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Page 24 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, June 4-June 10, 2015 ADDIE RUPPE Addie Ruppe, age 83, of Forest City, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015. Born September 29, 1931 in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Robert Jarvis Ruppe and Annie Keeter Ruppe. Addie was a beloved husband, father, grand- father and great-grand- father. He was an avid bowler and coached little league baseball for many years. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and retired from Watts Regulator. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by twin infant sons, Ronnie and Donnie Ruppe; two sisters, Ruth Hensley, Mary Ruppe; and two brothers, Arthur Ruppe and Bill Ruppe. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Grace Ruppe; son, Terry Ruppe and wife Mary; daughter, Debbie Abrams; grand- children, Andy Ruppe and wife Mackenzie, Kelly Horton and husband Nick, Megan Metcalf; g r e a t - g r a n d d a u g h t e r , Lydia Ruppe; and numer- ous special nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Reverend Bob Philbeck officiating. Interment held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials are sug- gested to Mt Pleasant Baptist Church Building Fund, 397 Mt Pleasant Church Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 or Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. JANICE HARRIS Janice Byars Harris, 74, of Mooresboro, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2015. A native of Cleveland County, she was born on October 12, 1940, a daugh- ter of the late Broadus and Minnie Green Byars. She was retired from Cone Mills Corporation-Cliffside Plant and was a member of Camps Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Harris loved to work in her yard and the joys of her life were her two grandsons. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Harris; one son, Lee Harris and wife Kim of Mooresboro; two brothers, Hubert Byars and wife Brenda and Willie Byars and wife Dot, all of Mooresboro; two sisters, Brenda Roach and husband Wayne of Mooresboro and Ruth Sexton and husband Larry of Palm Coast, FL; two grandchildren, Benjamin Harris and Jordan Harris; two step-grandchildren, Billy Wallace and Anna Estrellado. Funeral services were held at Camps Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Taylor, Rev. Lamar Huitte and Rev. Buddy Morehead officiat- ing. Burial followed in the church cemetery. 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 Harris family. GLADYS BRIDGES Gladys McDaniel Bridges, 94, passed away to her eternal home May 26, 2015. She was a native of Rutherford County, daughter of the late Jim and Lizzie McDaniel. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bridges; brother, T.J. McDaniel; sister, Thelma McDaniel. Survivors include her daughters and spouses, Dot Bridges Ballenger and Edward and Carolyn Lucas Adcock and Ernest; son, Bobby Joe Bridges; grand- children and spouses, Todd Ballenger (Laura), Jill Ballenger, Angie Ballenger Bloomfield, Jason Lucas; great-grand- children, William and Catherine Ballenger, Olivia Bloomfield; sister, Hazel McDaniel Robinson; brother and spouse, Rev. Rebern McDaniel (Mildred); nieces, neph- ews, and spouses, Cindy Robinson Gosey (David), Polly Robinson Crawley (Danny), Jane McDaniel Keeter, Jeff McDaniel (Donna), Gary McDaniel (Robin), Mike McDaniel (Vickie), Doug McDaniel (Mary), Beth McDaniel Tsai (Jeff). A private graveside was held at Bills Creek Baptist Church, Lake Lure, NC with the Rev. Olin S. Byrum, III officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant Baptist Church Building Fund, 3131 Erskine Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054, or a Hospice of your choice. 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. WILLIAM PARKER, JR. William Albert Parker, Jr., 64, of Gaffney, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. A native of Graceville, Florida, he was born on May 26, 1951, a son of the late William Albert Parker, Sr., and Pansey Raye Crutchfield Parker. He retired from ADM of Effingham, IL and was a U.S. Army Veteran. In addition to his par- ents, he is preceded in death by his son, Jason Parker and one sister, Nell Holmes. He is sur- vived by his daughter, Michelle Bailey and hus- band Dennis of Chesnee; one sister, Margaret Dingman of Florida; his grandchildren, Cassidy Skinner, Reilly Skinner, Bailey Parker, Carli Jade Parker and Shauna Paige Skinner; his best friend, Wayne Brown; his former wife, Wanda Parker. A Celebration of Life Service was held at The A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel. Memorial dona- tions are suggested to Spartanburg Regional Hospice, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303. 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 Parker family. ROBERT (BOB) NIXON CUTHRELL Robert (Bob) Nixon Cuthrell, 93, of Forest City passed away Thursday May 28, 2015. He was born July 8, 1921 to John Adolph & Sadie Carraway Cuthrell. Along with his mother, he was raised by his step-fa- ther Ralph Simpson & cherished his family of 6 half brothers and sisters. In addition to his par- ents & stepfather, Bob was preceded in death by a brother Valin Simpson, sister Helen Williams, brothers-in-law Harvey Spruill, John Brown, Leon Williams, Jr. & Ben Hudson, also sister-in-law Pat Allen Hudson. The Cuthrells lost a daughter, Denise, in 1968. Bob was a veteran of World War II, serving overseas in the European theater. He worked in management, employed by The Harris Teeter Corp for nearly 30 years. A long time member of First Baptist Church of Forest City, Bob was com- mitted to the work of the church. An active mem- ber in every sense of the word, he served in many capacities over