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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 13-December 19, 2018 O B I T U A R I E S O B I T U A R I E S TROY M. MOORE Troy Mark Moore, age 90, of Forest City, passed away December 3, 2018. He was born September 7, 1928 in Caroleen, and was the son of the late James Edgar "Ed" Moore and Lela Bird Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Birdie Moore Ward and three brothers, Jesse Moore, James Moore and Jay Moore. He worked in textiles for five years, as an employee for Bill Owens Auto Parts for five years and for Lutz Yelton Oil Company for five years. After that, for the next twenty-three years, he and his cousins, Herbert and Dewey Pannell, owned and operated Pannell and Moore Oil Company. After selling the Oil Company he worked for his good friend J.P. Allen as a carpenter; and Scott Vending Company as a coffee salesman. He was an active lifetime member of Caroleen United Methodist Church. Troy's hobbies were bird hunting, fishing and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Julie Adams and numerous beloved and loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service was held at Caroleen United Methodist Church. Burial followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Caroleen United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 187, Caroleen, NC 28019 or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. VALIREE MEDFORD HAWKINS Valiree Medford Hawkins, 93, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018. She was a native of Rutherford County, and a daughter of the late John Gordon Medford and Leona "Lonie" Greene Medford and widow of the late Lawrence Miller Hawkins. Valiree retired from Alexander Mills and later worked as a designer for Water's Florist. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, cross stitching, being a floral designer and loved her flower garden. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Hazel Medford Padgett and hus- band Jennings, and Loretta Medford Luckadoo. Survivors include her son, Jerry Hawkins and wife Debra Randolph Hawkins; daughters, Susan Hawkins Callahan and hus- band Michael, and Barbara Hawkins Wall and husband Jerry; a sister, Ruby Medford Martin who was the wife of the late Wilbur Martin; eight grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and fif- teen great great grandchil- dren. There are also numer- ous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held three o'clock Thursday, December 13, 2018 in the Florence Baptist Church with Dr. Bobby Gantt officiating. Interment will follow in the Eternal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from two until three o'clock Thursday in the narthex of the sanctuary. In addition to flowers, memorials may be made to the Florence Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 S. Broadway Street, Forest City, NC 28043. Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family. HAROLD "DINKY" MOORE Harold "Dinky" Moore, age 81, of Mooresboro, passed away December 5, 2018. Dinky was born December 1, 1937 in Rutherford County, and was the son of the late David Erwin Moore and Cora Hensley Moore. He worked for Cone Mills- Cliffside Plant for most of his life and was of the Baptist Faith. Dinky was an outdoorsman who loved farming, gardening and any kind of yard work. He was also an avid NASCAR fan. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Rhonda D. Moore; one son, Scott Campfield and wife, Kelly of Ellenboro; two daughters, Christy Bailey and husband, Daniel of Mooresboro and Debbie Ann Bowen of Mooresboro; three brothers, Ronald Gene "Pud" Moore and wife, Iris of Mooresboro, Don Moore and wife, Lynn of Forest City and Johnny "Chick" Moore and wife, Martha of Rutherford County; two sisters, Carolyn Moore Walters of Forest City and Teresa Moore Lovelace and husband, Bobby of Mooresboro. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, two great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. BILL SUTTLE Bill Suttle, age 72, of Rutherfordton, passed away December 1, 2018. Bill was born July 17, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late William Crawford Suttle, Sr. and Martha Wallace Suttle. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. Bill worked as an Express Truck Driver and enjoyed hauling cars, which included his favorite pastime of buying and selling vehicles. He loved his family and friends dearly and was known for his generous heart toward others. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Brenda McEntyre and brother, Don Weaks. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of thirty-two years Patricia Suttle; daughter, Vicki Suttle Childers of Ellenboro; two sons, Robby Suttle and wife, Hayley of Rutherfordton and Brannon Suttle and wife, Rachel of Gilkey; eleven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. A memorial service was conducted at The Barn in Bostic. Military honors were rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. CROMER HAROLD CURTIS Cromer Harold Curtis, age 84 of Forest City passed away December 2, 2018. Cromer was born November 21, 1934 in McDowell County and was son of the late Omie Curtis Rettig. He was a graduate of Barium Springs High School and Western Carolina University where he was loyal and faithful supporter. Cromer also served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Cromer was a faith- ful member of Florence Baptist Church, the Virgil Webb Sunday School Class and retired from the North Carolina Employment Security Commission. He could be found most after- noons at both Smith's Drug Store or the former Ron & Eddy's Restaurant drinking coffee with his friends. He also enjoyed traveling to the Hemlock Inn and Bryson City with his wife. