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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, November 6-November 12, 2014 DURWARD, "DUDE" MILLER TAYLOR D u r w a r d , "Dude" Miller Taylor, Jr., 77, of Rutherfordton passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. Dude was born in Lafayette, IN to the late Durward Miller Taylor, Sr. and Marjorie Corwin Taylor. Dude served two tours in Vietnam as a Marine Sergeant and was awarded two pur- ple hearts. He served his Country as an active Marine for 15 years and an additional 11 and half years with the Army Reserves. Dude was an active mem- ber of the Marine Corp. League, The American Legion, The VFW and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Kathryn Taylor, children Vicki Taylor Ledbetter(Rick) of Spindale, NC, Shawn Taylor(Janice) of Winthrop Harbor, IL, Kevin Taylor(LoAnn) of Trevor WI, and Lisa Gray(Marilyn) of Seattle, WA, siblings; Sandra Edmondson of Jeffersonville, IN, and Jim Taylor of Spindale, NC, grandchildren; Aaron, Tyler, and Taylor Ledbetter, Amanda Sponenberg, Rebecca, Sarah, Kevin Jr., Melissa and Christopher Taylor, Danielle and Ben Mayer, Jenna Merlock and Maxwell T Gray, sis- ter-in-laws; Diane Gann of McHenry, IL, Judy Thomas of Escondido, CA, and Linda Glascott(Bob) of McHenry, IL, nieces and nephews; David Edmondson, Jr., Tammy Lewis, Patrick and Shelby Taylor, Billy Gann, Kelly Schepe, Kathryn Chitka, Kristen Green, and Bobby Glascott, 5 great nieces and nephews and one great-great niece. In addition to his fam- ily Dude leaves behind many close friends. A Funeral Mass was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Burke and Deacon Andy Cilone officiating. Military hon- ors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard immediately fol- lowing the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or Immaculate Conception Church, 1024 W Main St., Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. SGT. CAMERON MORRISON FLACK S g t . C a m e r o n M o r r i s o n Flack age 18 was killed in action December 12, 1950 during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir while serving in the U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Division. His body lay at rest in Korea for a number of years until being returned to the United States along with a number of other uniden- tified servicemen. He was identified in July of 2014 using DNA provided by family members. Family members include his father I.K. Flack (deceased), mother Texie (Jaynes) Flack (deceased), sis- ters Mildred Kincaid of Valdese, NC, Katherene Flack (deceased), K a t h a l e e n F l a c k (deceased), Shirley Mace of Glenwood, NC and Barbara Chatham of Rutherfordton, NC; brothers- I.K Flack, Jr. (deceased), Jason Lee Flack (deceased), Lynn Flack (deceased), Charles Flack (deceased) and Mike Flack (deceased) as well as a number of other relatives. A funeral service was held at Round Hill Baptist Church 6585 Hudlow Road Union Mills, NC 28167 with John Cope and Brian Parker offici- ating. Burial with full military honors took place in the church cemetery follow- ing the funeral service Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of Sgt. Cameron Morrison Flack. MARTHA LUCKADOO GREENE M a r t h a L u c k a d o o Greene, 82, passed away October 27, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, she was born on June 09, 1932, daugh- ter of Taft Luckadoo and Beatrice Wise Luckadoo. She was retired from Cone Mill Haynes Plant. She was also a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church of Forest City where she was a for- mer choir member and member of the Sisters of Service. She loved NASCAR racing. She was proceeded in death by her husband Charles William Greene and her parents also a sister, Judy Luckadoo. She is survived by sons, Terry Greene and wife Betty of Ellenboro and Rodney Greene and wife Donna of Forest City; a daughter Sherri Williams and husband Bobby of Kings Mountain; sisters Mary Blanton of Cliffside and Joann Guffey of Anderson, SC; her grand- children, Terra Rollins and husband Anthony, Jonathan Greene and wife Kristi, Jordan Greene, Lindsey Greene and fian- cee Jordan Hypes; her great granddaughter, Everly Hypes; a special friend Susan Eddins. Funeral services were held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bob Philbeck offi- ciating. Burial followed in Cliffside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Building Fund, 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Rd., Forest City, NC 28043. McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Greene fam- ily. JAMES CARL ELLIOTT J a m e s Carl Elliott, age 67, of C a r o l e e n , passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014. Born November 10, 1946 in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late William Columbus Elliott and Verda Wood Elliott. He attended Chase High School and worked in textiles most of his life. He was a faithful and long time member of Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church where he served as an usher, on the grounds commit- tee as well as helping out with church fundraisers. He was a loving, caring man of God who loved his family and desired to experience every mile- stone in each of his chil- dren's and granddaugh- ter's lives. James often would cut grass for peo- ple and never expected anything in return. He had a true servant's heart. