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Page 26 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 Baby-Parent Connection We help parents become familiar with caring for their newborns, including w diapering, bathing, newborn safety, vaccinations and prevention of injuries. We also cover new parent concerns, life with a newborn, contraception and postpartum depression. p c w Tuesday, April 10, 2012 6 to 9 p.m. Norris Biggs Conference Room at Rutherford Regional Medical Center To register, or for a personal tour of The Birth Place, call Lucy Calhoun at (828) 286-5065 WILLIAM CLINTON (CLINT) SPEARMAN Retired Senior Master Sergeant William Clinton (Clint) Spearman age 65 passed away Wednesday March 28, 2012. He was born December 31, 1946 to Curtis Spearman and the late Margaret Elizabeth Wall Spearman. M CL SPEARMAN C INTO ON In addition to his mother he was pre- ceded in death by his first wife Patricia Clark Spearman. www.MyRutherfordRegional.com USDA WARNS OF FRAUDULENT LETTERS USDDA offi cials learned late Friiday afternoon, March 16th, 2012, that fr, audulent letters are being sent bl usinesses in at least fi our statest USDA WARNS OF FRAUDULENT LETTERS US A offi cials learned late F day afternoon, March 16th, 2012 that fraudu ent letters are being sent by FAX o in- dividuals and bid viduals and bus nesses in at least four s ates. The et- ters purportedly come from a USDA procurement offi cer s AX to in- t The let- l ters purportedly come from a USDA procurement offi cer and seek personal information. These letters are false and in no case should a recipient respond with personal and nancial infi and seek personal information. These letters are false and in no case should a recipient respond with personal and fi nanc al info mation. The fraudulent letters bear USDA' logo and seal and are signed b logo and seal and are signed by an ndividual identifi ed an individual identifi i "F ank Rutenberg" using a title of "Senior Procurement Of- ed b by FAX n Alabama, Ne- orrmation. The fraudulent letters bear USDA's ed as a "Frank Rutenberg" using a title of "Senior Procurement Of- fi ce " Letters ha cer".r . Letters have been r ceived been receive b aska, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, but may ha been sent to other statest Genere al. If y If you sus ect youou suspect yp brraska, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, but may have a so been sen to other states. Rec pients should not respond and should not supply the requested information. USDA is estigating this matter through the Offit and should not supply the requested information. USDA is in inves igating this matter through the Offi ce o the Inspector Gen ral. ou ha have rec ived such a letter or ha receive ed such a letter or have questions please contact USDA at: procurement.policy@ Visit the FTC's Identity Theft site to learn what to do questions please contact USDA at: procurement.policy@ dm.usda.gov or call 202-720-9448. dm.usda.gov or call 202-720-9448. Visit the FTC's Identity Theft site to learn what to do if your identity is stolen: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/micro- sites/idtheft/ if your identity is stolen: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/micro- sites/idtheft/ US A is an equal oppor unity provider emplo er and e a complaint of discriimination, wriite: USDA, Offi ce of Civil Rights,, 1400 Independence Ave- SW, Wash ngton, DC 20250-9410 or call 800- 795- 3272 (voice), or 202-720-6382 (TDD). USDDA is an equal opporttunity provider,, employer and lender lender. To fi l le a complaint of discrmination, wr te: USDA, Directori D rector,, Offi ce of Civil Rights 1400 Independence A e- nue, SW ashington, DC 20250-9410 or call 800- 795-i 3272 (voice), or 202-720-6382 (TDD). Article compliments of: Davis, Dianne - FSA, Rutherfordton AX in Alabama, Ne- i alsol Recipients should not respondi ce of the Inspectorf cherish his memory are his wife, Jennifer Tomblin Spearman, daughter Lisa Renee Millard and hus- band Chuck, daughter Sonya Leah Kelly and husband Sean, stepson Josh Perry and wife Corie, stepson Aaron Perry and wife Haley, seven grand- children; brother Richard Spearman and wife Nan, father Curtis Spearman and stepmother Margaret Spearman. Left to Clint started his career in the U.S. Air Force on May 22, 1967, which spanned 23 yrs. and served in many countries. He was an American Hero serving in the Vietnam War leaving the military as a Senior Master Sergeant. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one grand- son, Brandon Lowery. Besides his mother he is survived by two daughters, Diana Taylor of Rutherfordton and Marie Craig and husband, Wayne of Forest City; one son, Charles Leslie Taylor of Forest City; one broth- er, Robert Taylor and wife, Audrey of Forest City; three sisters, Sharon Robinson and husband, Pete of Ellenboro, Cathy Taylor of Union Mills and Susie Taylor of Spindale. He is also survived by three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; eight nieces. In addition to his father he was preceded Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Taylor Family. STEPHEN RICHARD HOPKINS SR. Stephen Richard Hopkins Sr., age 63 of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012. A celebration of life was held at Spencer Baptist Church. Burial took place at Southern Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors pro- vided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Spencer Baptist Church General Fund 187 North Oak Street, Spindale NC 28160 or to your local Relay For Life. