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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 6-April 12, 2023 Carolyn L. Hall Carolyn L. Hall, age 79, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Carolyn was born November 10, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Bert Lowery and Mary Frances Kennedy Lowery. She was a graduate of Chase High School. Carolyn worked as a teacher's assis- tant for various local schools for 26 years. Carolyn was a member of Floyd's Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Bob Lowery, Bo Lowery and Honey Lowery. She was also preceded by her sister, Patsy Thomas. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 61 years, Joe Hall; son, David Hall of Forest City; brother, Don Lowery of Forest City; sis- ter, Helen Lowery of Forest City and several nieces and nephews. A graveside ser- vice was held April 3 at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Mr. Phillip White providing the eulogy. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Raleigh Godfrey Raleigh Godfrey, age 86, of Forest City, passed away March 30, 2023. Raleigh was born February 2, 1937 in Rutherford County to the late Jack Godfrey and Bertha Adair Godfrey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Raleigh worked at Cone Mills for many years. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Betty Godfrey. Survivors include his daughters, Wanda Sharp of Forest City and Teresa Pruitt (Cleve) of Ellenboro; brothers, Roy Lee Godfrey (Joyce) of Chesnee and Bobby Godfrey (Florence) of Hickory, four grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and six great-great grand- children. In honor of Raleigh's wishes, no formal services will be conducted. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Ruth Ruppe Ruth Oree Hooper Harton Ruppe, age 95, of Rutherfordton, NC, died March 22, 2023. Oree was born November 21, 1927 to the late Thomas Garland Hooper, and Eva Mae Owens Hooper. She was a graduate of Harris High School, and worked at Rutherford Hospital for many years. She was a lifelong member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. She was also preced- ed in death by her brother and 6 sisters, Paul Hooper (Tessie), Vesta Epley (Aden), Pearlie Carver (Brantley), Annie Lou Amos (Carl), Lois Paschal (Graham), Hazel Hutchins (Glenn) and baby sister Ethel. Also, her husbands, Robert Harrison Harton, Jr., and Wallace Jason Ruppe, as well as her recently deceased son Jason Travis Ruppe. She is survived by her son Mark Christopher Harton (Vikki), daughter Eva Robin Hodge and friend Richard Glover, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and dozens of nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will celebrate her life in a private memorial service at a later date. Frances Frady Beason Frances Frady Beason, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023. Frances was born October 24, 1940 in Rutherford County to the late Claude Frady and Ann Camp Frady. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School. Frances worked as a press operator for Sonoco Plastics for 27 years before retirement. She was a past member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Frank Beason and stepson, Robbie Beason. Those left to cherish her memory include her daugh- ter, Lisa Spake of Forest City; sons, Duane Scoggins of Bostic and Tracey Beason (Joyce Parker) of Forest City; sister, Libby Jackson of Shelby; eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchil- dren; stepdaughter, Paula Greene; step-grandchildren, Ryan Cooper and Robbie Greene. The funeral was held March 30 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ernie Cole officiating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Frank Holtzclaw Frank Holtzclaw, age 89, of Cliffside, passed away March 29, 2023. Frank was born August 25, 1933 in Rutherford County to the late Hubert Holtzclaw and Lola Toms Holtzclaw Pruitt. He worked at Cone Mills-Cliffside 47 years and was a lifetime member of the Cliffside Masonic Lodge #460. Frank was a board mem- ber, coach, and President of the Tri-Community/Chase Little League 65 years. He also coached for the Chase Youth football 50 years. Frank was a board member of CAFD for and in his earlier years, a member of Cliffside Rescue Squad. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by a stepfather, Jack Pruitt; sisters, Margaret Beam and Hazel Bagwell; brothers, Albert Holtzclaw and Henry Holtzclaw and daughter, Teresa Starr Holtzclaw. Those left to cherish fond memories include his daughters, Denese Brown (Dennis) and Shelley Holtzclaw all of Cliffiside; son-in-law, Anthony Potlow of Cliffside; five grandsons, eight great-grandchildren, one great-grandson, sis- ters, Genell Henson, Betty Phillips (Tommy) and a num- ber of nieces and nephews. The funeral was held April 1 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mike Elgin and Rev. Kevin Bradley offi- ciating. Memorial donations requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC or to Cliffside Baptist Church, PO Box 336, Cliffside, NC 28024. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Doug Vickers Doug Vickers, age 42, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. Doug was born September 19, 1980 in Rutherford County to Cathy Bostic Davis who resides in Cliffside and the late Ricky Douglas Vickers. Doug owned and operat- ed Techtronix Computer Services for over ten years. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Joe and Margie Vickers. Beside his mother, those left to cherish fond memories include his wife, Lisa Lattimore Vickers; chil- dren, Abby Vickers, Riley Vickers and Cain Vickers; grandmother, Shirley Bostic Warner of Cliffside; siblings, Rachel Griffin (Daniel) of Gulfport, Mississippi, Joshua Vickers, Matt Vickers and Trilana Vickers all of Cliffside; stepmother, Wanda Vickers of Cliffside and nine nieces and six nephews. A memorial service was held March 29 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Matt Mills officiating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Alan Dale Metcalf Alan Dale Metcalf, age 61 of Forest City died Thursday, March 30, 2023. Alan was born in Rutherford County on March 6, 1962 and he was a son of the late Roy and Irene Greene Metcalf. Alan was a graduate of Chase High School and he earned a degree in Business Administration from Gardner- Webb College. He worked as a buyer for most of his career and more recently was a Project Manager for Westrock. Survivors include his wife, Marica Stacey Metcalf, daughters, Megan Metcalf Draghi and husband Michael of Los Angles, CA, Taylor Metcalf Whiteside and hus- band Clint of Forest City, brother, Larry Metcalf and wife Mary of Forest City and sister, Cynthia Metcalf Walkup and husband Ronnie of Calabash and one grandson. 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