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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, November 19-November 24, 2015 DOROTHY WEAVER HILL Dorothy Lea Weaver Hill, 86, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015. A native of Johnson City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Henry Lonzo & Marie Eades Weaver. Dorothy retired from the tex- tile industry as a weaver. Left to cherish her mem- ory is her son, Michael Hardin & wife Karen of Ellenboro; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; broth- er Otis Weaver of Sanford, & special niece Michelle Wood of Ellenboro. In addition to her parents, she was pre- ceded in death by her hus- band Robert Eugene Hill & son Dennis Hardin. Funeral services were held at Crowe's Mortuary with Rev. Bruce Caldwell officiating. Interment fol- lowed in Mountain Creek Baptist Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spencer Baptist Church Building Fund, 187 N. Oak St, Spindale, NC 28160 or Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Hill family. JAMES "JIM" BLAINE MODE Jim Mode, age 77, of Ellenboro passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015. Jim was a native of Rutherford County, a mem- ber of Duncan's Creek Presbyterian Church, an army veteran & retired inde- pendent truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents Festus & Maude Mosteller Mode & a brother John Fredrick Mode. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Brenda Johnson Mode; 4 step children; 6 grandchil- dren; 3 great grandchildren; a nephew & sister in law. Memorial services were conducted at Duncan's Creek Presbyterian Church with Rev. Albert Shaw, Pastor Betty Shaw & Rev. Max Burgin officiating. Military honors were provid- ed by the Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flow- ers donations may be made to Duncan's Creek Presbyterian Church. Crowe's Mortuary & Crematory is assisting the family. ALBERT CHESTER FLACK Albert Chester Flack, age 70, of Rutherfordton, passed away November 7, 2015. A native of Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Justin C. Flack & Juline Lord Flack, a former employee of Mastercraft, a veteran having served in the US Army, an avid fisher- man, & attended Piney Knob Baptist Church. He was pre- ceded in death by wives, Gwendolyn Walker Flack & Martha Weaver Flack, & a brother, Robert Flack. Survivors include 3 sis- ters, Nell Pope & her hus- band Coy of Greenhill, Justine Haynes & husband Roy of Shingle Hollow, Ruth Marie Flack of Shingle Hollow, a brother by choice, Mike "Monkey" Rollins, & a beloved dog, Lacey. He had 16 grandchildren & lots of great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Piney Knob Baptist Church with the Reverend Michael Brown & Reverend Jerry Campbell officiating. Interment followed in the Round Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. WILLIAM (BILL) HOWARD MCARTHUR William (Bill) Howard McArthur, 92, of Forest City passed away November 8, 2015. He was born and raised in Forest City. He was preceded in death by his first wife & mother of his 4 children, Willette Owens McArthur, & his second wife, Mary Myers McArthur, & his sister, Mary Kate Penson. He attended Brigham Young University of Engineering & served his country as an Army engi- neer in WWII. After the war, he returned to Forest City to work with his father, David, in the 3 generation family business, McArthur's Inc., a metal fabrication compa- ny. After the death of his father, he owned & operated the family business until he retired in 2000. Bill was a past member of the Forest City Elk's Club & served as their Grand Exalted Ruler in the early 1960's. He was an avid photographer, who enjoyed taking pictures of his family members, wildflowers and of the mountains &deserts he visited in his RV travels across the US. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church in Forest City, but for the last sever- al years he attended ser- vices at the Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton. He is survived by his children, daughter, Elaine M. Hill & her husband Braxton, of Virginia Beach, VA, 3 sons, William Terry McArthur of Forest City, Marion Audrey McArthur of Asheville & Sherman Teal McArthur & his wife Cindy, of Rutherfordton; & 12 grand- children; & 10 great grand- children. The family would like to express their gratitude to Leah Bridges, Bill's long term caregiver, for her loving & gentle care of Papa Mac. The Funeral was held in The Padgett and King Chapel with Reverend Keith Stephenson officiating & a eulogy offered by his son, Sherman. Interment fol- lowed in the Cool Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 191 Green St, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. PEGGY JEAN VICKERS WEEKS Peggy Jean Vickers Weeks, age 75, of Rutherfordton passed away Monday November 9, 2015. Peggy was a native of Rutherford County, a retired seamstress & a member of Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton. She was preceded in death by her parents Buford Lealand Vickers & Mary Belle Ensley Vickers, a brother Millard Vickers & a daughter Deborah Jean Weeks. Left to cherish her mem- ory are her loving husband of 61 years Rupert Spencer Weeks; daughter Vicki Lynn Abernathy & husband Keith of Inman, SC; son Ricky Lealand Weeks & wife Myra of Rutherfordton; sisters Sylvia "Donnie" Downey of Rutherfordton, Mary