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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, May 8-May 14, 2014 The second annual Chase high FFA Alumni farm day was held The second annual Chase high FFA Alumni farm day was held Saturday April 26. It was different from last year, with lots of sunshine Saturday April 26. It was different from last year, with lots of sunshine and lots of smiling faces. We as the Alumni members, and from all and lots of smiling faces. We as the Alumni members, and from all the students of the Chase High school FFA would like to thank all the the students of the Chase High school FFA would like to thank all the tractor owners and dealers, food vendors, farm animal owners, and tractor owners and dealers, food vendors, farm animal owners, and businesses, and all other exhibits that were present. We also want businesses, and all other exhibits that were present. We also want to thank the Chase High School Agriculture teachers Jeremy Bradley to thank the Chase High School Agriculture teachers Jeremy Bradley and Donnie Henson along with all the students that help make this and Donnie Henson along with all the students that help make this event a success. Most importantly we would like to thank all of the event a success. Most importantly we would like to thank all of the sponsors that made this day possible: Farm Bureau, Carolina Farm sponsors that made this day possible: Farm Bureau, Carolina Farm Credit, Harris Septic Services, Forest City Mowers, Ace Equipment, Credit, Harris Septic Services, Forest City Mowers, Ace Equipment, Royster Oil co., Forest City Honda, McCurry Deck, Sisk Family Ford, Royster Oil co., Forest City Honda, McCurry Deck, Sisk Family Ford, Barry's Tire, Tractor Supply, Frashier Automotive, Butlers used auto Barry's Tire, Tractor Supply, Frashier Automotive, Butlers used auto parts, Morrow Motors, Carpenter Design, and The Parts Place of parts, Morrow Motors, Carpenter Design, and The Parts Place of Sandy Mush. Sandy Mush. All proceeds support Chase High School's FFA organization, All proceeds support Chase High School's FFA organization, AG department, AG students with funding for state and national AG department, AG students with funding for state and national conventions, camp scholarships, college scholarships, and conventions, camp scholarships, college scholarships, and equipment. equipment. If interested in membership, sponsorship, or to be a vendor, If interested in membership, sponsorship, or to be a vendor, contact; Jeff Brigman 828-289-5722, email jeffbrig64@gmail.com or contact; Jeff Brigman 828-289-5722, email jeffbrig64@gmail.com or Jeremy Bradley or Donnie Henson at 828-245-5883. Jeremy Bradley or Donnie Henson at 828-245-5883. SECOND ANNUAL CHASE HIGH FFA ALUMNI FARM DAY 2014 SECOND ANNUAL CHASE HIGH FFA ALUMNI FARM DAY 2014 Article provided by: Jeff Brigman DONALD GREENE D o n a l d G r e e n e , age 68, of H e n r i e t t a , NC, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014. Born October 27, 1945 in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Jesse Greene and Ruby Wilson Greene. Donald was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1964 and worked for PPG Industries for for- ty-two years before retire- ment. He was a longtime member of Henrietta First Baptist Church and served as an usher. Donald was an avid hunt- er and fisherman. Survivors include his loving wife of forty-sev- en years, Cathy Greene; three sons, Darrell Greene of Henrietta, Shannon Green and wife, Sonya of Cliffside and Brandon Greene and wife, Crystal of Henrietta; brother, Jr. Greene and wife, Jenell of Henrietta. He is also survived by brother-in-law, Bud Blackwell and wife, Martha of Cliffside and sister-in- law, Margaret Stewart of Forest City; four grand- children, Cody Greene, Caleb Greene, Carsyn Greene, Blake Greene; g r e a t - g r a n d d a u g h t e r , Kaidence Greene and two step-granddaugh- ters, Megan Dobbins and Brooklyn Gettys. Funeral services were conducted at Henrietta First Baptist Church with Reverend Trent Keeton officiating. Interment followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. JACK WALKER Jack Walker, age 85, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Crawley and Mamie Walker. Jack was a retired painter for the Rutherford County School system and was a mem- ber of First Wesleyan Church in Forest City. He enjoyed fishing and baseball, and especially enjoyed church softball. Jack is survived by two sons, Jimmy Walker and wife Dale of Forest City, Mike Walker and wife Joy of Forest City; five grand- children; six great