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Mrs. Ethel Odene "Deanie" Ragan Wilson, 78
ROCK HILL, S.C. - Mrs. Ethel Odene "Deanie" Ragan Wilson, of Morningside Assisted Living, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill.

Mrs. Wilson was born in Salisbury, N.C., the daughter of the late Alfred Lee Ragan and the late Nettie Viola Propst Ragan. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Newport, S.C., and a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Wilford Wilson; her brother, Charles Eugene Ragan; and her grandson, Joshua Faulkner.

Mrs. Wilson is survived by her sons, Gary Eugene Wilson and wife Lucy of Blackstock, S.C., Larry Dean Wilson and wife Kathy of Rock Hill; her daughters, Tammy Wilson Covington and husband Randy of Rock Hill, Terri Wilson Faulkner and husband Michael of Dumfries, Va.; her sisters, Betty Lou Wilson of Lillie, La., Barbara Ann Adkins of Junction City, Ari.; her grandchildren, Deann, Amanda, Jason, Amber, Marie, Melissa, Justin, Jacob, Jennah; and eight great-grandchildren.

Services: Services for Mrs. Wilson will be held Friday, July 30 at 11 a.m. at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, S.C., with Mr. Gary E. Wilson and Rev. Roger Shuford officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery in Rock Hill.
Visitation: The family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, S.C.; and other times, at the home of her son, Larry Wilson, 4620 Mistwood Road, Rock Hill, S.C.

Memorials: May be made to Hospice and Community Care, Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, P.O. Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731; or First Baptist Church Newport, 455 Hands Mill Hwy., Rock Hill, SC 29732.

Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome. net.


Bonnie Lynn Peacock, 50
SALISBURY - Bonnie Lynn Peacock, formerly of Salisbury, died July 16, 2010, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Born May 7, 1960, Salisbury.

She is survived by children Aaron Rogers, Jesse Rogers and Gina Jenkins. She was loved and will be missed.

Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at The Rock, Rockwell.


Mr. Leo "Bigboy" Kluttz, 80
ROCKWELL - Mr. Leo "Bigboy" Kluttz, of Rockwell, passed away Tuesday, July, 27, 2010, at his residence.

Bigboy was born Jan. 31, 1930, in Rowan County, the son of the late Walter "Pete" Kluttz and Rosa Earnhardt Kluttz.

Bigboy was educated in Rowan County schools, had worked for Cannon Mills for 40 years and also worked for Carolina Stalite until 1992.

Bigboy was a member of the Rock Grove United Methodist Church, which he helped to build the church and parsonage. He was a member of the Open Door Sunday School Class and was active in all phases of the church.

He was a member of Keller Memorial Masonic Lodge 657, East YMCA and helped at the Granite Quarry Meal Site. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing his bounty with friends and family.

In addition to his parents, Bigboy was preceded in death by brothers, Max Kluttz, Doc Kluttz, Jack Kluttz; and his twin sister, Fern Kluttz Ward.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Basinger Kluttz, whom he married on Nov. 3, 1949; daughters Connie Holshouser and husband Dennis of Rockwell, Seleta Spry and husband Ricky of Salisbury; sisters Mary Helen Shive of Salisbury, Jo Eagle of Rockwell, Virginia "Bill" Sifford, Peggy Bost of Salisbury; brother George Kluttz of Rockwell; grandchildren Travis Holshouser, Amy Holshouser Powell, Jonas Spry and Carly Spry; great-grandchildren Anna Scott Holshouser, Baxley Holshouser, Emerson Holshouser, Gavin Powell, Ella Powell and Parker Powell.

Visitation: 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 29 at Rock Grove United Methodist Church.
Funeral Services: 3 p.m. Thursday, July 29 at Rock Grove United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Randy Lucas, pastor, and the Rev. Paul Starnes, retired Methodist minister. Burial will follow at Brookhill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rockwell.

Memorials: Rock Grove United Methodist Church, 1110 Shuping Mill Road, Salisbury, NC 28146.

Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Kluttz Family.

Online condolences may be made to www.powlesfuneralhome.com


Mrs. Mildred "Peg" Rusher Eller, 86
SALISBURY - Mrs. Mildred "Peg" Rusher Eller, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010, in Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Born Oct. 2, 1923, in Rowan County to the late Hall W. Rusher and Lillie F. Rusher, Mrs. Eller graduated from Granite Quarry High School in 1940.

Mrs. Eller was an active member of Community Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School and was involved in the women's organizations.

Preceding her in death were two brothers, Dick and D.L. Rusher; and four sisters, Troy Morgan, Eva Mae Rusher, Hallie and Edith Rusher.

Mrs. Eller is survived by her husband of nearly 70 years, Linnie "Dink" Eller of Salisbury; son Daniel W. Eller (Sheila) of Hampstead; daughter Donna E. Goodman (Lonnie) of Salisbury; grandchildren Barry V. Eller (Kati) of Charleston, S.C., and Matthew C. Goodman (Betty) of Breezy Point, Minn.; and great- grandchildren Samantha Goodman, Dalton, Daniel and Erin Eller. A sister, Lydia Hatley of Salisbury, also survives.

Visitation: A visitation will be held Wednesday (July 28) from 7-8:30 p.m. at Summersett Funeral Home.
Service: The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday (July 29) at Community Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Keith Mason, minister of Community Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Rowan Memorial Park.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Baptist Church, 325 Calhoun St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Eller family.