Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Thursday, September 22-September 28, 2022 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 19 Jerry Allen Huskey Jerry Allen Huskey, age 59, of Forest City, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022. Jerry was born December 14, 1962 in Knoxville, TN to the late Franklin Huskey and Betty Louise Dockery Huskey. He worked for Carolina Trophies in Shelby. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by a son Cody Huskey, brothers Bill Huskey and Steve Huskey and sister Pamela Huskey. Survivors include his life companion, Sheila Evans of Forest City, sons Joe Allen Huskey and Joshua Huskey both of SC and daughter Summer Ann Huskey of Knoxville, TN; brothers, Rick Huskey of MD and David Huskey of CO and eleven grandchildren. A family directed cele- bration of life will be held on a later date. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Paul Steve Grant Paul Steve Grant, 74, native of Cleveland County, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Adelean Fitch Grant; broth- ers, Harvey Grant, Everette Grant, Hazel Grant and Billy Grant; sisters, Mabel Pearson, Ree Hull and Ercie Grant. Steve leaves to cher- ish his memories his wife, Juanita Grant; daughter, Donna Jones; sons, Mike Grant (Misty) and Curtis Lewis (Denise); nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; one sis- ter, Frances Booth; numer- ous nieces and nephews. After serving in the United States Navy he went to work and retired from Doran Mills. Celebration of Life Services were held August 23 at Rutherford Chapel. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Charles Howard "Chuck" Griffith Charles Howard "Chuck" Griffith, age 66 of Forest City, passed away September 13, 2022. His parents, Dr. Charles and Clara Dee Banner Griffith. Chuck was born May 10, 1956, in Fayetteville, NC. He was born with Downs Syndrome. Chuck was the oldest of four children. When the family moved to Forest City in 1960, Chuck was embraced by his com- munity and his First United Methodist Church family, where he even enthusias- tically volunteered to wash the dishes on Wednesday nights. Survivors include sis- ters Teresa Griffith Chandler and husband, Ted of Burlington, Dr. Dee Dee Griffith Bright and husband, Matt of Forest City, brother Dr. Scott Griffith and wife, Stacey of Rutherfordton, several nieces and nephews and great-niece and neph- ews. Funeral services were held September 18 at First United Methodist Church of Forest City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chuck's Place, Rutherford Life Services, 230 Fairground Rd., Spindale, NC 28160. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. padgettking.com. Kathy McCraw Cole Kathy McCraw Cole, age 60 of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022. She was born January 1,1962 in Rutherford County, NC to Pansy Jane Harris McCraw and the late Gary Eugene McCraw, Sr. She was a member of Heaven Bound Baptist Church in Ellenboro. She is survived by husband David Allen Cole, mother Pansy Jane Harris McCraw, daughters; Angela Grace Bradley and Gloria Katelan Bradley, son Jimmy Cole, brother Gary Eugene McCraw, Jr. and wife Angie, sisters; Sheila Holland and husband Matthew and Christie Canipe and hus- band Scott, five grandchil- dren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by son Billy Cole. A memorial service was held September 17 at Heaven Bound Baptist Church in Ellenboro. Online condolenc- es may be made to www. eggersfuneralhome.com Gloria Jean Shepherd Wilkie Gloria Jean Shepherd Wilkie, age 80, of Forest City, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Clifford Shepherd and Sydna Shepherd. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Jeff Wilkie and a sister Jackie Meyers. Gloria was a native of Alexandria, VA. She was a member of Harmon Street Baptist Church. She is also survived by her husband of over 60 years Cecil B. Wilkie they where married on October 16, 1961. One Daughter Sherry Wilkins, One Son Darryl Wilkie, Three Brothers W a y n e S h e p h e r d , Eddie Shepherd and Gary Shepherd, Seven Grandchildren, Four Great- grandchildren The funeral service was held September 19 at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Butler officiating. An online guest register is available at www.mcmah- ansfuneralhome.com. James "Butch" Patrick Gurley James "Butch" Patrick Gurley, 75, a long-time resi- dent of Tampa, passed away September 4, 2022. Jim was born April 5, 1947, to Russell and Margaret of Forest City, NC and was a graduate of East Carolina University. He was dedicated to his career with General Motors for more than 35 years. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Gilda Alvarez Gurley; son, Justin; daughter, Jaime Helms, husband, Josh, two grand- sons, and one granddaugh- ter, sister-in-law, Mary Ann Crawford, and two nieces. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church in Tampa on September 24. On-line condolences can be given at www.blount- currymacdill.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Metropolitan Ministries or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in his name. Geraldine Horne Geraldine Horne, 79, of Bostic, died Friday, September 16, 2022. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Macie Horne. Geraldine is survived by sisters Guynell Green, Joyce Crowder (Hugh) and Linda Roach (Leon), broth- ers John Horne (Sarah), Howard Horne, Van Horne (Sondra), and a number of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. A private service will be held for the family. Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Rutherford Regional Health System (RRHS) is expanding its community partnerships to support Out of the Ashes Ministry, an organization dedicated to serving the homeless populations of Rutherford and Polk counties through a faith- based shelter and recovery program. "We have identifi ed a need in our community for support services for the homeless population, and are excited to be able to partner with a great local organization who is working to address those needs and serve those individuals," said Rachel Donelli, Director of Case Management at RRHS. "This partnership will strengthen our ability to provide resources to these individuals as they seek medical care in our facilities." Out of the Ashes founder Pat Chamberlain met with RRHS behavioral health and case management teams on Thursday to discuss the partnership. "We're collaborating with the team here and are excited about making a difference in our community together," Chamberlain said. "We look forward to the upcoming resources we will be able to provide for our community through this partnership." RRHS will be providing mental and behavioral health support and referrals for Out of the Ashes as they expand from their current 25-bed capacity to a 70-bed capacity. "As the local health system, we're excited about any opportunity we have to partner with the local community," said Terri Robinson, Director of Behavioral Health at RRHS. "Our behavioral health team will be able to support the needs of Out of the Ashes and really help make a difference in the mental health needs of these populations." Out of the Ashes provides low barrier, emergency, and transitional housing for men, women, and children in need in Rutherford and Polk Counties. For more info, call 828-395-2000 or visit outtheashes.org. For more info about Rutherford Regional, visit my r u t h e r fo r d r e g i o n a l . com. RRHS partners with Out of the Ashes to support local homeless Article Provided By: Tiffany Fields Out of the Ashes founder Pat Chamberlain, front left, talks with members of the Rutherford Regional behavioral health and case management teams to discuss a partnership for both organizations to work together to meet the needs of the homeless populations in Rutherford and Polk counties. Members of the Rutherford Regional behavioral health and case management teams pose for a photo with Out of the Ashes founder Pat Chamberlain. 828-248-1408 828-248-1408 Advertising@RutherfordWeekly.com Advertising@RutherfordWeekly.com Small town Small town Friendly Friendly BIG BIG time time results! results!