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Page 14 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, March 1-March 7, 2018 O B I T U A R I E S O B I T U A R I E S ANN S. CALLAHAN Ann S. Callahan, age 83, of Spindale, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018. She was a native of Buffalo, NY and the daughter of the late Clarence Smith and the late Jennie Lautz. Ann was a lifetime mem- ber of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America; baptised, confirmed and serving the church. She was a US Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the Medical Corps as a Hospital Corpsman. Ann loved to garden in flowers and flower- ing shrubs and trees. Ann was an accomplished seamstress making quilts and doing deco- rative sewing. Ann was active in the Girl Scouts of America, serving as a Scout leader as well as Regional Cookie Sales Manager in both Mobile, AL and Brunswick, GA. She was also involved in the Lutheran Western NC Via de Christo pro- gram serving as a servant on multiple weekend retreats. She is survived by her hus- band: Allen M. Callahan. One Daughter: Susan Callahan of Mundelen, IL. Four Sons: Michael Callahan of Amarillo, TX. Scott Callahan of Seaside, OR. Brian Callahan of Lakeland, FL. Timothy Callahan of Monroe, NC. Twelve grandchil- dren, seven great-grandchil- dren. The memorial ser- vice was held at the Advent Lutheran Church of Spindale. Pastor David Hinkelman offici- ated. In lieu of flowers memo- rials may be made to The American Cancer Society; PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or Hospice of The Carolina Foothills; PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043 or to The Advent Lutheran Church of Spindale; 118 Reveley St. Spindale, NC 28160. McMahanʼs Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements. DONALD "MOON" WALKER Donald "Moon" Walker, age 69, of Forest City, formerly of Shelby, passed away February 20, 2018. Born June 24, 1948 in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Reverend Bill Walker & Eva McDaniel Walker. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Army & served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. He worked for various saw mills in the area & retired from Glenn Lumber Company in Boiling Springs. Donald was of the Baptist Faith & enjoyed going to motorcycle rallies in Florida with his niece, car races & watching Duck Dynasty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, who raised him, Rebecca Hoyle Cogdell Walker; 7 siblings, Billy Ray Walker, Hazel Walker, Charles Walker, Gene Walker, Joe Walker, Kathleen Cohen & Diane Cogdell Keeter. Those left to cherish his memory include 2 sisters, Peggy Johnson & husband, Gary of Harris & Doris Lowery of Forest City & 2 sisters-in-law, Peggy Walker of Georgetown, Florida & Annie Mae Walker of Morganton. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Rev Scott Butler officiated. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with military honors being accorded by the NC Army National Guard Honor Unit. The family wishes to thank Mary Phillips, J.B. Hudson, Dr. Herington & Holly Harris at the VA Medical office, all the nurses who attended to Donald, the staff of Hospice of the Carolina Foothills & Holly Springs Senior Home for the love & care given to Donald during his illness. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. MARJORIE BEASON BOSTIC Marjorie Beason Bostic, age 93, of Cliffside, passed away February 21, 2018. Born September 5, 1924 in Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late Grady Lee Beason and Hattie Ramsey Beason. She was a graduate of Mooresboro High School and worked for Cone Mills for forty years before retirement. Marjorie was a faithful, dedicated and longtime member of Cliffside Baptist Church. She found her life's joy in spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Jack Daniel Bostic; three brothers, Ray, Bob and Jack Beason; three sisters, Beth Greene, Louise Greene, Lee Ethel Scruggs and one infant granddaugh- ter. Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Daniel S. Bostic and wife, Dianne of The Villages, Florida and Johnny R. Bostic and wife, Sylvia of Polkville; one daughter, Joyce B. Penley of Largo, Florida. She is also survived by five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Rev Mike Elgin officiated. Interment fol- lowed in Cliffside Cemetery. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Cliffside Baptist Church, P.O. Box 336, Cliffside, NC 28024. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. JOHNNY SHERRILL WOMICK Johnny Sherrill Womick, age 62, of Forest City, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018. Born August 15, 1955 in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Earl Womick and Annie Elmore Womick. He worked for Butler Auto Parts for many years and was an all-around handy man. Johnny was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Mooresboro and an avid car racing fan. Survivors include two brothers, Ronnie Womick and wife, Bonnie of Rutherfordton and Terry Womick and wife, Debbie of Forest City; two nieces, Morgan Womick of Charlotte and Staci Roche and husband, Mark of Mooresboro. He is also survived by three great- nephews, James, Jackson and Nathaniel Roche. