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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 14-April 20, 2016 NATHALY ROMAN RODRIGUEZ Nathaly Roman Rodriguez, age 3, of Forest City, was ushered into God's presence Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Born March 30, 2013 in Fletcher County, she was the daughter of Orlando Roman & Lesly Rodriguez both of Forest City. She enjoyed playing outside & was full of energy from sun- rise to sundown. She loved Peppa Pig. Nathaly was full of love & a blessing to her family. She was preceded in death by 2 grandfathers, Lenin Rodriguez & Adolfo Roman. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Adrian Roman Rodriguez of the home; maternal grandparents, Lelsy & Guillermo Ruiz of Forest City; paternal grand- mother, Jeremias Roman of Columbus; maternal great-grandparents, Maria Roque & Emilio Cruz of Honduras; 5 uncles, Brayan Cruz of Forest City, Melkin Rodriguez & wife, Julie of Delaware, Miguel Roman & wife, Angela Brillit Zelaya, Israel Roman & wife, Angelica, Mauro Roman & wife, Anna Iris Ramirez all of Columbus; 3 aunts, Sandra Melly Roman of Mexico, Maira Roman & Daena Roman & husband, Freddie all of Columbus. She is also survived by great-uncle, Amelio Cruz & wife, Nohemy of Forest City; 2 great-aunts, Rosa Cruz & husband, Samuel & Maria Cruz & husband, Estevan all of Forest City. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Herbert Burke & Reverend Deacon Sigfrido Della Valle officiat- ing. Interment followed at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Services are being provided by Harrelson Funeral Home. REBECCA "PAT" MARTIN Rebecca "Pat" Martin, age 73, of Spindale, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. Born October 27, 1942 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late Roy & Myrtle Johnson. She & her late husband, Bud, co-owned a& operated the Martin Clean-Up Auto Detailing. She was of the Baptist faith & loved family get togethers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Bud Martin & son, Russell Lee Martin; 2 sisters & 1 brother. Survivors include her daughter & caretaker, Melissa Fisher & husband, Brandon of Spindale; 3 sons, Norman Martin, Jimmy Martin & wife, Christy, & Danny Martin & wife, Deborah all of Rutherfordton; daughter-in-law, Tina Martin of Spindale. She is also sur- vived by 1 brother, 5 sis- ters, 7 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted at the Village Chapel with Reverend Frank Ensley & Reverend Shane Ferguson officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 36, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. JUDY WHITESIDE MONDAY Judy Whiteside Monday of Harrisburg, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior April 6, 2016. She is survived by her husband Bedford; sons John & wife Ginny, & Will. Her brothers & sisters, Sara Roddy, Bill Whiteside, Bob Whiteside, Linda Hamrick, Clayton Turner & their fam- ilies. She is preceded in death by her parents Hugh & Bernice Whiteside & twin brothers. A graveside ser- vice was held at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Rutherfordton. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Rock Springs Baptist Church. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. JOSEPH LEVESQUE Joseph Paul Andre Levesque, age 74 of Forest City passed away Tues., April 5, 2016. Joseph was born February 2, 1942 in Lewiston, Maine & was a son of the late Roger P. Levesque & Gertrude Montreuil Levesque. He honorably served his coun- try in both the Korean Conflict & Vietnam War & retired in 1980 at the rank of Master Sergeant in the US Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Medford Levesque, a son, Joseph "Jody" Levesque, 2 infant siblings & his broth- ers, Maurice P. Levesque, Emile P. Levesque, Bertrand L. Levesque, Michael D. Levesque & sis- ter, Jacqueline Levesque Ouellette. Survivors include his son, Kenny Levesque & wife Shanna of Maiden, his daughter, Paula Levesque Rumple & husband Jeff of Statesville, his brother, Donat Joseph Levesque of Maine & 5 grandchildren. A memorial service was held in The Padgett and King Chapel with Military Honors accorded on the chapel lawn by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or the Rutherford County Honor Guard, 564 Terry Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. FRANCES JEANETTE MELTON Frances Jeanette Melton, age 73 of Ellenboro passed away Thurs., April 7, 2016. Frances was born October 14, 1942 in Rutherford County & was a daughter of the late Willard & Selma Jones Melton. She was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church & retired from Burlington Industries at the J. C. Cowan Plant in Forest City. Her broth- er, Stanley Melton preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Kenneth Melton, 2 daugh- ters, Sharon Hodge & hus- band Tommy of Ellenboro, Skeet Hopper & husband Marty of Ellenboro, a sister, Joy Justice & husband Max of Rutherfordton, a brother, Reid Melton & Barbara of Forest City, a special neph- ew, Terry Melton & wife Denise of Ellenboro, 4 grand- children; & 1 great-grand- daughter. The funeral service was held at Corinth Baptist Church with Reverend Mike Connor & Reverend Ad Hopper officiating. Interment followed in church cemetery. