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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, May 25-May 31, 2017 TONY HUFFMAN Tony Huffman, age 69, of Ellenboro, passed away May 13, 2017. Born November 11, 1947 in Burke County, he is the son of Jane Talent Stafford who resides in Taylorsville & the late Walter Huffman, Sr. He was a graduate of George Hildebran High School, class of 1966 & also attended Gardner- Webb University & Isothermal Community College. Tony was a veteran of the US Navy & served during the Vietnam War. He also served in the Army National Guard & the Army Reserves. Tony drove a truck for Overnight Trucking for many years & was a member of the Alexander United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, golfing & getting to know people. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, John Stafford & sis- ter, Judy Wilderdyke. Besides his mother, those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 29 years, Jackie Mode Huffman; son, Anthony Huffman & wife, Tanya of Six Points; step-son, Jody Splawn & wife, Deanne of Rutherfordton; sister, Ruby Sherrick of Taylorsville & 2 brothers, Walter Huffman, Jr. & wife, Linda & Johnny Huffman all of George Hildebran. He is also survived by 1 grandson, a number of nieces & nephews which includes 2 special nieces, Hannah & Savannah Grant. The funeral service was con- ducted at Alexander United Methodist Church with Dr. Rev. James Powell officiating along with lay leaders, Robert Mauney & Ron Powell. Interment followed in the Alexander Cemetery. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to the Alexander UMC, P.O. Box 1727, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremations Services has been entrusted with arrangements. DANNY SILVER, JR. Danny Silver, Jr., age 62, of Mooresboro, went home to be with his Lord May 17, 2017. Born January 10, 1955 in Gaston County, he was a son to Daniel Ray Silver, Sr. who resides in Forest City & the late Dorothy Elizabeth Yow Silver. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1973 & attended Isothermal Community College. Danny worked for several area textile mills for many years & was a longtime member of Crestview Baptist Church. He enjoyed cooking for his family & everyone enjoyed his pound cake & peach pies. Danny loved the Lord, his fam- ily, church family & pastor and has left a legacy of faithful- ness. He also enjoyed going to camp meetings, brotherhood meetings, the mountains & traveling to the lake with the seniors group. Danny will truly be missed by all those who knew him. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Mary Francis Henson Silver. Besides his father, those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of almost 22 years, Shirley Ballard Silver; brother, Ronnie Silver & wife, Joyce of Harris; 2 step- brothers, Eugene White of Forest City & Larry Silver of Ellenboro. The funeral service was conducted at Crestview Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Rohm & Rev. Bob Philbeck officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Crestview Baptist Church Building Fund, 630 S. Church St., Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. MILDRED J. BOWEN Mildred J. Bowen, age 90, of Caroleen, passed away May 19, 2017. Born September 3, 1926 in Cleveland County, she was a daughter to the late Dock C. Jenkins and Minnie Hudson Hawkins Jenkins. Mildred was a homemaker and a member of Caroleen United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, word search books and especially cooking for her family. Mildred was a kindhearted lady who loved her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty- seven years, Robert C. Bowen; daughter, Sandra F. Bowen; step-father, Fred R. Hawkins, one sister, Mary Lee Matheny and a niece, Helen F. Matheny. Those left to cherish her memory include one son, Mike Bowen and wife, Kim of Taylors, SC and a daughter, Alma Jean Boone and husband, Norman of Caroleen; three grandchil- dren. She is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grand- children. The memorial service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jim Snyder officiating. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. HOWARD YELTON Howard Yelton age 89 of Forest City went home to be with The Lord on Saturday May 20, 2017. A native of Rutherford County he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a mem- ber and Past Master of The Spindale Masonic Lodge, a member of the York Rite and was a Shriner. Howard retired from the Rutherford County Department of Health where he spent his career as a local health inspector. Howard is survived by his loving wife Lilia Uy Yelton of the home, two children: Donnie Yelton and Lucille Mauck; one brother Blaine Yelton, one sister Betty Clark, seven grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and a number of other rela- tives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Edgar & Effie Yelton, one son Eddie Yelton and one daughter Louise Yelton Price. Funeral services were held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel. Concluding