the years. He considered it his duty and privilege to work for the betterment of our town, community and country. He support- ed many charitable caus- es and worked tireless- ly for the Lion's Club as a younger man and for the Shriner's in his later years. He was a member of the Forest City Masonic Lodge 381. Bob is survived by his wife of 69 years, Anne Hudson Cuthrell, a daugh- ter Mara and her husband Tony Hamrick, three grandsons: Evan Hamrick, Clayton Hamrick and Will Hamrick. Surviving Brothers and Sisters-in- Law John and Shirley Simpson, Hank and Freida Simpson, Sister- in-Law Mary Simpson, Sisters Janis Spruill and Lib Brown. Brothers and Sisters-in-Law Gerald and Marjorie Hudson, Blake and Nancy Hudson and Jean Hudson. His fami- ly is blessed with many nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews. Please remember Bob Cuthrell as a Christian, an optimist, a dedicated husband, adored father, and respected member of his community. If you would like to honor this life well lived, please con- sider donations to The Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville 950 W. Faris Road Greenville, SC 29605, First Baptist Church, 211 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043, The Rutherford County Library System - branch of your choice, or any other charity of the donor's choice. A memorial service was held in the First Baptist Church of Forest City with Reverend Billy Honeycutt officiating. Interment was held pri- vately for the immediate family in the Cool Springs Cemetery. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. MICHAEL HENSON Michael Henson, age 59, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at his residence. Born July 21, 1955 in Providence, Rhode Island, he was a son of the late Ralph R. Henson & Agnes Marie Ramsay Henson. He was a carpenter most of his life & worked for Henson Lumber & The Woodshop. Michael was a member of Harris First Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking &bee keeping. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Ann Henson Miller. Survivors include one sister, Gayle Patricia De Moss & husband, Larry; one brother, Ralph R. Henson-Lukas all of Licking, Missouri. He is also survived by four niec- es and one nephew. A graveside service was conducted at the Henson Family Cemetery with Reverend George Whitmire officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to Harris First Baptist Church, PO Box 182, Harris, NC 28074 Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. CATHERINE LOUISE BOSTIC HARRIS Catherine Louise Bostic Harris, 86, a res- ident of Rutherfordton, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015. A native of Cleveland County, she was born on August 06, 1928, a daugh- ter of the late Chivous Lee Bostic & Beulah Holland Bostic. She was retired from First Citizens Bank - Cliffside Branch. She was a charter member of Liberty Baptist Church and loved to travel. In addition to her par- ents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Walter Bostic & Charles Bostic. She is survived by her son, Dwayne Harris & wife Jamie of Rutherfordton; 3 daugh- ters, Rebecca Gill & hus- band Andrew of Boston, MA, Janna Harris of Charlotte & Kathy Harris & husband Terry of Cliffside; her grandchil- dren, Max Alexander, Teddy Alexander, Leanne Beck, Matt Harris, Nicole Harris, Madalyn Harris, Malarie Harris, Weston Harris, & Marla Harris; her great grandchildren, Faith Harris, Andrew Harris & Luke Pucci. Funeral services were held at Liberty Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Mack Tester & Rev. Owen Duncan officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. 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 Harris family. ©Community First Media Community First Media Lately, it seems that every time you turn on the news or read the paper there is a reporter or article talking about how we must limit law enforcement. Personally, I fi nd all of this sickening and out of touch with reality. I have an uncle who proudly served on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for over twenty-fi ve years and would rarely talk of his job, but only considered it to be a way to serve his community. There are "bad apples" in every profession, but it is my opinion that the larger majority of local, county and state police offi cers are men and women who serve with integrity and honor. Each day our local, county and state police accept the diffi cult task of enforcing the laws of our society. When I was young, my parents taught me to respect and obey those who wear the uniform. They taught me that the police were the "good guys". It is interesting to hear news story after news story about the rights of perpetrators, but very seldom do we hear or read a story about those who put their life on the line each working day. After comparing the median salary of law enforcement offi cials with other professions, you would come to the conclusion that they don't do it for the money. My uncle would say that the reason he served was that he wanted to make a difference in the world. As a funeral director, I appreciate the ability to call on our local law enforcement when help is needed and the privilege of funeral procession escorts provided for traffi c safety. I teach my children to revere our law enforcement and to appreciate the job they do. For those who are critical of the police, the next time someone is breaking into your house in the middle of the night or you fi nd yourself in a dangerous situation call a news reporter, a politician or an activist and see who shows up fi rst to help. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder TO SERVE AND PROTECT "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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