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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, May 28-June 3, 2015 TERESA ATWOOD ALBRIGHT Teresa Atwood Albright, 55, Boiling Springs, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015. A native of Cleveland County, she was a daugh- ter of the late Emmett & Bettie Williams Atwood. She was a homemaker and member of Piedmont Baptist Church. She is survived by her brother, Emmett Kirby Atwood, Jr. & wife Daphen of Salisbury; one sister, Debbie Bonner & husband Derek of Mooresboro; her nieces & nephews, Tiffany Wallace & husband Jay, Stephne Allen & husband Peter, Trevor Atwood, Austin Bonner & wife Kristy; her great niece & neph- ew, Jackson Wallace & Whitney Wallace. A Celebration of Life was held at Crouse Cemetery in Sparta, NC. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. OPAL LEWIS BEAVER Opal Lewis Beaver, age 86, of Forest City passed away Monday 18, 2015. Born February 5, 1929 in Yancey County, she was the daugh- ter of the late John Edwards & Agnes Lewis Edwards. Opal worked for Doncaster-Tanner for over 30 years & enjoyed traveling, crocheting & cooking. She will always be known as a sweet, caring & kind hearted lady. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded by her husband of 42 years, J.D. Beaver; one brother, Ted Lewis & son- in-law, Gerard Harmeyer. She is survived by four daughters, Mary Taub & husband, Steve of Forest City, Lyn Harmeyer of Rutherfordton, Cheryl Hutchins & husband, Steve of Sandy Mush & Bonita Butler & husband, Wayne of Shelby. She is also survived by 9 grand- children, 16 great-grand- children & one great- great-grandchild. A memorial ser- vice was conducted at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with the eulogy being given by her daughter, Lyn Harmeyer. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. FORREST LUCKADOO Forrest Lester Luckadoo, 80, of Ellenboro, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015. A native of Cleveland County, he was born on August 11, 1934, a son of the late William Wesley and Ardie Luckadoo. He was retired from Ellis Lumber Company and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue Splawn Luckadoo. He is survived by his sons, Hubert Luckadoo and wife Theresa, of Ellenboro, Jerry Luckadoo and wife Susan of Ellenboro, and Holland Luckadoo and wife Patty of Spindale; one brother, Calvin Luckadoo of Ellenboro; one sister, Roberta Alexander of Ellenboro; 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service was held at The A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Michael Sepaugh offici- ating. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. DAVID ERNEST OGDEN David Ernest Ogden, 73, of Mooresboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. A native of Taylorsville, IL, he was born on May 01, 1943, a son of the late Elsie Mae Pinney. He was retired from White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain and was a United States Coast Guard Veteran. He is survived by his sons, Robert Ogden of Mooresboro and Bryan Ogden of Alaska; 5 grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service was held at The A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Pat Byers officiating. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. JACKIE WALKER Jackie Young Walker, age 63, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015. Born May 17, 1952 in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Victor and Mae Walker. Jackie was a member of the Barn. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his broth- er, Jimmy Walker; and granddaughter, Brittany Walker. Survivors include his wife, Jeannie Walker; six children, Chad Walker and wife Lynn, Brandon Walker, K.C. Walker, Heather Greene and husband Michael, Kristy Walker, Kyle Walker and wife Brandy; sister, Barbara Towery; twen- ty-one grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held on Sunday, May 24, 2015 with Reverend Sam Henderson offici- ating. Burial followed at Southern Baptist Church Cemetery Memorials are sug- gested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. IRENE DODDS SCHLEMMER I r e n e D o d d s Schlemmer, age 97, a resident of Forest City, NC and a former resident of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015. She was born November 2, 1917 in Belgrade, NE and was a daughter of the late Elmer Wesley Dodds and Edith Emma Schoening Dodds. She worked as a Senior Accountant for several insurance com- panies and was a lifelong Methodist. Irene was a member of the Faternal Order of Eagles and enjoyed dancing. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Charles Frederick Schlemmer and broth- ers, Orville Dodds and Harold Dodds as well as friend and dance partner of fourteen years, Verner Melby. Survivors include her daughter, Janet Schlemmer Hill and hus- band Chuck of Forest City, NC, her grand- children, Vicky Stull of Bellevue, NE, Weston Clatanoff and wife Sandy of Mooresboro, NC, a great-grandson, Chase Clatanoff of Mooresboro, NC as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Palmer Funeral Home in Fullerton, NE with interment following in the Fullerton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, Post Office Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or Community Pet Center, PO Box 623, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of local arrangements. ADAM EDGAR RUFF Adam Edgar Ruff age 74 of Bills Creek passed on May 22nd. Adam was a general contractor, and was the son of the late Charlie and Claudia Ruff. Left to cherish his memory are his girlfriend Alfreada Wolcott, and sis- ter Ellen Tranthan. Graveside services were held at Bills Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Dillingham officiat- ing. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family MARGARET BEAM Margaret Holtzclaw Beam, 91, of Forest City, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015. A native of Rutherford County, she was born on May 19, 1924, a daughter of the late A.H. and Lola Toms Holtzclaw. She was retired from Rutherford County Schools and was a member of Floyd's Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her par- ents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Wade C. Beam; two brothers, Henry Holtzclaw and Albert Holtzclaw. She is survived by her daugh- ter, Barbara Greene of Rutherfordton; one broth- er, Frank Holtzclaw of Cliffside; three sisters, Betty Phillips and husband Tommy, Hazel Bagwell, and Genell Henson, all of Forest City; her grand- children, Sherri Finleyson of Spartanburg, Rhonda Greene, and Cathy Greene, both of Forest City; her great grandchil- dren, Carson Pritchard, Michael, Logan, and Lindsey Finleyson. Funeral services were held at Floyd's Creek Baptist Church with The Rev. Robert Carnell and Rev. Shane Kirby offi- ciating. Burial followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. ERMA HUSKEY Erma Ann Adkins Huskey, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015. Born August 27, 1937 in Danville, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Clevis Columbus Adkins and Bertha Brown Adkins. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her husband, Clyde Huskey; three daughters, Deborah Bailey and husband Bill, Diana Simmons and husband Jim, Linda Orin and husband John; two sisters, Faye and Marie. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A graveside service was conducted at Floyd's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with James Huskey officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. JEROLD MAX "JOJO" FERGUSON Jerold Max "JoJo" Ferguson, age 64, of Spindale passed away Monday May 25, 2015. He was a native of Rutherford County, a retired textile employee, a member of Second Baptist Church, son of Eulene Holler Ferguson of Spindale and the late William Carson Ferguson Sr. and brother of the late Billy and Joey Ferguson. Left to cherish his memory; in addition to his mother Eulene; are his sons J. W. (Miranda) Ferguson of Union Mills and Blake (Layla) Ferguson of Forest City; grandchild Ryleigh Ferguson of Union Mills, sister Janice Summers of Rutherfordton and a spe- cial friend Jeff his dog. Memorial ser- vices were held at Second Baptist Church Rutherfordton with Dr. Keith Stephenson offici- ating. Memorials may be made to: Second Baptist Church; Round Hill Baptist Church or Hospice of Rutherford County. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. ©Community First Media Community First Media When I was a boy, I remember watching a television show called, "This is Your Life." The show would feature the life of a certain individual. Signifi cant people would recall a certain life event or memory they had of the individual and then come from behind a curtain to surprise the honored person. It was always an emotional time to see people reunited with old friends and those who made a difference in their life. From the time of one's birth until death, a person's journey through life will be infl uenced by others. It is like they enter into the room of our life and while they are in the room they share with us their unique life experiences and our life becomes enriched by their infl uence. This community of people includes our spouse, parents, siblings, extended family members, special friends, teachers, work mates and any other people who have played a signifi cant role in our lives. When we look back at the days and moments of our life, there is no doubt we will have memories of those who have helped us become the person we are. The story of our life will be composed by those who have had the patience to teach us valuable life lessons, those who have loved us, those who have forgiven us, those who have carried us through diffi cult days and those who have been there when everyone else abandoned us. We all need to be thankful for those who have made our lives what they are today. To those who have impacted my life, with all my heart I say, "Thank you!" LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder THIS IS YOUR LIFE "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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