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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 20-December 26, 2018 O B I T U A R I E S O B I T U A R I E S MARGARET ANN HINES Margaret Ann Hines, age 88 of Forest City passed away December 11, 2018. She was born September 2, 1930 in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Zonie and Florence Pintuff Estep. Margaret worked for most of her life in textiles and was a faithful member of Henrietta First Baptist Church where she served as Librarian for many years. Margaret had a kind and gentle spirit and she enjoyed helping others through her church activities or in the community. She loved her family and was a devoted friend to many. Margaret was pre- ceded in death by a son, Michael Estep, and broth- ers, James, Dan, and Perry Estep. Survivors include her husband, Merlin Hines of the home, a son, Philip Walker and wife Janet Diane Walker of Bostic, three step-chil- dren, Terry Hines and wife Kathy, Cindy Houser, and Kenny Hines and wife Sherri all of Cliffside, a sister, Betty Ray of Forest City, daugh- ter-in-law, Judy Estep of Harris, as well as numerous grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at First Baptist Church of Henrietta. Entombment followed in the Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to Henrietta First Baptist Church, PO Box 265, Henrietta, NC 28076 or Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family. DANA FERNANDO SMITH Mr. Dana Fernando Smith age 49 of Rutherfordton passed away December 13, 2018. Dana was a Journeyman Class A Lineman currently employed by Sumter Utilities and had a career spanning some 30 years that includ- ed working with many of the areas power companies. He was bigger than life and was a loyal friend and mentor who took great pride in his job and the training of new linemen. Dana was especially proud of his family who he loved with all his heart. Left to cherish his mem- ories are his wife Debbie Briscoe Smith, his ex-wife Judy Couch, special friend Susan Hamrick, mother Olga Dominguez Chaney, step father Tom Chaney, step mother Kay Smith-Silvers, son Kane Smith, son Adam Smith, stepson Ricky Pitman, stepson Tommy Pitman, step- son Joshua Lane, stepson Marcus Briscoe, stepdaugh- ter Dallas Kirby, brother Shannon Smith, stepbroth- er James Chaney, stepsis- ter Jackie James, stepsister Shanna Martin, stepsister Kristen Silvers, stepsister Alyssa Silvers, and a number of special friends & relatives. Dana was preceded in death by his father Elvis Larry Smith, and grandparents C.B. Smith, Elsie Johnson Smith, Adan Dominquez and Lillie Dominquez. A celebration of Dana's life was held at Spencer Baptist Church, Spindale. Graveside services were held at Gray's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Rutherfordton. In lieu of flowers memo- rials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. PAULINE "POLLY" MCCOMBS HUTCHINS P a u l i n e " P o l l y " McCombs Hutchins, age 86, of Rutherfordton, passed away December 14, 2018. She was a native of Rutherford County and the daughter of the late Herbert McCombs and the late Maggie Honeycutt McCombs. She was a mem- ber of Wilson Baptist Church and was a generous, lov- ing Christian woman who was a friend to many. She worked for fifteen years at Stonecutter Mills, fifteen years at Burlington Mills and twenty-five years at the Spindale Washerette. She was always ready to help people out, was loved by many and will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Hutchins, two sisters; Edith Morrison and Edna Yelton, one grandson and a great granddaughter. She is survived by: Two Sons: Larry Hutchins and his wife Sylvia of Rutherforton Billy Hutchins and his husband Skip Austin of Sanford, NC. One Sister: Lillian Oliff of Maryland. One Brother: Robert McCombs and his wife Margaret of Rutherfordton. Two Granddaughters. She is also survived by various broth- er and sister in laws, niec- es and nephews and great nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was held at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Forest City. McMahan's Funeral Home is serving the family. J.C. WISHON J.C. Wishon, age 80, of Forest City, passed away December 13, 2018. J.C. was born July 4, 1938 in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Caleb Wishon & Novella Waters Wishon. He worked for Mastercraft most of his life & was a past member of Sandy Level Baptist Church. J.C. enjoyed auto body repair work & watching NASCAR. He also took great delight in taking care of his pets: D.J., Ella & Toby. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Jones; son, Jason Clint Ray Wishon; 3 brothers, Troy, Henry & Robert Wishon & 3 sisters, Gladys Jones, Willie Mae Bradley & Lois Lowery. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Laura Kay Wishon; 2 daugh- ters, Cindy Wishon Mode of Spindale & Gail Crawford (Steve) of Forest City; son, Sammy Wishon (Donna Owens) of Forest City; sis- ter, Claudia Mae Tessenier (Nelson) of Caroleen; 5 grand- children, & 7 great-grandchil- dren. The funeral service was conducted at Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment fol- lowed in Caroleen-Avondale- Henrietta Cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. TONY JOE HAMRICK Tony Joe Hamrick, of Mooresboro 58, passed December 12, 2018. Tony is survived by his son Cameron Hamrick and wife Elizabeth of Charlotte. His sister, Teresa Hamrick of the home. His niece Heather Bratton of the home and niece Stephanie Elkout and husband Ayman of Boiling Springs, NC. His nephew Brandon Godfrey and fiancé Brandy Allen of Mooresboro. Also, many more Aunts, Uncles, cousins, great-niec- es and nephews and many special friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Joe and Elizabeth Hamrick of Mooresboro. Grandparents Earl and Cynthia Patterson of Shelby, and Buren and Grace Hamrick of Mooresboro. Tony was born on September 13, 1960 in Mooresboro. Tony loved and enjoyed music of all kinds. He played the drums and the guitar plus was an avid rock collector. Tony was full of life and devoted to making the world a better brighter place with his humor, smile and loving personality. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. A private graveside service was held at Eggers Funeral Home in Cliffside. Eggers Funeral Home is serving the family. RUTH ELLEN RUMFELT RUPPE Ruth Ellen Rumfelt Ruppe age 96 of Spindale, passed away December 13, 2018. A native of Rutherford County she is the widow of Arthur Ruppe, a homemak- er & member of Fellowship Holiness Church in Spindale. She is survived by one son Johnny Ruppe, 2 grand- sons, 1 granddaughter & 1 great granddaughter as well as a number of other rela- tives & friends. In addition to her hus- band she was preceded in death by her parents John & Lula Ella Freeman Rumfelt, a number of siblings & 2 daughters Judy Bradford & Frances Bowlin. A celebration of life was held at Fellowship Holiness Church, Spindale. Interment was held in the Spindale City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills P.O. Box 336 Forest City NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. WILLIAM SPENCER PARKER William Spencer Parker, 80, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late George William and Edna Crawford Parker. Spencer was a retired mechanic. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Norma Jean Smith Parker; daughter Carolyn Beheler; sons Jimmy Parker, Michael Parker, Shane Parker, David Bradshaw and JR Humphreys; a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Madge Jones and Louise McEntire; brother, Reid Parker. The family held a Memorial Service at Restoration Church, Forest City. Crowe's Mortuary 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 One of life's most contem- plative questions is "Why am I here"? During the course of life, each of us struggle with the purpose for life and living. In the process of fi nding a reason for living, we all will eventually sell our soul to something or to some- one. The danger is found in selling it to the wrong bidder. Popularity, self-ac- complishment, material possessions and pleasure are often the suitors that gain access to our soul. Sadly, when we get to the end of our self-centeredness, we will regretta- bly look back and realize that we have failed to make a lasting impact. We are often like the hoarder who gathers and keeps everything, but eventually all that we have stashed will decay and spoil. We have sold our soul for the temporal with no thought of the eternal. The holy scripture reminds us that we are not to live for self. Even though it goes against human nature, we fi nd our greatest purpose in giving of our- selves. Our search for life's meaning will end when we realize that we were meant to live life with empty pockets. The person who "gets all they can and cans all they get" will someday have a sad awakening. When death comes, our life will be judged according to what we have done with the opportunities afforded to us by God. 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