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Sarah Heavner
Jan. 16, 1909 – May 30, 2006
Cherryville — Mrs. Sarah Willer Brown Heavner, 97, of 700 Self St., died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at home.
FUNERAL: Friday at 3 p.m. at Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church
Burial: City Memorial cemetery
VISITATION: The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Carpenter’s Funeral Home and other times at the home of Daisy and Phillip Kern, 901 Vista Drive, Cherryville.
PERSONAL HISTORY: Born in Greenville County, South Carolina, Mrs. Heavner was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Lou Balliew Brown. She was a long-time member of Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church and retired from Nu-Way Spinning.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Husband, David Phillip Heavner Sr., daughters, Ruby M. Heavner and Shirley Ann Carroll; two grandchildren; eight brothers; three sisters; and daughter-in-law, Edith Heavner
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Daisy Belle Kern and husband, Phillip, of Cherryville; sons, David Phillip Heavner Jr. of Cherryville, Carl Heavner and wife, Nolie, of Nashville, Claude Heavner and wife, Virginia, of Cherryville, Pete Heavner and wife, Diane, of Shelby, Freddie Heavner and wife, Charlotte, of Cherryville, and Tommy Heavner and wife, Patsy, of Vale; son-in-law, Harry Carroll of Cherryville; 23 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Nancy Hester Heavner of Cherryville
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Rev. Bobby Holtsclaw
MEMORIALS: Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church, 320 W. Ballard St., Cherryville, NC 28021
FUNERAL HOME: Carpenter’s Funeral Home
John F. Schenck
Died May 29, 2006
Newberry, Fla. — Mr. John Franklin Schenck, 56, died Monday, May 29, 2006, in Gainesville, Fla.
FUNERAL: Friday at 11 a.m. at Countryside Baptist Church, Gainesville, Fla.
VISITATION: The family will receive friends tonight from 5 to 7 at Milam Funeral Home, 22405 W. Newberry Road, Newberry, Fla.
PERSONAL HISTORY: Mr. Schenck received a Bachelors of Science in Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He loved rock climbing, gardening, hiking and being at the farm with family. He loved his country and the freedom living in the U.S.A. grants us. He was the entrepreneur of the family and believed in free enterprise. He will be remembered for his leadership, spiritual strength and love for his family. He was a loving husband and devoted father, son and brother.
SURVIVORS: His wife, Helen Miyasaki of Newberry, Fla.; a daughter, Kathleen Schenck; a son, Christopher Schenck, both of Newberry; his mother, Betsy Schenck of Chapel Hill; brothers, Rand Schenck of Portland, Ore. and James Schenck of Winston Salem; and sisters, Susan Schenck of Carrboro and Evelyn Bubar of Black Mountain
FUNERAL HOME: Milam Funeral and Cremation Services
John Junior Rhinehardt
July 2, 1946 – May 30, 2006
Shelby — Mr. John Junior Rhinehardt, 59, of 2116 Dana Place, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at home.
Memorial service: Saturday at 2 p.m. at Putnam Memorial Baptist Church
Burial: Cleveland Memorial Park
VISITATION: The family will receive friends Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Putnam Memorial Baptist Church.
PERSONAL HISTORY: Born in Catawba County to the late John Ray and Martha Bumgarner Rhinehardt, Mr. Rhinehardt was a self-employed upholsterer. He was formerly employed by the Clyde A. Short Co. and Anvil Knitware. He was a member of Putnam Memorial Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: His parents; his first wife, Betty L. Hubbard Rhinehardt; and his second wife, Ruth Clary Rhinehardt
SURVIVORS: Wife, Delores Sharpe Rhinehardt of the home; five sons, Randy Rhinehardt of Cherryville, Shawn Rhinehardt and his wife, Rebecca, of Shelby, Eddie Childers of Marion and Devon Myers and Jim Staley, both of Shelby; four daughters, Sherry Whitt and her husband, Jim, of Pacolet, S.C., Sheila Harrelson and her husband, Allen, of Cherryville, Dawn Rhinehardt of Shelby and Susie Gambill and her husband, Danny, of Dillon, S.C.; three sisters, Elsie Eckard and her husband, Robert, of Catawba, Linda Eckard and her husband, Donald, of Statesville and Faye Cash of Newton; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Revs. Bryan Glisson and Jeff Hayes
MEMORIALS: Hospice and Palliative Care of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150
FUNERAL HOME: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home
Betty Lou Radford
Mar. 27, 1938 – May 31, 2006
FOREST CITY — Mrs. Betty Lou Warren Radford, 68, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at Hospice House of Forest City.
FUNERAL: Saturday at 11 a.m. at Harrelson Funeral Home
Burial: Rutherford County Memorial cemetery
VISITATION: The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8 at Harrelson Funeral Home.
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Revs. Kevin Rohm and Boyce Gregory
FUNERAL HOME: Harrelson Funeral Home
Ruth S. Wright
Died May 31, 2006
GAFFNEY, SC — Mrs. Ruth Summey Wright, 82, of 1316 N. Limestone St., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at Mary Black Memorial Hospital.
FUNERAL: Friday at 2 p.m. at Blakely Funeral Home Chapel, Gaffney, S.C.
Burial: Frederick Memorial Gardens
VISITATION: The family will receive friends today from 1 to 2 p.m. at Blakely Funeral Home and other times at the home.
PERSONAL HISTORY: Born in Erlanger, Mrs. Wright was the daughter of the late Robert Ramsey Summey and Georgia Humphries Summey. She was raise din the home of Rufus and Cecil Proctor. She retired from Cherokee County Hospital as a registered nurse. She was a member of Limestone Street United Methodist Church.
