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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, June 22-June 28, 2023 Products and Services We Offer ~ Cemetery Monuments ~ Bronze Plaques ~ Granite Signs ~ Cremation Products ~ Pet Markers ~ Cleaning & Restoration 1113 POLKVILLE ROAD • SHELBY, NC R IVERHIL L MONUMENT CO. Monuments of Distinction 704-481-1198 www.riverhillmonuments.com Family Owned & Operated Since 1957 Jerry Hollifield Jerry Hollifield, age 88, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 Jerry was born January 14, 1935 in Rutherford County to the late William Ralph Hollifield and Faye Stephens Hollifield. He was a graduate of Tri-High, and attended Isothermal Community College. He worked in sales for Moland- Drysdale Buick Company and as the circulation man- ager for the Daily Courier for many years. Jerry was a member of Caroleen United Methodist Church. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynne Hollifield; brother, Steve Hollifield and sister, Brenda Tuller. Those left to honor his memory include his wife of almost 70 years, Doreen Carver Hollifield; son Bill Hollifield (Kay) of Rutherfordton; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held June 14 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Roy Byers officiating. Memorial donations requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC or to Caroleen United Methodist Church, PO Box 187, Caroleen, NC 28019. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Dale Bradley Dale Bradley, age 65, of Bostic, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023. Dale was born December 1, 1957 in Rutherford County to the late Jerry Lee Bradley and Willie Mae Wishon Bradley. He owned and operated Bradley's Tree Service, worked at AFA Plastics and for Pike Electric. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Lee Bradley III. Left to cherish his mem- ory are his wife, Linda Givens Bradley; children, Melissa Miller (Chris) of Ellenboro, Dale Bradley, Jr. of Bostic, Marcus Shawn Bradley of Rutherfordton, Patrick Christopher Bradley (Mia) of Gilkey and Cory Alan Bradley of Bostic; stepsons, Chuck Duane Coggins (Tanya) of Ellenboro and David Lee Coggins of Forest City; brothers, Clifford Bradley (Rhonda) of Forest City, Joseph David Hall (Sherry) of Cliffside, Ruben Dana Bradley of Ellenboro; sisters, Willie Mae Gilliam (Roger) of Grover, Gail Bandy of Florida and Jacquelin Nunez (Tony) of Texas, nineteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. The funeral was held June 16 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mike Cash officiating and his daughter, Melissa Miller giving the eulogy. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Alice Earley Mary Alice Earley, 94, of Spindale, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daugh- ter of the late Ernest and Reba Greene Bowen. Alice was a retired textile employ- ee and a member of Spencer Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Phyllis Bailey and husband Danny; son, Mike Earley and wife Carolyn; four grandchil- dren, nine great grandchil- dren. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Earley. A Celebration of Life was held June 17 at Spencer Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Caldwell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spencer Baptist Church, 187 N. Oak St., Spindale, NC 28160 or Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Online condolences at www.crowemortuary.com Steven "Mike" Grant Steven "Mike" Grant, age 47, of Mooresboro, passed away June 12, 2023. Left to cherish beauti- ful and everlasting memo- ries is his wife of 27 years, Misty Ivey Grant, two sons David and Ricky Grant, of Mooresboro, brother Curtis Lewis of Shelby, three sis- ters Donna Jones of Shelby, Joy Ivey of Mooresboro, and Deana Ivey of Boiling Springs, SC and several nieces and nephews. Born April 27, 1976, in Cleveland County, Mike was the son of Juanita Grant and the late Steve Grant. Mike worked at Eaton in Forest City for 17 years. He was a Deacon and member of CCBC. He coached foot- ball for the Little Chargers and baseball at the YMCA. The family will receive friends Friday, June 23, 2023 from 6-8pm at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside. The family will conduct their own memorial service Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Camps Creek Baptist Church of Mooresboro at 2pm. Marshall Ray Melton Marshall Ray Melton, age 75, husband of Gloria Jean Wellborn Melton, went to be with his heavenly father Monday, June 12, 2023. Marshall was a native of Rutherford County, owner of Melton Painting, and a mem- ber of Main Street Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Edward Melton and Thelma Allen Melton, a son Scott Melton and brothers Tim and Terry Melton. In addition to his wife Gloria, he leaves to cherish fond memories his daugh- ter Marsha (Todd) Wallace, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, brothers Randall and Larry Melton and sister Delane Cleveland. A celebration of Marshall's life was held June 16 at Main Street Baptist Church. Rev. Rick Brewer, Rev. Charlie Brooks and Rev. Dale Dubose officiated. Donations in sup- port of the family may be made to venomo@Marsha- Wallace-24 or paypall@ MarshaMW Edward Wayne Richards Edward Wayne Richards, passed away at the age of 70. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Elma Richards, sister Diane Richards, and brother-in-law Charlie Lewis. He is survived by daugh- ter Jennifer (Ryan) Clancy, three grandchildren, sister Kay (Barry) Gee, brother Phillip (Glenda) Richards, several nieces and neph- ews, one great niece and nephew and several great great nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. Phillip Mace Phillip Mace, age 36, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023. Phillip was born September 10, 1986 to Phil and Sue Mace of Ellenboro. He was a graduate of Chase High School. Phillip worked in the maintenance depart- ment in various local facto- ries. In addition to his par- ents, survivors include his daughter, Lola Catherine Mace; sister, Elizabeth "Sissy" Mace of Ellenboro; nephew, Max Mace and a number of loving aunts and uncles. A memorial service was held June 20 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Robbins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations request- ed to Shriners Childrens Hospital, www.shrinerschil- drens.org An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Tony Heffner Tony Heffner, age 64, of Gilkey, NC, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He is the son of Raymond Heffner and the late Libby Lane Heffner and was a native of Rutherford County. Tony worked at Butler's Jewelry and Loan in Forest City. He was also preceded in death by a sister Karen Cuthbertson. In addition to his father, Tony is survived by his wife, Tammy W. Heffner, daughter, Ashley Heffner, son, Michael Heffner, two granddaughters, and sister, Debbie O'Toole. A visitation was held June 17 at McMahan's Funeral Home. 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. 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Many times, in life we wonder what our purpose is or why we are in a certain place. Have you ever thought that God has placed you where you are to do what you do in accordance with his sovereign plan and to make a difference? I am convinced that in God's world there is no such thing as coincidence or happenchance. The people you know and the events that take place in your life are ordered by a wise and all-knowing God. As free moral agents, we must yield ourselves to His purposes and plan. Queen Esther was challenged by Mordecai to act on behalf of her people. She used her infl uence to deliver God's children from the great atrocity of ethnic cleansing. Every day we have an opportunity to say or do something that can change a person's life. It may be a kind word of encouragement or an act of benevolence. You are here, "for such a time as this." I wonder how many times we have walked past opportunities and never ever noticed those around us. We must be tender to God's leading and ask Him to make us aware of the people who providentially cross our path. It is certain, that God has placed us in those situations, "for such a time as this." LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com