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Page 16 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, March 15-March 21, 2018 O B I T U A R I E S O B I T U A R I E S COVA WHITAKER MOORE Cova Whitaker Moore, age 94, of Ellenboro, passed away March 3, 2018. Born August 28, 1923 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the John Bunyan Whitaker & Minnie "Gussie" McKinney Whitaker. She was a graduate of Cliffside High School and a longtime & faithful member of Race Path Baptist Church. Cova enjoyed yard work & gardening. She also enjoyed crocheting & cooking for her family. Everyone enjoyed her famous fried apple pies. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, George Ernest Moore; 2 sons, George Ernest Moore, Jr. & Charles Ray Moore, Sr.; a grand- daughter, & a grandson; 3 sisters & 2 brothers. Those left to cherish her memory include one son, William "Bill" E. Moore & wife, Trudi of Ellenboro; 3 granddaughters; 2 grand- sons; 4 great-granddaugh- ters; 8 great-grandsons. She is also survived by 3 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Rev Randall Cooper & Rev Kevin Bradley officiated. Interment fol- lowed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to Race Path Baptist Church, 1171 Race Path Church Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services have been entrusted with arrangements. JOHN BENJAMIN "J.B." WALL John Benjamin "J.B." Wall, age 87 of Forest City passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. He was a member of Florence Baptist Church in Forest City. J.B. was born November 21, 1930. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Wall; his mother, Rose Lee Wall; a brother Bill Wall; and a sister Louise Wall Greene. He also served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. J. B. was a lifelong dem- ocrat, gardener, and fish- erman. He worked as a carpenter, loom fixer, and hardwood floor finisher and was the last elected Mayor of Alexander Mills. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sue Mathis Wall, three daughters, Tina Wall Gowan (Steve), Tammy Wall Digh (Mickey), Melinda Wall Bailey (Philip), and a son, Michael Wall (Carolyn), 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. J. B. was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. A celebration of Life Service was held at Florence Baptist Church. Rev Dr. Bobby Gantt and Mr. Philip Bailey officiated. Interment followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park with mil- itary honors accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. MATTHEW ERIC GREENWAY Matthew Eric Greenway, age 40, of Rutherfordton, passed away March 7, 2018. He is survived by his very special friend Stacie Garrison of Lake Wylie, SC, his parents Brad and Melanie Greenway of Rutherfordton, his sister Amanda Greenway and her husband Jesse Bender of Fairview, his grandparents Thomas and Ruth Greenway of Green Creek, and many beloved uncles, aunts and cousins. Matthew espe- cially loved his fur babies Catalina and Banjo. He was predeceased by his grand- parents James A. Johnson and Ruby M. Johnson of Polk County. Matthew was employed by American Airlines at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte. He considered his co-workers his second family and they were a con- stant source of strength and comfort during his life and his illness. He was also co-owner of G2 Soaps in Lake Wylie, SC. Matthew will be best remembered for his compassion and for his unfailing sense of humor. A Memorial Service was held in his honor at Spencer Baptist Church, Spindale. In lieu of flow- ers please make dona- tions to Camp Carmel c/o Ruth Greenway, 22 Pine Meadows Lane, Tryon. NC 28782. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. YATES HOLLAND "BUD" MCDADE, JR., Yates Holland "Bud" McDade, Jr., 71, of Lake Park, passed away March 8, 2018. He was born on May 27, 1946 in Forest City, to the late Yates Holland McDade, Sr., and Annie Mae Henson McDade. He was a graduate of Spindale High School class of 1964 and Gardner Webb College in 1965. Bud was a drummer with "Windsor Brothers". He moved to Lowndes County in late 1969 and was the manager of Midas Muffler, and retired from Voights Sheet Metal. Bud has been a member of Francis Lake Baptist Church since 1978. He is survived by his daughter and son-in- law Casey and Stephen Thompson, and his grand- children Lauren Thompson, and Ethan Thompson, all of Lake Park, his sister Maxine McDade Norris, of Valdosta, and his nieces and nephews, Robert Dinkins, III, of Naylor, Robin Dinkins Phillips, of Fairfield, CT, Stuart Dinkins, Tony Dinkins, both of Naylor, Bobby McGinnis, and Eddie McGinnis, both of Forest City. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Betty (McDade) McGinnis. Funeral services were held at Francis Lake Baptist Church. Pastor Eldridge Lyons officiated. Burial followed at Lake Park Cemetery. Carson McLane Funeral Home served the family. DORIS ANN JACKSON HOOPER Doris Ann Jackson Hooper, age 78, of Mill Spring, passed away February 24, 2018. She is predeceased by her husband, Leonard Eugene (Gene) Hooper; son, Randy Waters; brother, Donald Griffin. Left to cher- ish her memories are her children, Larry Waters and wife Renea, Bobby Waters, and Delinda Anderson; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; sib- lings, Barbara Revels and late husband Earl, Dorothy Reid and husband Albert, Pat Pittman and husband James, James Griffin and wife Ann, Rick Giles and wife Kim, and sister-in-law, Shirley Griffin. Doris was a faithful member of Grassy Knob Baptist Church for many years. She worked as a waitress most of her life. Doris enjoyed cooking, sew- ing, and gardening. She will be remembered for being thoughtful, helpful, laughing, and always having a kind word. She will forever be remembered and missed by all that loved her. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Grassy Knob Baptist Church, Grassy Knob Road, Rutherfordton, 28139. Services are entrust- ed to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC of Boiling Springs, NC. CLYDE ERVIN SMITH JR. "BUTCH" Clyde Ervin Smith Jr. "Butch" passed away March 3, 2018. He is survived by his parents Clyde E. Smith Sr. & Jean Smith, his wife Linda, 2 sons Clyde Ervin Smith III "Trae", Brian Smith & his wife Jessica, also 4 grandchildren; 1 brother, Mike Smith & wife Arlene of Rutherfordton; 2 sis- ters, Sandra Norris & Husband David of Forest City & Lisa Moir & husband Ron of Morganton. Numerous nephews, nieces & cousins survive him. He was preceded in death by a sister Gail Smith Bumgarner. He is a Christian and loved by all who knew him. He attended Oakland, Cool Springs & East Rutherford High. He later graduat- ed from Appalachian State University. He was active in many sports having set a state record in pole-vaulting while in high school. He began working as an athletic direc- tor in Rutherford County. He later became town manager of Columbus for 7 years & then was town manager of Landrum S.C. From there he became manager of Cleveland County Water District & served there for 18 years from 1996 retiring in 2014. Butch had many talents & one was being able to bring a town/business from a debt to having sur- plus & has done so with min- imal tax increase. Butch was appointed by the NC General Assembly to serve on the NC Department Of Environment & Natural Resources in 2013 & served until his passing. Butch was also honored by having a reservoir named after him, the Clyde E. "Butch" Smith off- stream holding reservoir at the Cleveland County water plant. Butch could relate to anyone; he could discuss budget con- straints & bonds with com- mission members, how best to grow potatoes & greens, & any other of a thousand subjects. In his own words, he was "an educated redneck." He was well respected by col- leagues, & gained a reputa- tion for being efficient & tough. Despite his tough exterior & sometimes cutting humor, his ultimate effect in life was to bring people together. If Butch wasn't working, he was most likely spending time with family & friends at his farm in Polk County. His land was frequent- ly abuzz with the sound of kids playing & adults talking as Butch grilled. He led a full life, con- stantly surrounded by people who were happy to be in the presence of such an interest- ing & funny individual. More so than any accolade, most will remember Butch for the way he made people feel at home. He told jokes, he fed all who came to his property, & he made his own way in life. His life & impact will be felt for generations to come. His deeds carved a foundation upon which his descendants could flourish. Funeral services were held at Crestview Baptist Church, Forest City. Interment held at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. 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. 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What we do with the "uncontrollables" will largely infl uence the depth of our preparedness for the journey. Those who succeed will do the best they can with the hand that is dealt to them and refuse to accept a spirit of victim- hood and envy. During the journey of life, there will be valleys and mountaintops, but mostly our days will be spent making most of the or- dinary. At the end of this adventure there will be a deep appreciation for the routine of life and the people who were a constant source of stability and predictability. We will realize that most of life's great lessons were taught by those who quietly and faith- fully served others. They were the guide- posts along the way. There is no exemption when it comes to the trials of life, it happens to all of the liv- ing. Someone has said, "Adversity is not a detour. It is part of the path." Our reaction to life's challenges, sorrow, grief, pain and heartache will largely determine the val- ue of this journey. 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