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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, November 13-November 19, 2014 REBA ANN DILLS BIGGERSTAFF R e b a Ann Dills B i g g e r s t a f f , age 70, of S p i n d a l e , passed away T h u r s d a y , November 6, 2014. Born March 11, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Jimmy and Maggie Vess Dills. Reba was a 1962 graduate of Chase High School and was an inspector in the textile industry. She loved crafts and painting and was a member of Sisk Memorial Missionary Methodist Church. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, James Dills, Loyd Dills, Vernon Dills, Buddy Dills; and sister, Janelle Ruppe. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Eugene "Gene" Biggerstaff; daughter, Haley Beheler and hus- band Robbie of Spindale; three sisters, Hathlene Couch of Forest City, Marie Biggerstaff of Baltimore, Maryland, Ruby Strader of Spindale; two grand- children, Emmett Beheler and Anthony Beheler. Funeral services was conducted at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Frank Lewis officiating. 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. CLEO HUMPHRIES GROSE C l e o H u m p h r i e s Grose, age 96 former- ly of Forest City passed away Friday, October 24, 2014. She was born August 3, 1918 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina and was a daughter of the late W. L. Humphries and Emma Parrish Humphries. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and worked with Civil Service during World War II. She had also worked as a Social Worker with the Rutherford County Department of Social Services. Cleo retired from the Rutherford County Home Extension Office. She was pre- ceded in death by her husband, Alton Grose in 1969, brothers, Shuford Humphries who died in World War II, and Wilbur Humphries, and sisters, Ruby Crowder, Louise Street Womack and Macie Humphries Bailey. Survivors include a brother, John Foy Humphries of Forest City as well as nieces and nephews in North and South Carolina, Kentucky, Maryland and Michigan. The funeral service was held in The Padgett and King Chapel with Reverend Terry White officiating. Interment fol- lowed in the Cool Springs Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, Post Office Box 336, Forest City, North Carolina 28043. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. DONNIS WILKERSON SMITH CONNOR D o n n i s W i l k e r s o n S m i t h Connor, age 67, of Forest City passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014. She was born April 7, 1947 in Rutherford County and was a daugh- ter of the late Millard & Lillian Estelle McFarland Wilkerson. She retired from the Dietary Department at Rutherford Regional Medical Center & was currently work- ing for Ace Equipment Rentals in Rutherfordton. Donnis was a faith- ful member of Crestview Baptist Church where she was a member of the Crestview Choir, and served as Assistant Choir Director. She also served on various committees in the church, was for- mer Assistant Church Secretary & Sunday school teacher. Donnis was a graduate of East Rutherford High School Class of 1965. Her first husband, Jack Parmer Smith, her second hus- band, David Connor, & sister Annette Wilkerson Marks preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Chrissy Smith of Forest City, step sons, Dale Smith & wife Janice of Rutherfordton, Tommy Smith & wife Kim of Mooresboro, step-daughters Cathey Smith Williams & husband Alvin of Green Hill, Tanya Smith Owens of Lyman, 2 brothers, Leroy Wilkerson of Panama, FL, Wylie Wilkerson of Forest City, 2 sisters, Joyce Owens of Spindale, & Visita Martin of Heath Springs, SC. Grandchildren, Becky Smith McCall, Bryan Travis Smith, Mickela Smith Mitchell, Shannon Williams Clark, Beth Williams Crain, Sara Ashley Smith, Clinton Owens, Erica White and Kimerson Grace Smith, great-grandchildren, Seth McCall, Morgan McCall, Bailey McCall, Madison Smith, Jackson Smith, Eric Mitchell, Kate Mitchell, Gavin Clark, Sam Clark, Karson Johnson, Kayman Smith, Caden Ayers, and Coltston Owens. Funeral services were held at Crestview Baptist Church with Reverend Kevin Rohm officiating. Graveside services were held in the Alexander Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Crestview Baptist Church Building Fund, 630 S. Church Street, Forest City, NC 28043. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. KENNETH "KEN" GOODE K e n n e t h " K e n " Goode, 71, of Shelby, NC, passed away S a t u r d a y , November 1, 2014. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Robert and Nellie Humphries Goode. Ken was a member and dea- con of Fellowship Baptist Church. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Gilda Humphries Goode; three sons, Jimmy Goode of Earl, Kenny and Dale Goode, both of Shelby; two sisters, Carol Wright and husband Dale of Polkville and Theresa Eguia of Shelby; sister, Linda May of Cliffside; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service was held at Fellowship Baptist Church, Officiated By: Rev. Randy Bumgardner. Burial was held at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby served the family. BETTY BANKS LAMMONDS B e t t y B a n k s L a m m o n d s , age 56, of Bostic, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Born January 5, 1958 in Craven County, NC, she was a daughter to the late Albert Banks and Hazel Jones Banks. She was a graduate of Jones Central High School in Trenton, NC, class of 1977 and worked in tex- tiles most of her life. She was of the Baptist Faith. Betty loved going to the beach. