Spencer Baptist Church; 207 N. Oak St., Spindale, NC 28160. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family. BRENDA PARKER EDWARDS Brenda Parker Edwards, age 61, of Ellenboro, passed away Thurs., Dec. 24, 2015. Born July 4, 1954 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Jack Parker & Bertha Crawford Parker. She worked in tex- tiles & attended Harris First Baptist Church. Brenda loved helping others. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Clyde & Tom Parker; 2 sisters, Betty Pierce & Cathy Church. Survivors include her husband, Steve Edwards; daughter, Stephanie Blair & husband, Curtis of Ellenboro; step-daughter, Ashley Blair of Laurens, SC; 3 broth- ers, David Parker, Ronnie Parker & Willard Parker all of Rutherfordton; 2 sisters, Judy Biggerstaff of Sandy Mush & Patsy McFalls of Kings Mountain & two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend George Whitmire officiating. Interment fol- lowed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrange- ments. ALVIN LEE NEWTON Alvin Lee Newton, age 92, a resident of the Sunshine Community, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015. Alvin was born June 14, 1923 in Cleveland County & was a son of the late Robert E. Newton & Elva Wall Newton. He was a grad- uate of Casar High School & a longtime member of Mt. Harmony Baptist Church where he had served as both a Deacon, & church treasur- er. Alvin was instrumental in helping build & establish the Sunshine Community Club House. He worked for many years at Thomas & Howard Wholesale where he retired as manager. A brother, Velustus Newton, & sisters, Affie Hudson & Mattie Martin preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Ruth Toney Newton, a daughter, Jan Hill & husband Alan of Sunshine, a grandson, Cory Hill & Ashley of Sunshine, 3 brothers, Lemuel Newton of Ellenboro, R. E. Newton of Union Mills & William Briscoe Newton of Polkville. A graveside service was held in the Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Eugene Passmore officiating. Memorials may be made to Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Building Fund, 5083 Bostic Sunshine Highway, Bostic, NC 28018 or Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. WILLIAM F. "BILLY" HOYLE William F. "Billy" Hoyle, age 58 of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015. He was born June 18, 1957 Burke County & was a son of the late David Able Hoyle Sr., & Pearl White Hoyle. Billy worked for the US Postal Service as a mail carrier & retired in 2012 with 35 years' service. A gradu- ate of East Rutherford High School, Class of 1975, he was also a member of Faith Baptist Church in Shelby. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Joy Thompson Hoyle, daughter, Shannon Fowler & husband Mark & their children, Alex Higgins, Abby Higgins & Larissa Fowler, son, Travis Hoyle & wife Marie & their son Brian Beheler of Mooresboro, a brother, David A. Hoyle, Jr. & wife Cathy of Ellenboro, sister, Patricia "Patti" Hopper & husband Kenny of Forest City, step-sister, Donna Ko & husband Raymond of Weddington, sister-in- law, Rosemary Weathers & husband A.J. of Forest City, brother-in-law, Jimmy Thompson of Rutherfordton as well as 13 nieces & neph- ews. The funeral ser- vice was held in the Faith Baptist Church of Shelby with Reverend Dr. Barry Goodman & Reverend Johnny Owens officiating. Interment followed in the Cool Spring Cemetery in Forest City. Memorials may be made to Crossroads Rescue Mission, Post Office Box 2090, Shelby, NC 28151. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. LESTER EARL DOWDLE, JR. Lester Earl Dowdle, Jr. age 85 passed away Tues.,Dec. 29, 2015. Lester was a veteran of the US Army & was a former employee of Broyhill Furniture Company. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Bell Dowdle, parents Lester Earl Dowdle, Sr. & Ethel Arrowood Dowdle, 1 sister Juanita Nanney, 2 brothers Earl & Robby Dowdle & one grandson. Left to cherish his memo- ry are 2 sons – Roger Bell & Kenneth Dowdle; 1 daughter Robin Parton; 5 grandchil- dren; 14 great grandchildren; 3 brothers Johnny Dowdle, Raymond Dowdle & Tommy Dowdle; 1 sister Bertha Dowdle; a number of other family members &friends. Funeral services were held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Allen Marsh officiating. In lieu of flowers memo- rials may be made to Rutherford County Hospice P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043 or to Thermal City United Methodist Ch C/O Rev. Alan Marsh 187 Gilkey School Rd Rutherfordton. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Dowdle Family. Rutherford Weekly offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge. 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(3) We will dedicate ourselves to assure you that the service you plan is unique and will bring honor to the life of your loved one. (4) We realize that grief brings about much stress – therefore we will be careful to explain your options and ensure that the decisions that you make are sound decisions and not based on emotion. (5) We will be available after the service and will support you in any way possible. (6) We will continue to support and give back to our community, not only in word but in deed. Harrelson Funeral Home will always be community- minded. We do not only serve the community, we are part of the community. Always has been and always will be. As I stated before, we take our sacred responsibility seriously and we will continue to be an integral part of the community for years to come. To choose Harrelson Funeral Home is a choice for integrity, excellence and quality. Have a Blessed New Year! 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