Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, September 7-September 13, 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 ©Community First Media Community First Media I dreamed last night that you were gone. As the unavoidable news arrived, my heart broke into a million pieces. An emotional fl ood brought tears and waves of deep sorrow. Upon learning of your death, the family entered one by one. Everyone was functioning in a shocked daze. It seemed so real and yet unreal. Was I sleepwalking? I tried to wake myself, but the sequence of events continued to play out. The questions of, "how, what and why?" plagued me. In just a moment all that seemed fi rm and stable was turned into rubble. Memories fl ooded my mind. It was not long ago that we had talked. You were so full of laughter and life. We shared future plans and the prospect of a trip and some time together. The sound of your voice echoed in my mind just as if you were next to me. My heart yearned just to hold you once more, but you were not there. It was as though time had stopped. Was there no ending to this sadness? I kept thinking, is this real or only a dream? With the dawning of the day, the sun's light woke me. Laying there with a feeling of unrest, a sense of revelation came over me. Was the dream a notice from God? Perhaps it was a divine gift to teach me the importance of those I love. How often do we take for granted those who are a part of our life's fabric? One day the dream will be a reality and there will be no reprieve. We must be vigilant to love those around us before nightfall comes. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder WAS IT ONLY A DREAM? "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Robyn Funderburke R o b y n M a r i e Funderburke, age 54, of Forest City, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023. Robyn was born April 15, 1969 in Rutherford County to Scottie Funderburke and Marie Dale Funderburke of Forest City. Robyn was preceded in death by a sister, Tamara Funderburke and grand- parents William and Carrie Funderburke and Cleatus and Inez Dale. In addition to her par- ents, Scottie and Marie, those left to cherish fond memories include her chil- dren, Staci Funderburke, Dylan Funderburke, Scottie Dalton, Dale Randall; one grandson, sister, Kelli Funderburke; one nephew and two nieces. A memorial service was held September 2 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Daniel Selman and Rev. Tonya Garrison officiating. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Madgelene "Madge" Flack Madgelene "Madge" Flack, of Spindale, NC tran- sitioned Thursday, August 24, 2023. Madgelene was born July 21, 1930 to the late Fred Andrew Flack and Lemmer Hardy Flack. Madgelene was employed by Deb Manufacturing and Reeves Brothers where she retired after 10 years. She attended many churches. Funeral services were held September 2 at New Bethel AME Zion Church, Forest City. Online condolences at www.crowemortuary.com Doris Hawley Doris Hawley, age 68, of Forest City, passed away, Friday, August 25, 2023. Doris was born January 2, 1955 in Rutherford County to the late Jesse Lee and Fannie Bell Harrill Burgess. Doris worked at Proctor Elementary School as a teacher's assistant and drove a bus for Tri- Community School for many years. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, James Hawley; and sister, Naomi Maltba. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Michelle White, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sister, Mary Ann Hodge. No formal services are being planned at this time. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. William (Billy) Grayson William (Billy) Wayne Grayson, 50, of Raleigh, NC, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023. He is preceded in death by his husband, Jack Finley, brother Lee Robert Grayson, paternal grandfather William Toy Grayson, maternal grandparents Annie Ruth Taylor & Doyt Lee Robert Taylor, and uncle James Taylor. He left behind his parents, Dennis Wayne Grayson and Catherine Taylor Grayson of Oak Island and Shelby, his sister Hope Grayson Ryan of Marion, SC, his nephew Jon Casey Ryan of Columbia, SC. He is also survived by his pater- nal grandmother Earleen Bingham Grayson of Shelby, his aunts Jane Grayson of Charlotte, Cynthia Grayson of Shelby, and Uncle Gene Grayson of Shelby and their children. He graduated from the North Carolina State University and retired from Workplace Options in Raleigh. Billy was an avid supporter of the local theatre and Fine Arts, and a gener- ous contributor to multiple charities and causes. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. His kindness, generosity, and humor stand out as the key attributes for which he will always be remembered. Billy loved to travel, go on cruises, spend time at the beach with his parents, and all forms of the arts and theatre. Most of all, he loved his late husband Jack, his faithful dog Zoey, and his nephew, Casey, who was the apple of his eye. A memorial service was held at Renaissance Funeral Home. He will be interred to his eternal resting place in Cleveland County at a later date, contact the family directly for further details. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions can be made to North Carolina Theatre (Raleigh) or Southern Siberian Rescue (Raleigh). Paul Fredrick West Paul Fredrick West, age 94 passed away August 30, 2023. A native of Rutherford County, he was a former employee of Aeroquip Corporation, attended Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and was a member of The Gilkey Ruritan Club for over 40 years. Paul was also a vet- eran, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by one daughter, Susan Jean West Dowdle and husband Kenneth; one grandson, one sister, Betty Daphene Franklin; one great grand- daughter, one great grand- son, two stepsons, Steve Franklin and Mark Franklin; one stepdaughter, Judy Hall and husband Steve; one step grandchild, four step great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, two great great great grand- children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burgin and Sarah Maude Cudd West; his first wife, Betty Jean Hodge West; his sec- ond wife, Nellie Warren West; one grandson, Kenneth Jason Dowdle; two brothers, Bobby West and Michael West. Funeral services will be held 11am Thursday, September 7 at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mackenzie Gary and Mr. Steve Franklin officiating. The Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard will be providing military hon- ors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Paul will be laid to rest privately in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. William Kenneth Brock William Kenneth Brock, age 79, of Rutherfordton, born September 13, 1943, passed away August 28, 2023. He was the son of Bill and Blanche (Smith) Brock of Forest City. He was a graduate of Gardner-Webb College, Fruitland Bible School and he attend- ed New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He pastored Glenwood Baptist Church, Bostic, for several years, worked for his dad as a young man and later start- ed his own business, Brock Heating and Air. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Blanche (Smith) Brock, wife Barbara Powell Brock, son Timothy Brock and brother Ray Brock. Left to cherish his memories are his wife Anne Brock; his sons and their families; his sister Jane Brock Whaley (Sam); his sis- ter-in-law Faye Brock; sev- eral nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a member of Word of Faith Fellowship. A memorial service was held August 30 at Word of Faith Fellowship with Pastors Sam and Jane Whaley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memo- rials may be made to The Word of Faith Fellowship Building Fund, 207 Old Flynn Rd., Spindale, NC 28160. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. Patricia Hollifield Allen Patricia Jane Hollifield Allen, age 88, of Forest City, passed away, Sunday, August 27, 2023. Patricia was born March 6, 1935 in Rutherford County to the late Jobie and Julie Hollifield. She was a graduate of Tri-High School. Patricia worked at Rutherford Hospital and Burlington Industries for sev- eral years. She was a mem- ber of Floyd's Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, J.P. Allen; broth- er, Everett Daniel Hollifield and a sister, Sigrid Ann Wampler. Those left to cherish her memory include her daugh- ter, Alicia Jane Allen; son, Joey Allen (Shelli); three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held September 2 at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Joey Allen and Rev. Robert Carnell officiating. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions requested to Boys & Girls Homes of NC, www. boysandgirlshomes.org & Crossnore Communities for Children, www.crossnore.org An online guest reg- istry is available at www. harrelsonfuneralhome.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. 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