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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, November 16-November 22, 2023 Elizabeth Moore Proctor With loving memories of Elizabeth Moore Proctor, the family is saddened to announce her passing on Friday, November 3, 2023. She was a native of Rutherfordton but spent most of her adult life in Brooklyn, NY before return- ing to her childhood home in 2014. Elizabeth lived a full life of 96 years. Throughout her life she was a member of Gold Hill Baptist Church, Wayside Baptist in NY, and most recently Mountain View Baptist Church. Celebration of life ser- vices will be held November 18; 2pm at Crowe's Mortuary & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountain View Baptist Church. Marty Hamrick Martin Burtwell "Marty" Hamrick, Jr, 64, of Ellenboro, NC, died Friday, November 3, 2023. Born in Rutherford County, he is the son of Betty Dobbins Hamrick of Ellenboro and the late Martin Burtwell Hamrick Sr. Marty worked in manufacturing during most of his years working. Survivors include his son, Eric Hamrick and wife Wing-Man; brothers, Bronny Hamrick (Harriett), Johnny Hamrick (Lisa), Kevin Hamrick, Tim Hamrick, Avery Hamrick (Nichole), and Chad Hamrick. A memorial service was held November 9 at Concord Baptist Church, Bostic with Rev. Travis Laflin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church, PO Box 70, Bostic, NC 28018. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. padgettking.com. Gladys Beard Hames Gladys Beard Hames, age 97 of Ellenboro, NC, graduated to her heaven- ly home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Mrs. Hames was born in Knox County, TN March 10, 1926 to the late James Lee Beard and the late Bertha Taylor Beard. Mrs. Hames was a member of Goodes Grove Baptist Church, having previously served in vari- ous capacities at Cliffside Baptist Church for over 50 years. She retired from G.F. Business Equipment in Forest City and also worked for the Rutherford County Board of Elections. Left to cherish her memory include her son Dennis Hames, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Edwin Hames, six brothers; Ralph, Brevard, James, Evert, Grady and Leonard Beard, two sisters; Viola B. Link and Lorene B. Bickett. A memorial service was held November 11 at Goodes Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Robby Hensley officiating. Those wishing to send memorials may do so to Goodes Grove Baptist Church at 806 Goodes Grove Church Rd., Mooresboro, NC 28114 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. eggersfuneralhome.com Michael Pruett Michael Steve "Mike" Pruett, 74, of Ellenboro, NC passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023. Born in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Amos Ralph Pruett and Dorothy McNeilly Pruett. He owned and oper- ated Mike's Auto Sales and Mike's Auto Transport in Forest City. He was a member of Casar United Methodist Church and a US Army veteran serving in the 101st Airborne and infantry division during Vietnam. Survivors include his wife, Paula Grigg Pruett; his son, Robbie Pruett of Ellenboro; his daughter Kimberly Mullinax and hus- band Frankie of Forest City; three grandchildren, his father-in-law, Paul Grigg and wife Mary and his aunt, Mavin Walker of Taylorsville. Funeral services were held November 7 in The Padgett & King Chapel with Rev. David Hawkins offici- ating. Military honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Casar UMC, PO Box 190, Casar, NC 28020. Online condolences may be made at http://www. padgettking.com Charles Lancaster Charles Winfred Lancaster, age 75 of Forest City died Saturday, November 4, 2023. Charles was born in Rutherford County on December 21, 1947, and was a son of the late O.L. and Irene Mildred Waldrop Lancaster. He was a life- long Baptist and worked in textiles. He worked for many years with Burlington Industries at the J. C. Cowan Plant and later at Reeves Brothers where he retired. Charles was a veteran hav- ing served his country in the US Army in Vietnam from 1968 until 1970. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Moore Lancaster as well as sisters, Brenda Price, and Betty Thompson. Survivors include his son, Anthony Lancaster and wife Starr of Inman, SC, his brother, Wayne Lancaster of Yadkinville, and three grand- children. The funeral was held November 9, in the Padgett and King Chapel with Reverend Dan Durbin offi- ciating. Military honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. An online guest registry is available at http://www. padgettking.com Carolyn Terry Curtis Carolyn Terry Curtis, 87, of Ellenboro, died Monday, November 6, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Clemet B. Terry and Jeanette Davidson Terry. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by brothers, C.B. Terry, Dural Lee Terry and Jerry Franklin Terry; and sisters, Tillie Terry Propes, Maxine Terry Green, Brenda Terry Manley, and Nellie Terry Condrey. Carolyn retired as a seamstress from Doncaster- Tanner. She was also was a CNA. she was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, William Talmadge "Bill" Curtis; her daugh- ters, Billie Curtis Herring and Cindy Curtis Hutchins and her husband Roger, of Ellenboro; her sister, Geraldine Terry Gibson of Forest City; and her brother, Bruce Terry of Ellenboro. The funeral was held November 11 at Corinth Baptist Church. Rev. Neil Murray and Rev. Ricky Poteat officiated. Memorials may be made to Jentzen Franklin Crisis Relief of Israel, PO Box 315, Gainesville, GA 30503. Online condolences @ www.washburndorsey.com. George Albert Allen George Albert Allen, age 63, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, November 3, 2023, in Sevierville, TN, on a church staff retreat surrounded by fellow pastors and close friends. Born January 4, 1960, in Clearwater, FL, to the late Wilbur Albert "W.A." Allen and Beverly Wolfe Allen. As an ordained minister of the Foursquare Gospel, he devoted his life to loving and serving God and others, with many precious years spent as the Missions Pastor at Grace Chapel Foursquare Church in Forest City. George continual- ly pursued knowledge in Biblical counseling, earning a Master's degree and pas- sionately advancing further in his studies. His calling extended beyond local boundaries as he was also honored to equip, coach, and release missionaries to countries across the globe. George was also a real- tor, building and owning a business alongside his wife. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Bouchie. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 25 years, Dorothy "Dotty" Allen; his daughter, Arianna "Ari" Allen Bare and hus- band, Sebastian; mother-in- law, Janice Erskine; uncles, Gerald Allen (Martha) and Larry Allen (Anna); broth- er-in-law, David Erskine, Jr; sister-in-law, Robin Fazzari (Carmine); and several niec- es and nephews. The funeral was held November 9 at Grace Chapel Forest City with Rev. Ricky Poteat officiating. Memorial donations are requested to Grace Chapel Forest City, 121 Mitchell St Ext, Forest City, NC 28043. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. James Mason Justice James Mason Justice, age 75, of Forest City, passed away, Tuesday, November 7, 2023. James was born January 15, 1948 in Rutherford County to the late William Granville Justice and Betty Smith Justice. He worked at Broughton Hospital in Morganton for many years. Those left to cherish his memory include two sons, Stuart Justice and Shawn Justice both of Forest City; two grandsons, two great-grandchildren, and the mother of his children, Verna Lynn Lingerfelt of Vale. A graveside service was held November 11 at Hickory Grove Cemetery SC with Rev. Ernie Cole offici- ating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com 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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