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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, June 1-June 7, 2023 Charles "Bo" Dysart Charles "Bo" Dysart, age 80, of Forest City, went home to be with the Lord Friday, May 19, 2023. Charles was born July 13, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Charles Dysart, Sr. and Georgia Moorehead Dysart. He was a graduate of Chase High School. Charles was a vet- eran of the US Army and served during the Vietnam War. He also served in the National Guard for several years. Charles worked for AGI for over 42 years and was the owner and operator of Dysart Wolf Kennel for 49 years. He was a past member of Caroleen United Methodist Church and was presently attending Grace Baptist Church. Those left to cherish his memory include his daugh- ter, Shannon Dysart; two sons, Shane Dysart and Ricky Dysart all of Forest City; grandchildren, Arionna Liberati, Amber Dysart, Skyler Dysart and a special grandson, Dylan Baynard. The funeral was held May 25 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Pastor Lanny J. Funchess officiating. Military honors were accord- ed by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorial donations are requested to Grace Baptist Church, PO Box 524, Henrietta, NC 28076. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Larry Joe Tessnair Larry Joe Tessnair, age 59, of Crouse, NC, went home to be with his heav- enly Father Friday, May 19, 2023. Larry was born December 27, 1963 in Rutherford County to the late James Adam Tessnair and Nancy Byers Tessnair Blanton. Larry worked in textiles and in the carpen- try business. Larry was an active member of New Vision Ministries in Lincolnton. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and sister- in-law, Stanley and Wendy Tessnair. Survivors include his wife, Kim Bradshaw Tessnair and stepsons, Stevie Bradshaw and J.C. Gillespie of the home; son, Joshua Tessnair and grand- daughter, Autumn Tessnair both of Rutherfordton; broth- ers, Opie Lancaster (Etta) of Rutherfordton, Brad Blanton of Mooresboro, Sammie Lancaster of Spindale and sister, Debra Passmore of Franklin and a host of niec- es, nephews, aunts and uncles. Services were held May 23 at Harrelson Funeral Home and May 24 at New Vision Ministries. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations request- ed to Lincoln County Crisis Pregnancy Center or to New Vision Ministries Inmate Prison Meals. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Nita Francis Nita Francis, age 72, of Forest City, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. Nita was born May 11, 1951 in Cleveland County to the late Dennis "Pot" Jenkins and Lillie Belle Greene Jenkins. She was a gradu- ate of Chase High School. Nita worked at Burlington Industries for several years, but her passion was being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She attended Chase Baptist Church. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Jenkins. Those left to cherish fond memories include her husband of 48 years, Daniel Francis; daughter, Adena Lewis (Robbie) of Ellenboro; son, Danny Francis (Kaylon) of Harris, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. The funeral was held May 27 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Scott Butler officiating. Memorial donations requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Dwight Neal Towery Dwight Neal Towery, 68, of Golden Valley, died Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was the son of the late Betty and Talmadge L. Towery, and was also preceded in death by his daughter, Annisha Lynnette Towery. Dwight was a US Army veteran. He is survived by his brother, Michael Towery of Golden Valley; his sisters, Darla Sisk and husband Donald, and Tamara Towery Grayson, all of Casar; his aunt, Phyllis Towery Stacy of Seneca, SC; and a num- ber of nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service was held May 25 at First Broad Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Towery will officiating. Military Rites were rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to First Broad Baptist Church, 2470 NC Hwy 226, Bostic, NC 28018. Iva Jane Carroll Wall Iva Jane Carroll Wall; age 88, of Forest City, NC went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2023. A native of Polk County, she is a daughter of the late Jesse Lee Ernest Carroll and Cora Fowler Carroll. Iva was a retired weaver having worked in the local textile industry and was a mem- ber of Smith Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her par- ents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wall; two daughters, Debra Wall and infant Janet Kaye; and siblings Grady Carroll, Bill Carroll, Marvin Carroll and Jettie Crook. She is survived by daughters, Cindy Thomas (Jeff) and Susan Fiolka (Stephan); one son Willie Ormand; a number of grand- children and great grand- children. Funeral services were held May 28 at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Terry White officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials 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. Ricky Gene Franklin Ricky Gene Franklin, 63, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. A native of Cleveland County, he was born to the late Paul Franklin, Jr. and Margaret Barnett Franklin. He is also predeceased by a brother, Jimmy Franklin. Left behind to cher- ish his memories are his daughters, Patricia Murphy (Scott Murphy) and Holly Aguero; nine grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister, Judy Barker (Adam Barker), brother, Dennis Franklin (Teresa Franklin), sister, Pam Franklin (Jimmy Hoppes), and sister, Kim Page (Robert Page); and several nieces and neph- ews. Services were held May 26 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Cherryville. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Wendy Smith Wendy Nicole Mitchem Smith, 41, of Columbus, NC passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. Wendy was born and raised in Rutherford County, NC and was the daughter of Larry and Pam Mitchem. She was a graduate of RS Central High School. She attended Wake Technical College. Surviving in addi- tion to her parents, is her husband William Lonnie Smith; two brothers, Darrell Mitchem of Rutherfordton, Spencer Mitchem (Brandy) of King; one sister, Candace Grissom of Forest City; four nieces, and three nephews, and many aunts uncles and cousins. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, June 11 from 2-5pm at Carolina Event and Conference Center, 376 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043. This will be an informal drop-in event, please feel free to come as you are. To honor Wendy's love for animals, memorials may be made to a local animal shelter of your choice. An online guest register is available at www.mcfar- landfuneralchapel.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. 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 According to Webster's dictionary, the defi nition of contemplation is, "to view or consider something with continued attention." I wonder how much time the average person spends contemplating. There is no doubt that we live in a world fi lled with noise. Being bombarded daily by a plethora of news sources and a multitude of entertainment choices keeps our minds distracted from any contemplative thoughts. 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