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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, September 28-October 4, 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 Joe Fasolino Joseph Fasolino (Joe), 76, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father Friday, September 16, 2023. Born November 13, 1946, he was the son of Francis and Edna C. Fasolino of Cliffside, and the grandson of John and Mary Fasolino of Boston, MA and Grover and Sallie Compton of Cliffside. Joe attended Cliffside Elementary and graduated from Chase High School, fur- thering his education at ICC and in Florida. He worked in electrical maintenance at Daniel Construction, Fiber Industries of Shelby and Greenville, SC, Cone Mills of Cliffside, Camp Electric of Rutherfordton, and retired from Brown Packing of Gaffney, SC. Joe served in the Cliffside Volunteer Fire Department for many years. In addition to his par- ents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Paul Fasolino, one sister Mary F. Moss and husband Tommy, and many aunts and uncles. Left to cherish his mem- ory are his wife of 55 years JoAnne Parris Fasolino, daughters Michelle F. Jack (Bobby) and Christina F. Lee (Johnny) and five grandchil- dren, cousin Randy Clayton (Janet) of Atlanta, GA and sister-in-law, Peggy P. Hamrick of Cliffside. The funeral was held September 20 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jerry Causby officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations request- ed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www. stjude.org or to Cliffside Area Fire Dept., 4600 US Hwy. 221A, Mooresboro, NC 28114. An online obituary is available at www.harrelson- funeralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Dawn Marie MacCallum D a w n M a r i e MacCallum, age 48, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. Dawn was born April 12, 1975 in Newcastle, New Brunswick to Deanna Roy Stewart who resides in Miramichi, New Brunswick and the late Donald Stewart. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Erika Paige MacCallum and a brother, Timothy "Nimmer" Stewart. Besides her mother, those left to treasure her memory include her hus- band of 26 years, Robert "Bobby" MacCallum; daugh- ter, Courtney MacCallum of Forest City; sons, Logan MacCallum (Baylee) of Gaffney, SC, Alex MacCallum of Forest City and Evan MacCallum of Forest City; stepson, Mitchell MacCallum of Canada; brothers, Steven Stewart of Moncton, New Brunswick and Robbie Stewart (Cindy) of Miramichi, New Brunswick and two grandchildren. A private interment will be conducted. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to American Heart Association, www.heart.org An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Ray Shires Ray Shires, age 79, of Ellenboro, passed away, Sunday, September 17, 2023. Ray was born April 21, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late Edward Howard Shires and Beatrice Rogers Shires. He owned and operated Ray Shires Auto Bargains in Thomasville, for over 30 years. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded by his late wife, Helen Shires; daughter, Amie Sifferlen; son, Gary Shires; sisters, Sue Terry, Betty Hamrick and a great grandson, Carter Shires. Those left to treasure his memory include his brother, James Monroe Shires of Ellenboro; sister, Nancy Hoyle of Forest City; daughter, Beatrice Shires of Ellenboro; sons, Timothy Shires and Eric Shires both of Lincolnton; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Shires is donating his body for medical science research. A private celebration of life will be conducted for family and friends. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Mark James "Jay" Murray Mark James "Jay" Murray, Jr., age 30 of Forest City died Sunday, September 17, 2023. Jay was born February 5, 1993, and was a life- long resident of Rutherford County. He worked in con- struction and was a member of Florence Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Mark and Lee Collins Murray of Forest City, his son, Hunter James Murray and his daughter, Allie Nicole Murray, his sister, Samantha Marks and husband Lucas of Rutherfordton, one nephew, aunts and uncles, Geni and Dave Greenley, Jimmy and Lindsey Collins as well as many cousins. The funeral was held September 22 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Greg Huntley offi- ciating. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. padgettking.com. Lily Dorothea Kirchner Davies Lily Dorothea Kirchner Davies died Thursday, September 21, 2023, less than two months from her one hundredth birthday. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland and was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Atwood Davies, their son, Curtis, Jr and their daughter Denae Carol Davies. Dorothea enjoyed her final years with her son Charles Clayton Davies, his wife Connie, three grandchil- dren, and five great grand- children. Dorothea attended the Word of Faith Fellowship. A memorial service was held September 24, 2023 at Word of Faith Fellowship with Rev. Jane Whaley and Rev. Sam Whaley officiating. In lieu of flowers dona- tions may be made to Word of Faith Fellowship Building Fund 207 Old Flynn Rd. Spindale, NC 28160 Online condolenc- es may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. John Clarence Clark John Clarence Clark, 81, of Spartanburg, SC, for- merly of Chapin, SC passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. John was born October 17, 1941, to the late Clarence Cecil and Ethel West Clark in Spindale, NC. John graduated from Harris High School and was a member of RS Central High School Class of 1960. He served in the United States Air Force, graduated from Gardner Webb College, and Winthrop College. He retired from Thermo Industries as Vice President Corporate Credit Manager and was on the Board of Directors for National Association of Credit Management where he also served as Chairman of The Board NACM 1987- 1988. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Margaret Wallis Clark, Spartanburg SC, his chil- dren, John Chris Clark (Lori Bailey Clark) of Ellenboro, Cindy Clark Gasperson (Randy Gasperson) of Rutherfordton, and Carrie Clark-Mustin of York, SC and his stepson Rodney McClure (Judy McClure) Columbia SC, nine grand- children, seven great-grand- children, numerous nieces and nephews, and friends. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his brother Wayne H. Clark, sister, Carol Clark Padgett, and his late wife Laura B. Clark. A celebration of life will be held at 1pm Saturday, September 30, in the Crowe's Mortuary Chapel in Rutherfordton. The family will receive friends starting at noon. Interment will fol- low at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Forest City with mili- tary honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials in John's memory may be made to the organi- zation of your choice. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. crowemortuary.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 While pondering the meaning of life and its greater purpose, we must begin with the proper premise. Scripture teaches us that a person who lives their life as if there is no God is living life foolishly. Not only is it important to acknowledge God's existence, but we must also accept the fact that he is the Creator God. Recognizing that he is the originator of everything leads us to the sensible admission of his ultimate sovereignty. To live under any other supposition leads to a life of fatalism and hopelessness. A person who does not place God where he belongs, will eventually wake up to the gnawing question, "Is this all that life offers?" When we deny a life of self-dependence, and choose one of accountability to a Holy God, it will change our self-perspective. We will be convicted of our depravity. The conviction of our sinfulness creates in us the need for a Savior. The greatest decision a person will ever make is to reach out by faith and humbly trust Jesus Christ as their Savior. He offers salvation to all who will turn from their sin and trust him. Upon accepting God's plan of salvation, we will enter a life which transcends all other intentions. We are now a child of God, and he is our Heavenly Father. As we grow in our relationship with him, we will desire to please him and to glorify him. This new life will be characterized by the love he gives us for others. By his enabling grace, we can now live a life with an eternal purpose in mind. This indeed is life's greatest purpose. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder A GREATER PURPOSE "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com