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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 24-December 30, 2014 COLLEEN PATE ALLISON C o l l e e n Pate Allison, age 86, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Born August 19, 1928 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter to the late B. C. Pate & Carrie Flynn Pate. Colleen was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1945 & worked for Cone Mills and General Fireproofing Industries for several years. She was of the Baptist faith & loved her pets. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon "Susie" Wall of Forest City; two sons, Michael Edward Cain & wife, LeAnn of Las Cruces, New Mexico & Chris Allison & wife, Sharon Hamrick-Allison of Forest City. She is also survived by six grand- children, Tanya Shehan & husband, Rex, Todd Fox, Renee Brown, Scott Ridings & wife, Betsy, Dixie Lee Cain & Lindsey Allison; six great-grand- children, Shala Barnette, Loren Shehan, Brittany Brown, Sabrina Ridings, Michael Brown and Shawn Ridings. Funeral ser- vices were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Dale Austin officiating. Interment will be private in High Shoals 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. DORIS IRENE WATTS Mrs. Doris Irene Watts, 91, of Bostic, passed away S a t u r d a y , December 13, 2014. Born on March 11th, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Lawson Crowe & Bertha Swofford Crowe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jay Earlis Watts; 2 sis- ters, Mildred Greene & Martha Sue Coffey; & 3 brothers, Walter Crowe, Bill Crowe, & Lawrence Crowe. Doris was a grad- uate of Hollis High School & a member of Hollis Methodist Church. She was a lifetime spinner, & enjoyed quilting & gar- dening. She is survived by four sons, Robert Earl Watts, Ronnie Lee Watts, & Jerry Douglas Watts, all of Bostic, & Billy Wayne Watts of Gadsden, AL; a daughter, Donna Kay Vegoren of Bostic; 2 sisters, Ray Cable of Rutherfordton & Melissa Owens of Ellenboro; there are 11 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. The Funeral was conducted at Hollis Methodist Church. The Rev. Ned Owens offici- ated. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were; Jerry Watts, Ronnie Watts, Billy Watts, Robert Watts, Larry Vegoren, and Nick Lawter. In lieu of flow- ers, memorials may be made to Hollis Methodist Church, in care of Ronnie Watts, 2728 Piney Mountain Church Road, Bostic, NC 28018. Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. JAMES FOREST "BEAVER" KIDWELL J a m e s F o r e s t " B e a v e r " Kidwell, age 55, of Forest City passed away, Friday, December 12, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Betty Wall Crowder, & was a former employee of Streets Tire & Wrecker & worked for J.R. Davis. Survivors include his wife, B.J. Kidwell, a daughter, Laura Kidwell of Cleveland Co, three step-children, Steven Effler & wife Chelsie of Tennessee, Eddie Effler & wife Amber of Tennessee, Elizabeth Shelton of Rutherfordton, a grand- son, Joshua Pittman of Forest City, two special step-kids, Shawn Baynard & Christy Baynard of Forest City, and 3 step grandchildren. Funeral services were held in The Padgett and King Chapel with the Reverend Leon Brown and Reverend Roger Hudgins officiating. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ROY LEDBETTER R o y L e d b e t t e r , 84, of Forest City, passed away on W e d n e s d a y , December 17, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, he was born on August 18, 1930, a son of the late Brady Pinkney & Pauline Morrow Ledbetter. He was retired from Stonecutter Mills, was a US Army Veteran & was a member of Harriet Memorial Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one step-son, Kenneth Teaster. He is survived by his wife, Frances McSwain Ledbetter; one son, Gerry Wayne Ledbetter & wife Lesa of Rutherfordton; two daughters, Donna Larch & husband Larry of Boiling Springs, SC, & Janice Faucett of Cliffside; one step-daughter, Brenda Teaster of Forest City; one daughter-in-law, Beth Teaster of Cliffside; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Mr. Ledbetter's Life was held at Harriet Memorial Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Po Jones & Rev. Kenneth Weaver officiating. Burial followed in the Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. M c K i n n e y - L a n d r e t h & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serv- ing the Ledbetter family. MARY HUGHES MCCURRY M a r y H u g h e s M c C u r r y , age 95, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014. Born February 24, 1919 in Rutherford County, she was a daugh- ter of the late Benjamin Elsberry Hughes & Mary Ramoth Hawkins Hughes. Mary was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1936 & worked at the Henrietta & Avondale Mills. She was also one of the last living char- ter members of Temple Baptist Church & a cur- rent member of the First Baptist Church of Forest City. Mary was a member of the Cliffside Order of the Eastern Star-Chapter #100. She enjoyed trav- elling and sightseeing along with being active at her home. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-four years, Elmer McCurry, three sisters and six brothers. Survivors include one son, Edward McCurry of Ellenboro; caretakers, Lois Johnston and Debra Holland; her special friends, the Lewis family and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Alan Quarles officiat- ing. