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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, August 13-August 19, 2020 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. The deadline is Monday at 10AM prior to Thursdays publication. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to events@rutherfordweekly.com Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries JAMIE DEWAYNE CLAYTON, Sr. Jamie Dewayne Clayton, Sr., age 48, of Mooresboro, passed away August 2, 2020. Jamie was born August 27,1971 in Bay County, Florida to Linda Caro Brown who resides in Mooresboro and the late Michael Clayton, Sr. In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Taylor Hutchins of Mooresboro; 3 sons, Jamie Clayton, Jr. of Maiden, NC, Joseph Clayton and Jonathan Clayton both of Forest City; step-father, Bruce Brown of Mooresboro; a granddaughter; brother, Michael Clayton, Jr. (Billie) of Panama City, FL; 3 nieces and a great-nephew. A viewing and gathering of family and friends was held at Harrelson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are requested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. JEREMY MORROW Jeremy Morrow, age 43, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Jeremy was born August 15, 1976 in Rutherford County. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James and Ann Morrow and maternal grandparents, JD Street and Josephine Smith along with several aunts and uncles. Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Dee and Al Baker of Morganton and father, Talmadge Morrow (Ann Lovelace) of Forest City; three children, Jeremiah Morrow (Shyon) of Forest City, Marah Swink (Josh) of Mooresboro and Noah Cudd of Mooresboro; a grandson, along with several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment followed at Morrow Curve Cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" SWINK Christopher "Chris" Swink, age 38, of Rutherfordton, passed away August 1, 2020. Chris was born November 9, 1981 in Buncombe County, NC to Darlene Richards who resides in Forest City and the late Arlo Swink, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Daniel Yount. Besides his mother, those left to cherish his memory include his "first love", Sharon Swink; 6 children, Tyler Euten, Britney Swink, Taylor Swink, Christopher "Hot Rod" Swink, Jr., Payton Swink & Kaytlyn Swink; 7 brothers, Craig Swink of Ellenboro, Arlo Swink, Jr. of Rutherfordton, Forrest Swink of Sandy Mush, Jeff Swink of Ellenboro, Ray Bright of West Virginia, Jesse Bright of Ohio & Tommy Golthic of Rutherford County; 2 sisters, Julie Swink Yount of Rutherfordton & Cynthia Godfrey (Ricky) of Bostic. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts & uncles. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. NELLIE RUTH LEDFORD TONEY Nellie Ruth Ledford Toney, 86, passed away August 5, 2020. She was born January 21, 1934 to the late Roy Washington Ledford & Winnie Faye Alexander Ledford. In addition to her par- ents she is preceded in death by her loving husband JC Toney; 3 sons Colon, Richard & Timmy Toney; 1 daughter Brenda Toney; 2 brothers Willie & Oscar Ledford; 3 sisters Margaret Brooks, Thelma Hollifield & Inez Connor. She will be missed and is survived by 3 sons Randy, Tommy & Dale Toney; 1 daughter Linda Shoup and 1 sister Reba Toney. She will also be missed by 31 grand- children, 54 great-grandchil- dren & 16 great-great-grand- children. The service was held at Gantt's Grove Baptist Church. The family is asking that donations may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043. BILLY DEWITT PRINCE Billy Dewitt Prince, age 56, of Rutherfordton, of Olanta, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Andra Standridge Prince, his mother, Ann McCutcheon Prince, his beloved dog, many dear cousins, and a life long best friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Dewitt "Bill" Prince, and brothers John Guy Prince and James Woodrow Prince. A Memorial service was held at Word of Faith Fellowship. KENNY ROY TERRY Kenny Roy Terry passed away August 1, 2020. Kenny was 48 years old and the son to the late Kenneth Roy Terry Sr. He leaves behind his two sons, Kenyun Terry and Bryson Terry and a stepson, Tyler Weeks. Kenny is also sur- vived by his mother, Tammy Jo Terry and two sisters, Angela Lee and Carlos Terry Pruitt and his partner, Deborah Caudle. A celebration of life was held on August 8 th . Please contact the family for details. 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. 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Those who seek to lessen the importance of a single life are guilty of playing a role only meant for the Creator. To say that one life matters more than another is a slippery slope. As a nation, we must stop allowing "hate mongers" the ability to infl uence the public arena. We should ignore the mainstream media, athletes and the politicians who seek to divide us. Love for our neighbor should be the message promoted by those who desire healing. We should also stand up for those who have no voice, which includes the unborn. A society that does not honor life is a society destined for collapse. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder HONORING LIFE "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

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