SURVIVORS: Her husband, Columbus C. Wright; three sons, Eric Wright and his wife, Lou Ann, and Randy Wright, all of Gaffney and Marc Wright and wife, Kathy, of Taylors, S.C.; three daughters, Nancy Bailey and husband, Gene, of Spartanburg, S.C., Holly Smith and her husband, Terry, of Gaffney and Laura Grayson and her husband, Jimmy, of Shelby; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Revs. Joyce Murphy and Ron Singleton
MEMORIALS: Limestone Street United Methodist Church, 910 N. Limestone St., Gaffney, SC 29340 or Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 1886, Gaffney, SC 29342
FUNERAL HOME: Blakely Funeral Home
Charles “Jack” Condrey
Died June 1, 2006
Ellenboro — Mr. Charles Jackson “Jack” Condrey, 80, of 1584 Tiney Road, died Thursday, June 1, 2006.
FUNERAL: Saturday at 11 a.m. at Piney Mountain Baptist Church
Burial: Bostic cemetery
VISITATION: The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at The Padgett and King Mortuary.
PERSONAL HISTORY: A native of Rutherford County, Mr. Condrey was the son of the late Charles Spurgeon Condrey and Mary Sue Ross Condrey. He was retired from Rutherford Electric Membership Corp and was employed by the Town of Bostic since 1968. He was a member of Piney Mountain Baptist Church and a trustee of the church. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II and later the National Guard.
SURVIVORS: His wife, Polly Greene Condrey; a son, Jackie Condrey of Rutherfordton; two daughters, Shirley Condrey McNeilly of Casar and Susan Condrey Earl of Blacksburg, S.C.; a sister, Nell Curtis of Rock Hill, S.C.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Rev. Andrew Gowan
MEMORIALS: Piney Mountain Baptist Church Building Fund
FUNERAL HOME: The Padgett and King Mortuary
James Dover Sr.
Died June 1, 2006
Blacksburg, S.C. — Mr. James Daniel Dover Sr., 67, of 376 Moda Road, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Upstate Carolina Medical Center.
FUNERAL: Memorial service will be held at a later date
VISITATION: The family will receive friends today from 3 to 5 at White Columns Funeral Home of Blacksburg and other times at the home.
FUNERAL HOME: White Columns Funeral Home of Blacksburg
Dr. Kevin Weiss
Died May 23, 2006
CRAMERTON — Dr. Kevin Lawrence Weiss, 47, of 503 Stuart Ridge, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
memorial service: Was held Friday, May 26, 2006, at Southminster Presbyterian Church
Burial: Private
VISITATION: The family held visitation Thursday, May 25, 2006, at McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia.
PERSONAL HISTORY: Dr. Weiss was a native of Baton Rouge, La. He was the son of Patricia Usner Weiss and the late Louis Charles Weiss. An Eagle Scout, he attended Louisiana State University and was a graduate of the LSU School of Medicine. He served his residency at West Virginia University School of Medicine. He was a founding partner and physician of Carolina Ear, Nose and Throat of Gastonia. Very active in his community, Dr. Weiss held monthly clinics at Holy Angels in Belmont, was a former community advisor for the Junior League of Gaston County, former Chief of Staff at Gaston Memorial Hospital in 2002, a member of the AMA, President of South East Quality Care, was a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, was Board Certified with the American Board of Otolaryngology and was a member of the Christian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeons. In addition, he was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and recently served on a mission trip in Coyulta, Vera Cruz, Mexico with Time for Christ Ministries.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: His father, Louis Charles Weiss
SURVIVORS: His mother, Patricia Usner Weiss; his wife of 24 years, Dr. Juli Stone Weiss; sons, Austin Louis Weiss and Alexander Sloan Weiss; daughters, Amy Katherine Weiss, Adelaide Michelle Weiss and Audrey Ellen Weiss; a brother, Gregory Leonard Weiss of Long Beach, Calif.; and a sister, Patricia Louise Weiss of Breaux Bridge, La.
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Rev. J. Houston Matthews and the Rev. Dr. Jerry D. Bron
in lieu of flowers: Holy Angels, P.O. Box 710, Belmont, NC 28012
FUNERAL HOME: McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia
Rudolph Mack
Died June 2, 2006
Shelby — Mr. Rudolph “Mack” Mack, 69, of 311 N. Washington St., departed this life on Friday, June 2, 2006, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
FUNERAL: Arrangements are incomplete.
FUNERAL HOME: Genesis Funeral Service
Vernice McSwain
Died June 1, 2006
Shelby — Mrs. Vernice Beason McSwain, 91, of 132 Woodhill Drive, Boiling Springs, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Hospice of Wendover.
FUNERAL: Sunday at 4 p.m. at Boiling Springs Baptist Church
Burial: Boiling Springs Baptist Church cemetery
VISITATION: The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Life Enrichment Center of Boiling Springs Baptist Church.
PERSONAL HISTORY: Mrs. McSwain was born in Cleveland County to the late M.D. Beason and Lillie Davis Beason. She was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church and retired from Cleveland Sandwich Company, Boiling Springs.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Wendover for care given to their mother.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Her parents; husband, James W. McSwain; infant daughter; brother, Duward D. Beason; sister, Lorena Harmon; and infant granddaughter
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Shirley McKinney and husband, Jimmy, of Boiling Springs; brother, Marshal Beason and wife, Dot, of Gaffney, S.C.; grandchildren, Susan McKinney Burris and husband, John, of Mount Pleasant, Greg McKinney and wife, Elaine, of Boiling Springs and foster granddaughter, Lavhonda Merced; great-grandson, Elijah James McKinney; special friends, Mary Hensley and Lou Reese; and several loving nieces and nephews
OFFICIATING CLERGY: Dr. Carroll Page and the Rev. Keith Dixon
MEMORIALS: Hospice and Palliative Care of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150
FUNERAL HOME: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home