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. RONNIE BRYAN GOODE R o n n i e B r y a n Goode, 57, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of Rose Goode Conner and the late Lawrence Franklin Goode. Ronnie was of the Baptist faith and was a retired textile employee. Left to cherish his memo- ry, in addition to his moth- er, is his daughter, Shanna Goode; four grandchildren, Ethan Malachi Goode, Skyland Seair Goode, Lynnda Marionna Swink and Hunter Paul Swink; brother Lawrence Alan Goode of Rutherfordton. Funeral services were held at Crowe's Mortuary with Dr. Keith Stephenson officiating. Interment held in Alexander cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace of God Rescue Mission. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Goode fam- ily. WILLIAM WORTH BRIDGES, JR. William Worth Bridges, Jr., age 84, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Worth was a devoted, loving, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Bridges was born near Ellenboro, in Rutherford County on June 5, 1930, the son of the late William Worth Bridges, Sr. & Cova Kansas Bridges. Mr. Bridges moved from Rutherford County in 1960, and has been a long time resident of Tifton, GA, where he was employed by Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC). He served in a number of capacities at ABAC over the years before retiring as the Vice President & Dean of Student Affairs in 1995, after almost 28 years of service. He graduated from Hollis High School in Hollis & farmed the family farm in Rutherford County in his teens & twenties. While continuing to farm, he attended Gardner Webb College in Boiling Springs, for his first two years. He then moved his family to the Greenville, SC area, attending & graduating from Furman University. He later obtained both a Masters Degree & a PhD from The University of Georgia. He was a mem- ber of Northside Baptist Church in Tifton & a for- mer member of Walls Baptist Church in Bostic. He loved fishing & garden- ing, & for many years after retirement, he used his counseling skills in volun- teer work for the American Red Cross. Mr. Bridges had recently celebrated his 65th Wedding Anniversary with his late wife, Hazel Marie Greene Bridges, also a native of Rutherford County, who passed away earlier this year. Survivors include his son & daughter- in-law, Steve & Elizabeth Bridges of Canton, GA; his daughter & son-in-law, Robin & Ron Henning of Macon, GA; grandchildren Stephen, Will, & Laura Bridges, & Kristen & Caleb Henning; great-grand- children Maci & Emory Bridges; two brothers-in law, Gerald Jones of Shelby & Joseph Ray Greene & his wife, Mary Frances of Matthews. In addition to his wife & his parents, Mr. Bridges was preceded in death by his daughter, Patsy Charlene Bridges, two brothers, William Norris Bridges & Clarence Evans Bridges, & his sister Thelma Doris Bridges Dycus. Funeral service were held at Walls Baptist Church & graveside ser- vice in Walls Cemetery. Dr. Bob Lamb officiated the services. Memorial contribu- tions, in lieu of flowers, are suggested to either the Northside Baptist Church Building Fund at 4605 Murray Ave, Tifton, GA 31794, or to Walls Baptist Church at 749 Walls Church Rd, Bostic, NC 28018. A memorial service will be held at Northside Baptist Church in Tifton, GA, at a date to be deter- mined later. M c K i n n e y - L a n d r e t h & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serv- ing the Bridges family. DONALD CLIFTON HAMES Donald Clifton Hames, 72, of Mooresboro, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014. A native of Cherokee County, SC, he was born on March 29, 1942, a son of the late Alvin & Marvy Henson Hames. He was retired from the Textile Industry, a mem- ber of Hicks Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his par- ents, he is preceded in death by 2 brothers & 2 sisters. He is survived by his wife, Willine Johnson Hames; one son, Donald Ray Hames & wife Elizabeth of Mooresboro; one daughter, Alice Hames Jolley of Mooresboro; two brothers, Melvin Hames and Roger Hames, both of Mooresboro; two grand- children, Anissa Joy Hames & Brett Damian Hames. A Celebration of Life Service was held at the graveside at Hicks Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Raymond Byrd officiating. M c K i n n e y - L a n d r e t h & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serv- ing the Hames family. ©Community First Media Community First Media On Christmas day families all over the world will come together to peacefully celebrate the birth of Christ. It always amazes me how the world pauses for this day. It is also a time to refl ect and prepare for the hopes of a New Year. Peace is defi ned as the absence of hostility resulting in a time of serenity. Though we may experience a certain amount of peace in this tumultuous world, do we have real peace in our hearts? No doubt for many, the times of jubilant celebration will be accompanied by moments of missing those who have departed this world. There will be empty seats around the feasting table which used to be fi lled with moms, dads, grandparents, children, brothers, sisters and those whom we loved dearly. One of the most important truths of Christmas is that Jesus Christ came not only to bring peace to the world, but also to bring peace to the restlessness and wantonness of the human heart. The answer to the emotional pain and emptiness we feel in our hearts is to invite Christ to fi ll it with His love, joy and peace. When Mary, the mother of Jesus, held this little one for the fi rst time she pondered in her heart about the blessedness of this new born child. Her heart was fi lled with the peace of God. Our hearts too can be at rest, even in the midst of sorrow, when we understand as she did that He is "Immanuel", which means "God With Us." He is truly the Prince of Peace! LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder PEACE "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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