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Thursday, November 30-December 6, 2017 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 15 ELSIE WARD THRIFT Elsie Ward Thrift, age 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away November 20, 2017. Born February 17, 1930 in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Lee Ward and Lily Cosby Ward. Elsie worked at DAP manufacturing for many years. She was a member of Southern Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the church choir. Elsie was also a hairdresser. She had a heart for the needs of others and was a caregiver to many. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, Ralph Dean Thrift; one son, Phillip Thrift; two sisters and three brothers. Those left to cherish her memory include one daughter, Deborah Long and husband, John of Kannapolis; two sons, Gary Dean Thrift and wife, Mary Patricia of Rutherfordton and Richard Wayne Thrift and wife, Cynthia of Bossier City, Louisiana. She is also sur- vived by nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grand- children. The funeral service was conducted at the Southern Baptist Church with Rev Bob Philbeck and Reve John Perry officiating. A graveside service was conducted at Meadowridge Memorial Park in Elkridge, Maryland. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. THOMAS MICHAEL GORMAN Thomas Michael Gorman passed away November 11, 2017. Tom worked as a skilled Mason – Tom Gorman Hardscape Design & Construction creating many beautiful works throughout New Jersey, Rhode Island & NC. With his special smile and twin- kle in his eyes he humbly served those around him. He had a love of sports, coaching, & working with his hands. Tom was a gifted mentor & true friend to many. He was an Ambassador for the Flowering Bridge in Lake Lure. "Tom was such a sweet & generous soul who moved among us with his gentle nature & welcoming smile. The path across the Flowering Bridge will certainly be his lasting memorial as he paved the way for oth- ers to walk through Somewhere Beautiful." Tom is survived by his Dad, Thomas F. Gorman and Stepmom Lucy, Aunt Midge O'Grady, Aunt Dottie & Uncle Charlie Deno, Sister Jean Kivlin & husband Joe, Sister Maureen Grillo & husband John, Sister Kelly Gerstl & husband Gary, Barbara, his son Aaron & wife Hazel Garrish, 7 nephews, 1 grand nephew & 3 grandchildren. Tom was predeceased by his Mom Mary, Uncle Joe & Sister Patricia. Tom's family extends gratitude to those who loved him & the care Dr. Sarah Blocher– Steiner provided to Tom. A celebration of Tom's life was held at the Flowering Bridge, in Lake Lure with recep- tion following & at Café Graziella in Hillsborough, NJ on Dec. 16, 1PM. In lieu of flowers donations in Tom's name to The Flowering Bridge LakeLureFloweringBridge.org, Blue Ridge Health Community Health Center, Info @BRCHS. com or the American Diabetes Association will continue to honor Tom. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. GRACE D. FLACK Grace D. Flack, age 61, of Mooresboro, passed away November 17, 2017. Born January 12, 1956 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late Ike Flack Jr. & Mavel Murray Flack. She was a graduate of R-S Central High School, class of 1974 & attended Isothermal Community College. Grace worked for Tanner Companies as an inventory specialist for many years & was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton. She enjoyed reading, sewing & especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Jackie Lawson & Sandra Prince; 1 brother, Donald Flack & a brother-in-law, R.B. Lawson. Those left to cherish her memory include 1 daughter, Holly Taylor & husband, Bobby of Forest City; son, Vic "Ryan" Epley of Mooresboro; 2 brothers, Douglas Flack & wife, Lorrine of Rutherfordton & Ike Flack III & wife, Tina of Concord; 2 grand- children; brother-in-law, Steve Prince of Morganton; sister-in- law, Anne Flack of Dinwiddie, VA & a host of nieces & nephews. She is also survived by many special friends which includes, Mary Lou Greene of Mooresboro, Connie Bolf of Gaffney, Raymond Henderson of Rutherfordton, John Reynolds also of Gaffney & Dennis Panther of Henrietta. The memorial celebration service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Mr. Ike Flack III, Mr. Dennis Panther, Mr. Ryan Epley & Mr. Wade Flack officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton, Friendship Club, 264 N Main S., Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. LOIS PRITCHARD Lois Faye McCombs Pritchard, 84, of Forest City, passed away November 20, 2017. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daugh- ter of the late Amzie and Mattie Ramsey McCombs. She was a homemaker, greeter at Wal-Mart, and a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her son, George Stanley Pritchard of Forest City; one granddaughter and one grandson. In addition to her parents, she was preced- ed on death by her husband Forrest Logan Pritchard Sr. and son Forrest Logan Pritchard Jr. Funeral services were held at Crowe's Mortuary with Rev. Ricky Poteat offi- ciating. Interment followed in Bethany Baptist Church cemetery. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. ROBERT ELLIOTT Robert Elliott, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away November 19, 2017. He was the son of the late Arnold Elliott and the late Olive Stock Elliott. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Marvin Elliott. Robert was a member of Southern Baptist Church. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator where he was considered the best. Robert was Judy's angel. He was preceded in death by one brother Marvin Elliott. He is also survived by his wife: Judy Elliott. One broth- er: Sam Elliott and his wife Edna of Marion. The funeral service was held at Southern Baptist Church with Reverend Bob Philbeck officiating. Interment held at Southern Baptist Church Cemetery. McMahanʼs Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements. LISA DAWN GOODIN Lisa Dawn Goodin, age 56 of Rutherfordton passed away November 18, 2017. Lisa is survived by one daughter Amanda Yelton, four stepchildren, three grandchildren, two broth- ers – Nelson Shreve and Chuck Haddox, three sis- ters – Charlotte Johnson, Cindy Springston, and Robyn Ellington. She was preceded in death by her parents Victor Lloyd Haddox and Ruth Shreve Allen, her husband Donald Goodin and one son David Barclay. A memorial service was held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Springston officiating. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. STANLEY PAUL MCDANIEL Stanley Paul McDaniel, age 70, husband of Ellen Cook McDaniel passed away November 21, 2017. Stanley was a native of Rutherford County, the son of the late James Paul McDaniel and Doris Jernigan McDaniel, owner of SPM. In addition to his wife Ellen, Stanley was bless- ed with a loving family that includes children; Laura McDaniel Taylor, Jim and Paul McDaniel; four grand- children; two great grand- children; brothers and sis- ters are Delores Hardin, Reggie McDaniel, Nancy Jackson, Teresa Ledbetter, Cora Willis and JoAnne Goforth. Memorial services will be held on Saturday December 2, 2PM at Spencer Baptist Church with Dr. Bruce Caldwell officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior. The family request donations be made to Spencer Baptist Church Building Fund; 187 N Oak St Spindale NC 28160. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. JERRY SHOENFELT Charles Gerard Shoenfelt "Jerry", age 71, of Spindale, passed away November 25, 2017. In keeping with Jerry's wishes no formal services will be held. In lieu of flow- ers memorials may be made to; Spindale United Methodist Church P.O. Box 241 Spindale, NC 28160 or to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336 Forest City NC 28043. 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