Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, December 29-January 4, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 19 Rose's Furniture & Flooring recently held a raffl e ticket drawing with all proceeds used to purchase toys for children in need. Rutherford County DDS assisted with the toy distribution. The fi rst place raffl e ticket winner, Antoinette Marble, received $250 towards any rug/ furniture purchase. The second place raffl e ticket winner, Cindy McGinnis, received $150 towards any rug/ furniture purchase. The third place raffl e ticket winner, Jenna Morse, received $100 towards any furniture/rug purchase. Tickets were $5 each or four for $15. All proceeds helped purchase toys. "Thanks to the community for their support. Close to $500.00 worth of toys were able to be purchased," said Bruce Waters, Rose's Furniture & Flooring Manager. Billy Dean Shytle Billy Dean Shytle, age 84, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Billy was born September 7, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late Wilburn Shytle and Sudie Millwood Dufault. He was a skilled carpenter and worked in carpentry for over 40 years. Billy was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, William Dufault and a sister, Kathryn Winkler. Those left to cherish fond memories include his wife of 64 years, Wilma Smart Shytle; daughter Julia Pruett (Wayne) and son Gary Dean Shytle (Angie) all of Ellenboro; three grandchil- dren, four great-grandchil- dren, sisters Jackie Allen of Forest City, Frances Difatta (Tommy) of Lincolnton and brother Marshall Shytle (Glenice) of Dallas. A memorial service- was held December 28 at Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Conner, Rev. Ad Hopper and Rev. Jason Madison officiating. Memorial donations requested to Corinth Baptist Church, 767 Pinehurst Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Dorothy "Dot" Scott Dorothy "Dot" Scott, 89, of Spindale, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022. A native of Rutherford County, Dot was the daughter of the late Jake Horton and Charity Odessa Arrowood. Dot was a mem- ber of Southern Baptist Church. She was a retired seamstress working until the age of 80 doing what she loved which was alterations. Left to cherish her memories are her daugh- ter Sharon Scott Owens; granddaughter Jessica Owens Mehta and husband Raj; one great grandchild on the way; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Scott, son in law Ronnie Owens, nephew Ronnie Taylor, sisters, Lois Taylor, Mildred Harris and brother, Doyle Arrowood. Funeral services were held December 28 at Southern Baptist Church with Rev. Peter Surran offi- ciating. In lieu of flow- ers, memorials may be made to Southern Baptist Church, 140 Church St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Online condolences at www.crowemortuary.com Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Rose's Furniture & Flooring rafÐle ticket drawing raises close to $500 to purchase toys Article Provided By: Bruce Waters R F a w u f Tiffany Dodd, (left to right) DSS Program Administrator for Rutherford County, Cindy Taylor, Rose's Furniture & Flooring Assistant Manager, and Bruce Waters, Rose's Furniture & Flooring Store Manger. Readership of free community papers is now higher than paid daily papers and continues to grow. And more than 70 percent of readers make their buying decisions from free paper advertising and editorial. Your free community paper, promoting connections at a local level—right under your nose. Publication logo If you're looking at this space, so are your clients. SHSOP We Sell Results We Sell Results 828-248-1408

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