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William S. Harrill Sr.
March 11, 1913 - June 2, 2006
Greer, S.C. — Mr. William “Bill” Stowe Harrill Sr., 93, of 110 Vandiventer Drive, passed away Friday, June 2, 2006.
FUNERAL: Sunday at 4 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church
Burial: Mountain View cemetery
VISITATION: The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. in the Social Hall of Memorial United Methodist Church and other times at the home of a daughter, Ruth Griffin, 105 Rubiwood Circle, Greer.
PERSONAL HISTORY: Mr. Harrill was the son of the late Dr. John A. and Harriett Susan Black Harrill of Shelby. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. A lifelong resident of Greer, his life was marked by hard work and service to others from an early age. He graduated from Gardner -Webb University, where he lettered in football and baseball. He continued his education at Wake Forest University where he played baseball. During World War II, from 1943 until 1945, Mr. Harrill served in the Army Air Force, in the 568th Anti-Aircraft Battalion in the European Theatre. He owned and operated Harrill’s Incorporated from 1945 until he retired in 1982. Mr. Harrill was a lifetime member of the Greer Lions Club where he received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. He was a member of the Greer Housing Authority for 39 years. He was a dedicated member of the Memorial United Methodist Church for more than 60 years where he served in many leadership roles.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: In addition to his parents, four brothers, Lawson H. Harrill, John A. Harrill Jr, Jay B. Harrill and Thomas C. Harrill; and sister Ruth Harrill Mauney.
SURVIVORS: His wife of 65 years, Lalage Louisa Sperling Harrill; a son and daughter-in-law, William Stowe Harrill Jr. and Connie, of Greer; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan Harrill Greer and Steve, of Athens, Ga. and Ruth Harrill Griffin and Gary, of Greer; four grandsons, Stephen Allen Greer Jr. and wife Tricia, Jefferson Matthew Greer, Michael William Greer and William Jennings Stroud; four granddaughters, Laura Harrill Brasington and Wil, Frances Louisa Harrill, Anna Louisa Griffin and Emily Ruth Griffin; and a great-grandson, Stephen Allen “Sam” Greer III
Pallbearers: Grandsons, Stephen, Jeff and Michael Greer and Will Stroud and nephews, John Harrill and Tommy Harrill
honorary pallbearers: Members of Ballenger Duncan Sunday School Class and Greer Lions Club
in lieu of flowers: Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 N. Main St., Greer, SC 29650
FUNERAL HOME: The Wood Mortuary, Greer.
James Hollifield
Died June 3, 2006
Charlotte — Mr. James A. Hollifield, 85, of 4311 Denver Ave., died Saturday, June 3, 2006, at his residence.
FUNERAL: Arrangements are incomplete
FUNERAL HOME: The Padgett and King Mortuary
Risbeth ‘Coot’ Horne
May 19, 1917 – June 2, 2006
Caroleen — Mrs. Risbeth “Coot” Haynes Horne, 89, died Friday, June 2, 2006, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center
FUNERAL: Monday at 3:30 p.m. at Oak Grove United Methodist Church cemetery
Burial: Oak Grove Methodist Church cemetery
VISITATION: The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Harrelson Funeral Home.
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Rev. David Jones
FUNERAL HOME: Harrelson Funeral Home
Lem McNeely
Died June 2, 2006
Shelby — Mr. Columbus Lem McNeely, 83, of 411 Elizabeth Ave., died Friday, June 2, 2006, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
FUNERAL: Monday at 3 p.m. at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home Chapel
Burial: Oak Grove United Methodist Church cemetery
VISITATION: The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and other times at the home of his sister, Fannie Hamrick, 1211 Oak Grove Church Road, Kings Mountain.
PERSONAL HISTORY: A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Samuel Moore and Belle Melton McNeely. He was a retired farmer and attended Oak Grove United Methodist Church.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: In addition to his parents, brothers, Pink McNeely and Amzi McNeely; sister, Cordia Lee McNeely
SURVIVORS: Sisters, Fannie Hamrick of Kings Mountain, Minnie Webb of Kings Mountain, Nancy Fitch and husband Lee of Shelby and Ruth Estes and husband Dan of Sylacauga, Ala.; several loving nieces and nephews
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Revs. Eddie Fitch and Jim Brackett
MEMORIALS: Oak Grove United Methodist Church cemetery Fund, 1146 W. Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090
FUNERAL HOME: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
The Rev. Ernest R. Oliver Jr.