Waters & husband Larry of Golden Valley, Sandra Hughes & husband Steve of Forest City; sister in law Joyce Vickers of Maiden; 5 grand- children & 5 great grandchil- dren. Funeral services were held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Dr. Keith Stephenson officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County. Crowe's Mortuary & Crematory is assisting the Weeks family. HAIDEN HUTCHINS Haiden Hutchins age 2, of Forest City passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Haiden was the son of Autumn Horton, & Darin Hutchins. Left to cherish his memory are his Brothers Alex Duhamel, & Wesley Hutchins; Sister Roxie Duhamel; Grandparents Cherie Rogers, Lonnie Horton, Debbie Horton, & Buddy Hutchins. A special buddy Aunt Nic Nic Nickie Dill. Services were held at Ingleside Baptist Church in Landrum SC & Fathers Vineyard in Spindale. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. RUTH ELLEN CRANE WEBB Ruth Ellen Crane Webb, age 82, of Forest City passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Surviving is her son Wayne Henderson of Forest City, daugh- ter Thelma "Ginger" Henderson of Forest City, sisters Betty Lou Crane & Hazel Crane, brother J. D. Crane & a number of grandchildren. Services were held at Glennwood Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Toney officiating. Burial followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. JAMES ABNER "JIMMY" GIBSON James Abner "Jimmy" Gibson of Rutherfordton passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Forest Bruce & Willie Mae Morgan Gibson. He was a retired electrician & a US Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Sue Anderson Gibson of the home; daughter Angie Gibson Hooper (Matt) of Surfside Beach, SC; 15 grandchildren; stepsons Richard Crook (Apryl) & Drew Anderson (Kathy) of Rutherfordton, Keith Crook (Barbara) of Ellenboro, Terry Crook (Charlene) of Gastonia, Jerry Crook (Toniah) of Greensboro, Locke Anderson of Charleston, SC; stepdaughters Karen Dobbins (Keith) of Bostic & Nancy Neal (Mark) of Charlotte; brother, Robert Gibson of Rutherfordton; sisters Jackie Burt of Forest City, Diana Brooks of Mooresboro. In addition to his parents, he was pre- ceded in death by his first wife Judy P. Gibson, a sis- ter Marie Hardin & a broth- er Ned Gibson. No public services are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford Co, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. MARY VIRGINA STOREY HANNER CARR Mary Virgina Storey Hanner Carr, age 63, of Rutherfordton, passed away November 11, 2015. Mary was the daughter of the late Robert Willis Storey & Margaret Martha Storey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Carr. Left to cherish her memory are her Children Larry Hanner (Kelly), Marie Lawrence (Tom), Gene Davis (Paige); 8 grandchildren; stepchil- dren Margo Pate, & Danny Carr; Brothers Ronnie Dale Storey, Raymond Storey, Roland Storey, Rex Storey, Robert Storey; Sister Patty Sue Smith, Barbara Ann Blankenship (Wayne); her nieces & nephews. A memorial service was held at Crowe's Mortuary & Crematory with Rev. Terry Honeycutt officiating. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. Rutherford Weekly offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge. The obituary may include a picture if the image is of print quality. We request that the obituary is limited to 150 words and we will edit the obituaries due to space. The obituary will include preceded family members, surviving family members, funeral service information, memorials, and the name of the funeral home serving the family. The obituaries will not include names of grandchildren, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, or pets. We only accept obituaries from licensed funeral homes. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to events@rutherfordweekly.com ©Community First Media Community First Media I often compare life to a journey, we are given only one life to live and each day is as unique as those who live it. With the introduction of each new day will come events that were not planned, acquaintances never met aforetime and challenges which will test our inner resolve. Among those events will be the death of someone who has become a part of our everyday landscape. Thus begins our pilgrimage of grief. I call it a pilgrimage, because death forces us to leave the familiar and leads us to live outside of our comfort zone. We are all creatures of habit and with that need for everyday "sameness" is the thought that nothing will ever change. The loss of someone dear to us causes our house of cards to crumble. As we set out on our pilgrimage, we will be introduced to thoughts and feelings which we have never encountered. Keep in mind that no pilgrimage is permanent and that the discoveries along the path of grief will and can be enriching. Even though we do not plan this journey, it is still a part of the path of life we all must face. At certain times in our pilgrimage we will face darkness, depression and even hopelessness, but if we continue to walk, we will fi nd that a bright new day awaits us. Life may never be the same, but it can be good again. After Darkness, Light! LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder AFTER DARKNESS, LIGHT "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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