TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3.2013 Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9 a.m. Patchy fog between 8 and 9 a.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Light northwest wind. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind. Wednesday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
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COMMUNITY THE McDOWELL Deaths Mary Browning Crooks CLEVELAND, Tenn. Mrs. Mary Browning Crooks, 103, of Cleveland, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. She was born on Paddy's Creek, Burke County, July 2, 1910, and was a lifelong member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Mary was married to John C. Crooks who preceded her in death by 42 years. Together they, operated a store and boat landing at Canal Bridge on Lake James for many years. Mrs. Crooks was also preceded in death by her parents, Millard A.
I Browning and Harriett Ollis Browning. In addition to her, parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by six brothers, James (Jim), Jeff, Smith, Jeter, Theodore, and Hamp Browning; four sisters, Lula Browning Craig (who lived to be 107), Vona Browning McLean, Texie Mae Browning (who passed when she was 7), and an unnamed infant; stepdaughters, Naomi Crooks Johnson and husband, Kurt, of Ft. Myers, and Pau-1 line Crooks Yancey of Glen Alpine; a stepson, Earl Crooks and Muriel; a nephew, Larry Yancey; a daughter-inlaw, Dorothy Dellinger Crooks; two sons-in-law, Cleve Cooper and Alfred Stamey; an infant daughter, Minnie Belle Crooks; and an unnamed stillborn. Of her large extended family, left to honor her memory are a stepdaughter, Louise Crooks Stamey of Glen Alpine; a stepson, John Crooks Jr. and wife, Belle, of Morganton; sons, James "Jim" Crooks of Nebo and Carl Crooks and wife, Alice, of Hildebran; daughters, Nancy Crooks Newton and husband, D.Z., Anna Laura Crooks Jaynes and husband, Carrol, of Charleston, and Mary "Dinky" Crooks Cooper of Valdese; 17 grandchildren, Steve Brewer, Junior Stamey, Kim Stamey Mauney, Pamela Stamey, Dennis Yancey, Randy Yancey, Patricia Yancey Browning, Kathy Crooks Justice, Gary Crooks, David Newton, NEWS www.mcdowellnews.com ALMANAC Sunrise: 7:02 a.m.
Sunset: 7:52 p.m. Average high 86 degrees Average low 60 degrees Record high 96 degrees (1951) Record low 43 degrees (1999) Community Community Brief guidelines: We publish free announcements for nonprofit organizations, community events and fundraisers. We attempt to run briefs in chronological order. Briefs will not run every day, but as space allows. To guarantee placement in the paper on a particular day, organizations can purchase an ad by calling 652- 3313, ext.
3544. Local artists Jen Bledsoe and Cindy Biggerstaff will teach a kids mixed media class for elementary grade students at MACA on Tuesdays beginning today. Classes will run p.m. The cost of $50 per month will cover all materials and snacks. A teen and young adult drawing class will be taught by Cindy Biggerstaff on Thursdays from p.m.
Cost will be $50 per month and will not include materials. Call 652-8610 to enroll. The JobLink Career Center will offer the following classes: Career planning and assessment Sept. 9-13 from 11:30 a.m. These classes are at no cost to the unemployed or income eligible.
Call Jimmy Hensley at 659-6001, ext. 140, for more information or to preregister. "Defeating Diabetes the Way," a free community health fair will be offered at the Corpening Memorial YMCA on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon.
YMCA will offer free community classes Sept. 9-13. "Workout on Main" will take place on the courthouse lawn from p.m. Participants are asked to arrive 10-15 minutes early to register and to bring a bottle of water and a yoga mat or beach towel. Newcomers and Friends will hold their monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Sept.
10, at the Marion Community Building. The topic will be healthy eating. Socializing will begin at 11 a.m. Cost is $11 and reservations should be made with Diane at 652- 1952 by Thursday, Sept. 5.
Eastfield Global Magnet School will have a School Improvement Team meeting Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held in the media center at the school. A fencing class will be held Mondays, starting. Sept.
9, at 6 p.m. Cost will be $50 a month for participants. To enroll, call MACA at 652-8610 or Margie Faraday at 738-0999. The Marion High School class of 1968 is having its 45th reunion on Sept. 14 at the Historic Marion Train Depot.
