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Page 6A The Kings Mountain Herald | www.kmherald.net Wednesday, February 26, 2014 1 OBITUARIES ° Edward “Ed” Gordon Campbell, Sr. U.S. Merchant Marine & U.S. Navy veteran KINGS MOUNTAIN - Edward “Ed” Gordon Campbell, 89, a resident of 503 Allison Court, Kings Mountain, went to be with his heavenly Father on Sat- urday, February 22, 2014. H ec WwW a s born in Cleve- land County, NC, son of the litaitae Charles B. Campbell and Bertie Hughes Campbell, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Wilson Campbell, son Edward Gor- don “Butch” Campbell, Jr. and brother Charles B. Campbell, Jr. : Ed has had a long and distinguished career, named to the - Gardner-Webb Gallery of distinguished Alumni and was honored as Junior College Alumnus of the Year. He graduated in 1948 and furthered his edu- cation at Western Carolina University. He established a lucrative career as vice-pres- ident of sales for Kenneth G. Lilly Fasteners Inc. Prior to attending Gard- ner-Webb, Campbell served in World War II and sailed in the North Russian convoys from 1942-1945 with the US Merchant Marines and U.S. Navy. Due to his involve- ment with the convoys, he was invited in 1992 to the Russian Embassy in Wash- ington, DC to receive a medal from the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Vladmir P. Lukin. He frequently spoke to history classes at Kings Mountain High School and related his experiences dur- ing the Great Depression as well as World War II. Ed was a member of First Bap- tist Church, Kings Moun- tain. Ed Campbell was a lov- ing husband, a wise father and a proud grandfather. He lived his life in a straightfor- ward no nonsense fashion that centered on doing things with honor and in- tegrity. His life was an ex- ample of how it should be done and his presence, his humility and his compassion made him a leader in his community, an inspiration to many and a friend to all. Survivors include his wife of 20 years Phyllis Henderson Campbell, Kings Mountain; son Stephen Scott Campbell and wife Marsha, Kings Mountain, Craig Roberts and wife Karen, Greenville, NC; daughter Yvette Cooke and husband David, Trinity, NC; grandchildren . Summer Campbell and~ Lauren Campbell both of Kings Mountain, Austin Cooke and wife Anna Claire, Hay- den Cooke, Amber Cooke, all of Trinity, NC, Colton Roberts, Shelton Roberts, Mackenzie Roberts, all of Greenville, NC; great grand- child Judah Cooke; sister Colleen Williford, Ft. Myers, Florida. A funeral service was held at First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, Tuesday, February 25, at 3 p.m., with officiating by Dr. John Sloan. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday night, Feb- ruary 24, at Kings Mountain First Presbyterian Church. Interment was at Moun- tain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, with full military honors. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church, “Mission Readiness’ 605 W. King Street, Kings Moun- tain, NC 28086, First Pres- byterian Church, 111 E. King Street, Kings Moun- tain, NC 28086, Gardner- Webb Alumni Association, P.O. Box 997, Boiling Springs, NC 28017. A guest register is avail- able at www.HarrisFuner- als.com Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, was in charge of arrangements. Fbarrig Jfuneral Home Loretta Allen SHELBY - Mrs. Loretta Hamrick Allen, 75, of 500 Stroud Rd., passed away Monday, February 17, 2014, at Carolinas Medical Center. A funeral service was held 4 p.m: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at First Baptist Church of Shelby, with offi- ciating by Perry Holleman. Burial was at Cleveland Me- morial Park. Sisk-Butler funeral Home We offer complete economy funeral packages and we honor existing pre-need funeral plans. | 704-629-2255 www.siskbutier.com Debbie Anthony SHELBY - Deborah “Debbie” Vinesett Anthony, 59, Maple Springs Church Rd., went to be with her Lord, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at Hospice at Wen- dover. Funeral services are 12 p.m. Wednesday at Flint Hill Baptist Church, Revs. Shane Kirby and Keith Dixon offi- ciating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. atthe church, and other times at her home. Burial is at Cleveland Me- morial Park. Thanks for reading the Herald! John A. Queen, Jr. Loved fishing & hunting KINGS MOUNTAIN - John A. Queen, Jr., 62, a res- ident of 130 Canterbury Dr., died Sunday, February 23, 2014, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby. He was a native of Cleve- land County, son of Pressley Queen. He was former owner and operator Mountain Metal, a member of the Fairview Masonic Lodge # 339 and the Oasis Shrine Club. John loved fishing, hunting and coach- ing baseball. He was a lov- ing husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife Patricia Collins Queen, of Kings Kings Mountain; sons Jeff Queen and Travis Queen, Kings Mountain; grandchil- dren Christopher Meade and Tanner Queen. A graveside service is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, Wednes- day, February 26, at 3 p.m., with Masonic rites. Visita- tion is 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home. Interment is at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. . Memorials may be sent to Cleveland County Hos- pice, = 951 Wendover Heights, Shelby, NC 28150 or to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Farris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605. A guest registry is avail- able at www.harrisfun- erals.com. > Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, , Kings Mountain. Parris AFuneral Home Rono Soutthanirasay Beloved son KINGS MOUNTAIN - Rono Soutthanirasay, 25, a resident of Kings Mountain, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014, in At- lanta, Ga. He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. Survivors include his parents Phetsamone and Soukvilay Phivilay Sout- thanirasay, Kings Mountain; son Donovan Soutthani- rasay, Charlotte; sister Tina Soutthanirasay, Kings Mountain. A funeral service was held Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 § at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, and at Cleveland Funeral Serv- ice Crematory, Shelby, N.C., following the funeral cere- mony. : Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. A guest registry is avail- able at www.harrisfun- erals.com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Parris Funeral Home Geneva Hudspeth Wells Loving mother : and grandmother GASTONIA — Geneva Hudspeth Wells, 93, of Gas- tonia, passed away Monday, Febru- ary 24, 2014 at Mead- 0 WwW - wood i Nursing Center. She was a native of Gastonia, NC, daughter of the late Thomas and Hattie Hud- speth. