Rev. John Russell Allen, 77, of Ellerbe, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Pinelake Healthcare Center in Carthage. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Saturday at Carter Funeral Home in Ellerbe with Rev. Gene Alexander officiating. The family will greet friends from 12:45 to 1:45 pm Saturday at the funeral home and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God, 160 Clemmer Rd., Rockingham, NC 28379 or to Pinelake Healthcare Center, 801 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage, NC 28327.