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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, May 22-May 28, 2014 PEGGY SMART ALLEY Peggy Smart Alley, age 78, of Chase C o m m u n i t y , passed away May 16, 2014. Born October 2, 1935 in Avondale, NC, she was a daughter of the late Addie J. Smart and Ruby Crawley Smart and married Jack Alley on December 21, 1957. Jack passed away on August 11, 1987. Peggy gradu- ated from Tri-High High School, class of 1954. She was also a graduate of the Rutherford Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. She worked as a Director of Nursing for thirty-seven years of which thirty-five years and ten months were at Fair Haven Home. She left many close friends and co-workers. Peggy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Mooresboro and ministered in the nurs- ery, was in the choir, a Sunday School teacher, WMU and G.A. director. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, neighbors and acquain- tances. She was always concerned about the safety and happiness of all she knew. Peggy was an avid North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball fan and enjoyed all sports. Survivors include her son, Marcus "Marc" Alley and companion, Dollie Brady of Spartanburg; brother, Joe Smart and wife, Peggy of Ft. Worth, Texas; sister, Suzanne Cranford and husband, Dr. Jeff Cranford of Charlottesville, VA and daughter-in-law, Teresa Oliver. She is also sur- vived by four grand- children, Justin Silvers and wife, Jennifer, Adri Kimbrell and husband, Brandon, Timothy Berry and wife, Ashley and Hayden Oliver; four g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n , Taylor Silvers, Kaydence, Kannon and Kennadi Kimbrell; niece, Anna Grandpré and husband, Matt; nephew William Cranford and wife, Adrianne; great nephews and niece, Samuel, Eli and Catherine. She is also survived by many friends, cousins and adopted family which includes the Greene family of the Chase Community. Funeral services were conducted at the Calvary Baptist Church with Reverend Tim Frashier and Reverend Scott Butler officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the Grace of God Mission, PO Box 212, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. VIRGINIA DOBBINS LEWIS V i r g i n i a D o b b i n s Lewis, 92, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, she was born on October 08, 1921, a daughter of the late Charlie C. And Mallie Marie Bridges Dobbins. She was retired from the Textile Industry, a mem- ber of Bethel Baptist Church of Ellenboro and loved to sew and read. In addition to her par- ents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lewis; two sons, David Guy Lewis and Barry Dean Lewis; one grandson, Reginald Lewis. She is survived by her sons, William Allen Lewis and wife Nancy of Forest City and Robert Charles Lewis and wife Kaye of Ellenboro; one sister, Marie Dobbins of Dobbinsville; one sis- ter-in-law, Lois Brown and husband Walter of Pickens, SC; 8 half brothers; 2 half sisters; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild; numerous nieces, neph- ews, cousins and close friends. A Celebration of Mrs. Lewis's Life was held at the A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Ray Hooper and Rev. Michael Sepaugh officiating. Burial followed in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial dona- tions are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Lewis family. JERRY ROBERT MCABEE Jerry Robert M c A b e e , age 71, of Old Wagy Road, Forest City, NC, died Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Born November 26, 1942 in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Thomas Alfred McAbee and Annie Mae Smith McAbee. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1961 and worked for PPG Industries for many years before retirement. He was a member of Forest Lake Baptist Church and enjoyed being a Bingo Caller for several groups. You could always find Jerry playing cards with his friends at Hardees or at the Forest City Owls games. He also enjoyed teaching computer classes at the Rutherford County Senior Center and woodcarving. In addition to his parents, he was pre- ceded in death by his wife, Velma "Tootsie" McAbee; two sisters, Deborah Faye McAbee and Ramona Freeman and three brothers, Kenneth, Bobby and Edward McAbee. Survivors include his daughter, Annette McAbee Emory and husband, Joey of Rutherfordton; two brothers, Tim McAbee and wife, Becki and Ricky McAbee and wife, Mary all of Forest City; two sisters, Lennis Flynn of Lincolnton, NC and Rhonda Coffey and hus- band, Kenny of Forest City. He is also sur- vived by two grandchil- dren, Brent Emory of Rutherfordton and Lacey McFalls and husband, Justin of Charlotte; one great grandson, Mason McFalls also of Charlotte. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Wayne Toney officiat- ing. Interment followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Memorial dona- tions are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. ALICE "POLLY" HILL Alice "Polly" Goforth Hill, age 90, of Forest City, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014. A native of Catawba County, she was the d a u g h t e r of the late Julia Rema G o f o r t h Y a n c e y . Polly was a homemak- er and a member of Spencer Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Chris Travis and wife Libby of Forest City; daughter Frankie Williams and husband Ernest of Maiden, NC, and numerous grand- children, great grand- children and great great grandchildren. In addi- tion to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel N. Hill, sister Evelyn Hedrick and brother J.C. Yancey. Funeral services were held at Spencer Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Caldwell and Rev. Billy Vaughn officiating. Interment followed in Cliffside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spencer Baptist Church Missions Fund, 187 N. Oak Street, Spindale, NC 28160. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. RUTH CHALLAND Ruth Challand, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. A native of Toronto, Ontario Canada, she was born on May 22, 1925. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton. She was preced- ed in death by her par- ents, Reginald and Hilda Godson, and her hus- band, John. She is sur- vived by her daughter, Linda Challand. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or Rutherford County Humane Society, PO Box 998, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Challand family. ©Community First Media Community First Media This coming Monday, our nation will take time to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifi ce for our country. Over 1.8 million men and women have died so that we can live in a free nation, but along with this great sacrifi ce also comes a tremendous responsibility. How can we as Americans truly honor those who have died while securing our freedoms? The recent scandal in the Veterans Administration concerning health benefi ts for our soldiers is a reminder that the power to control government is in the hands of the electorate. We need to vote for people who will not choose expediency over doing the right thing. It is a shame that we push aside those who sacrifi ce for our nation to cater to those who have chosen to live in our land illegally. In my opinion, if a person does not responsibly desire to become a citizen then they should be sent back to the place from which they came. The men and women who fought in battlefi elds on our own soil and around the world, fought so that people could have the freedom to worship without government intrusion. As Americans, we must honor their sacrifi ce by electing public offi cials who will not tread on religious freedoms. It is a shame that we are removing any reference to the Creator God out of every facet of our lives including our schools and public arenas, while again catering to special interest groups which are anti-Christian. I believe that the 1.8 million soldiers who died for our country should be honored by upholding the freedoms in which they died for. We must be vigilant to make sure that the fl ag which draped their casket still stands for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Let us strive to keep America a great nation and honor those who have made it great. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder MEMORIAL DAY "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com 8:03AM MON.-FRI. 8:03AM MON.-FRI. ©Community First Media WAGY 1320AM SWA P 'N SHOP SHOP

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