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Thursday, March 26-April 1, 2020 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 21 EDDIE HEFFNER Eddie Heffner, age 69, of Kings Mountain, passed away March 19, 2020. Eddie was born January 1, 1951 in Cleveland County to the late Gary Wilbern Heffner, Sr. & Shirley Louise Hardin Heffner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Christopher Lee Heffner Sellers & 2 brothers, Gary Heffner, Jr. & Mike Heffner. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Patricia Lawson Heffner; 4 brothers, David Heffner (Tammie) of Kings Mountain, Dave Heffner of Rutherfordton, Dale Heffner (Beth) of Rutherfordton & Geoff Heffner (Robin) of Shelby. He is also survived by a stepson, Kenneth Wayne (Holly); 4 grandchil- dren & 5 great-grandchil- dren. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. DANIEL FRANK SCHOOLCRAFT, JR. Daniel Frank Schoolcraft, Jr. 77, passed away on March 13, 2020. He was born to the late Daniel Frank Schoolcraft, Sr. and Naomi Shaw Schoolcraft on December 12, 1942. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son T.J. Schoolcraft; two brothers Ray Schoolcraft and Richard Schoolcraft and one sister Ellen Ervine. He is survived by his lov- ing and devoted wife Mildred Ann Ward Schoolcraft; he will also be missed by two sons Daniel Schoolcraft and John Schoolcraft; two daughters Tina Holley Linely and Tamara Schoolcraft Johnson; two brothers Harold Schoolcraft and Jimmy Schoolcraft and one sister Charolet Duncan and a grandson. No services are planned at this time. JOYCE D. RHODES Joyce D. Rhodes, age 72, of Forest City, passed away March 14, 2020. Joyce was born August 11, 1947 in Rutherford County to the late Earl Ballard & Betty Womack Ballard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Arthur Rhodes, Sr. & broth- er-in-law, Danny Silver. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Rebecca Rhodes Millette (Brian) of Forest City; son, Arthur Lawrence Rhodes, Jr. (Lynn Wright) of Gaffney; a grandson; sis- ter, Shirley Ann Silver of Mooresboro; brother-in-law, Kenneth Rhodes of Ohio; aunt of Louisiana. The service will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to Harrelson Funeral Home, 1251 US Hwy 221A, Forest City, NC 28043 to help defray funeral costs. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Answers on page 23. 828-248-9100 828-248-9100 Accepting New Patients Accepting New Patients Most Insurances Accepted Most Insurances Accepted 621 S. Broadway Street 621 S. Broadway Street Forest City, NC 28043 Forest City, NC 28043 Hours: 8:30-5:00 Hours: 8:30-5:00 ©Community First Media Community First Media Jeffrey D. Hall, D.M.D., P.A. The National Forests in North Carolina closed all campgrounds as of Monday, March 23, for the health and safety of visitors and staff. This includes all concessionaire operated campgrounds and all day-use areas associated with those campgrounds. Campgrounds will be closed until at least May 15, at which point they will be reevaluated. The National Forests in North Carolina continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and evaluate potential impacts and adjustments to reservations and our reservation policies through Recreation. gov. Reservation holders will be notifi ed via email and/or cell phone text messages of any changes affecting their reservation. Visitors will receive a full refund for their reservation. By closing campsites and group recreation sites, the USDA Forest Service is taking necessary measures to safeguard the health of employees and the public. The health and safety of employees and the nearby communities is always our top priority at the USDA Forest Service. Please remember to review current recommendations from the CDC and focus on recreating safely while protecting yourself, Forest Service employees and our volunteers. Visitors are primarily responsible for their own safety. Keep in mind, trails and roads may be open for use, but please recreate responsibly and follow public health guidelines regarding social distancing while you recreate in National Forests. Law enforcement and search and rescue operations may be limited due to COVID-19 issues. High risk activities such as rock climbing or motorized activities that increase your chance of injury or distress should be avoided. For the most current and accurate information about COVID-19, contact your local health offi cials or visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov. Information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is available at: www.usda.gov/coronavirus. 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