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Frances Moody and Rosa Lee Lamb. Survivors include his wife of forty-four years, Mary Lee Callahan Curtis, a sister, Wanda Garganta of Marion and a nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at Florence Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Cool Springs Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Florence Baptist Church, 201 S. Broadway St., Forest City, NC28043. Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family. DOLLY JANE BROWN Dolly Jane Brown, age 85, of Forest City, passed away December 8, 2018. Dolly was born July 1, 1933 in McDowell County, she was the daughter of the late Dock Odie Lowery and Marian Styles Lowery. She was a graduate of North Cove High School. Dolly worked for McDowell Public Schools in the cafeteria for many years and then for Baxter Laboratory until retirement. She attended the Restoration Church and enjoyed flower gardening, cooking and especially loved family get togethers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty- three years, Lens «Hooter» Brown; two sisters, Mary Lou Fox and Annie Mae McKinney and four brothers, Walter, Frank, Arnold and Ted Lowery. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Dennis Brown and wife, Denese of Cliffside; a daughter, Diane Campbell and husband, Charles of Forest City; five grandchildren, sixteen great- grandchildren, and six great- great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Doris Chapman (Kenneth) and Kathleen Good all of McDowell County and two sisters-in-law, Vonda Lowery and Margaret Surratt also of McDowell County and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Restoration Church of Forest City with Reverend Jerry Hames, Reverend Darren Best and Reverend Kevin Bradley officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Harrelson Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Biddix Family Cemetery in Marion on a later date. Memorial donations are respectively requested to the Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Rutherford Weekly offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge for Rutherford County residents and the immediate area. The obituary may include a picture if the image is of print quality. We request that the obituary is limited to 150 words and we will edit the obituaries due to space. The obituary will include preceded family members, surviving family members, funeral service information, memorials, and the name of the funeral home serving the family. The obituaries will not include names of grandchildren, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, or pets. We only accept obituaries from licensed funeral homes. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to events@rutherfordweekly.com ©Community First Media Community First Media Once again, the holiday season is upon us and with it comes the prospects of a new year. As the days of our life slip away, we should be reminded of what James said about life's brevity. He compared it to a vapor that appears for a little while and then disappears. It is no secret that as we grow older time begins to fl ee. Due to the vanishing nature of our life, we must seize the moment and make the most of the time we have left. No stone should be left unturned when it comes to our relationships and the opportunities which are set before us. Is there a word you have needed to say to someone, a task that you have planned to fi nish or one of those "I'll get to it" things that you have been putting off? One day your life on this earth will be gone and so will the opportunity to make a difference. Has it ever dawned on you that today may be your last day? Whatever it is; a note, a hug, the gift of forgiveness, a word of encouragement or making sure of your relationship with God, do it TODAY. Here is a poem that reminds us of the shortness of life: When I was child, I laughed and wept, Time crept; When as a youth, I dreamed and talked, Time walked; When I became a full grown man, Time ran; When older still I daily grew; Time fl ew; Soon I shall be traveling on, Time gone. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder TIME GONE "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH When death rattles our world, one of the natu- ral reactions is to search for a meaning to our loss. Oftentimes, this search leads us to many questions about mortality and our inability to "save" our loved one from death. This powerlessness many times will be navigated through the context of our religious beliefs. The soul searching ques- tions, "Why did God allow this to happen?" or "Why would a God of love take my loved one?" have been uttered by many in the quiet moments of sadness. The Word of God teaches us that death is a universal result of the fallen state of mankind. A closer look at scripture will reveal to us that God has done everything in His power to de- liver us from the curse of death. The biblical truths of redemption, resurrection and resto- ration are evidence that God has given us the ability to overcome the sting of death. When we place conditions on our faith, then we are attempting to put God in a box of our own expectations. Does God love us any less because our loved one died? The answer to that question can be found on a Roman Cross two thousand years ago. Our loving God allowed His only begotten Son to die a cruel and an unjust death. The purpose of the death of Jesus was to provide hope for mankind. God dealt with death, by winning the victory over it! During our sorrow and pain, we can be assured that God is hurting with us and has promised a Comforter to help us in our time of need (John 14:16). We must be willing to receive this gift of comfort, love, redemption and hope by faith. I believe there is never a time that God is closer to us than at time of death. He has been there all the time! 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