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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 27-May 3, 2017 CHARLES RAY GOFORTH Charles Ray Goforth, age 84, of Bostic went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 18, 2017. He was the son of the late Guy and Geneva Spake Goforth and a native of Rutherford County. Ray was a veteran of U S Army and a business owner. He was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church. He was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed work- ing his small hobby farm, especially his chickens. He was first married to the late Winnie Pope Goforth for 55 years. He is survived by his wife of 7 years; Marilyn K. Goforth. Two daughters: Pat Hollifield and her husband Roy. Jackie Champion and her husband Steve. One son: Rod Goforth and his wife Bonnie. Step-daughter: Renee Park and her hus- band Joe. Five Brothers: John P Goforth and his wife Lois. Hicks Goforth and his wife Betty. Donald Goforth. Vaughn Goforth and his wife Cynthia. Wayne Goforth. Five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his precious fur baby dog; Candy Renee Goforth who he loved for 12 years. Funeral service was held at Sandy Level Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Hensley officiat- ing. Interment held at Sandy Level Baptist Church Cemetery, Bostic. McMahanʼs Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements. SUSAN BAYNARD PARTON Susan Baynard Parton, age 59, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Luke and Grace McMahan Baynard. In addi- tion to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister Patti Vess. Susan was a loving and caring mother. She was an active volun- teer for Meals on Wheels for many years. Susan was a native of Rutherford County and a member of First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton. Survivors include one son: Seth Parton. Beloved Cousin and Caregiver Anna Ellan and her husband David. Nephew and care- giver Rob Vess and his wife Jannie. The family would like to greatfully thank Willow Ridge Nursing Home and Hospice of Rutherford County for the good care Susan received and for all her friends and church family who supported her. Funeral service was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tim Marsh offi- ciating. Interment held at Rutherfordton City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice of Rutherford County POB 336 Forest City, NC 28043. McMahanʼs Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements. LYNN SHINSKE KUHL Lynn Shinske Kuhl, 75, of Spindale, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was born on February 9, 1942 in Racine, Wisconsin. She was pre- ceded in death by her par- ents, Thomas and Julletta Shinske of La Salle, Illinois and one brother Wayne Shinske, two sisters Carol Doyle and Terri Shinske from Kenosha, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Kuhl, of 53 years of Spindale, orig- inally from Warren, Illinois and her cat, "Henri." Left to cherish her memories are six chil- dren, Kim (Scott) Crowe, Michelle (Ricky) Conner, Michael (Brenda) Kuhl, K'Trisha (Barry) Arrowood, Lori Anderson, and Raquel (Robert) Johnson - all from Rutherford County - as well as thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchil- dren. She was a homemak- er, a loving wife and loving mother and grandmother. She loved wrestling, going to plays and playing cards. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Hospice of Rutherford County and to her amaz- ing nurses. Terry Toney and Kathy Tuttle, for your love, care and compassion you provided to our mother and family. Per her wishes, there will be no funeral service. "You will forever be in our hearts!" Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. EDNA MAE WASHBURN Born May 31, 1929, Edna Mae was the 3rd gift given by God to Spurgeon and Lonnie Toms. Her parents and 4 siblings: John Henry, Dorothy, William Spurgeon Jr. and James preceded her in death. While on this 87 year journey, Edna traveled and lived many places but she never met a stranger and always made a friend. Edna was known to many as a caring coworker, diligent homemaker, trusted busi- ness owner, superb cook/ baker, selfless sibling, faith- ful church member, dear friend and a loving mother. In her passing, she leaves Six Children; Herman, Bill, James (Sandra), Danny (Marjorie), Phyllis, and Teresa (Simon). Nine grand- children: eleven great-grand- children. One Sister: Mamie (Charlie) Morris. One Aunt: Ruth Toms, a host of niec- es, nephews, cousins, Godchildren and friends. In lieu of flowers, all donations will be given to Hospice Care, Forest City. Services were held at Crowe's Mortuary. Burial will be private. Special Thank You to all the caregivers from: Fair Haven and Hospice Care, Forest City. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. PAUL ROBERT ELLIS Robert Ellis, 77, of Forest City, passed away April 17, 2017. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Paul & Mary Elizabeth Grigg Ellis. Robert was a retired meat cutter. Left to cherish his mem- ory is his wife Ann Willis Ellis of the home; sons Randy Ellis of Charleston, SC & Ricky Ellis (Brian Martz) of Indianapolis, IN; stepdaughters Angela Blanton (Tracy) of Mooresboro & Donna Albea (Lewis) of Forest City; stepson Shannon Shaw of Mooresboro; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 children & 2 grand- children. Memorial services were held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Philbeck officiating. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. WILLIE M. CAMP Willie M. Camp, age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away April 18, 2017. He was a native of Rutherford County & the son of the late Mills Camp & the late Grace Ruppe Camp. He worked for Rutherford County EMS for over 30 years & was a member of the Rutherfordton Golf Club. Willie was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include 1 daughter: Lori Kennedy. O1 son: Robbie Camp a& wife Carla. 1 sister: Helen Taylor. 2 grandchil- dren & 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Keith Stephenson officiating. Interment was held at West Point Baptist Church Cemetery. McMahanʼs Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements. THOMAS "BUD" MCKELVEY Thomas "Bud" McKelvey, 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away April 19, 2017. A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late Vick & Ida Wilson McKelvey. Bud was a member of Bear Creek Bible Church, Campobello, SC. Left to cherish his mem- ory is his wife, Minnie Harris McKelvey of the home; daughter Missy Marlowe & husband Sam; son Tommy McKelvey & wife Becky; 2 grandchildren; sisters, Christine Scruggs, Pat Edwards, Margaret Bryza, Ruth Philbeck & husband Arnold, Polly Lindsay, Kathy Waldrop & husband Ray; brother, Mike McKelvey & wife Darlene. Memorial services were held at Crowe's Mortuary with Rev. Reid Cooper, Rev. Jimmy Cooke and Rev. William Swink officiating. Rev. Buster King, Rev. James Parker & Rev. Steve Price served as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memori- als may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. DAYTON GUNN Dayton Gunn, age 96, of Rutherfordton, passed away April 18, 2017. Born June 7, 1920 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was a son to the late Irwin Simpson Gunn & Blanche Estelle Bowen Gunn. Dayton served as a Private First Class in the US Marine Corps from 1943-46. He was assigned to the 6 th Artillery Marine Division during World War II & served during the inva- sion of Okinawa, Guadalcanal & Guam. He worked for Sutherland Paper Company for 25 years & owned & operated the Pleasant Lake Resort in Three Rivers, Michigan for years. Dayton enjoyed golfing & was especially active in volunteering his time to help others. He had a servant's heart & was a faithful member of the First Assembly of God in Forest City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Doris Owen Gunn; 3 sisters, Viola Hazler, Glenora Snyder, Erlene Johnson & a brother, Alford Gunn. Those left to cherish his memory include, 1 daughter, Jolene Baughman & husband, Kerry of Rutherfordton; son, James Gunn & wife, Anne-Marie of Merida Yucatan, Mexico; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grand- children & 2 great-great-grand- children. The funeral service was con- ducted at the First Assembly of God with Pastor Thurston Greene officiating. Entombment at the Cleveland Memorial Park Mausoleum with military honors being rendered by Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorial donations are requested to the First Assembly of God, 2158 Hudlow Rd, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. 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. 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According to the holy scriptures, all of man- kind is lost. The Apostle Paul writes in the book of Romans that there is none good and that we all have fallen short of God's standard of righteousness (Romans 3:10, 23). Due to the sinfulness of mankind, there have been great atrocities acted out upon undeserving victims. Millions of men, women and children have been tortured, starved and brutally mur- dered in the name of some cause or ideology. We would shudder to mention the millions of innocent unborn babies who have been murdered in the womb. Our world is plagued by addictions to drugs, alcohol, immorality, greed and hedonism. To put it lightly, this world is in a moral downward spiral. The frailty and brevity of life also begs for an answer. All of us are just one breath or one step from death. We are all terminal, but just don't know when it will happen. The unpre- dictability of life and death unsettles us as we pick up the paper and read today's obituaries. 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