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. DONALD CLAY ARROWOOD Donald Clay Arrowood, age 60, of Spindale, passed away April 8, 2016. Donald was the son of the late Claude and Helen Ward Arrowood. Left to cher- ish his memory are his wife Cynthia Summey Arrowood; brother Dennis and wife Sandra of Rutherfordton, NC; and mother in law Nell Summey of Columbus NC. A graveside service was held at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to WWOL 780AM. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. WAYNE CURTIS Wayne Curtis, age 65, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016. Born January 4, 1951 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late Charles Marion Curtis & Maude Lucille Harris Curtis. He was a graduate of Crest High School, class of 1970 & worked for PPG Industries for over 25 years. He also worked for Rutherford County Public Schools for several years. Wayne was a longtime member of Campfield Memorial Baptist Church where he served as a deacon & trustee. He enjoyed deer hunting, fish- ing, camping & was a "self- taught" mechanic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Jackie Curtis. Survivors include 2 daughters, Leah Greene & husband, Brian & Julie Thorn & husband, Steve all of Ellenboro; 1 sister, Carolyn Curtis of Ellenboro & broth- er, Dale Curtis & wife, Sherri of Forest City. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren & 1 great-grandson. Funeral services were conducted at Campfield Memorial Baptist Church with Reverend Scott Huffman offi- ciating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043 Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. KAREN DARLENE FLYNN Karen Darlene Flynn, 35, a native of Rutherford County passed away Sat., April 2, 2016. She was born on August 12, 1980 to the late Coy & Mary White Flynn. She is also predeceased by 1 brother, Timothy Coy Flynn. Darlene is survived by her spouse, Joshua Howell of Union Mills; 1 son, Nicholas Cage Flynn; 2 daughters, Cassie Howell & Savanah Howell; 1 sister, Kim Flynn; 1 brother, Ricky Monteith of Montana; 5 niec- es & nephews. She attended Spindale Fellowship Holliness Church. She loved to travel to the mountains & enjoyed being around children. A celebration of life was held at Spindale Fellowship Holliness Church, with the Rev. Chad Sisk officiating. Services are incom- plete and entrusted to Robert S. Morgan, Jr. Funeral Service Licensee, LLC. SHARON LEVONNE ROBBINS SALYERS Sharon Levonne Robbins Salyers, age 59, of Rutherfordton, passed away, Thurs., April 7, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Walter & Lonie Hill Robbins. Left to cherish her memory are her son Billy & wife Sheila Salyers; Stepson Darren Davis; 7 grand- children; Sisters Jeanette Jackson & husband Creed, Wanda McGuinn & husband Marshall, & Dale Wilson; A number of nieces & neph- ews. Services were held at Piney Knob Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Salyers, Rev. Robert Orr, & Rev. Michael Brown officiating. Burial was held at Welcome Home Baptist Church. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting 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 One of the natural reactions to dealing with the loss of someone we love is to build a wall around our lives. We often retreat to a life of isolation and loneliness. This tendency to withdraw from others and the world around us will actually inhibit the grieving process and prolong the emotional pain. A grieving person sometimes will think that "curling up into a ball" will somehow make the pain go away, but instead of alleviating the sorrow, denial will only multiply our sadness. We must push ourselves toward an outward expression of how we are feeling. Experts tell us that a grieving person must fi nd some kind of emotional outlet. Some people fi nd it helpful to begin a journal of their daily journey, while others resort to writing poetry or stories of special times spent with loved ones. Joining a grief support group can also give us an avenue of expression. It really does not matter the type of outlet, each grieving person must fi nd a way to express what is going on inside of them. It is an amazing fact that many wonderful songs, poems and literary works have been composed as a direct result of a grieving person's personal expression. There perhaps is no greater time of clarity about the priorities of life than at the time of losing someone whom we love. We must fi nd some way to constructively express the sorrow of a broken heart. If we choose not to fi nd a way of expression, then our grief will only continue to compound. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow put it this way, "There is no grief like the grief that does not speak. 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