Price is $35 per person and $65 per couple. RSVP and submit payment by Sept. 1 to Phil Tate, P.O. Box 1275, Marion, NC 28752 or contact Tim Plemmons at 652-4165 or Checks should be made payable to Reunion Committee MHS 68. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Saturday night: A chance of showers and storms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Briefs The Watermark Theater Collective will present the audience interactive murder mystery comedy "Murder on the Oriental Rug" Sept. 13 and 14 at The Swamp Fox, Oct.
18 and 19 at the Marion Moose Lodge and Nov. 2 at the Monte Vista Hotel in Black Mountain. Tickets are $25 and include dinner and the show. For more information or to purchase tickets call 273-4195. The Alumni of Eugene Cross Elementary School will hold a picnic Saturday, Sept.
14, at 1 p.m. at the Cross Mill Community Park. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be sold by David's Roadside Grill. Folks can also bring their own picnic lunch and desert. For information, call Carolyn Andrews at 652-9438 or 442-5804.
The Dysartsville Community Reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Dysartsville Fire Department. Anyone who lives or has lived in the Dysartsville community is invited to attend. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. and covered dish lunch will begin at 1 p.m.
Music program will begin at 2 p.m. If you have a talent or photos to share contact the Rev. Walker Toney at 652-5595 or 442-1530 or Karen Sumlin Croom at 738- 3221 or 527-2453. Family Services of McDowell County will sponsor a charity poker run on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Sign-up at Fabulous Finds Gifts Thrift Store on Rutherford Road from 9-10 a.m. Bikes, classic cars, family cars, all can participate. For more information, call Van Taylor at 442-9232. McDowell High Class of 1993 is planning its 20- year reunion for homecoming weekend, Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct.
5. Join the Facebook page or email Angie Wilson Allison at angie.allison@ mcdowell.k12.nc.us or Shelley Prather Yates at shelly. k12.nc.us for additional information. The McDowell High School Class of 1988 will hold a 25-year reunion on Oct. 5 at the Marion Lake Club.
Cost is $25 per person. Please send money to P.O. Box 1432, Nebo, N.C. 28761. The class will also so attend the Titan homecoming game on Oct.
4. For more information check Facebook and the McDowell High Alumni page. Willie Mae Bright Davis MARION Mrs. Willie Mae Bright Davis, 90, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at Autumn Care of Marion, following a period of declining health.
She was born in Marion, April 28, 1923, to the late Justice Bright and Ida Pool Bright. A faithful member of Providence United Methodist Church, she served in many ways, most notably with the United Methodist Women. She worked at various times as a bank teller at First Union Bank and Bank of America but her true calling was as a wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. An endearing and warm nature was like a magnet that drew people to her because they saw in her a character and friendly bearing that was easy to love. She was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Davis Hamilton and husband, Jim, of Marion; and granddaughter, Emily Linda Hamilton. Her husband of 60 years, Jerold Davis, preceded her in death in 2007. Other surviving members include her brother, Ted Bright of Marion; two sisters, Selma Jones of Spindale and Betty Ann Whitson of Marion; five nieces, Cynthia Jones, Janice Waycaster, Susan Bell, Hazel Rector and Wilma Moore; and four nephews, Jerry Jones, Dennis Whitson, Jim Davis and Howard Davis. A service in celebration of her life will be held today (Tuesday, Sept. 3), at 11 a.m.
at Providence United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ross O'Neal officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service, at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Westmoreland Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. An online register is available under "Obituaries" at www. westmorelandfuneral home.com. Jerry Newton, Johnnie Sue Crooks Web, Pamela Crooks Hipps, Carrol Jaynes Scott Epley, Bryan Epley, and Pamela Epley Cheney; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great-greatgrandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, 4, at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Revs.
Mike Wakefield and Gyles Widener officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday, Sept. 3), from 7 to 9 p.m., at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center, where the body will remain until placed in -the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral hour. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1065 Paddy's Creek Nebo, NC 28671.
Condolences. may be made online at www. I sossomanfuneralservice. com. Bobby Dobson MORGANTON Bobby R.
Dobson, 77, of Morganton, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. The funeral will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, at North Morganton Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour, before the service.
Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family. Kathy Smith MORGANTON Kathy Ann Harris Smith, 46, of Morganton, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, at Main Street Baptist Church, in Spindale.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the church. Valdese Family Funeral. Care has the honor of serving the family. Robert Guy MORGANTON Robert George Guy, 81, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2013.
The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at the First Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. is assisting the family.
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