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Robin P. Dawson. Survivors include his wife of twenty-two years, Peggie Atkinson Elliott; son, James William Elliott and wife, Kendra of Mayo, SC; one son-in- law, Donald Dawson of Shelby; two daughters, Cindy Elliott and fiancé, Eric Waters of Forest City and Kimberly Wood and husband, Bobby of Ellenboro; two sisters, Mildred Wallace and hus- band, Chuck and Edith Grant and husband Mike all of Caroleen; two broth- ers, Paul Elliott and wife, Sandra of Forest City and Clyde Elliott of Caroleen. He is also survived by six granddaughters, Jennifer Wood, Taylor Dawson, Jordan Dawson, Morgan Dawson, Colbi Lynn Elliott, Carli Elliott and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Billy Poe Jones and Reverend Ricky Poteat officiating. Committal ser- vices followed at Goodes Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Robert Harris officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. MARY EDITH DAVIS M a r y Edith Davis, 7 7 , o f S p i n d a l e , passed away Monday, October 27, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late William V. and Etta Boone Amos. She was retired from National Textiles and was of the Baptist faith. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Bridget Owens (Frank), Kelly Garcia; two sons Tommy Davis (Gena) and Steve Davis; nine grandchildren, Cherry Mask (Kenny), Vicki Haynes (David), Brandon Davis (Deanna), Matthew Davis (Julia), Ashley Noffke (Chris), Will Davis, Seth Davis, Corey Date (Breyana) Ryan Date (Micha); thir- teen great grandchildren, Kyle Mask (Kristen), Payton Owens, Dakota Eddins, Shelby Haynes Funderburke (Josh), Blace Date, Jayden Scott-Thomas, Jayda Davis, Luke Davis, Kaleb Davis, Eli Noffke, Matison Davis, Makenzie Davis, Alexis Burch; two great great grandsons Stephen Mask and Nathan Fowler; sister, Vernell Camp (Lee); aunt Maefrey West, sisters in law, Judy Amos and Ruth Davis, and a number of nieces and nephews. In addi- tion to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Davis, brothers Luther Amos, Vernon Amos, Lester Amos, Donald Amos, Jim Amos, Ronnie Amos, Bobby Amos, and sister Ethel Amos. Memorial services were held at Fellowship Holiness with Rev. Leon Brown and Rev. Chad Sisk officiating. C r o w e ' s Mortuary is assisting the Davis family ANN OWENSBY A n n Owensby of Rutherfordton passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, she was a grad- uate of R-S Central High School, class of 1969 and a member of Gray's Creek Baptist Church. Ann worked as a dis- patcher for the Forest City Police Department for many years and was an avid golfer. She also enjoyed travelling, flower gardening and will always be known for her ability to lighten the moment with her wonderful sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Owensby. Survivors include her daughter, Beth Walker; mother, Mary Lou Dobbins Owensby; four brothers, which includes twin brothers, William and Wayne, Thurman and wife, Sheila, Robert and wife, Ginny; two sisters, Mary Elliott and Betty Byers and husband, Donnie; several nephews of which is a special neph- ew, Chris Byers. She is also survived by her best friend and protector, her dog, Greta. A memorial service was conducted with Reverend Alvin Allen offi- ciating. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. ROLAND GLEN SMITH Roland Glen Smith, age 58, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Bill Smith and JoAnn Morgan Smith. He retired as a diesel mechanic for UPS with thirty years service and was a US Army veter- an of the Vietnam War. Mr. Smith attended Florence Baptist Church and enjoyed golf and his Harley Davidson motor- cycle. Survivors include his wife Danita Toms Smith of the home; a son, Derek Smith and wife Sarah of Forest City; a daughter, Tiffany Smith Suttle and husband Bobby of Bostic; and a sister, Delilah Hernandez of Forest City. Funeral services were held in the Florence Baptist Church with Dr. Bobby Gantt officiating. Interment followed in the Cool Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Florence Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 S. Broadway Street, Forest City, NC 28043. The Padgett & King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ©Community First Media I often compare life to a journey, we are given only one life to live and each day is as unique as those who live it. With the introduction of each new day will come events that were not planned, acquaintances never met afore-time and challenges which will test our inner resolve. Among those events will be the death of someone who has become a part of our everyday landscape. Thus begins our pilgrimage of grief. I call it a pilgrimage, because death forces us to leave the familiar and leads us to live outside of our comfort zone. We are all creatures of habit and with that need for everyday "sameness" is the thought that nothing will ever change. The loss of someone dear to us causes our house of cards to crumble. As we set out on our pilgrimage, we will be introduced to thoughts and feelings which we have never encountered. Keep in mind that no pilgrimage is permanent and that the discoveries along the path of grief will and can be enriching. Even though we do not plan this journey, it is still a part of the path of life we all must face. At certain times in our pilgrimage we will face darkness, depression and even hopelessness, but if we continue to walk, we will fi nd that a bright new day awaits us. Life may never be the same, but it can be good again. After Darkness, Light! LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder POST TENEBRAS LUX "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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