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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, June 11-June 17, 2020 Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries PAMELA ANN ROSS Pamela Ann Ross, age 49, of Rutherfordton, passed away May 28, 2020. Pam was born March 13, 1971 in Scotland to the late James & Rachel Collins Ross. Pamela is survived by her daughter Reanna Godfrey of the home, 2 brothers Edward Ross of Brunswick, Georgia & Joey Ross of Greenville, S.C. At this time no formal services are planned. CALVIN WARREN HALL Calvin Warren Hall, 64 of Rutherfordton passed away on June 4, 2020. He was the son of the late Ralston & Wilma Hill Hall. Left to cherish his memory is his sister Rachel Condrey, a brother Gary Edward Hall & wife Shirley, a niece, 2 nephews, & a great nephew. The family will hold a private memorial service. ETHEL GUFFEY Ethel Guffey, 81, of Union Mills passed away June 6, 2020. A native of Rutherford County, Ethel was the daughter of the late Clyde Ree and Anne Clements Whisnant. Left to cherish her memories are her daugh- ters, Jean Scruggs (Audrey), Joan Watson (Malcolm), Lynn Osteen (Terry); seven grandchildren, and six- teen great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Guffey and brother, Charles Whisnant. Graveside services were held at Cane Creek Baptist Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cane Creek Baptist Church, 151 Cane Creek Mountain Road, Union Mills, NC 28167 or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. SANDRA HOLLIDAY SWINK Sandra Holliday Swink, age 71, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, June 1st, 2020. She was the daughter of the late W C Holliday and the late Gerrlynn Cooper Holliday and she was a native of Greenville County, SC. In addition to her par- ents, Sandra was preced- ed in death by one brother; Sam Childers. She is survived by her husband: William E. Swink. Two Daughters: Bonnie Powell and her husband Sammy, Karen Blackburn and her husband Blackburn. Nine grandchildren, seven- teen great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Interment held in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Building Fund; 563 Pleasant Hill Church Rd., Rutherfordton, NC 28139. SARAH LYNN DEBRULER BRADLEY Sarah Lynn DeBruler Bradley, age 59, of Mooresboro passed away May 31. She is predeceased by her parents, Andrew Thomas DeBruler and Betty Stone DeBruler. Sarah leaves behind to cherish her memories her 2 daughters, Stephanie Lail Justice, husband Jason and Andrea Lail Yates, husband Chad; 5 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Andrew DeBruler, Rick DeBruler (Sharon) and Doug DeBruler (Robin). Private Services will be held at a later date. KELLY LYNN MCGRAW GOODE Kelly Lynn McGraw Goode, age 54 of Shelby, passed away May 28, 2020. Kelly was born April 23, 1966 in Greer, SC and is a daughter of Lonnie and Doris Coble McGraw of Forest City. In addition to her par- ents, she is survived by her son, Josh Goode of Shelby, her sisters, Gina White and husband Roger of Ellenboro, Kristi Bennett and husband Randy of Forest City, her longtime companion, Chris Fortner of Shelby as well as a nephew of Lake Norman. No formal services are planned and memorials may be made in her memory to the charity of the donor's choice. The Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family. THELMA RUTH THOMAS MILLER Thelma Ruth Thomas Miller, age 85 of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020. Ruth was born in Watauga County on February 3, 1935 and was a daughter of the late William and Virginia Louise Reece Thomas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Porter Miller. Survivors include her sons, David Miller and wife Lucy of Rutherfordton, Keith Miller and fiancée Sherry of Mooresboro, Donald Miller and Paul Miller and wife Melody all of Ellenboro, her daughters, Loretta Moore, Leslie Dotson and husband Wayman all of Rutherfordton, and Jeannette Bailey and fian- cé Scott of Gettysburg, PA, a sister, Ophelia Hartness of Cleveland, Ohio. There are 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. A graveside service was held at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society (Breast Cancer), 1901 Brunswick Avenue, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28207. The Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family. ©Community First Media Community First Media Watching the events of the last two weeks should sadden our nation. The cruel unwarranted death of an innocent man and the destruction and violence that followed should sicken each of us to the core of our being. I know that this may sound like "pie in the sky" talk, but why can't we start the conversation with God? Every time a tragedy like this happens, we take the debate away from the real root of the problem. For too long this nation has turned its back on God and His Word. The Holy Scripture teaches us that God is love. The two greatest commandments are to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Love does not see the color of a man's skin. It does not think evil, nor does it seek to bring intentional harm on others. Through the lens of God's love, we see each person as a special creation of God. It was the love of God that motivated Jesus Christ, the Son of God, to die on a cross. He paid the price for the sins of the whole world which includes every race and color. As a nation we need to pray and turn back to a right relationship with God. God's grace and forgiveness will come as we repent of our backsliding. 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