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Reed Lammonds. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Elaine Banks of Bostic and Jessica Lammonds of Forest City; two sis- ters, Abbie Heath and husband, Gerald of Maysville, NC and Wanda King and husband, Lannie of Pollocksville, NC; three grandchildren, Jordan Clay Ferguson, Jacye Grace Lammonds and Genesis Hope Lammonds; three aunts, Juanita Meadows of New Bern, NC, Kathleen Jordan of Maysville, Doris Riggs of Pollocksville and several nieces and neph- ews. A memorial service will be conducted in Maysville on a later date. Memorial dona- tions are suggested to the American Lung Association National Office, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601 Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. JANIE LANCASTER J a n i e L a n c a s t e r , age 59, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014. Born December 6, 1954 in Rutherford County, she was a daugh- ter to the late Jessie Lancaster & Ollie Mae Dills Lancaster. Janie was a homemaker and a talented artist. She also enjoyed reading and flow- er gardening. She was of the Baptist faith and a lov- ing wife, mother, grand- mother and special sister. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her first born son, Darby Lee Mullinax & a sister, Janice Lancaster Emory. Survivors include her husband, Curtis "Skip" Babb; daughter, Tonya Mullinax of Chesnee, SC; son, Denver Mullinax of Rutherfordton; honorary daughter, Jennifer Metcalf; sister, Michele Lancaster Dorsey & husband, Mark of Rutherfordton; broth- er, Gary Lancaster & wife, Louise of Shelby; 10 grandchildren, Lucas Mullinax, Savannah Pierce, Lucky Pierce, Kierston Mullinax, Jesse Mullinax, Conner Mullinax, Hannah Mullinax, Jean- Lee Mullinax, Trenton Mullinax, Jerimiah Mullinax; 3 honorary grandchildren, Brittany Hill, Jordan Metcalf, Emily Metcalf & a host of nieces and nephews. A private celebration of Janie's life was conducted Mon., Nov. 3, 2014. In lieu of flowers, 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. PAUL LIMERICK P a u l L i m e r i c k , age 58, of Forest City, p a s s e d away Thursday, October 30, 2014. Born May 19, 1956 in Kingsport, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Phyllis Jones Limerick. Paul worked as a carpen- ter most of his life. In addition to his moth- er, he was preceded in death by his adopted father, Thomas Limerick and one brother, Donnie Limerick. Survivors include his son, Jacob Flatley and wife, Amy of Berlin, Maryland; sister, Angela Limerick of Forest City and five grandchildren. No formal services will be conducted. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. MARK THOMAS PAYNE Mr. Mark T h o m a s Payne age 48 passed a w a y Tuesday November 4 , 2014. A native of Dansville, NY he was a factory work- er and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include two sisters Pam Bunch and Claudia Ganshaw, one brother Robin Payne. He was preceded in death by his parents Phillip and Lucile Bickford Payne. Private services will be held by the family at a later date. Crowe's Mortuary Rutherfordton is assisting the Payne Family. ROLAND GLEN SMITH R o l a n d Glen Smith, age 58, of Forest City, p a s s e d away Sunday, Octobe r 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 As we pause to celebrate and remember the veterans who have served our country, it is important for us not only to honor them in word but also in deed. The recent mishandling of our country's commitment to care for our veteran's health care continues to be an ongoing issue. It seems as though every time there is talk of budget cuts, the benefits connected to active service personnel and various veteran's agencies are the first to be included. In my opinion, this should not be an option. Last week as a nation we had the privilege of exercising our freedom to vote in a local and national election. It should have dawned on us that those liberties were afforded by those who are presently serving and have served in the military. All across this nation there are millions of individuals who have been impacted by the lives of those who were willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice. Let us never treat this sacrifice with a presumptuous or contemptible spirit by taking lightly the level of commitment each veteran has given to his or her country. So, how are we to give honor to whom honor is due? First of all, we must be proactive in our advocacy for the treatment of veterans. When we notice injustices, we must be willing to speak out collectively on behalf of those who have been mistreated. Secondly, if we have knowledge of a veteran then we should publicly and personally thank them for their dedicated service. It is our responsibility to go above and beyond to never let any veteran become a forgotten hero. Let us all honor the veterans of this great country! LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder FORGOTTEN HEROES "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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