Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday August 20, 2016 at Hopewell AME Zion Church, Harris, NC with receiving of friends in the fellowship hall one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eggersfuneralhome.com. Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC is serving the Blanton family.Join Our Obituary Email List. Send Flowers. ... Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside. 4076 U.S HWY, 221-A Cliffside, NC 28024 North Carolina 28024 (828) 657-6322 (828) ...Margaret "Cricket" Rollins. Margaret Ann Black “Cricket” Rollins, age 90 of Cliffside, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at her home. Cricket was born March 16, 1932 in Cliffside, NC to the late Martin Black and the late Osteen Keeter Black. She was the widow of Bill Rollins to whom she was married for seventy-one years.Welcome. Eggers Funeral Home has been providing funeral care for many years. We take pride in serving the Boiling Springs, Chesnee, and Cliffside communities. Our licensed staff provides care for grieving families with dignity and compassion during the most difficult times of your life. We’re here to help you through the decision-making ...Burch Mitchell “Mitch” Sutton Jr, 69, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully, on March 12, 2023, surrounded by his family and close friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 18, at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, 7400 Mt. Holly Road, Charlotte NC with the Rev. Elliott Hipp officiating. Visitation will precede the ...Betty Lee Gross Goode. Betty Lee Gross Goode, age 90, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital in Shelby, NC. She was a native of Gaston County and the daughter to the late Walter and Hilda Smith Gross. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to sew and loved her little dog Korky.Jun 17, 2022 · June 8, 1950 - June 17, 2022. Linda Ann Carpenter Webb, age 72 of Forest City, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Colonial Manor Healthcare in Rutherfordton, NC. She was the daughter of the late Paul Ambrose Carpenter and Jean Tate Carpenter and a native of Rutherford County. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Kevin Webb, and her ... Jun 17, 2022 · June 8, 1950 - June 17, 2022. Linda Ann Carpenter Webb, age 72 of Forest City, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Colonial Manor Healthcare in Rutherfordton, NC. She was the daughter of the late Paul Ambrose Carpenter and Jean Tate Carpenter and a native of Rutherford County. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Kevin Webb, and her ... Aug 17, 2022 · Rodney Lee Willis. December 7, 1969 - August 17, 2022. Rodney Lee Willis, age 52 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He was born December 7, 1969 in Rutherford County, NC to Dianne Willis and the late Ronald Willis. Rodney enjoyed watching Nascar races and he could work on just about anything. Aug 30, 2022 · A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC with family speaker Kathi Lovelace Collins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Cleveland County, NC at 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that memorials be made to Cliffside Baptist Church at P.O. Box 336 Cliffside, NC 28024. Online condolences may be made to www.eggersfuneralhome.com. Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC is in charge of the arrangements.Family and friends of Ruth N. Hollifield are invited to her visitation Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside. A funeral service will be 3pm Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Trinity Baptist Church with the Pastor Mike Fraizer officiating the service. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.Clarence's Obituary. Clarence Baxter Jolley, age 74 of Cliffside, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born November 27, 1948 in Cleveland County, NC to the late George Oren Jolley and the late Margaret Hamrick Jolley.Catheryn Lovelace Deyton, age 83 of Mooresboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at her home. She was born May 25, 1939 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Robert and Clara Byers Lovelace. Catheryn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who loved to garden her roses.Alice's Obituary. Alice Hawkins McGinnis, 66, of Cliffside, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at her home with her husband by her side. Alice was married to her best friend, Eddie McGinnis for 46 years. Along with her husband, Alice is survived by 2 daughters; Lindsey (Brian) Oglesby and Rachel (Cory) Hinkle and 5 grandchildren who ...Family and friends of Ruth N. Hollifield are invited to her visitation Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside. A funeral service will be 3pm Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Trinity Baptist Church with the Pastor Mike Fraizer officiating the service. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.Aug 16, 2023 · The family will receive friends Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC. The funeral service will be 3:00pm Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Trinity Baptist Church in Mooresboro, NC with Reverend Mike Frazier and Reverend Wayne Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Hawkins were private at the request of the family and due to the covid-19 pandemic. If you would like to send a memorial donation in lieu of flowers, please send them to the Humane Society of Rutherford County at 1766 US Highway 74A Byp, Forest City, NC 28043 or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills at P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043 or to Cliffside United ... Burch Mitchell “Mitch” Sutton Jr, 69, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully, on March 12, 2023, surrounded by his family and close friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 18, at Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, 7400 Mt. Holly Road, Charlotte NC with the Rev. Elliott Hipp officiating. Visitation will precede the ...December 3, 1934 - February 23, 2022. Charles Ray Humphries, age 87 of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC. He was a native of Rutherford County and the son to the late John Robert Humphries and Lillie Robbs Humphries. Charles was a loving husband, father ...Serita Jane Simpson, age 61 of Shelby, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Peak Resources in Shelby, NC. A full obituary will be posted here soon. To plant trees in memory, please visit ...Apr 15, 2016 · Born July 5, 1961 in Watauga, County, NC, he was the loving husband to Betty Ragan Eggers for 33 years and the son of the late John Brandon Eggers, Sr. and Rachel Webster Eggers. He was the founder and co-owner of Eggers Funeral Homes in Boiling Springs, Chesnee and Cliffside, NC. View Obituaries Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside ... Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside 4076 U.S HWY, 221-A Cliffside, NC 28024 (828) 657-6322Aug 19, 2022 · The visitation will be from 1:00pm to 2:30pm on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC. The Rescue Prayer and Masonic rites will be given at 2:30pm following the visitation in the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC. Burial will be at Cleveland Memorial Park in Boiling Springs, NC. Jan 6, 2018 · A graveside service officiated by Reverend Danny Camp will be held at the Cliffside Cemetery, Cliffside NC Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 2:00 pm. Memorials may be made to Cane Creek Baptist Church, 151 Cane Creek Mountain Road, Union Mills NC 28167. Eggers Funeral home of Cliffside NC is serving the family. Sep 11, 2022 · Ray Dean Butler. July 12, 1933 - September 11, 2022. Ray Dean Butler, age 89 of Ellenboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was born July 12, 1933 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Claudus Arnold Butler and the late Lona Caroll Butler. Ray was a loving father, grandfather and sweetheart who was so easy ... View The Obituary For Hazel McDaniel Robinson. ... made to Cliffside Baptist Church Building Fund PO Box 336 Cliffside, NC 28024. ... Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside ...Nov 3, 2022 · Mary Luckadoo Blanton. December 23, 2021 (87 years old) View obituary. Brian Millis. September 23, 2021 (52 years old) View obituary. Carolyn McCraw Arrowood. September 7, 2021 (79 years old) View obituary. Feb 23, 2022 · December 3, 1934 - February 23, 2022. Charles Ray Humphries, age 87 of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC. He was a native of Rutherford County and the son to the late John Robert Humphries and Lillie Robbs Humphries. Charles was a loving husband, father ... A visitation will be held Friday January 14 th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC with the funeral service following at 2:30pm in the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC with the Reverend Maria Miller officiating. Eggers Funeral Home is located at 4076 US Hwy. 221-A Cliffside, NC 28024.Jun 10, 2022 · The family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC. The funeral service will be 1:00pm Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in The A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC with Reverend Randall Cooper officiating. Interment will be at the Cliffside Cemetery. Apr 15, 2016 · Born July 5, 1961 in Watauga, County, NC, he was the loving husband to Betty Ragan Eggers for 33 years and the son of the late John Brandon Eggers, Sr. and Rachel Webster Eggers. He was the founder and co-owner of Eggers Funeral Homes in Boiling Springs, Chesnee and Cliffside, NC. Family and friends of Mr. Splawn are invited to his visitation from 6-8pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside. His funeral service will be Wednesday, March 6, 2019 11:00am at Westview Baptist Church 500 Melody Lane, Shelby NC 28152 He will be laid to rest at Cliffside Cemetery following the service.Feb 17, 2022 · The family will receive friends on Saturday February 19, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Eggers Funeral Home, 4076 US-221A Hwy#221-A, Cliffside, NC 28024. The funeral service will follow in the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC. with Brother Bobby Bolin officiating. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that memorials be made to Cliffside Baptist Church at P.O. Box 336 Cliffside, NC 28024. Online condolences may be made to www.eggersfuneralhome.com. Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC is in charge of the arrangements. Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside Obituary. Joseph Harlan Taylor, age 78 of Cliffside, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022. Born November 14, 1943 to the late Maybelle Taylor in Cleveland County, he ...Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Forest City, NC. Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills at P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043. Online condolences may be made at www.eggersfuneralhome.com. Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC is serving the family.May 10, 2023 · The family will receive friends on Monday, May 15, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00 pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC. The funeral service will follow at 12:00pm in The A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC with Reverend Tim Elmore officiating. Burial will be at the Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. The funeral service will be 2:00pm Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Spencer Baptist Church in Spindale, NC with Reverend Bruce Caldwell and Reverend Neil Murray officiating. The body will lie in state for thirty minutes prior to the funeral service in the church sanctuary. Burial will be in the Cliffside Cemetery in Cliffside, NC.Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside Obituary Jack Holt Huskey, age 69 of Cliffside, NC, passed away peacefully Friday, August 19, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City,...The family will receive friends on Monday, May 15, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00 pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC. The funeral service will follow at 12:00pm in The A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC with Reverend Tim Elmore officiating.Jan 8, 2022 · A visitation will be held Friday January 14 th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC with the funeral service following at 2:30pm in the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC with the Reverend Maria Miller officiating. Eggers Funeral Home is located at 4076 US Hwy. 221-A Cliffside, NC 28024. Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside Obituary. James Odell Harris passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina at the age of 97. James was ... Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside Obituary. Daniel Trujillo IV, age 31, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Charleston, SC. He was a native of Charleston, SC and the son to the ...Jul 4, 2022 · A memorial service will be held in the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC on Thursday, July. 7, 2022 at 11:00am with Reverend Robby Hensley officiating. Burial will immediately follow at the Goodes Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. To honor Elizabeth, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s VIEW OBITUARIES. Cliffside Eggers Funeral Home. 4076 U.S HWY, 221-A Cliffside, NC 28024 North Carolina 28024 (828) 657-6322 (828) 657-6322 Email Us ...Jun 17, 2022 · June 8, 1950 - June 17, 2022. Linda Ann Carpenter Webb, age 72 of Forest City, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Colonial Manor Healthcare in Rutherfordton, NC. She was the daughter of the late Paul Ambrose Carpenter and Jean Tate Carpenter and a native of Rutherford County. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Kevin Webb, and her ... Donna Branch Obituary. Donna Owens Branch, age 56 of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC. She was born February 3 ...Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside Obituary. James Odell Harris passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina at the age of 97. James was ... Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside Obituary. Autumn Ruby Houser Johnson,19, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022. Miss Johnson was born March 29, 2003 to Richard Clay Johnson and ...Feb 4, 2023 · Alton Henson Obituary. Alton Kenneth Henson, age 85 of Mooresboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born December 5, 1937 in Rutherford County, NC to the late ... A memorial service will be held in the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC on Thursday, July. 7, 2022 at 11:00am with Reverend Robby Hensley officiating. Burial will immediately follow at the Goodes Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. To honor Elizabeth, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’sJul 4, 2022 · A memorial service will be held in the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC on Thursday, July. 7, 2022 at 11:00am with Reverend Robby Hensley officiating. Burial will immediately follow at the Goodes Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. To honor Elizabeth, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s The family will receive friends at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, Playground Fund, 746 Trinity Church Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114 Online Condolences may be made at www.eggersfuneralhome.com Eggers Funeral Home of CliffsideAlton Henson Obituary. Alton Kenneth Henson, age 85 of Mooresboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was born December 5, 1937 in Rutherford County, NC to the late ...VIEW OBITUARIES. Chesnee Funeral Home & Crematory. 815 South Alabama Avenue,Chesnee Chesnee, ... Cliffside Eggers Funeral Home. 4076 U.S HWY, 221-A ...Clyde Alvin Sidden. BOSTIC- Clyde A. Sidden of Bostic, NC went to heaven Tuesday March 20, 2018. Clyde is survived by his wife (Sam) Kathy Love of the home. A Memorial Service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church in Ellenboro, NC Saturday March 24, 2018 at 11:30 am. The family will receive friends in the sanctuary of the church from 10:30-11: ...William "Bill"'s Obituary. William “Bill” Michael Slone, age 53 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at his home. Bill was born January 28, 1969 in Stark County, Ohio to Irene Van Dyke Slone and the late Dallas Texas Slone. Bill loved to fish and explore the mountains as he could walk around the woods for hours just ...Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside Obituary. Stephanie Alena Phillips Newton, age 38 of Forest City, NC, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center in Rutherfordton, NC ...Jan 21, 2022 · Cliffside, North Carolina. Dec 13, 1929 – Jan 18, 2022 (Age 92) ... Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside Obituary. Benjamin “Ben” Almerine Humphries, Sr., known as a Cliffside, NC icon, passed ... A service of remembrance will be scheduled at a later date. Friends and family will be at the home of Melody Bridges. Memorials are suggested to the NC Schnauzer Rescue Inc. at P.O. Box 1147 Holly Springs, NC 27540. Online condolences may be made to www.eggersfuneralhome.com. Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC is serving the family.4076 U.S HWY, 221-A Cliffside, NC 28024 North Carolina 28024 (828) 657-6322 (828) 657-6322The family will receive friends Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC. The funeral service will be 3:00pm Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Trinity Baptist Church in Mooresboro, NC with Reverend Mike Frazier and Reverend Wayne Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Eggers ...Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside Obituary. Joseph Harlan Taylor, age 78 of Cliffside, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022. Born November 14, 1943 to the late Maybelle Taylor in Cleveland County, he ...Joshua's Obituary. Joshua Aaron Lawing, 44, of Green Creek NC, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was born September 22, 1978 to the late Kenneth E. Lawing Sr. and Shirley J. Hall. He loved his kids and his family. He enjoyed music, drawing, getting tattoos, and keeping his hands busy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death ...Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside Obituary. Stephanie Alena Phillips Newton, age 38 of Forest City, NC, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center in Rutherfordton, NC ...Jul 4, 2022 · A memorial service will be held in the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC on Thursday, July. 7, 2022 at 11:00am with Reverend Robby Hensley officiating. Burial will immediately follow at the Goodes Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. To honor Elizabeth, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s VIEW OBITUARIES. Cliffside Eggers Funeral Home. 4076 U.S HWY, 221-A Cliffside, NC 28024 North Carolina 28024 (828) 657-6322 (828) 657-6322 Email Us ...Mar 12, 2023 · View Obituaries Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside ... Eggers Funeral Home - Cliffside 4076 U.S HWY, 221-A Cliffside, NC 28024 (828) 657-6322 Nov 29, 2020 · Betty Lee Gross Goode. Betty Lee Gross Goode, age 90, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital in Shelby, NC. She was a native of Gaston County and the daughter to the late Walter and Hilda Smith Gross. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved to sew and loved her little dog Korky. A service of remembrance will be scheduled at a later date. Friends and family will be at the home of Melody Bridges. Memorials are suggested to the NC Schnauzer Rescue Inc. at P.O. Box 1147 Holly Springs, NC 27540. Online condolences may be made to www.eggersfuneralhome.com. Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC is serving the family.Apr 13, 2023 · Debbie Skipper Obituary. Debbie McKinney Skipper, age 73 of Cliffside, NC, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 11, 2023. ... 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside ... Services Guestbook Photos Condolences. – Jimmy Albert Ledford, 70, went to be with the Lord December 26, 2018. He was the son of the late Melvin Ledford and Darcus Horne Ledford. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Clifford Ledford and great grand-child Adrian Bruce Henson. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife ...VIEW OBITUARIES. Chesnee Funeral Home & Crematory. 815 South Alabama Avenue,Chesnee Chesnee, ... Cliffside Eggers Funeral Home. 4076 U.S HWY, 221-A ...Apr 13, 2023 · The family will receive friends Monday, April 17, 2023 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC. The funeral service will follow at 2:00pm in the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC with Reverend Dennis Hurdt officiating. Burial will follow in the Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Jan 18, 2022 · A receiving of friends will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 21st at Cliffside Baptist Church. The funeral service will be 3pm Friday, January 21st at Cliffside Baptist Church with Reverend Mike Elgin officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Cliffside Baptist Church at P.O. Box 336 Cliffside, NC 28024. The family will receive friends Friday, April 21, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00 am at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC. The funeral service will follow at 11:00am in the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC with Reverend Chris Fox officiating.The family will receive friends Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC. The funeral service will be 3:00pm Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Trinity Baptist Church in Mooresboro, NC with Reverend Mike Frazier and Reverend Wayne Carter officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Eggers ...May 16, 2016 · The family will receive friends at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, Playground Fund, 746 Trinity Church Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114 Online Condolences may be made at www.eggersfuneralhome.com Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside Jan 8, 2022 · A visitation will be held Friday January 14 th from 1:00pm – 2:30pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC with the funeral service following at 2:30pm in the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside, NC with the Reverend Maria Miller officiating. Eggers Funeral Home is located at 4076 US Hwy. 221-A Cliffside, NC 28024. Donna Branch Obituary. Donna Owens Branch, age 56 of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC. She was born February 3 ....