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Thursday, April 29-May 5, 2021 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 21 T. MAX CHAMPION T. Max Champion, age 69, of Forest City, passed away Monday, April 19th, 2021. Max was born August 31, 1951 and was a son of the late Treona and Margaret Greene Champion. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death his wife, Kaye Bright Champion in 2005. Survivors include his wife, Connie M. Champion of the home, his daugh- ters, Sherry Duncan Beaver and husband Barry of Boiling Springs, NC, Amy Bland and husband Clint of Ellenboro, five grandchil- dren, his brother and sister- in-law, Mark and Beverly McCurry of Forest City as well as many cousins. The funeral service was held in the Florence Baptist Church. Interment followed at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Florence Baptist Church, 201 South Broadway Street, Forest City, NC 28043. WILBUR LEE EARLS Wilbur Lee Earls, age 76, of Mooresboro, passed away April 20, 2021. Wilbur was born Sunday, August 13, 1944 in Cleveland County to the late O.P. Earls & Sarah Estelle Godfrey Earls. Wilbur served his coun- try honorably in the US Army during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Beatrice "Kaye" Keown Earls; brothers, Buck, John & Opal Earls & a sister, Carolyn Earls. Those left to cherish his memory include his chil- dren, Tammy Cogdell (Billy) of Bostic, Teresa Hudson (Robert) of Ellenboro, Tony Earls (Bobbie) of Mooresboro, Tanya Earls of Shelby & Doug Earls (Christa) of Mooresboro; 5 brothers & 4 sisters. He is also survived by 10 grand- children & 10 great-grandchil- dren. The funeral service was conducted at Camps Creek Baptist Church. Interment fol- lowed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations are requested to Camps Creek Baptist Church, 2323 Camp Creek Church Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. CALEB "MCGINNIS" LANCASTER Caleb "McGinnis" Lancaster, age 25, of Ellenboro, passed away April 21, 2021. Caleb was born October 11, 1995 in Rutherford County to Angel Watts McGinnis & Spencer Lancaster. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Dan McGinnis. Those left to cherish his memory include his moth- er, Angel Watts McGinnis (Clint) of Forest City & father, Spencer Lancaster of Morganton; fiancé, Madison Terry of Ellenboro; sons, Cooper Haze Lancaster and Candyn Reed Lancaster of the home; 2 broth- ers, Jackson McGinnis of Fayetteville, & Zeke McGinnis of Forest City; grandparents, Tim & Crystal Watts & Ricky Lancaster all of Forest City & Sharon McGinnis of Ellenboro. He is also survived by a host of loving aunts & uncles. The funeral service was conducted at Grace Chapel in Forest City. Interment fol- lowed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations are requested to Grace Chapel, 178 Cornwell St., Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. JOHN HOWARD DIMSDALE John Howard Dimsdale, 64, of Rutherfordton, passed away April 22, 2021. He was the son of the late J.D. & Millie Dimsdale. He leaves behind to cel- ebrate his memory, a lov- ing wife, Becky Laughter Dimsdale; his children, Andrew Dimsdale, Haley Dimsdale Davis, Michael & Genevieve Laughter, Clifton Cuthbertson, & Melissa Ford; & one granddaughter. John was one of 9 chil- dren & is survived by his sib- lings, Debbie Grant, Annette Scism, Janette Roper, Judy Burns, Ted Dimsdale, Cathy Dimsdale & Brenda Waters. He was predeceased by his sister, Sherry Baynard. A celebration of his life was held at the farm that he loved in Rutherfordton. SHERRY RENEE BAILEY Sherry Renee Bailey, age 44, of Rutherfordton, passed away April 16, 2021. She was a native of Cleveland County. Sherry was preceded in death by her mother Debra Rhodes Bailey, daughter Morgan Renee Hodge, & paternal grandfather Claude Bailey. She is survived by, one son, Hunter Claude Bailey, her father Mitch Bailey and step-mother Debra Callahan, a brother, Scott Bailey, a step-broth- er, Rodney Callahan, 2 step-sisters, Amber Vause, & Deanna Griffey, paternal grandmother, Alice Bailey, 2 nephews, & lots of aunts, uncles, & other family mem- bers. The graveside was held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Polk County. Interment followed in the church Cemetery. BRENDA F. SALMON Brenda F. Salmon, age 78, of Forest City, passed away April 18, 2021. Brenda was born Thursday, October 22, 1942 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Homer Frazier & Ruth Clark Frazier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her lifelong companion, Alvin Frady & a brother, Mickey Frazier. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Stephanie Salmon Mitchell of Forest City; sister, Norma Jean Holland of Fayetteville; a grandson, & a nephew. Several special friends, & haspecial pet dog also sur- vive her. The funeral service was conducted at Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. PATTY YELTON Patty Yelton, age 66, of Rutherfordton, passed away April 19, 2021. She was a native of Rutherford County. Patty is survived by her parents, Dr. Ernest Hugh Yelton "Doc" & Marie Willett Yelton "Midge" a sister, Kathleen Bazemore, & hus- band John, of Greenville, SC, a brother, Jeff Yelton, & wife Kim, of Simpsonville, SC, & 3 nieces. There will be a private service held for family & close friends in honor of Patty. In lieu of flowers memori- als may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills; PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or, First United Methodist Church, Rutherfordton; 264 N Main St. Rutherfordton, NC 28139. DAVID LELAND HIGGINBOTHAM David Leland Higginbotham, age 69, of Forest City, passed away April 20, 2021. David was born August 2, 1951 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Thomas Leland Higginbotham & Billie Ruth Cochran Lofton. He honorably served as a fire specialist/ paramedic in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandy Higginbotham, a brother, Danny Higginbotham. Those left to cherish his memory include his lov- ing wife of 27 years, Debra Higginbotham; son, Jason Leland Higginbotham (Danielle) of Lander, Wyoming; 4 grand- children, & a sister, Donna Ellis of Delaware. In honor of David's wishes, no formal services will be con- ducted. Memorial donations are requested to the American Liver Foundation, www.liverfounda- tion.org Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. CHARLES FRANCES MCCABE Charles Frances McCabe, age 53, husband of Shannon Crawford of Spindale, passed away April 20, 2021. Charles was a native of Somerset, NJ & son of the late Baron & Barbara Wentworth Ruppe. In addition to his wife Shannon, he leaves to cher- ish his memory his sisters Midge McCabe Hopper (Jeff) of Rutherfordton, Sherri McCabe Sumner (John) of Pawleys Island, SC, broth- er Gary George McCabe Jr. (Kathy) of Rutherfordton; several nieces & nephews; a great niece; in laws Teresa Woodward (Jim) of Tennessee, Paula Crawford (Lynn) of Greensboro, David Crawford (Clara) of Rutherfordton, Deana Whiteside (Bobby) of Cave City, Ky, Dana Brandle (Michael) of Spindale; along with a num- ber of other nieces, nephews & extended family. A celebration of life for Charles was held at Barley's in Spindale. Memorial donations are requested to Community Pet Center 861 Piney Ridge Rd Forest City, NC 28043. 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. 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