Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Wednesday, November 22-November 29, 2023 Flora Ann Walker Smith Flora Ann Walker Smith, 91, of Ellenboro, died Sunday, November 12, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Ulyess and Lona Mae Smart. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, James Vant Walker, and her second hus- band Charles Yates Smith; her brothers, Erastus Vance Smart, David Alonzo Smart, and Robert Lee Smart. She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and retired from Hoechst Celanese. She is survived by daughters, Janice Parrish and husband Jeff, of Jefferson, and Phyllis Johnson of Gallatin, TN; sons, Rick Walker and wife Vickie, and Jeff Walker and wife Crystal, all of Ellenboro, and Mike Walker and wife Bobbie, of Forest City; sis- ter, Wilma Mae Shytle of Ellenboro; nine grandchil- dren and seven great grand- children. The funeral was held November 16 at Corinth Baptist Church. The Rev. Mike Conner and Rev. Ad Hopper officiated. Memorials may be made to Corinth Baptist Church, 767 Pinehurst Rd., Ellenboro, NC 28040. Online condolences @ www.washburndorsey.com. Wayne Gerald Lane Wayne Gerald Lane, 77 of Rutherfordton passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Vernon and Cecelia Lane. Left to cherish his mem- ories are his companion, Jewel Hensley; daughters, Donna Moore (Jeff), Sherry Rollins (Ken), Jessica Millwood; one grandson; three great grandchildren; two brothers and a sister as well as numerous nieces and nephews. At his request, no ser- vices will be held. Online condolences at crowemortuary.com Brandy Jo Michelle Arrowood Brandy Jo Michelle Arrowood, 48 of Ellenboro, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Brandy was born in Rutherford County on July 10, 1975 to Randy Arrowood and the late Deborah Cook. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her moth- er she was preceded in death by both her maternal and paternal grandparents as well as aunts and uncles. Those left to treasure her memory are her fiance', Michael Cogdell; daughters, Summer Littlejohn and son- in-law, Drew, Shania Shifflet and son-in-law, Eric of Spindale, Leyah Patrick and Layah Cogdell both of Lenoir, and son, Hunter Cogdell of Lenoir; brother, Roger Cook; sisters, Amy Greene and husband, Claude of Gilkey and Karen Carpenter and husband, Spencer of Mooresboro; aunt, Deanna Kelly of Mooresboro; 10 grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Myrna Lee Hollifield Myrna Lee Hollifield, 84, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born in Hackettstown, New Jersey January 22,1939. She is predeceased by her parents, Charles and Renee Draper, her son, Steven Youngster, and daughter, Lenora Hollifield Evans. Left to cherish her memories are her children: her daughter and son-in- law, Noreen and Ronald Bowen; son, Brian Hollifield and partner, Amy, and her son and daughter-in- law, Joshua and Victoria Hollifield; her grandchildren: Paul and Brittany Bowen; Tyler Bowen; Amanda and Daniel Simmons; Amber and Zachary Boone; Amy Bowen and fiance' Diego Cruz; Michael and Joy Hollifield; two great-grandchildren, sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Ken Simons; several nieces and neph- ews. Myrna was a member of Zion Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Myrna's honor to Hospice. Funeral Services were held November 13 at Zion Baptist Church, Shelby. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Helen Raye Moore Strange Helen Raye Moore Strange, 73, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023. She was born to the late E.D. Moore and Rosella Fowler Moore in Cleveland County. Left behind to cher- ish her memories are her spouse, Bill Strange; daugh- ter, Tammy Tessneer (Sammy); sons, Johnny Black (Cathy), Donnie Black and Jerry Strange (Dayna); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Florence Humphries, Brenda Jones (Ray), Judy Emory (Ronnie), Kathy Whitner (Grady); brother, Mickey Moore. Helen worked in Textiles. The family received friends November 2 at Springmore Baptist Church, Shelby. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Esther Arledge Hill Esther Arledge Hill, age 80, of Forest City, NC, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. A native of Spartanburg County, Esther was the daughter of the late Wallace Arledge and Carrie Kimbrelle Arledge. Esther was a mem- ber of Floyd's Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her par- ents, Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hill, two sons, Frankie Hill, and Johnny Hill, and all six of her siblings. Esther is survived by one daughter, Ann H. Skipper and husband Shannon, four grandchil- dren, three great grand- children, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family received friends November 16 at McMahan's Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at Floyd's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery November 17. In lieu of flowers, memo- rials may be made to Floyd's Creek Baptist Church; 2004 Chase High Rd., Forest City, NC 28043, or Hospice of Carolina Foothills; PO Box 336 Foerst City, NC 28043. Thomas "Norris" Tate, Sr. Thomas "Norris" Tate, Sr., age 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away, Friday, November 10, 2023. Norris was born March 22, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Gilford Young Tate and Eliza Queen Tate. He worked at Stonecutter Mill for most of his life until retirement. He was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Adams Tate; grandson, Caleb Lee Richards and sis- ters, Betty Jo Wilson, Alice Smith and Lucille Lane. Those left to treasure his memory include his children, Ann Tate Barnett of Henrietta, Jean Hudson (Richard) of Bostic, Tammy Tate of Rutherfordton and Thomas Norris Tate, Jr. (Susan) of Ellenboro; sis- ter, Diane Tate of Ellenboro; 10 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. A private family gath- ering to honor Norris will be conduct0ed. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Stefany Calderon-Lopez Stefany Calderon- Lopez, infant daughter of Jessica Lopez and Carlos Calderon, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, November 14, 2023. Even though her life was brief, she will forever hold a place in the hearts of those who loved her. Her memory has made an eter- nal imprint on her family. In addition to her par- ents, she is survived by her sibling, Jahir Calderon; maternal grandparents, Marina Torres and Hilario Lopez; paternal grandpar- ents, Maria Elena Aguilar and Uvencio Calderon and great-grandmother, Edelmira Contreas. A private family cele- bration of Stefany's life will be conducted. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.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. 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 In Corrie Ten Boom's book, "The Hiding Place," she writes about a horrifi c time in her life as she was being held at the Ravensbruck Concentration Camp. One story was concerning a fl ea infestation in the barracks in which she and her sister, Betsie, were kept. Corrie abhorred the fl eas. The ladies were always curious to why they had so much liberty in their barracks. They were able to carry on Bible studies and read scripture out loud, without any German interference. Later, Corrie learned that the guards never wanted to go into that particular barracks, for fear of the fl eas. The fl eas actually turned into a hidden blessing. We all desire a trouble free and comfortable life, but when hardships come, we tend to complain and question God's care. In Corrie's case it was a plague of fl eas, but it could be anything that disturbs us and changes the dynamics of life. We must understand that behind each adversity is a sovereign God who is allowing it to happen. In the big scheme of life, it is something that He has placed there for our ultimate good. The Apostle Paul had a similar situation with what he called a "thorn in the fl esh." The infi rmity was used by God to bring him to a place of greater dependence and humility. By the grace of God, he was able to thank God for the thorn just as Corrie was thankful for the fl eas. Perhaps there is a troublesome situation in our life in which we question its purpose. 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