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Thursday, June 7-June 13, 2018 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 17 O B I T U A R I E S O B I T U A R I E S ROBERT EDWARD DENNEY Robert Edward Denney age 98, of Richland, passed away May 28, 2018. Robert was born January 28, 1920, to Jesse & Eunice (Goepel) Denney in rural Libertyville. Robert married Alma Jones & they later divorced. He married Lydia Ives and she passed away. Robert served in the Air Force during WW II. He was in the Pacific Campaign, Iwo Jima & Sipan. He lived in the Fairfield Community for 58 years. Robert worked at John Deere as a welder for 28 years. In 1983 after he retired he moved to North Carolina. Left to share Roberts memories are his children, Richard Denney of Fairfield, Wesley (Lisa) Denney of Shelby, Shirley (Doug) Arnaman of Burlington, IA, & Dianne Payne of Raleigh, 2 step children, Debi Cowder of Alaska & Dennis Ives of Mt. Home, AR; 9 grandchil- dren & 10 great grandchil- dren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse & Eunice Denney; his wife Lydia; 1 son, Phil Denney; 1 daughter, Ava Denney; & 1 stepson, Doug Ives; 3 broth- ers Clarence, Lawrence & Orville; 1 sister Leatha Woolverton. Funeral Services were held at Behner Funeral Home. Pastor John Kermott officiated. Burial with Military Honors were held at Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorials to Wounded Warrior Project. Cards & memorials may be mailed to 205 E Buchanan A-2 Fairfield, Iowa. Behner Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Fairfield, Iowa served the family. BETTY HONEYCUTT GODFREY Betty Honeycutt Godfrey, age 80, of Forest City, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018. Born December 14, 1937 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Albert Honeycutt and Bertha Gosnell Honeycutt. She worked in textiles for many years before her retirement and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Cliffside. Betty enjoyed fellowshipping with her family and shopping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Pennington and Margaret Ridings and a brother, J.R. Honeycutt. Those left to cherish her memory include husband of sixty-two years, James R. Godfrey; two daughters, Wanda Sharp of Forest City and Teresa Pruitt and husband, Thomas of Mooresboro; sister, Juanita Price of Greer, SC; best friends, Joann and Willard Leech of Mooresboro and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Rev Tim Frashier officiated. Interment followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. 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 entrust- ed with the arrange- ments. PATRICIA HOPPER HARRILL Patricia Hopper Harrill, age 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away May 30, 2018. Born October 16, 1936 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter to the late James Kate Hopper and Bessie May Bell Gorden Hopper. She worked for Cone Mills- Cliffside Plant and Aeroquip Industries for several years. Patricia especially enjoyed being a helpmate to her husband and was a dedicated homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Tracy Yelton of Rutherfordton and daughter, Pamela Renee Ward of Afton, Virginia. Those left to cherish her memory, include her husband, Reverend Michael Harrill, Sr.; two sons, Jeffrey Todd Yelton and wife, Brenda of Harrisburg, NC and Reverend Michael Brian Harrill, Jr. and wife, Sarah of Morganton and a daughter, Sheila Renee Lewis of Yankton, South Dakota; brother, Gary Hopper of Chattanooga, TN and sister, Brenda Crane and husband, Robert of Irmo, SC. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted at Kistler's Chapel United Methodist Church. Rev Julie O'Neil and Rev Karl Kelly officiat- ed. Interment followed in the church cemetery. 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. MARY EDNA HARRISON Mary Edna Harrison, age 84, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018. Born March 27, 1934 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Abraham Daves and Moddie Ramsey Daves. She was a graduate of Cliffside High School, class of 1952 and a dedicated homemaker and caregiver. Mary was a member of Cliffside Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, Bobby Harrison. Those left to cherish her memory include, son, Rodney Harrison and wife, Kim of Cliffside; daughter, Rhonda Sullivan and husband, Dale of Henrietta; sister, Linda Whitlock of Danieltown community; four grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, and a number of special nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted at Cliffside Baptist Church. Rev Mike Elgin officiated. Interment fol- lowed in Cliffside Cemetery. 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. RALPH EDWIN "ED" JONES Ralph Edwin "Ed" Jones, age 63 of Gaffney, SC passed away May 22, 2018. Ed was born June 1, 1954 in Rutherford County & was a son of the late Ralph Lee Jones & Mildred George Jones. He worked as a con- struction foreman & also had worked with his late father at Jones Plumbing Company. Ed grew up in Rutherford County & was raised in the Spencer Baptist Church where he was baptized. He was also a graduate of R-S Central High School Class of 1972. He was a devoted son, father, grandfa- ther, & brother. Survivors include a son, Ralph Gregory Jones of Shelby, a daughter, Alecia Jones Pruett & fiancée, Shane Merrill of Marion, 2 sis- ters, Judy Turner & husband Michael of Lake Wylie, SC, & Angela Warner & husband Ken of Woodstock, GA. There are also 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at The Padgett & King Chapel. Rev Bruce Caldwell officiated. Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. WILLIAM CARL THOMPSON William "Willie" Carl Thompson, age 61, of York, SC passed away May 25, 2018. Willie was born on May 3, 1957 in Cleveland County. For the past 5 years Willie battled leukemia. He was provided lov- ing care by his sister Debbie & husband Casey, with whom he made his home. Mr. Thompson is sur- vived by 2 sons, William Carl Thompson, Jr. of Sevierville, TN & William Kyle Thompson of Gaffney, SC; 2 daughters, Tanya Fay Whetze & husband, Richard of Martinsburg, WVA, & Tiffany Brooke Gibson of Gaffney, SC; his parents, Fred & Dorothy Oaks Thompson of Summerville, SC; 2 brothers, Fred Douglas Thompson of Casar, & Dwayne Thompson of Forest City; 2 sisters, Norma Thompson of Summerville, SC & Debbie Wieland & husband, Casey of York, SC; 14 grand- children & numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral Services were held at Warlick Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Bess Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton served the family. SHIRLEY F. LEDFORD Shirley F. Ledford, age 78, of Mooresboro, passed away May 31, 2018. Born April 2, 1940 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late C.H. Davis and Ila Smith Davis. She worked for Stonecutter mill for several years and was a homemaker and caretaker for the family. Shirley enjoyed working in the yard and gardening. She was of the Methodist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over forty years, Gaston Ledford; a grandson; two brothers, Bud and Chub Davis and a sister, Betty Wilkie. Survivors include her son, Marc Ledford and wife, Cheryl of Forest City; one grandson and his wife, of Forest City; brother, Paul Davis of Forest City and a number of nieces and nephews. A graveside service was conducted at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Rev Neil Perry officiated. 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 entrust- ed with the arrange- ments. Rutherford Weekly offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge. 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