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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, August 31-September 6, 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 Rev. Bob Hollifield Rev. Robert (Bob) Henry Hollifield died Saturday, August 19, 2023. Bob was born February 28, 1937 in Spindale to the late (Johnny) Henry and Juanita Hill Hollifield. He was a graduate of North Augusta High School. He graduated from North Greenville Junior College and New Orleans Theological Seminary. His ministry as an ordained Minister of Music organist was in Mississippi, Louisiana and South Carolina. After retiring in 1996 from full time minis- try, he served as interim Minister of Music at Spencer Baptist Church, Spindale and later as organist at Spencer Baptist Church, interim Minister of Music at First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton, and organist at Spindale United Methodist Church, Spindale. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine H. Ford and first wife Judith (Judy) Tamney Hollifield. Survivors include his wife, Kay Hudgins Hollifield; daughters, Karen H. Walters (DeWayne), Brenda H. Walters (Derrick), Donna H. Walters (Kevin); three grandsons, two granddaugh- ters, four great-grandchil- dren, brothers, Dan Hollifield of Aiken, SC and Morris Hollifield of Rutherfordton; one nephew and several great nephews and nieces. Bob was a US Army veteran. A memorial service was held August 25 at Spencer Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Caldwell and Rev. Kelly Settlemyre officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 246 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139, Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043, Spencer Baptist Church, 187 N. Oak St., Spindale, NC 28160, or Spindale United Methodist Church, PO Box 241, Spindale, NC 28160. Online condolences at www.crowemortuary.com David Joseph Leonhardt D a v i d J o s e p h Leonhardt, 32, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He is predeceased by maternal grandpar- ents, Gene and Barbara Robinson; 2 step-broth- ers, Terry Stafford, Jr. and Joshua Stafford; step-niece, Destiny Stafford; aunt, Corrina Nikki Woody. Left behind to cher- ish his memory is his wife, Courtney Leonhardt; son, David Leonhardt, Jr., son, Jayden Leonhardt, son, Adrian Leonhardt, daughter, Hope Leonhardt, son, Ayden Leonhardt, and daughter, Merari Leonhardt; father and step-mother, Mark Leonhardt (Polly); moth- er and step-father, Chrissy Corley (Kenny); brother, Brian Leonhardt (Kathy); step-sisters, Kellie Bridges (Teddy) and Shannon Bell (John); step-brothers, Jacob Stafford (Michelle) and Wesley Stafford; paternal grandparents, Sunny and Jane Leonhardt; numerous nieces and nephews. David worked as a Mechanic. A Memorial Service was held August 27 at Mountain View Agape Church, Kings Mountain. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Timothy Day Timothy Day, age 49, husband of Shana Day and son of the late Tommy and Susan Day, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was the father of Josh, Laura, Timmy and Jimmy; brother to Michael, Amie and Terry, uncle to Tyler, Kenyon, B.J. and Ryan and had one grand- child. A celebration of Tim's life will be held September 10 from 4-6pm at 124 Fairhope Street, Spindale. Gloria Smith Mosier Gloria Smith Mosier, age 60, of Connelly Springs, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Theodore and Patricia Smith. Gloria was a native of Burke County and formerly of Rutherford and Cleveland counties. She is survived by one daughter Angel Mosier, one son Zane Mosier (Heather), one sister Lori Piercy (James), four brothers: Ted Smith, Steven Smith, Chad Smith, Brad Smith, her boy- friend Bobby Short, three grandchildren. The memorial ser- vice was held August 13 at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Ruppe officiating. A guest register is avail- able at www.mcmahansfu- neralhome.com. Joe Simpson Joe Simpson, age 69, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. A native of Rutherford County, Joe was the son of the late Hugh and Lucille Simpson. Joe was a mem- ber of Southern Baptist Church, and he was the past Master at Western Star Masonic Lodge #91. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Rutherfordton fire department for 40 years. Joe was an auctioneer with his family business, Simpson Auction and Real estate. In addition to his par- ents, Joe was preceded in death by his two broth- ers, Mike Simpson, and Bill Simpson. Joe is survived by his wife of 45 years, Reba Jolley Simpson, one son, Josh Simpson, and wife Ginny, one grandson. The memorial ser- vice was held August 22 at Round Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Peter Surran offi- ciating. Hubert "Pete" Frazier Hubert Eugene "Pete" Frazier, age 75 of Green Hill died Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Pete was born April 24, 1948, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Frank and Letha Conner Frazier. He was a grad- uate of R-S Central High School, attended Isothermal Community College, and served as a Military Policeman in the United States Army. Pete worked at Timken Corporation where he retired. He attended Sunshine Church. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his beloved com- panion, Gwendolyn Getty, his brothers, Hoyle, Donald, Earl, Charles and sister, Susie Parris. Survivors include his brothers, Ralph Frazier of Marion, Eddie Frazier of Rutherfordton, his sis- ter, Dianne Laughter of Ellenboro as well as nieces and nephews. The funeral was held August 26 in the Padgett and King Chapel officiat- ed by Rev. Clyde Lovelace and Rev. Casey Stockton. Military honors were accord- ed by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Community Pet Center, 861 Piney Ridge Rd., Forest City, NC 28043. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. padgettking.com Martha Williams Gilliam Martha Ellen Williams Gilliam, 76, formerly of Grover, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023. Recently residing with her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, of 53 years, James Alfred (Pop/Bill) Gilliam; parents, Marion Washington and Minnie Bentley Williams; siblings, Vickie Williams and Pat Murray. She leaves behind to cherish her memory a son, Michael Gilliam (Dawn); three grandchildren, two future great-grandchildren, siblings, David Williams (Priscilla), Joyce McKinney (Junior), and Ann Williams (Charles); two sister-in-laws, Judy Walker, and Margaret Black (Elmer). Arrangements to be announced at a later date and time. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. 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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 When Jesus was just hours from dying on a Roman Cross, he faced the most severe temptation he had ever faced in his life. After having the last Passover meal with his disciples, he began to bear the emotional weight of bearing the sins of mankind. It was then that he retreated, with three of his disciples, to the Garden of Gethsemane for a season of prayer. All of the devil's power was being unleashed on him and he needed the Father's strength. According to the book of Luke, God sent an angel to help him in his time of greatest need. We clearly see the humanity of Jesus as he prayerfully labored in the garden. His immense sorrow and grief caused him to sweat drops of blood. If it were not for the intercession of God, he may have died prematurely. Understanding the full measure of God's wrath that was to be poured upon him and the ultimate separation of his eternal bond with the trinity, he began to pray, "If there be any other way, let this cup pass from me, nevertheless not my will, but thy will be done." According to Hebrews chapter fi ve, he surrendered to God's desire and became obedient unto death. If there was not a Gethsemane, there would never have been a Calvary. We all face situations in our life that are unpleasant. It is during those times that we are tempted to go our own way and turn from God's plan. In those dark hours of pain and loneliness, we must turn to God as Jesus did and pray, "Not my will, but thy will be done." It is only when we submit to God's will that his enabling grace will be evident in our life. He will give us the strength to endure life's hardships. 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