Feb. 15, 1953 – June 1, 2006
TALLASSEE, ALA. — The Rev. Ernest “Buddy” Raymond Oliver Jr., 53, of 86579 Tallassee Highway, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
FUNERAL: Saturday at 10 a.m. at Pisgah Baptist Church
Burial: Pisgah Baptist Church cemetery
VISITATION: The family will receive friends Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Pisgah Baptist Church Family Life Center.
PERSONAL HISTORY: Born in Lincoln County, he was the son of Peggy Davis Horn of Polkville and the late Floyd Coleman Horn. He was the priest in charge of the Church of the Epiphany in Tallassee. He was known for his love and commitment to his church. The Rev. Oliver did extensive volunteer work with substance abuse rehabilitation, which included counseling and teaching at the Alabama School of Alcoholic and Drug Studies to recertify addiction counselors. He was invited and presented several Bible studies for the judges and staff of the Alabama Supreme Court. The Rev. Oliver formerly pastored at Mull’s Memorial Baptist Church of Connelly Springs, Bethel Baptist Church of South Port, Trinity Episcopal of Wheaton, Ill., St. Thomas Episcopal of Greenville, Ala., and served on the staff at the Holy Comforter Episcopal in Montgomery, Ala. He was involved with a mission trip to South Korea. The Rev. Oliver was a member of Casar Masonic Lodge No. 579 and a former member of Casar Volunteer Fire Department.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: His father and a brother, Larry Oliver
SURVIVORS: His mother; his wife of 33 years, Kathy Warlick Oliver; sons, Ernest Oliver III and his wife, Jackie, of Casar and Jared Oliver and wife, Amber, of Grover; sisters, Elizabeth Russ and husband, Bill and Jeanne Shuford and husband, Keith; and a number of nieces and nephews
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Right Rev. Henry Parsley and the Rev. Alton Martin
MEMORIALS: Church of the Epiphany, 2602 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee, AL 36078 or Pisgah Family Life Center, P.O. Box 388, Casar, NC 28020 or Relay for Life, ACS/Relay for Life of Cleveland County, 500 E. Morehead St., Suite 211, Charlotte, NC 28202.
FUNERAL HOME: Stamey Funeral Home
Marthel Philbeck
Died June 3, 2006
GROVER — Mrs. Marthel Swink Philbeck, 76, of 310 Cleveland Ave., died Saturday, June 3, 2006, at White Oak Manor.
FUNERAL: Arrangements are incomplete
FUNERAL HOME: Cleveland Funeral Services
James Sane
Died June 2, 2006
Mount Airy, MD — Mr. James Marion Sane, formerly of Rutherfordton, died Friday, June 2, 2006.
FUNERAL: Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Crowe’s Funeral Home
VISITATION: The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
FUNERAL HOME: Crowe’s Funeral Home
Jade Powers
Died June 13, 2006
CHERRYVILLE — Jade Desiree Powers, 22, of 306 W. Ballard St., died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at home.
FUNERAL: Arrangements are incomplete
FUNERAL HOME: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
Harold Martin Sr.
April 16, 1946 - June 11, 2006
STANLEY — Mr. Harold Dean Martin Sr., 60, of 538 Ralph Handsel Blvd., died Sunday, June 11, 2006, in Iredell County.
FUNERAL: Friday at 3 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church
BURIAL: Bethlehem United Methodist Church cemetery
VISITATION: The family will receive friends Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Stamey Funeral Home and other times at the home of Dorothy Carter, 1421 N. Post Drive, Shelby.
PERSONAL HISTORY: Mr. Martin was born in Cleveland County to the late Henry Jackson and Rosia Earwood Martin. He attended Bethlehem United Methodist Church and was a meter technician for Scope Services. Mr. Martin served in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Harold “Marty” Martin Jr. of Cherryville and Phillip Parker of Stanley; a step-daughter, Lisa Vassey of Rutherfordton; stepsons, Josh Parker of Gastonia and Bobby Parker of Ellenboro; brothers, Ronnie Martin of Crouse, Tom Martin of Cherryville, John Martin and Jerry Martin, both of Locust Fork, Ala., Joe and Frank Martin, both of Cherryville, David Martin of Hickory and Steve Martin of Cherryville; sisters, Mary Champion and Dorothy “Dot” Carter, both of Shelby; and five grandchildren
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Rev. Randi Godfrey
MEMORIALS: Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 2741 NC Hwy. 274, Cherryville, NC 28021
FUNERAL HOME: Stamey Funeral Home
Sidney Mace
Died June 13, 2006
CASAR — Mr. Sidney Leroy Mace, 81, of 6246 Wards Gap Road, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at home.