services were held with Masonic Rites at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rutherford County Hospice PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043. Crowes Mortuary is assisting the family. MICHAEL REEVES Michael Reeves, age 59, of Cliffside, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017. Born April 9, 1958 in Spartanburg County, SC, he was a son to the late Larry Reeves and Grace Minnie Johnson Luck. Michael's interests included music and working on electronics. He also enjoyed making people laugh and taking care of children. Michael was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father, Clifton Luck and a sister, June Autry. Those left to cherish his memory include one brother, Gary Reeves and wife, Sheila of Hickory and a sister, Teresa Long of Cliffside; four nieces, Crystal Reeves, Amanda Reeves, Brooke Moore, Cathy Levesque and two nephews, Philip Foster and Andrew Autry. He is also survived by a number of great-nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Gary Reeves and Reverend Ralph Boyds offi- ciating. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Teresa Long, 831 Hames Ridge Road, Mooresboro, NC 28114 to help with funer- al costs. Harrelson Funeral and Cremations Services has been entrusted with arrangements. AARON JACOB BEAUMONT Aaron Jacob Beaumont, age 44 of Spindale passed away May 18, 2017. Aaron was the son of Gary and Faye Bliss Beaumont. Left to cherish his memory are his son Trevor and daughter Carrie Beaumont. Siblings Jesse Beaumont (Lucia) of Gaffney, SC; Christopher Beaumont (Patricia) of Clayton; Renee Barney (Will) of Erlanger KY; Mason Beaumont (Julie) of Huntersville; Alex Beaumont (Stephanie) of Rutherfordton; Nathaniel Beaumont (Dana) of Forest City; and Emily Beaumont and fiancé Jason Lail of Rutherfordton; 26 niec- es and nephews. Aaron enjoyed bowling, music, and art projects. He also enjoyed working with animals at Off Broadway Kennel. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice PO box 336 Forest City NC 28043. Services were held at Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory. Military hon- ors were provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Crowes Mortuary is assisting the family. BILLY JOE THOMAS Billy Joe Thomas, age 76, of Rutherfordton, passed away May 15, 2017 He was a native of Mitchell County, and the son of the late Fonzer Thomas and the late Agnes McClellan Thomas. He was a mem- ber of and retired Pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church. Billy was a loving father and grandfather. In addition to his par- ents he was preceded in death by one brother Alan Thomas. He is survived by his wife: Glennette Thomas. Two daughters: Deborah Jones and husband Shannon, Kim Cook and husband Toby. Two sons: Michael Thomas and wife Janice, Aaron Thomas. One sister: Rosanna McSwain and husband James. One brother: Dale Thomas. Ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend James Smith and Reverend Danny McCain officiating. Interment was held at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County at PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043. McMahanʼs Funeral Home and Cremation Services in charge of the 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. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to events@rutherfordweekly.com ©Community First Media Community First Media Death has a way of revealing to us our own mortality. There is nothing more impactful than the unspoken lessons that death teaches each of us. We may be able to get by with denying its reality or being too busy to think about it, but when death enters the room it will bring our life to a screeching halt. If we allow it, em- bracing the certainty of death can have a life-changing impact upon us. One of the greatest lessons that it teach- es is that the people who we know will not be here forever. Sometimes we overlook opportunities to show our love toward others, because we think that tomorrow will afford us another opportunity. Death teaches us that whatever good needs to be done should be done today. A word of encouragement, an act of forgiveness or just some time spent showing we care are things which cannot wait for another day. How many times have we picked up the paper and read an obituary and with the sad news also comes a feeling of regret? Another important message that death speaks to us is that of an unfi nished life. Much has been said in the last few years about "bucket lists". We all have certain goals or tasks which need to be completed before death's intrusion. Places to go, peo- ple to see and experiences to enjoy are just a few things that often go unfulfi lled at the time of death. It is sad but we often are too busy "making a living" that we forget to live. Let us all take heed to words spoken by the Psalmist, "LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days." Wise is the person who learns about life from one of its greatest teachers, death. 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