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Spearman Family. build a doghouse. I mean, how hard can that be, right? So you go to the local home im- Do you have a blueprint? Let's say that you and I decide to provement store and buy some wood, only you're not sure what to get so you just pick up a few of these and some of that and a couple of nails—you're not sure which size to get—and bring it back home. You and I stand there looking at the wood, looking at each other, wondering, "How in the world do you build a doghouse?" What you and I need is a plan, a blueprint for building a better doghouse. Just like you wouldn't build a doghouse without plans, CHARLES LESTER TAYLOR Charles Lester Taylor, age 71, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Friday, March 30, 2012. you don't want to build your life without a plan. When you do, you wind up building something that isn't worth living. You are unique out of about seven billion people here. There is a plan for your life. There is a dream for you to ful- fi ll. Positive Life by asking a special friend to help you discover your life's blueprints as you Listen to Life. Avoid just trying to fi gure it out by yourself. Conceive a Brought To You By: FIRST MEDIA "Creating Business For People" ® FIRST MEDIA , INC INC Funeral services were conducted at the Broad River Baptist Church. Charles was born July 25, 1940 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Miller Taylor and Thelma Laughter. He worked for Cone Mills as a Loom Technician for over 47 years and was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR and St. Louis Cardinals baseball. He was known for helping others and his love for the Lord. A native of North Kingstown, RI, he was the son of Dorothy Hopkins and the late Robert Calvin Hopkins. He was a mem- ber of Liberty Baptist Church and a foreman with Ultimate Textiles. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three daughters, Lisa Hartman of North Kingstown, RI, Cynthia Scheller of Coventry, RI, Angela Hopkins of West Warwick, RI; one son Stephen Richard Hopkins Jr of Salem, MA; two brothers Robert Hopkins and Ronald Hopkins of North Kingstown, RI; sis- ter Cheryl Duffin of West Warwick, RI; four grand- children; Sarah Hartman, Ariana McComas, Savannah Hopkins and Isaac Hopkins. In addition to his father, he was preced- ed in death by his wife, Elaine Tetrault Hopkins. Memorial services were held at Liberty Baptist Church in Ellenboro. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the Family. EVA GERTRUD WAGNER Eva Gertrud Wagner of Columbus, NC, passed away at the age of 84 on March 28th, 2012. Eva was a native of Germany. She was pre- ceded in death by her hus- band Helmet A. Wagner. Eva is survived by her daughter Yvonne Wagner Rawling of New Zealand. Arrangements will be announced at a later time. Please make donations to the Chicago Botanical Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd Glencoe, IL. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Family. HARRY DALE MATHENEY, SR. Mr. Harry Dale Matheney, Sr. age 77 of Old Stonecutter Road went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 1, 2012. Funeral services were held at Adaville Baptist Church. Born March 26, 1935 in Rutherford County; he was the son of the late Forrest Matheney and Esther Minnie Bailey Matheney. A retired store man- ager for Winn-Dixie with whom he was associated for 35 years and a devot- ed member of Adaville Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School Teacher, Church Deacon and a number of other church positions. Harry was also known as an avid gardener, lover of yard sales and was widely known in the com- munity for his produce. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Jeanette Taylor Matheney; two sons Dale Matheney and wife Donna of Midlothian, VA; Scott Matheney and wife Kelly of Hickory, NC; one stepson Todd Radford; one brother –Vernon Matheney; two sisters – Gladys Jackson and Irene Estep. He is also survived by his grandchildren Joshua, Kaitlyn and Mikayla Matheney. Harry also leaves behind his loyal dog Sissy which he con- sidered part of his family. In addition to his parents he was preced- ed in death by his first wife Anne Featherston Matheney, three broth- ers Fred, Clyde and Max Matheney and one sister Louise White Pryor. In lieu of flow- ers memorials may be made to Catawba Valley Hospice 3975 Robinson Road Newton, NC 28658 or to Rutherford County Hospice POB 336 Forest City, NC 28043. RONALD LYNN SIZEMORE Mr. Ronald Lynn Sizemore, 70, of Bostic, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012. daughter Yvonne W g erWagn Rawling of New Zealand Ron was a native of New Hampshire and was a retired truck driver. He was the son of the late John Orval Sizemore and Charlotte Dearborn Sizemore, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Marlene Salisbury. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Sizemore; a daughter, Roberta Lynne Cote of Hopkinton, NH; two sons, Ronald Lynn Sizemore Jr. and Paul David Sizemore, both of Weare, NH; a sister, Anita Goolette of Forest City, NC; four broth- ers, John Sizemore and Truman Sizemore, both of Antrim, NH, Eugene Sizemore of Merrimack, NH, and Kerwin Sizemore of Inman, SC; there are six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Ron wass a native of New Hampshireand was The family will announce arrangements at a later date with the urn burial to be in the Maplewood Cemetery, Concord Street, Antrim, NH. www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 5-April 11, 2012 Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043, or Ingram Cancer Center, 1710 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232- 5536. Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrange- ments and cremation ser- vices. DOROTHY BROWN JONES Dorothy Brown Jones, 93, of Old US 221, Rutherfordton, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012. A native of Mount Pisa, Virginia, she was born on May 31, 1918, a daughter of the late Bob Bron and Lina Glover Brown. She was a home- maker and member of Liberty Baptist Church. In addition to her par- ents, she is preceded in death by her husband, S.P. Jones, her son, William Eugene O'Neil, and one great grand- child, Kyle Fitzgerald Robinson. She is survived by her daughter, Lois Horton of Ellenboro; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; six- teen great-great grand- children, At the request of the family, no local services will be held. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date in Delaware. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the Jones family.

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