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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 7-December 13, 2023 Beatrice Shelton Clements Beatrice Shelton Clements, age 89, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. Beatrice was born in Rutherford County, and she was the daughter of the late Eli M. and Zora King Shelton. She was also the widow of the late I.O. Clements. In addition to her parents and her husband, Beatrice was preceded in death by three brothers, Everette, Wilkie, and Marion Shelton. Surviving family is her son, Bobby Clements, daughter, Anita Street, and husband Ronnie Street, of Rutherfordton, one brother, Wendell Shelton of Morganton, two grand- daughters, one grandson, six great-grandchildren. The visitation was held November 28 at McMahan's Funeral Home. The graveside service was held November 29 at Rutherfordton City Cemetery with Rev. Buster King offici- ating. LaVerne Walker LaVerne Gibson Walker, age 82 of Forest City died Saturday, November 18, 2023. She was born in Rutherford County December 16, 1940, and was a daughter of the late James William Gibson and Beeda Beheler Gibson. LaVerne was a graduate of Tri-High School and attend- ed Gardner-Webb College. In 1963, she married Tom Walker and began life as an Air Force wife, living throughout the United States and Europe. She was active in the First United Methodist Church of Forest City. She was a member of the Pilot Club of Rutherford County, ECA, and a mentor for Rutherford County Schools at Harris Elementary. In 2009, she and Tom were named Citizens of the Year for their community involve- ment. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Dennis Gibson, and a grandson, Greg Vanecek. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Lt. Col. Thomas N. Walker, her son, James Gregory Walker and wife Rosie of Seguin, TX, her daughter, Wendy Walker Vanecek and hus- band Jim of Forest City, her brothers, Darrell Gibson of Rutherfordton, Dwayne Gibson of Henrietta, and four grandchildren. The Memorial Service was held December 1 at First United Methodist Church of Forest City, offici- ated by Rev. Curtis Goforth and Rev. Gene Feagin. The family respectful- ly request that memorials be made to First United Methodist Church, 341 E. Main St., Forest City, NC 28043. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. padgettking.com. Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serv- ing the family. Toni Carter Toni Carter, age 60, of Caroleen, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023. Toni was born February 3, 1963 in Norwood, Massachusetts to the late Thomas Steele and Barbara Creamer Steele. She was an excellent seamstress. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Willette and a brother, Thomas Steele. Those left to trea- sure her memory include her sons, Robert Murray (Anjia) and Sean Murray all of Port Charlotte, FL and her daughter, Casey Murray of Ellenboro; her husband, Robert Carter; sis- ter, Donna Zobrist (Robert) of Ellenboro; brother, Mark Steele of Washington State and nine grandchildren. No formal services will be conducted at this time. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Marvin Wilson It is with deep sadness that we announce the pass- ing of Mr. Marvin Wilson, who peacefully departed this life on November 22, 2023. He was 72 years old, and a devoted husband to Marie Jackson Wilson. He was born on June 5, 1951, in Bronx, NY to Fred and Dollie Copeland Wilson- Thomas and spent his early years in New Haven, CT. Marvin is survived by his brothers Fred Wilson, Reginald Wilson, Charles Wilson, and sister Joycelyn Via. His legacy extends through his children Utasha Wilson, Kenyatta Wilson, Zualryna Wilson, and Kiisha Mercey. Marvin was a graduate of Hill House High School. He bravely served two tours in Vietnam. Despite the adversi- ties, Marvin's commitment to duty and country earned him an honorable discharge from the US Marine Corps. His passion for supporting fellow veterans was evident through his active involve- ment with the Rutherford County Veterans Affairs. Marvin leaves behind his wife Marie Jackson Wilson, his children, 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, as well as a host of relatives and friends. A gathering of friends and family was held December 2 at Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. Namond Earl McComas N a m o n d E a r l McComas, age 88 of Forest City, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born on August 3, 1935, in Accoville, West Virginia and was a son of the late Carl and Geneva Davis McComas. Earl served four years in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Luckadoo McComas, two children, Tammy Hill and Paul William McComas, brother and sisters, Carl McComas, Jr., Shelba Jean (Sis) Davis, Gilmer O'Dell McComas, Ceva Sue Baker, Richard McComas, Judy Mills, Argy Lee McComas, and Rose Helen McComas. Survivors include two brothers, Harold (Sandy) McComas of Branchland, WV, Darrell McComas of FL, his children, Edward (Marie) McComas of Belleville, WV, Greg McComas of Branchland, WV, Danny McComas of NC and Mark McComas of SC as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great- grandchildren. The family will hold a private graveside service with military honors. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serv- ing the family. Dianne Couch Weathers On Monday, November 27, 2023, Dianne Couch Weathers went home to meet her Savior at the age of 78. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, James Flay Weathers III, daughter Leslie Weathers of Inman and fiancée Kevin Vassey of Gaffney, SC, her son James Flay Weathers IV and wife Esther Culp Weathers of Lexington, SC, daughter Lynne Weathers Sunday and husband Tommy Sunday of Bluffton, SC and daugh- ter Brett Weathers Freed and husband Kyle Freed of Lexington, SC, her brother Robert Couch of Pelzer, SC, seven grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Earleen and Walter Couch of Williamston, SC. Dianne was a graduate of Palmetto High School and Mars Hill College. Dianne taught French classes at Chase High School before becoming a stay-at-home mother to her children for the next ten years. Dianne helped start the Forest City Lioness Club. She was also a member of the Pilot Club of Rutherford County and two bridge clubs. Dianne taught Sunday School at First Baptist Church of Forest City. Dianne used her talents for creative dec- orating during her 45 years of service and ownership at the family business, Farmers Hardware Company in Forest City. A service from the graveside was held November 30, in Cool Springs Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Selman officiating. Donations can be made to Elder Care of Carolina Foothills Foundation PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. padgettking.com Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serv- ing 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. 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