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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, March 4-March 10, 2021 Rutherford Weekly offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge for Rutherford County residents and the immediate area. 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. The deadline is Monday at 10AM prior to Thursdays publication. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to events@rutherfordweekly.com Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries DOROTHY THOMPSON KEY Dorothy Thompson Key, age 75, of Forest City, passed away February 19, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Reverend RE Thompson and Margaret Talbert Thompson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Michael David Key. Survivors include; One Daughter: Michelle Surran and her husband Peter. One Brother: Reverend Harold Thompson and his wife Patricia. Two Sisters: Lois Morris, June Wilson and her husband Ronnie. Two Granddaughters, One Great- grandson. A graveside service was held at Gilkey United Methodist Church Cemetery. Interment followed. In lieu of flowers memo- rials can be made to Gilkey United Methodist Church 108 Aydlotte Rd Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills P.O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043. BERYL BLACKWELL BAILEY Beryl Blackwell Bailey, age 72 of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021. She was born in Rutherford County on February 9, 1949 and was a daughter of the late Thurman and Lola H. Blackwell. Survivors include her husband, Glen Bailey of the home, and her sisters, Beverly Hicks of Garden City, SC and Brenda Luckadoo of Forest City. Services were private for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. ROGER DAVID ARROWOOD Roger David Arrowood, 67, of Spindale, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy G. Arrowood. He is survived by his mother, Frances Houser of Ruth, NC, his sister, Teresa Boggs, of Knoxville, TN, his son, Brad Arrowood, of Hickory, NC, four grand- children. A private service will be held at a later date for family and friends. DONALD LEE SANE SR. Donald Lee Sane Sr., 68, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Virgil Lee and Kathaleen Lane Sane. Left to cherish his mem- ory is his daughter, Elisha Lollar (Jason Painter); son, Donald Sane Jr. (Anna); four grandchildren, girl- friend, Marsha Callahan. In addition to his par- ents, Donald was preceded in death by his sister, Kay Sane Wald. Graveside services were held at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. SHELLY JO HEAD Shelly Joe Head, of Forest City passed away on Monday morning February 22, 2021. She was born on July 4, 1978. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilson Walkingstick; stepfather, Wayne Stidham; a grand- son; grandfather, Russell Walkingstick and grandpar- ents, Helen and Ralph Head. Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Debbie Stidham; daughter, Melina Degree (Charlie Marlowe); grandmother, Annie Arch; two brothers, James Walkingstick (Brook) and Stephan Walkingstick and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. DEWEY BRADLEY Dewey Bradley, age 73, of Forest City, passed away February 25, 2021. Dewey was born Saturday, December 6, 1947 in Rutherford County to the late George Dewey Bradley and Ruth Vickers Bradley. Dewey served honorably as a Sergeant in the US Air Force during Vietnam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ray Bradley. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of forty-seven years, Cathy White Bradley; daughters, Lynn McClain (Steven) of Ellenboro, Rhonda Goode (Jack) of Forest City; sisters, Renee Smart (Jimmy) of Mooresboro, Paulette Saunders of Spartanburg, SC; five grandchildren; also, special nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. The funeral service was conducted at the Grace Chapel Four Square. Interment followed at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with military hon- ors being accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Products and Services We Offer ~ Cemetery Monuments ~ Bronze Plaques ~ Granite Signs ~ Cremation Products ~ Pet Markers ~ Cleaning & Restoration 1113 POLKVILLE ROAD • SHELBY, NC R IVERHIL L MONUMENT CO. 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When dealing with a broken heart, we must allow the loss of someone we love to change our perspective of life for the good. Even though the life that touched us is gone, there are many valuable lessons to learn. A healthy grief experience will allow us to absorb our loss which will result in positive self-refl ection. We must conclude that our loved one would not want us to sit by and give up. Keep in mind that life will be different, but it can be good again. Letting the introspection of our brokenness motivate us to love and to live again is one of the keys to mending a broken heart. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder A BROKEN HEART "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

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