Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, June 28-July 4, 2012 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 27 David Lee "Pops" Burns, age 64, of Mooresboro, DAVID LEE "POPS" BURNS "Pops" was born December 3, 1947 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Julius Burns and Effie Langford Hudson. He was a welder most of his life and an avid fisherman. He was a member of Sisk Memorial Missionary Methodist Church. passed away June 20, 2012. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Burns and one sister, Barbara Toney. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Carolyn Burns; two sons, one daughter, one step-son and daughter in-law. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Sisk Memorial Missionary Methodist Church with Reverend Frank Lewis and Reverend Rodger Hall officiating. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Burns Family. BRASWELL MULLINAX Jill Braswell Mullinax, 61, of Cliffside, passed away JILL Kenneth worked for Watts Regulator Company for over 26 years and was a member of Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed trac- tors and model trains. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Lynn Krietemeyer; one brother, Donald Krietemeyer and one sis- ter, Betty Krietemeyer. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Helen Krietemeyer; two sons, Donald Krietemeyer and wife, Joy of Forest City and Brian Krietemeyer and wife, Laura of Rutherfordton; one broth- er, Norman Krietemeyer of Newburgh, Indiana. He is also survived by six grandchildren and one grandson, Timothy Clayton Hamrick. Funeral services were conducted at Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Harris and Reverend Dennis Tolley officiating. Memorial are suggested to Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, 1938 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Krietemeyer family. donations Harrill Ward Wells, age 73, of HARRILL W. WELLS June 23, 2012, at the Hospice of Rutherford County. She was born September 13, 1950 in Gaston County, daughter of the late Leo and Innas Webb Braswell. Rutherfordton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2012. Chapel with Reverend Charles Street officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043. with Reve treett officiating erend Harrelson Funeral Home is serving the fam- ily. KIMBERLY DAWN WORTMAN BORDERS Kimberly Dawn Wortman Borders, 44, of Shelby, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2012. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Ted & Rosemary Wortman. She was a massage ther- apist at the First Resort Spa and was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. husband Bruce of Wake Forest; two sons –DLee Kim was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. Kim's pres- ence brought a ray of sun- shine to all those around her. She will be greatly missed and the lives of her friends and family will be forever changed. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, James & Ruth DeBrew and pater- nal grandmother, Polly Wortman. All services are pri- vate. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest regis- try is available online at www.greenefuneral.com Greene Funeral Service is serving the family. Kenneth Edward Krietemeyer, age 73, of Forest City, NC, passed away KENNETH EDWARD KRIETEMEYER Harrill was born on April 22, 1939 in Rutherford County to the late Zach Wells and Almeta Ward Wells. He was a vet- eran of the US Air Force and owned and operat- ed Wells Body Shop in Rutherfordton for many years. He was a mem- ber of Friendship Baptist Church. Sunday, June 17, 2012. Kenneth was born January 2, 1939 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana to the late Edward Krietemeyer and Luella Schweikhart Krietemeyer. Survivors include his former wife and lifelong friend, Jan Bennick; two daughters, Angie W. Vinesett and husband, Scott and Tammy W. Carpenter; one brother, Harvey L. Wells and wife, Judy all of Rutherford County. Among his grandchildren are Dusty Splawn and wife, April, Heather Mode and hus- band, Stephen; great- grandchildren, Reagan and Emily Splawn, Jordan and Ashlyn Mode all of Rutherford County. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral In addition to her par- ents, she is survived by two daughters, Caroline Rose Borders and Corbyn Grace Wiggins both of Shelby; grand- father, Leon Wortman of Shelby; two sisters, Kristi Bowen & husband, Marty of Shelby and Erin Sarratt & husband, Jason of Earl; nieces, Lexi & Logan Bowen and Emma Sarratt and a dear friend, Brendan Hanley. She is also survived by numer- ous aunts, uncles and cousins. held at Beaver Dam Baptist Church. On line condolences: www.cleve- landfuneralservice.com Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory will be serving the family. Funeral services were RICHARDSON WALKE Marian Lee Richardson Walke age 76 of Summerfield Lane went home to be with the Lord on Monday June 18, 2012. A native of Dade County Florida she was a homemaker and attend- ed First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton, NC. MARIAN LEE She is survived by her husband Delbert Walke of the home, one daugh- ter Jackie Patten and husband Bruce of Wake Forest; two sons – D. Lee Walke, Jr and wife Pam of Rutherfordton, William L. " Marty" Walke and wife Jan of Rutherfordton; one brother James Summerfield Richardson of Falkville, AL; one sis- ter Janice Opalka of Fort Lauderdale, FL; seven grandchildren & three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents William Summerfield Richardson and Mary Lee McCorvey Richardson. A celebration of her life was held at the First United Methodist Church in Rutherfordton, NC with Rev. Jack Knoespel offi- ciating. