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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, July 14-July 20, 2022 Rachel Metcalfe Summey Rachel Jane Metcalfe Summey, age 94, died Monday, June 27, 2022. She was born February 16, 1928, to Charles Harold Metcalfe, Sr., and Jennie Louise Hawkins in Cliffside. Rachel graduated from Cool Springs High School in Forest City, attended Mary Washington College, and graduated from Florida Southern University. She pursued post-graduate stud- ies in Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University. Rachel married Mark Lee Summey in March, 1957. They devoted them- selves to raising their three daughters. She was active in Spindale United Methodist Church. Rachel's career was in social work with the Department of Social Services of Rutherford County. Rachel was pre- deceased by her par- ents, her brother Harold Metcalfe, and her husband Mark. She is survived by daughters, Jane Anthony Summey (Dale Mullennix) of Charlotte, Sallie Summey Smith of Rutherfordton, and Susan Summey Wilkening (Leif) of Locust Grove, VA, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Memorial Service was held July 9 at Spindale United Methodist Church. Instead of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Spindale United Methodist Church, PO Box 241, Spindale, NC, 28160. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. Elizabeth "Love" Morrison Luckadoo Elizabeth "Love" Morrison Luckadoo, 94, of Six Points, NC, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022. Elizabeth was born June 7, 1928. Elizabeth was the daughter of the Late Robert & Ester Jane Ledford Morrison & the wife of the Late Hugh Cline Luckadoo. In addition to her par- ents and husband, Elizabeth was preceded in death by daughter, Rebecca Jane "Becky" Luckadoo, broth- ers, Joe Morrison, Melvin Morrison, Billy Ray Morrison, Willie Fay Morrison, Jon Morrison, Nolan Morrison & David Morrison; sisters, Alda Mae Crump, & Katherine (Kat) Luckadoo. Elizabeth is survived by daughter, Jewell Lepage, & husband Rick, of Sherrills Ford, son, Danny Luckadoo, & wife Linda, of Cliffside, son, Carroll Luckadoo, & wife Vanessa, of Plant City, FL; three granddaugh- ters, two grandsons, two great-grandsons, & sisters, Gail Swafford & husband, Lloyd & Mozelle West & many nieces & nephews & loved ones. A memorial service was held at Eggers Funeral Home July 7 with Rev. Robby Hensley officiating. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or Noah's House, 250 E Main St., Forest City, NC 28043. Online condolenc- es may be made to www. eggersfuneralhome.com Victor Neal Victor Neal a native of Rutherford County, NC passed away July 5, 2022. Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memo- rials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336 Forest City NC 28043. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. Bobby Reece Bobby Reece, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. Bobby was born April 29, 1951 in Dahlonega, Georgia to the late Balam Reece, Sr. and Virginia Woody Reece. He worked as a mechanic for East Coast Cycles 24 years. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by sons, Shane Reece and Shaun Reece; sisters, Diane Hicks and Theresa Cantrell; a grandson, Trevor Reece and close friends, Billy and Janice Cole. Left to cherish fond memories include his brother, Gary Reece of Dahlonega, GA; several nieces and nephews and special family friends. A celebration of life was held July 9 at his residence. Memorial donations requested to CarePartners Hospice Solace Center, 21 Belvedere Rd., Asheville, NC 28803. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Linda Keeter Stone Linda Keeter Stone, 63, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, July 4, 2022. She was the daugh- ter of the late Willie James Keeter and Betty Keeter Robinson. She is survived by her son, Michael Stone of Rutherfordton; sis- ters, Nancy Velazquez o f H e n d e r s o n v i l l e , Cathy Spencer and hus- band Robert, of Harris, and Rebecca Terry of Mooresboro; two brothers, Jesse James Keeter of Rutherfordton and Jonathon Keeter of Ellenboro. No service will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Online condolences @ www.washburndorsey.com. Peggy Hill Huffstickler Peggy Jean Hill Huffstickler, 81, passed away July 6, 2022. Peggy was born October 1, 1940, in Tryon, NC. She attended R.S. Central High School. She continued her education at Mars Hill and Appalachian State and graduated in 1962 with a degree in Elementary Education. Peggy was a loving wife, mother, and teach- er, who taught for Gaston County Schools for over 30 years. She attended Piedmont Baptist Church, Rutherfordton Parkwood Baptist Church, Brookleigh Baptist Church, Linwood Church of God and Union Road Church, Gastonia. Preceding her in death was her mother, Pantha "Pat" Hill, dad, Earl Hill, brothers Bobby, Howard, and Steve Hill all from Spindale/Forest City. She is survived by her husband, Dean Huffstickler, children, Chuck Huffstickler (wife Kish) of Gastonia, Jeanne Thompson (husband Marc) of Gastonia, and Chris Huffstickler (wife Heidi) of Waxhaw, five grandchil- dren, loving sisters-in-law, Charlene Jones and Mary Hill and nieces and neph- ews. A memorial service was held at Union Road Church on July 15. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054 or to Union Roach Church, 2315 Union Rd., Gastonia, NC 28054. Condolence messag- es may be sent online at mcleanfuneral.com. 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. 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Ads Work! ©Community First Media Community First Media No matter how much we think that we are prepared to handle a loss, no one is really ready for the pain of grief. It could be the ending of a relationship, the loss of a job or ultimately the death of a loved one, that triggers an emotional response which is overwhelming and debilitating. The pain of grief is unlike any other pain. We may revert to medication or some other type of therapy, but the when the effects wear off the throbbing of an emotional upheaval will still persist. Feelings of helplessness invade our life as we begin to realize the permanence of losing someone. Your thoughts are continually on replay mode. Remembering a smell, a touch, or the sound of a voice, briefl y resurrects the one you loved. Even your dreams are invaded by past events. The pain of grief screams out for an answer to why this had to happen. Perhaps, if we could have done better or made another choice then our loss would have been avoided. There really is no remedy for the pain of grief. The sorrow we experience when loss enters our world is proof of our humanity. Sharing your experience with others will provide a certain level of comfort, but there will always be those lonely hours of hidden pain. Our life has forever been changed. The only hope we have is to learn how to walk again. We cannot allow the pain of grief to permanently cripple us. As each new day arrives, we must take small steps. We are slowly learning how to live with the pain. We can draw strength from God's enabling grace as we face life with faith and courage. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder THE PAIN OF GRIEF "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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