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Thursday, July 6-July 12, 2017 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 19 BECKY CHITTISTER HOLLAND Becky Chittister Holland, 59, of Rutherfordton, passed away June 28, 2017. She is survived by her parents, Lyle and Donna Chittister; husband, Lawrence Holland; a sister, Darlene Reep and husband Kelly of Lincolnton; broth- er Alan Chittister and wife Ronda of Rutherfordton; nephew, Patrick Shaffer and wife Brandi; niece Jarji- Jo Combs of Tennessee; and one great niece Ayla Keosykhao of Hickory, NC and one very wonder- ful friend, Mrs. Barbara Thrower, husband and daughter Tiffany. Becky worked as a CNA, EMT-PS and vol- unteer firefighter. She had Associates Degrees in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Adult Drug and Alcohol Counseling. In lieu of flowers, please send monetary donations to Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC 27157-1010. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. SARAH WATERS REED Sarah Waters Reed, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Dan and Nellie Johnson Waters. In addi- tion to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Reed; a daughter Patricia England; two brothers Donald Waters and Sherman Waters. Sarah was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church and was retired from Broyhill. Survivors include: Two daughters: Wanda D Owens and her husband Julius of Forest City, Kay Reed of Rutherfordton. Three sisters: Dorothy Hudgins, Diane Pruett, Carolyn Bright. Two grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three great- great grandchildren. The funeral service was held at Sandy Level Baptist Church with Reverend David Barton officiating. Interment was held at Sandy Level Baptist Church Cemetery. McMahanʼs Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. PAM CHAPMAN Pam Chapman, age 54, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017. Pam was born October 19, 1962 in Rutherford County and was the daughter of Dorothy "Dot" Hutchins Chapman who resides in Ellenboro and the late Jim Chapman. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1980 and also attended Isothermal Community College. Pam was the manager of Spakes Restaurant for over ten years and also worked as a photographer for the Daily Courier. She was a member of Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church and loved flower gardening. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memory include her fur- baby, "Foxie"; special friend, Bill Smith of Rutherfordton and several aunts and uncles. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Billy Poe Jones and Reverend Mike Cash officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford C o u n t y M e m o r i a l Cemetery. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to the Community Pet Center, P.O. Box 623, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. MAGDALENE BOWERMASTER Magdalene Marie King Raisch Bowermaster was born on March 30, 1920 to Aaron & Ida King in Flanagan, Illinois. She went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ July 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her first husband David Raisch, her second hus- band Charles Bowermaster, her parents, her son Robert Raisch, a granddaughter, & a great grandson. She was also preceded in death by her brother Walter King & her sister Mildred Raisch. She is survived by her children, Marlin (Marla) Raisch, Marlene (Terry) Kochersperger, Don (Carol) Raisch, & Norman Raisch. Left to cherish her memory are also 16 grandchil- dren, 30 great grandchildren, 13 great-great grandchildren, & 2 great-great-great grand- children. She was a homemak- er & former typesetter & Miamisburg News & Dayton Daily Newspapers. Sewing, cooking, gardening, & collect- ing dolls were some of her many interests. She attended & enjoyed many special friend- ships in the Nazarene Church, the Miamisburg First Church of God, & Christian Tabernacle/ Faircreek during her years in Ohio & Liberty Baptist Church in Ellenboro, during her later years. Always first on her list of priorities was her relationship with Christ & caring about her ever growing family.. A "Celebration of Life" event will be announced by the family in the near future. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship Foothills Chapter, P.O. Box 797, Boiling Springs, NC 28017. Croweʼs Mortuary served the family. ROBERT J. CONNER Robert J. Conner, age 80, of Bostic, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017. Born December 5, 1936 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late Jay Conner and Myrtle Lane. As a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Robert served three tours of duty in the Vietnam War. He retired from the military after twenty-three years of service. Robert also worked for U.S. Postal Service at the Forest City branch for eleven years. He was a faithful member of the Second Baptist Church of Rutherfordton and served as a Sunday school teacher and on the communion and kitchen committees. He was a collector of golf balls and jars and enjoyed get- ting bargains at thrift stores. Robert also loved animals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Major Conner. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of twenty-five years, Rose Goode Conner; two children, Mandy Conner and Bobby Dallas both of England; three sisters, Marjorie Dobbins and husband, Norris of Rutherfordton, Shirley Whisnant of Bostic and Carolyn Lancaster of Spindale. He is also survived by two grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews which includes Todd Wiles of Ellenboro. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Keith Stephenson officiating. Interment fol- lowed in Green River Baptist Church Cemetery with mili- tary honors rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to the Community Pet Center, P.O. Box 623, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or to the Second Baptist Church; "Prayer Shawl" Committee, 191 Green Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. 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. 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