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice of Rutherford County POB 336 Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe Mortuary Funeral home is serving the family. William "Scott" Golden, 42, of Bostic, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012. Scott was born in Jackson County NC to Shirley Ollis Crotts and the late William Frank Golden. WILLIAM "SCOTT" GOLDEN cherish his memory in addition to his mother is his step-father, Arnold Crotts, daughters Crystal Jane Golden and Heather Nicole Golden, a son, William Chase Golden, brothers, Jason Allen Thompson and Shane Golden. Left to In addition to his father was preceaded in death by a brother, Christopher Ken Golden. Memorial services were held at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church in Golden Valley, with the Rev. Jerry Ruppe and Rev. Bobby Ledford officiating. a cloth grader until her health declined. She did what God created her for, having the caring and patience that comes with an amazing wife and lov- ing mother. She dearly loved her husband and four children, grandchil- dren, nephews, nieces, and great grandchildren. She enjoyed large fam- ily vacations, sightseeing, and camping. a cloth grader u tntil her health declined She did In addition to her par- ents she is preceded in death by her husband Max Conner of 61 plus years, 2 brothers Benny (Peck) Hamrick of Oakland Community and Steve Hamrick of Spindale. She is survived by 3 sisters, Irene Yessler Lipscomb of Oak Grove Living Center, Betty Hamrick Brooks of Spindale, Nancy Hamrick Houser and husband Carl of Union Mills, one brother Danny Hamrick and wife Vivian of Bostic, 3 sons, Billy Max Conner and wife Dianne of Rutherfordton, David Douglas Conner and wife Gay of Rutherfordton, Mack Darren Conner and wife Nancy of Central, SC, one daughter Deborah Mills and hus- band Tommy of Seneca, SC. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral service was held at Crowes Chapel with Rev. Danny Hamrick and Rev. Charlie Brooks officiating. Interment fol- lowed at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Forest City, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gilkey Baptist Church, 130 Gilkey School Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Crowe Mortuary Funeral home is serving the family. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the Scott Golden Memorial Fund, 410 Brooks Rd., Bostic, NC 28018. Crowe Mortuary Funeral home is serving the family. Fern Hamrick Conner, age 78, of Spindale, NC left this world to be with the Lord and her beloved husband Max on Friday June 22, 2012. FERN HAMRICK CONNER Fern was born March 23, 1934 to the late Mack (Carl) Hamrick and Marcelle Ball Hamrick of Spindale. Ronald "Ronnie" Leon Lynch, 65, of Forest City went home to be with the lord Saturday, June 23, 2012. RONALD "RONNIE" LEON LYNCH He was a native of Rutherford County and a Maintenance Supervisor for Scott's Vending. He was a faithful mem- ber of Florence Baptist Church for 53 years. Ronnie enjoyed restor- ing cars, especially 66 Chevelles and attending cars shows. He was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Tesseneer Lynch and his father Aden A. Lynch. Left at Stonecutter Mill as She worked to cherish his memory are: his daughter, Tracy Lynch of Forest City, mother Mozelle Curtis Lynch of Forest City, brothers; Danny Lynch and wife Susan of Forest City, Jerry Lynch and wife Diane of Forest City, sis- ters; Diane Warlick and husband Dennis of Forest City , and Joyce Lynch of Forest City, sisters- in-law; Sandy Dunkle of Forest City, Rita Davis and Husband Steve of Forest City, Darlene Roper of Forest City, Nadine Bailey of Forest City, brothers-in-law Mike Tesseneer and wife Kim of Ellenboro, Roger Tesseneer and wife Kaye of Forest City, and Bob Tesseneer and wife Debbie of Rutherfordton, and a number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held at Florence Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Bobby Gantt officiating. Burial followed at Eternal Hills Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers memori- als may be made to the Florence Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 South Broadway Street, Forest City, NC 28043 or Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Lyynch of Forest Citty, mother Mozelle Curtis Crowe Mortuary Funeral home is serving the family. Ronald Arthur Coddington, age 68, of Mill Spring, passed away on June 21st RONALD ARTHUR CODDINGTON 2012. Ronald was the son of the late Raymond and Ruth Halbing Coddington of Irvington, NJ. In addi- tion to his parents Ronald was preceded in death by his sister Ruth Ann Coddington Smith of New York. Ronald is survived by his wife Joyce Coddington. Children; Andrew Coddington of Phoenix, Ronald Coddington of Washington DC, Michael Coddington of Statesville, Gary Coddington of Tryon, Brittany Meyer of Mill Spring, and Raven Coddington of the home. Grandchildren; Jillian Coddington, Kenslie Meyer, and Michael Coddington Jr. Brothers; Raymond Coddington of Massachusetts, Russell Coddington of New Jersey, Roy Coddington of New Jersey, and Randy Coddington of New Jersey. No services are scheduled. Crowe Mortuary is serving the family.

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