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LSTA . == Hr : oe E ma CAE ERR The Kings Mountain Herald August 17, 2006 MARGARET ELDER RATTERREE KINGS MOUNTAIN - Margaret Elder Ratterree, 83, 411 S. Mountain Street, died August 13, 2006 at Mission memorial Hospital in Asheville. She was born October 27, 1922 in Kings Mountain to Bright D. and Mary Gamble Ratterree. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Lt. Col. James G. Ratterree, retired USAF and sister-in-law Gladys Ratterree. A graduate of Kings Mountain High School, she received her BA and MA in primary education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She received her Doctorate in education from Western Carolina University. As a professional educator, she taught in numerous school districts in NC, SC and Georgia. She concluded her career as Dean of Women at Western Carolina and Winthrop University. She was a member of Boyce Memorial ARP Church in Kings Mountain where she was a member of the Minnie Alexander Circle. She also held memberships in the NEA, NC Educational Association and American Guidance and personnel Association. She had a keen interest in family genealogy and loved chil- dren and animals. Her family would like to acknowledge and thank the D. Workman family of Kings Mountain for their friendship and support and also the staff at Mission Health and Hospitals in Asheville for their excellent care. She is survived by her sister, Jean McRae Diaz and hus- band Dr. Frank Diaz of New Market, VA; nieces Elaine Augustine of Lilburn, GA, and Julia R. Damore and husband Joseph of Asheville; nephews David Diaz of New Market, VA, and Lt. Col. Douglas Scott Ratterree, ret. USAF, and wife Becky of Okemos, MI; and cousin, Pride Ratterree of Columbia, SC. The funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Doug Petersen at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2006 at Boyce Memorial ARP Church, Kings Mountain. Visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at Boyce Memorial ARP Church. Interment . will be in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. A guest register is available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. GLENDA K. LIGHTSEY KINGS MOUNTAIN - Glenda K. Lightsey, 72, 102 St. Gaudens Court, passed away quietly Friday, August 4, 2006 at Gaston Memorial Hospital after a life long battle with asthma. Born in Ballinger, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Nichols Knight and Alta Mimi Taylor Knight. She was a mother, mentor and teacher of her five children. She was extremely proud of her service with the Gaston Memorial Auxiliary and was a member since March of 1982. Offices held were Auxiliary President 1986-1987, Helpline Chair, Critical Care Chair, Emergency Room Chair and Legislative Liaison. She was instrumental in the process of installing ‘lifelines in many families” homes. She was also President of the North Carolina Society of Hospital Volunteers / Auxilians. She is survived by her husband, Noel Wilson Lightsey of Kings Mountain; sons Ray Lightsey and wife Robin of Kings Mountain, Joel Lightsey of Palmer, Mass., and Jimmy Lightsey of Concord, NC; daughters Deborah Ledford and husband Jimmy of Bessemer City and Cathy Payne and hus- band Jody of Charlotte; sister Mary Jan Ligameri of Georgetown, Texas; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grand- children. The funeral was held Monday, August 7, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Kings Mountain. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Humane Society of Cleveland County, PO Box 2432, Shelby, NC 28151 or the Asthma Foundation of America, 1233 20th St., NW Suite 40, Washington, DC 20036. A guest register is available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. OREAN CALDWELL KINGS MOUNTAIN - Orean Jessie Caldwell, 73, 108 Tibor Drive, died August 12, 2006 at her home. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Hannah and Nora Messer Hannah. She is survived by her husband, Kyle Caldwell of Kings Mountain; sons Sammie Burnett and wife Kay of Hendersonville, Dave Burnett and wife Judy of Pennsville, NJ and Danny Burnett and wife Darlene of Arden; daughters Julie Baily and husband tim of Shelby and Priscilla Burnett of Pennsville, NJ; brother Zeb Hannah of Tacoma, WA; sisters Dessie Parks of Tacoma, WA, Christine Childrers of Whittier, and Verna Buckner of Pennsville, NJ; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was conducted by Dr. Don Barry at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Mountain Rest Cemetery. A guest register is available at www.harrisfunerals.com. CORRECTION In a story in last week’s Herald about the arrest of Kings Mountain policeman David Coburn on an alleged assault on a female charge, it was stated that Coburn was released from custody after talking with magis- trate Pam Patterson and that there was no bond set for Coburn because he was not considered a flight risk. According to Patterson, magistrates do not set a bond in domestic violence cases. The bond can only be set by a judge. ARRESTS Ken McGill, 50, E. Parker St., felony breaking and entering, felony larceny, $15,000 secured bond. James Merritt Jr., 40, Ramseur St., communicating threats, $300 unsecured bond. Tammy Allen, 30, Shelby Rd., larceny, $1,000 unsecured bond. William Barnett, 50, Cooke Circle, DV assault on female, non bond. Brandi Sanders, 25, Harmon Rd., FTA communicating threats, $500 secured bond. Richard Wallace, 51, Walnut St., DV assault on female, no bond. Debra Emory, 50, E. King St., DV sim- ple assault, no bond. Victor Laughridge, 56, E. King St, DV assault on female, no bond. Michael Ingram, 23, W. Gold St., com- municating threats, criminal summons served. CITATIONS Robert Short, Landing