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Mr. Heath Bridges officiated. A com- mittal service was held at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Honorary pall- bearers: Doug Deaton, Brent Butler, Rodney Butler, Brian Krietemeyer, Braxton Andrews and Timmy Powell. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. MERLE J. RICH Merle J. Rich, age 86, of Spindale, passed away February 17, 2018. Born January 15, 1932 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late Claude Ray and Martha Randall Ray. Merle worked at Snyder Mills for several years and was a member of Goodes Creek Baptist Church. The joy of her life was being able to spend time with her children and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Billy H. Rich; one son, Jerry H. Rich; three brothers, Bill, David and C.G. Ray and a sister, Helen Ray Grant. Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Deborah R. Ballew of Forest City and Marlene R. Taylor and husband, Steve of Gaffney, SC; one son, Keith Rich of Spindale and brother, Gene Ray and wife, Jeanetta of New Mexico. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. The funeral service was at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Rev Chad Hayes officiated. Interment fol- lowed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 to Meals on Wheels or Goodes Creek Baptist Church, PO Box 720, Cliffside, NC 28024. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. MARTHA ELIZABETH CASTILLO Martha Elizabeth Castillo, 92 of Key Largo FL, passed away February 15, 2018. Martha was born August 18, 1925 in Miami, Florida where she grew up & resided, until she became a resident of Key Largo, Florida. She is survived by her daughter Paulette Castillo Mick & Son-in-Law John C. Mick of Rutherfordton; a granddaughter & husband of Lake Lure. She was preceded in death by her hus- band of 66 years, Alfred "Fred" E. Castillo; her father Nikola J. Winkelmann & her mother Eunice D. Logan-Winkelmann; sister Dorothy E. Winkelmann & brother James R. Winkelmann. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins & family friends. Martha was a life member & past President of the Ladies' Auxiliary, to the VFW Post 10211 in Key Largo. She was also a member of the American Legion, Moose & Miami Pioneer Club. She loved animals & donated her time & fundraised to support the Humane Society. She was gifted at sewing, knitting, crocheting, arts & crafts, & enjoyed cooking. For years she worked with her hus- band, delivering the Miami Herald in Key Largo; she was known as "Paperdoll". She had a heart of gold & a smile that would light up a room. She loved music, dancing, & was an avid bingo player. A graveside service was held at Flagler Memorial Park in Miami. Branam Funeral Home in Homestead handled the arrange- ments. In Lieu of Flowers, dona- tions can be made to the Upper Keys Humane Society, PO Box 370511, Key Largo, FL 33037. A "Celebration of Life" was held at Blackwater Siren Grill in Key Largo, FL. Croweʼs Mortuary and Crematory assisted with arrangements. GLORIA WILLIAMS BLAND Gloria Williams Bland was born in 1933, to her parents Annie Summers Williams & RG Williams. Gloria was the wife to the late James Wilmer Bland. As a seamstress, she worked in the tex- tile industry of Rutherford County & enjoyed attending church ser- vices at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. On February 21, 2018, at the age of 84, she went home to be with her Lord, leaving behind her daughter Patsy (Tommy) Freeman of Forest City, 4 grand- children; sister Wyamon Price of Charlotte. Services were held at Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Dr. Courtney & Rev. Richard Bass officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to Hospice, PO Box 336 Forest City NC 28043 or to Mount Vernon Baptist Church 2676 Hudlow Rd, Forest City, NC. Croweʼs Mortuary and Crematory assisted 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. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to events@rutherfordweekly.com ©Community First Media Community First Media As we have previously stated, there is a price to real love. The cost is the pain we experience when the per- son who is the object of our love leaves our life. We all have a choice when it comes to love. Would you rather play it safe and never open up your heart or do you let your heart become attached to someone with the prospects of grieving when they are gone? The answer to that question might be best answered when you begin to under- stand the value of relationships and how important they are to our well-being. Just imagine a world where there is no love. Yes, perhaps there would be the absence of grief, but instead there would be the haunting emptiness of being alone. We were created to love and to be loved and to deny that basic need would lead to a pointless life of despair. We must come to the conclusion that it is way better to have loved and lost then not to have loved at all. C.S. Lewis put it more eloquently in his book, "The Four Loves", when he wrote, "To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it careful- ly round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock it up safe in the casket or coffi n of your selfi shness. But in that casket, safe, dark, motionless, airless, it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable. To love is to be vulnerable." 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