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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, February 21-February 27, 2019 O B I T U A R I E S O B I T U A R I E S FRANCES WOMACK YELTON Frances Womack Yelton, age 95, of Rutherfordton passed away February 11, 2019. She was born on October 3, 1923 to the late Otho and Anlo Nanney Womack. She graduat- ed from RS Central High School in 1940 and attend- ed King's Business College before working as a book- keeper for Stonecutter Mills and Park Lane Secretarial Service. Frances was an active life-long member of Gilboa United Methodist Church, where she served as treasurer for over fifty years and was a loyal mem- ber of the United Methodist Women. She was married for 56 years to Charles R. Yelton, who preceded her in death as did her oldest son Mike and her granddaughter. She is survived by Mike's widow, Kelly Yelton Mayse of Bostic, their daughter, Mandi Yelton Skinner and her son Geof of Rutherfordton; daughter Nancy Yelton Jessup and her husband Benny and their children Suzanne Jessup Thomasson and her hus- band Chase and her son Eric of Greensboro; son David, his wife Denise and their daughters, Katie, Allyson and Emily of Rutherfordton; and son John Yelton of Swannanoa. The Funeral Service was held Gilboa United Methodist Church. Interment was held at the Gilboa United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Gilboa United Methodist Church, care of the church treasurer at 265 Amber Oaks Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. McMahan's Funeral Home is serving the family. EDDIE DEAN TIPTON Eddie Dean Tipton, age 58, of Forest City, passed away February 13, 2019. Eddie was born April 20, 1960 in Rutherford County to Reba Lail Poteat who resides in Forest City and the late Charles Tipton. He has always worked in Plastic Manufacturing, having worked for United Southern for twenty years, Wilbert Plastics and currently for Bericap Industries in Cowpens. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a member of Goodes Grove Baptist Church. Eddie's passion in life was spending time with his grandchildren. His life was characterized by being a hard worker and helping others by being generous with his time and abilities. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robbie Tipton and an infant sister, Cathy Diane Tipton. Besides his mother, those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Felicia Tipton; two sons, Brandon Tipton of Boiling Springs, NC and Justin Dean Tipton of Forest City; four brothers, Wayne Tipton (Patricia) of Bostic, Jimmy Tipton (Teresa), James Tipton (Amy) and Scott Tipton all of Forest City. Four grandchil- dren also survive him. A memorial service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. TOSHA NICOLE CONNER Tosha Nicole Conner, age 30, of Rutherfordton, NC, died February 10, 2019, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Rutherford County & sur- vived by her parents Vernon Lee Conner and Tammy L. Conner. She was employed by Sane Farms. She is also survived by: 1 daughter Emlee Nicole Curtis. 1 son Thomas Lee Gallman, IV. 1 siste: Tiffany Luckadoo. 1 brother Brandon Lee Conner & girlfriend Carly McNeilly. 2 special nephews Logan Luckadoo & Brantley Conner. 1 special niece Sabrina Conner. A special Paw Paw Benny Sane. The funeral service was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was held at Green Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Rutherfordton. McMahan's Funeral Home is serving the family. HELEN MCKINNEY BYARS Helen McKinney Byars for- merly of Ellenboro, passed away February 14, 2019. She was born September 27, 1931 to Winford McKinney & Lela Price McKinney. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by a daughter Stephanie Hawk & a sister Covil Wilder. Others left to celebrate her life is her husband D. E. Byars & 1 grandson & his wife of Florida. The memorial service to celebrate the life & lega- cy of Mrs. Byars was held at Bethel Baptist Church, Ellenboro. Eggers Funeral Home is serving the family. RACHEL TAYLOR CONNER Rachel Taylor Conner, age 83, of Rutherfordton, passed away February 11, 2019. She was the daugh- ter of the late William Ross Taylor and the late Sarah Mae White Taylor and a native of Rutherford County. She was a widow of the late David Clell Conner. Rachel was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She worked on the farm and at the sawmill with her hus- band David all her life. She was preceded in death by one brother Robert Taylor and one sister Alma Queen. She is survived by 1 Daughter: Diane Conner Hirt. 1 Son: David Ray Conner and wife Betty. 