Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, March 30-April 5, 2023 James Porter James Porter, age 72, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023. James was born December 30, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late James Luther Porter and Ora Biggerstaff Porter. He served honorably in the US Army and was a gradu- ate of Cleveland Community College. James worked at Cone Mills for 35 years before retirement. He was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Skyler Deaton and a brother, Richard Porter. Those left to cher- ish fond memories include his wife of 52 years, Mary Luckadoo Porter; son, Darren Porter (Crissie) of Gaffney, SC; daughter, Lisa Hendrick (Terry) of Shelby; three grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, sis- ters, Diann Hoppes, Shirley Hoppes, Sandra Howard, Brenda Newton and numer- ous nieces and nephews and friends. A graveside service was held March 22 at Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tim Elmore offici- ating. Military Honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Melissa Bridges Gettys Melissa Bridges Gettys, age 62, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 19, 2023. Melissa was born September 16, 1960 in Lakeland, FL to the late Ray Bridges and Jewel Hensley Lackey. She was a gradu- ate of East Rutherford High School, class and Gardner- Webb University. She was a member of the Full Throttle Biker Church. Melissa served as the church secre- tary for Campfield Memorial Baptist Church and Race Path Baptist Church for many years. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Guy Lackey; an infant son, Ethan Michael Gettys and brother, Mike Bridges. Those left to cher- ish her memory include her husband of 40 years, Mike Gettys; daughter, Amy Murray (Adam); sons, Jason Gettys and Matthew Gettys all of Ellenboro; three grand- children. The funeral service was held March 22 at Full Throttle Biker Church. Memorial donations requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to the Full Throttle Biker Church, 911 US 74 Business Hwy., Bostic, NC 28018. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Doris Fisher Sanders Doris Ruth Fisher Sanders of Mooresboro, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. Doris was born May 16, 1962 to the late Glenn Harrison Fisher and Thelma Mallie Walker Fisher. She worked at Mastercraft for several years and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Ponder; sisters, Louise Fisher Toney and Lillian Fisher Smith. Those left to cherish her memories include her sons, Eddie Sprouse and Ray Ponder of Forest City and a daughter, Chastity Lail of Sevierville, TN; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; broth- ers, Hugh Fisher and Connie of Bostic, Arnold Fisher and Leslie of Newport News, VA; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Lovelace and Eunice Bradley of Bostic, Christine Davis of Marion, Joyce Wilson and Joe of Norfolk, VA and Susan Herman of Mooresboro. There was a receiving of family and friends March 23 at Harrelson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memo- rial donations requested to National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org An online guest registry is available at www.harrelson- funeralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Everett Lee Rhodes Everett Lee Rhodes age 81 of Union Mills, NC went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Everett was the son of the late Wilbur Rhodes and Minnie Bell Hill Rhodes. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his wife Reba Rhodes and sisters Iva Conner and Linda Condrey. Left to cherish his mem- ory are his children Tina Sims (Daryl), and Amy Hill (Shawn); four grandchildren, brother Grady Rhodes. Everett was a mem- ber of Piney Knob Baptist Church. Services were held at Welcome Home Baptist Church on March 24 with Rev. Josh Calvert and Rev. Casey Stockton officiating. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. Annabelle Smith Annabelle Toms Smith, age 96 of Forest City died Sunday, March 19, 2023. Annabelle was born May 29, 1926 in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late George Pinkney Toms and Eula Edgerton Toms. She worked alongside her husband as they owned and operated Monk's Store for many years. Annabelle was a mem- ber of Element Church, a former member of V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, and when her health allowed, she was active at Rutherford Senior Center where she was Head Cheerleader for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin William "Monk" Smith, and siblings, Mary Langston, Worth Toms and Grace Philbeck. Survivors include her son Michael Smith of Forest City, sister, Ruth Toms Hodge of Forest City and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The funeral was held March 23 in The Padgett and King Chapel. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. padgettking. com Donna E. McGraw Donna E. McGraw, age 75, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. Donna was born December 13, 1947 in Arlington, Virginia to the late Luther Conley Revis and Lillian Phoebe Munsey Revis. She was a gradu- ate of W.T. Woodson High School. She was a proper- ty manager for twenty-two years. She was a member of Mt. Hebron Church in Rutherfordton. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck Alan McGraw. Survivors include her son, Christopher C. Davis of Spindale; two grandchildren, and host of extended family members. A memorial graveside service will be conducted on a later date. Memorial donations requested to Community Pet Center, 861 Piney Ridge Rd., Forest City, NC 28043. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Jamie Ramsey Jamie Ramsey, age 47, of Ellenboro, passed away March 17, 2023. Jamie was born March 2, 1976, to Juanita Cook Bumgarner who resides in North Myrtle Beach, SC and the late Gene Ramsey. Jamie was a graduate of East Rutherford High School. He worked as an electrician for Vision Electric Service for over 14 years and most recently at the Walmart Distribution Center in Shelby. His survivors include his wife, Crystal Ramsey; step- father, Jackie Bumgarner of North Myrtle Beach; daughters, Brianna and Caitlin Ramsey; brothers, Ricky Ramsey (Marsha) of Cliffside, Jason Bumgarner (Stephanie) of Concord, and Justin Bumgarner of Winston-Salem and a sister, Michelle Isenhower (Mike) of Maiden. The funeral services was held March 23 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jerry Causby offi- ciating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. 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 ©Community First Media Community First Media There are times in our life that we are left with the feeling of being forgotten. It may be while checking out at a grocery store, at a group event or even sitting at church, we feel like no one cares enough to acknowledge our presence. It is almost like we are invisible. Isn't it strange that in a world which is dominated by social media that people often lack common social courtesies. As a society, we have become so wrapped up in ourselves that we don't see the need to be nice to others. Sadly, our culture has lost the art of civility. How many people cross our path each day and yet we fail to acknowledge them? We treat them like they are invisible to us. Perhaps we are afraid of letting our guard down or getting out of our comfort zone, but for some reason we refuse to recognize them. What kind of difference would we make in the world if we took time to greet someone with a smile or show kindness to a stranger? Without question, we all could be more conscious of those around us and look for situations that move us to reach out. If you have ever been treated like an invisible person you know how it negatively impacts your life. We need to realize that in God's eyes, everyone counts. Jesus always saw the invisible people that no one noticed. Let us all make a point to never let anyone become insignifi cant. We just might make a difference in a life today. 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