FUNERAL: Arrangements are incomplete
FUNERAL HOME: Greene Funeral Service
Stephen McGill
Died June 9, 2006
REMBERT, S.C. — Mr. Stephen Bernard McGill, 51, of 5225 Timberland Road, died Friday, June 9, 2006, at Kershaw Medical Center.
FUNERAL: Saturday at 2 p.m. at Piney Grove Methodist Church, Rembert, S.C.
VISITATION: The family will receive friends at the home of a sister, Elaine Meeks, 120 Thompson Drive, Kings Mountain.
FUNERAL HOME: Genesis Funeral Service
Ralph Sweeting
Died June 13, 2006
SHELBY — Mr. Ralph Howard Sweeting, 83, of 3203 Yates Road, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at home.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday at 11 a.m. at Polkville United Methodist Church
VISITATION: The family will receive friends Friday after the service in the Polkville United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
PERSONAL HISTORY: Mr. Sweeting was born in Monroe County, N.Y. to the late Walter J. and Alice Barton Sweeting. He served in the Navy during World War II as Fireman First Class aboard the U.S.S. Guam in the Pacific Theater. He retired in 1983, after 42 years of service as an X-ray film cutter from Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, N.Y. He was a member of Polkville United Methodist Church and a member of the Polkville VFW. He was a former volunteer fireman for Capen Hose Company in Brockport, N.Y., and was a 59 year member of the American Legion in Brockport, N.Y.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: His parents; two brothers, Harold Sweeting and Wendell Sweeting; and two sisters, Ruth Shaughnessy and Hazel Burgett
SURVIVORS: His wife, Doris Wiggins Sweeting; a son, Randall Sweeting and his wife, Bonnie, of Shelby; a brother, Richard Sweeting of Brockport, N.Y.; a sister, Blanche Spencer of Libby, Mont.; and a grandson, Michael Barton Sweeting of Charlotte
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Revs. Bill Wombough and Priscilla Walker
MEMORIALS: Life Enrichment Center, 103 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or Polkville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 9, Polkville, NC 28136
FUNERAL HOME: Palmer Mortuary
Paul Bradley
Died June 14, 2006
ALEXANDER MILLS — Mr. Paul Ray Bradley, 73, of 155 M.D. Blanton Road, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at Hospice House of Forest City.
FUNERAL: Friday at 2 p.m. at Providence United Methodist Church
BURIAL: Providence Untied Methodist Church cemetery
VISITATION: The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Harrelson Funeral Home.
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Rev. David Bradley
FUNERAL HOME: Harrelson Funeral Home
Annie Byers
Nov. 16, 1922 - June 14, 2006
FOREST CITY — Mrs. Annie Laura Vess Byers, 83, of 441 Kelly Road, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at Autumn Care in Forest City.
FUNERAL: Friday at 11 a.m. at Caroleen United Methodist Church
BURIAL: Rutherford County Memorial cemetery
VISITATION: The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Harrelson Funeral Home.
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Revs. Steve Kiser, Eugene Moore and Roy Tate Byers
FUNERAL HOME: Harrelson Funeral Home
Mary Marlowe
Died June 14, 2006
FOREST CITY — Mary L. Marlowe, 79, of 154 Marshall St., died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at Rutherford Hospital.
FUNERAL: Arrangements are incomplete.
FUNERAL HOME: Thompson’s Mortuary and Chapel
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Died June 13, 2006
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Smith, 76, of 415 Belvedere Circle, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at home.
FUNERAL: Friday at 3 p.m. at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Kings Mountain
BURIAL: Mountain Rest cemetery
VISITATION: The family will receive friends Friday at the church 30 minutes before the service.
OFFICIATING CLERGY: The Rev. C.A. Feemster
FUNERAL HOME: J.W. Gill and Sons Funeral Home