4 Brothers: Bill Taylor, Dennis, and Donald Taylor. 2 sisters: Lillian Frazier and Peggy Cooper. 3 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. The funeral service was held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Interment held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Rutherfordton. McMahan's Funeral Home is serving the family. WILLIAM CARLTON JONES William Carlton Jones, 83, of Lake Lure, passed away February 13, 2019. A native of Jefferson County, AL, he was the son of the late William Corley and Ruby Jones Taylor. William was a retired US Navy Veteran, serving from 1954 until 1984. After his military service William retired from the United States Postal Service in Forest City where he was a city carrier. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Robin Millette and husband Kevin; son Billy Jones; five grandchildren; sister, Betty Jo Huston. Graveside services were held at Bills Creek Baptist Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Charles George VA Hospice, 1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. SHIRLEY WEBB HODGE Shirley Webb Hodge, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away February 13, 2019. Shirley was a native of Rutherford County & the daughter to the late J.W. Webb & the late Edith Fox Webb. She was also preced- ed in death by a son Eddie Whitener & a brother Robert Webb. She is survived by 1 daughter Linda Whitener. 2 sons Randy & Chris Whitener. 1 brother Steve Webb; 10 grandchildren & 8 great-grandchildren. 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. ROBERT LEE GRIZZARD Robert Lee Grizzard, 52, of Rutherfordton, passed away February 9, 2019. A native of Akron, OH, he was the son of Janet Champion Moore & the late Dennis Peter Grizzard. In his early life, he served his country by working as a US Air Force Inventory Control Specialist. Rob moved to a base in Wales, UK, met his love & later had a child in Las Vegas, NV. Rob loved his family more than any- thing. Rob had a desire to seek out as much knowledge as he could throughout his existence. He will be loved & missed dearly. Left to forever cherish his memory is his daughter, Nicole Grizzard "Coco", Fiona Speed (mother of his daugh- ter), Janet Moore (mother), Wesley Moore (stepfather), Don Grizzard (brother), Denise Garza (sister), & a number of nieces & nephews. A visitation was held at Crowe's Mortuary. A ser- vice was also held at Black Mountain Veterans Cemetery. 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 In the midst of the wilderness wanderings of the children of Israel, the great deliverer, Moses, was led to write a Psalm of testimony and supplication to God. In this Psalm, he compares God's eternality with the mortality of mankind. After making his case about the brevity of life, he then culminates it all with a prayerful request to God by asking, "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." No one knows exactly how many days we have left on this earth. Another biblical writer, James, tells us that it is foolish to boast about tomorrow, because we never know what a day may bring forth. Numbering our days, implies that we consider the value of each day as we live it. How many times do we get caught up in the trivial things of life and leave off the most important tasks? As a new day arrives, we must be diligent to live it on purpose. There will be a day that we will wake up, and not realize that it is our last. Some people say that at the moment of death, our entire life passes through our minds. I am not sure if that is true, but I do believe that we will think about the things we left undone. Perhaps in our last moments on this earth, we will think about telling someone that you love them. It may be a word of forgiveness or a prayer you should have prayed but never did. If we learn to "number our days", then we will live and die with fewer regrets. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder NUMBERING OUR DAYS "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Products and Services We Offer ~ Cemetery Monuments ~ Bronze Plaques ~ Granite Signs ~ Cremation Products ~ Pet Markers ~ Cleaning & Restoration 1113 POLKVILLE ROAD • SHELBY, NC R IVERHIL L MONUMENT CO. Monuments of Distinction 704-481-1198 www.riverhillmonuments.com Family Owned & Operated Since 1957

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