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Bryant Wells, and two sisters, Juanita Steffy and infant Sara Jane Hud- speth. Mrs. Wells was a mem- ber of New Hope Baptist Church. She retired as an operator with over 30 years of service with Bell South Telephone Company. Survivors include her two sons, Glen Wells and wife, Debbie of Gastonia and Tommy Wells and wife, Cindy of Cherryville and one grandson, Shawn Wells of Myrtle Beach, SC. The Wells family would like to give a special thank you to the residents and fac- ulty of Meadowwood Nurs- ing Center for their compassionate and excep- tional care. Services are private. In lieu of flowers memo- rials may be made to: Gas- tons: \Hospice,” 2583 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054. Condolences may be sent online to www.mcleanfu- neral.com. McLean Funeral Direc- tors of Gastonia is serving the Wells family. McLean Funeral Directors Jacqueline T. Hanners SHELBY- Ms. Jacque- line T. Hanners, 60, of 1418 S. Post Rd., passed away Thursday morning at Cleve- L to R, Dwight Tessneer, Kayce Bester, Marty Lockridge & Eric Bester 303 Phifer Rd., Kings Mountain © 704-739-CLAY(2529) www.claybarnette.com Kings Mountain families are saving hundreds-even thousands of dollars-with our funeral home. We provide services that are handled with dignity and respect, and we guarantee the best price in Kings Mountain. If you would like to learn more about your options, we would be pleased to assist you. OF KINGS MOUNTAIN land Regional Medical Cen- ter. Services will be at a later date and announced by the family. Ruth E. Winebarger Loved work and family KINGS MOUNTAIN- Ruth E. Winebarger, 81, res- ident of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 19, 2014,.at Peak Resources, Shelby, NC. She was born in Lincoln County, NC, to the late Loy Cooke and Margaret Griffin Cooke. She was also pre- ceded in death by her hus- band David H. Winebarger, sons, Jeff Winebarger and David L. Winebarger, and one brother and one sister. Mrs. Winebarger was a former employee of White Oak Manor, Kings Moun- tain, and a longtime faithful member of El Bethel United Methodist Church, Kings Mountain. She was a loving wife, mother, and grand- mother who loved working and her family. Survivors include her daughter Beth Winebarger, Kings Mountain; brother Thomas Cooke and wife Carolyn, Lincolnton, NC; daughter-in-law Trevelen Winebarger, Kings Moun- - tain; four grandchildren Tim Franklin and wife Amanda, Kevin Winebarger, Daren Winebarger and Katrena Winebarger; and twelve great grandchildren. A funeral service was held at El Bethel United Methodist Church, Saturday, February 22, at 3 p.m., with officiating by Rev. Tom Jolly. Visitation was from 1:30 —2:30 p.m. prior to the serv- ice in the fellowship hall of El Bethel United Methodist Church. Interment is at El Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to El Bethel United Methodist Church, 122 El Bethel Road, Kings Moun- tain, NC 28086." A guest registry is avail- able at www.harrisfunerals. com. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Parrig Funeral Home Brenda Marchant Loving grandmother KINGS MOUNTAIN — Brenda Pearl Goins Marchant, 69, of Kings Mountain, died Friday, Feb. 21,2014. A native of Jackson County, she is preceded in death by her mother, Dixie Pearl Parris Freeman, her son, David Marchant, and her grandson Trey Rhyne. She is survived by four © daughters, Cyndi Ehlert of Florida, Anna ‘Allen of Florida, Brenda Booher of Virginia and Charlene Mullins of Virginia; and three sons, Joseph Padelford of Florida, Walter Padelford of North Carolina and James Marchant of Charlotte. She is also survived by 23 grand- children and 30 great-grand- children. The funeral service was held Monday, February 24, 2014 at 3 pm. in the Chapel of Melton Funeral Home in Sylvia, NC. Pallbearers were grandchildren. Burial was in Smoky Mountain Memorial Park. Melton Funeral Home, Sylva, NC, is assisting the family with arrangements. Melton Ffuneral Home Sandra Morgan ~ KINGS MOUNTAIN - Mrs. Sandra Morgan, 71, Kings Falls Court, died Fri- day, Feb. 14, 2014, at her home. A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Mountain Rest Ceme- tery. SEE i = POLICE Roger Stewart KINGS MOUNTAIN - Roger Evans Stewart, 66, of Kings Mountain, died Feb. 22,2014 at Kings Mountain Hospital. The graveside service was held Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. at Moun- tain Rest Cemetery. He was the son of the late Charles Evans and Roger Dobbins Stewart. Huffstetler sentenced to life The nearly two-week long first-degree murder trial of William Earl “Rusty” Huffstetler, 39, of Blacksburg, SC ended Thursday in Shelby with the sentencing of Huffstetler to life in prison for the 1995 killing of Charleen Simons in Kings Mountain. Huffstetler was arrested in 2012 for Simons’ death along with Gator Walter Martin of Comer, Ga. And Randy Wa- _ genknect of Knoxville, Tenn., two co-defendants who have pled guilty in the case.but have not been sentenced. “I did not kill your mother, I’m gonna do a life sentence for it. But whoever done it is still out there,” Huffstetler told the Simons family in the courtroom. “Justice is served,” members of the family said as the ver- * dict was handed down by the jury.
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