St., speeding 80 in 65 zone. Richard Latta, N. Sims St., expired registration plate. Kayala Young, S. Roxford Rd., posses- sion of less than one-half ounce mari- juana. David Crowder, S. Roxford, Rd., pos- session of less than one-half ounce mar- ijuana. Joseph Gladden, Bethlehem Rd., driv- ing while license revoked, expired inspection sticker. Wilbur McAbee, Meadowbrook Rd., careless driving. Angela Montgomery, Grover, no insurance, expired registration plate. Cleveland Brown III, Mountain Crest Dr., speeding 50 in 35 zone. Sheila Sturgis, Southwood Dr., speed- ing 50 in 35. INCIDENTS Winn Dixie, Shelby Rd., reported that someone spray painted walls. Eckerd, E. King St., reported larceny of medication valued at approximately $330. A resident of Shelby Rd. reported unauthorized use of a vehicle. A resident of E. King St. reported being assaulted. A resident of N. Deal St. reported lar- ceny of an air conditioner. Little Dan's, S. Battleground, reported receiving counterfeit checks. Residents of Farmville, NC, Phenix City, AL and Palm Bay, FL reported a break-in of a vehicle parked at at a local hotel and larceny of a cell phone and digital camera, total value $500. There was $925 damage to the vehicle. Residents of Greensboro and Charlotte reported a break-in of a vehi- cle at a local hotel and larceny of money. Damage to the vehicle was $525. A resident of Margrace Rd. reported a break-in, damage to property and larce- ny of a video game system, DVD player and VCR, disc changer, gold rings, bracelet, surround sound, DVD and computer, total value $1,635. Kings Mountain Housing Authority, McGill Ct., reported that someone kicked in a door causing $1,000 dam- age. a apartment complex on Spruce St. reported that someone did $250 dam- age to a window and door in the laun- dry room. Aresident of Long Creek Rd. reported that someone broke into his vehicle while it was parked at a local hotel and stole gift cards valued at $150, and fam- ily photos. A resident of Pendleton, SC reported that someone broke into her vehicle while it was parked at a local hotel and did $500 damage. A resident of Alpine Dr. reported lar- ceny of an automobile and damage to property. Residents of Lake Montonia Rd. and Cherryville reported a break-in at a home on Lake Montonia Rd. and larce- ny of a DVD player, sound box, Playstation Iland DVD player; and damage to a door frame and window. A resident of N. Cansler St. reported a stolen cell phone valued at $300. City of Kings Mountain reported lar- ceny of a meter box on Fulton St. A resident of Merrimont Dr. reported that someone broke into his vehicle and stole a radio system and CDs. A resident of Deerfield Dr. reported that someone broke into his vehicle and stole a CD player valued at $300. A resident of Asheville reported that someone came into a yard on W. King St. and cut five trees valued at $7,500. A resident of Waco Rd. reported that someone came into her yard and dam- aged screen windows and a satellite dish, total damage $400, and stole a table. A resident of Loblolly Lane reported a break-in and larceny of money. A resident of Redwood Circle report- ed that someone threw a rock through a window, causing $150 damage. WRECK A vehicle driven by Tyrus Sanders of Bessemer City struck a utility pole on East King St. at Mountain View Restaurant. A passenger was transport- ed to Gaston Memorial Hospital with injuries. Proctor to play for Blue Ridge Bayard and Ruby Gunter of Kings Mountain, NC, have a very special anniversary this year. On August 21st, 2006, they will be celebrating 50 years of marriage! They have raised three boys and two girls, and have many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We Love You and are proud of such an accomplishment! Love, Your Family i Kelly Hastings, his daughter and his niece, Stephanie Pitt, are pictured with Sen. Elizabeth Dole last week at Harvest Works in Shelby. Elizabeth Dole visits Harvest Works in Shelby Kelly Hastings recently met with U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R-NC, during her visit to Harvest Works. Harvest Works is a not-for- profit organization dedicat- ed to enriching and enhanc- ing the lives of individuals with disabilities. Hastings organized a fundraising and political event for Senator Dole when she was a candidate. Hastings said, “I have not seen Elizabeth since the swearing-in ceremony for U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, R- NC, and it was great to have her back in Cleveland County.” Save up to $1,100 cool cash on our coolest system.* cooling system you have. Heating & Air If you should ever have an emergency with your heating and cooling system, let our trained technicians put it right — right now. 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He was a two-year starter as a defensive safety on the football team, and a four-year starter on the wrestling team where he was a three-year All-Conference selection and a two-year State Qualifier. Proctor takes to Blue Ridge a left-handed bat with speed, along with outfield and infield abilities. During his tenure with KMHS he maintained a batting average of .340. Proctor says he is “looking forward” to taking his abilities to Blue Ridge. Isaac Proctor was a three- year All-Conference out- fielder for Kings Mountain’s Mountaineers. JF" WW Wm Ge we A REE WER We WW WE REE WEE WEE WR GSES WE AE SWE AW | Reading, Writing & Time for Braces! ! & Mis HannoneOrthodontics Specialist in Orthodontics for Over 25 Years 704-865-8521 Hablamos Espaiiol NowacceptindNew Patins to begin tre#mentthisSummer! Affordable Payments Insurance Accepted Invisalign® 1 2 [areal this for a FREE Orthodontic Exam ($265 Value) offer valid through 9-1-06
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