grand- children; sister Pauline Gossett of Chesnee, SC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce May Hardin Walker and second wife Rose Lanier Walker. Funeral services were held at First Wesleyan Church with Rev. Tim Frazier and Rev. Eric Yelton officiat- ing. Interment followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The First Wesleyan Church Building Fund, 700 S. Church Street, Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. MARGARET MARSHALL M a r g a r e t M a r s h a l l , age 83, of Forest City, NC, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014. Born September 26, 1930 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Kelly Preston Hamrick and Lula Holland Hamrick. Margaret was a gradu- ate of Cool Springs High School, class of 1948 and a longtime member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed flower gar- dening, cooking, canning and especially loved tak- ing care of her grand- children. A visitor at Margaret's house would always be given the "Royal Treatment" which meant plenty of food and good conversation. She was kindhearted and was always meeting people's needs. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband and best friend of six- ty-one years, William "Rex" Marshall; son, William Preston Marshall and three brothers, Spurgeon, Vonn and Paul Hamrick. Survivors include her daughter, Ann Marshall of Forest City; son, Roger Marshall and wife, Linda of Casar, NC; daughter- in-law, Lynn Marshall of South Boston, VA; five grandchildren, Kelly Marshall of Ellenboro, Chris Marshall and wife, Ashley of Forest City, Brittnay Marshall of Raleigh, Brandon Marshall of Mocksville, NC and Amy Marshall of South Boston and granddaughter-in-law, Micah Marshall of Forest City. She is also sur- vived by six great-grand- children, Slade Cook, Hannah Marshall, Maggie Marshall, Will Marshall, Zeke Marshall, Preston Marshall and a special nephew, Keith Marshall and wife, Nancy of Shiloh Community. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lanny J. Funchess officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. BEULAH LOWRANCE BARNETTE Beulah Lowrance Barnette, age 85 of Spindale, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Memorial services were held at New Salem CME Church. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. DUSTY SCOTT FOWLER Dusty Scott Fowler, age 31, of Spindale, NC, passed away April 28, 2014. Born February 14, 1983 in Rutherford County, he was the son of Barbara Kaye Smith Fowler and the late Billy Joe Fowler. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bryan Fowler and Rocky Fowler. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Fowler; sister, Brandy Shires; and brother, Billy Ray Fowler. A memorial service was held at the Main Street Baptist Church in Spindale with Reverend Rick Brewer and Reverend Wayne Toney officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. ©Community First Media Community First Media According to W e b s t e r ' s D i c t i o n a r y , relevance is, "Having a bearing on or connection with the matter at hand." When it comes to the relevance of a person, the matter at hand would be our daily lives. Have you ever thought about how relevant your life is to the daily lives of others? When dealing with the loss of a loved one, the one issue that we must deal with is the person's relevance to our daily life. I believe the struggle back to a normal life after the death of someone is in direct proportion to the relevancy of that person. It is a sad commentary on a person's life when a person lives and dies without any real relevancy to the lives of others. There is never a life lived which does not have the potential to make a difference in the lives of those around them, but the secret to relevancy is found in the act of giving ourselves to others. I often tell my kids that in order to fi nd a true friend, you must fi rst be a true friend. Relevancy is found in loving someone the way you would want to be loved. One day you will have your appointment with death and the value of what you leave behind will determine your relevancy. Material possessions will decay, fame will be forgotten, achievements will fade as memories, but the love and care we gave to others will last more than a lifetime. You don't have to have a lot of things to be relevant, just the ability to give of yourself. How relevant is your life to those around you? LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder RELEVANCE "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

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