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Frances Lawson Smith Harless Obituary

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Frances S. Harless, 92, of Hollywood passed away April 6, 2015, after an extended illness. Born Jan. 25, 1923, in Dothan, Alabama, she moved to Florida at a young age. Frances was a graduate of South Broward High School and married Carl E. Harless, Sr. on Feb. 20, 1943. She retired from AT&T. Frances is survived by her son, Carl E. Harless, Jr.; daughter, Beverly Mumbord (Paul); grandchildren, Kelly Smith (Scott) and Hank Nelson (Cassie); great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Smith, Timothy Smith, Chase Nelson, Ryder Nelson, Hunter Rutherford and Paige Rutherford; sister, Barbara Steiner; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl on Aug. 12, 1986, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation will be 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home, 6301 Taft St., Hollywood. Interment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Gardens North.

Ermateen Edwards Harless Obituary

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Ermateen Edwards Harless
Born: July 10, 1934
Died: January 29, 2015

Ermateen Edwards Harless, age 80, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 in Lakeland. Born on July 10, 1934 in Eastman, GA, she was the daughter of the late John Gordon and Rebecca (Coleman) Scarborough. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Harless is preceded in death by two children, Sandra Strickland, and Hubert “Butch” Edwards. She is survived by four children, Linda Harless (Charles) of Bartow, Patricia Shull of Fort Meade, Deborah Edwards of De Leon Springs, and Dusty Edwards (Harmonie) of Glade Springs, VA. She also leaves behind her brother Eschol Scarborough of Pasadena, TX, 18 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren.The family will receive friends on Monday, February 2, 2015 from 10am to 11am at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 11:00am at the funeral home chapel.

Glen E. Harless Obituary

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Glen E. Harless, 47 of Mooresville, died November 5, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 17, 1967 in Indianapolis. Glen worked as a fireman on the Mooresville Fire Dept., was an EMT for Lifestar Ambulance and later worked as a plumber for the Pipe and Steam Fitters Local Union #440 in Indianapolis. Survivors include, his mother Patsy Simpkins of Plainfield, daughter Amber M. Harless of Mooresville, half- brother Edwin C. Swallow of South Dakota, two half- sisters Jennifer Swallow of South Dakota and Stacy Puckett of Kentucky, grandson Jackson S. Weddle of Mooresville and his former wife Vickie J. Harless Schubert of Indianapolis. Family and friends will gather from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11 at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. A celebration of Glen’s life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12 at the funeral home.

Charles Frederick Harless Jr Obituary

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Dr. Charles F. Harless Jr., USAF Lt Col (Ret)

Dr. Charles Harless “Chas” passed away the morning of October 14th in the peace and comfort of his home while surrounded by family.

Charles was born on September 30, 1927 to Charles F. Harless Sr. and Mamie Harless in Durham, NC. His childhood was spent in Chapel Hill until age 10 when his family moved to Sanford, NC where his parents lived out their lives. At an early age Charles was recognized for having a beautiful singing voice and he won first place, receiving the highest marks possible, in the state competition for unchanged voices. He performed throughout his high school and college years then continued in church choirs as a soloist and graced many weddings including those of his children.

After graduating from high school Charles served a year in the Navy near the end of World War II. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and continued on to Dental School; graduating with UNC’s first Dental Class in 1954. Charles then joined the Air Force starting out in Colorado where he met his wife Paula. His family moved around the world being stationed in England, Texas, Florida, a tour in Viet Nam, Germany, and again in Florida before retiring in 1974 with 20 years of military service. Charles returned to Raleigh, and the state he always loved, to establish his private practice in Periodontal Medicine. He cared for his patients dearly and delighted in his daily interactions with them for another 28 years, finally retiring at age 75.

Chas was also an avid golfer becoming a member of North Ridge Country Club in 1980 which served as his second home when he retired. He kept a sharp mind working crossword puzzles, endlessly remembering and telling offbeat jokes, talking politics, and expressing opinions on any topic just for the fun of stirring things up.

Chas is survived by his wife of 58 years Paula, sons Jeffrey C. and Clay R. of Raleigh, Dr J. Matthew Harless of Roanoke, VA, stepsons Steven and Michael of Raleigh, a sister, Shirley Scott & husband of Boulder, Colorado, and 6 grandchildren. The progression of melanoma cancer shortened his time with us but we will continue to smile, laugh, show kindness, stay curious and always thoughtful as we remember him for the remainder of our days.

The family is inviting friends to share their memories of Chas with them at North Ridge Country Club, October 22nd, between 3:00 and 6:00 pm.

Internment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Charles Frederick Harless Jr

Born: 30 September 1927.
Died: 14 October 2014.
Parents: Charles Frederick Harless and Mamie A. Yarborough.
Spouse: Paula M.
Known Children: Jeffrey C. Harless, James Matthew Harless, Clay R. Harless.
Relationship to Johan Philip Harless: 5th great-grandson.

  1. Johan Philip Harless.
  2. Martin Harless.
  3. Patrick Harless.
  4. John Harless.
  5. Anderson Harless.
  6. James Matheson Harless.
  7. Charles Frederick Harless.
  8. Charles Frederick Harless Jr.

Larry Gene Harless Obituary

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Larry Gene Harless, age 63, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 6, 2014. He had struggled with heart and kidney problems as well as diabetes for a very long time. Larry loved history, cowboys and Indians, animals of every shape and size, camping, story-telling and family time.

He is preceded in Heaven by his brother Greg Harless. He is survived by his wife Gail Harless, his son Pastor Eric Harless and wife Mindi of Halsey, Oregon, son Ryan Harless and wife Melissa of Anchorage, Alaska, and daughter Amber Harless; five granddaughters: Bretta, Zaina, Sarah, Emily, and Sofia; and only grandson, Preston, his parents, Gene and Henrietta Harless and sister Jennifer Porter and husband Ronnie and lots of beloved nieces and nephews.

Services are being held at: Kern River Family Mortuary 1900 N. Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA on Wed. Sept. 10th at 11 am.

Published in Bakersfield Californian on Sept. 10, 2014