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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 4-December 10, 2014 BILL BRIGHT Bill Bright, age 78, of Forest City, passed away T u e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 25, 2014. Born March 28, 1936 in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late I. A. Bright and Lishey Byers Bright. He worked for Bright's Moving and Storage for many years and was a Baptist. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, James, Wilbert, Russell, Glenn, Dean, Bob Bright and sister, Ruby Walker. Survivors include one brother, Max Bright and wife, Gleena; sister, Jackie Fisher and husband, Ray all of Forest City and sis- ter-in-law, Anne Hill Bright of Rutherfordton. He is also survived by a num- ber of nieces and neph- ews which includes Bobby Dean Bright of Forest City. A graveside service was conducted at the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Chris Fox officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. CHARLES ERWIN FREEMAN SR C h a r l e s E r w i n F r e e m a n Sr., age 87 of Forest City went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2014. He was born August 16, 1927 in Westminster, South Carolina and was the son of the late Martin F. Freeman, Sr. and Kate Voyles Freeman. Charles was a gradu- ate of The Citadel Class of 1947 and was a mem- ber of First Presbyterian Church of Forest City since 1956. He served in the National Guard 218th Infantry Division from 1947-1956. Charles was the manager for Graham Cash Department Store in Forest City, a position he held from 1956 until he retired in 1991. He was a member of the Forest City Lions Club from 1956-2014. During his 58 years as a Lions Club Member, he received many awards for his ser- vice as: President, District Lion, Zone Chairman, Master Key and Volunteer awards. Throughout his life time Charles served his community in many areas. He was the 1974 Kiwanian of the Year, Chairman of the Forest City Housing Authority, 1995 Grand Marshall, Forest City Merchants 1991, East and Chase District Employee of the year 1970, Member of the Boy Scouts Of America Troop 125, Cool Springs Middle School and East High Committee. Charles' passion was being a Gideon. In March of 1978 he joined the Gideon's. Over the years, he spoke at more than 200 churches throughout NC. He volunteered at the Christmas Cheer Center for many years. He spent many hours helping oth- ers and was always just a phone call away. In addition to his par- ents and siblings, he is preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Snoddy Freeman. He is sur- vived by his sons Jimmy Freeman of Forest City NC and Chuck Freeman and daughter in law Joan Freeman of Bostic NC. Granddaughter and great-grandchildren of Forest City, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Forest City First Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 181 Forest City NC 28043 or The Gideon's International P.O. Box 834 Forest City NC. 28043 Funeral services were held in the First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Dr. Becky Stanley and Reverend Dr. Phillip W. Dunford offici- ating. Interment followed the service in Nazareth Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Moore, SC. Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. GLADYS BYARS LIVERETT G l a d y s B y a r s Liverett, 81, of Cliffside, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014. A native of Cherokee County, SC, she was born on May 11, 1933, a daugh- ter of the late John A. and Allie Mae Campbell Byars. She was retired from Cone Mills Corporation - Cliffside Plant and also worked at Roses. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. In addition to her par- ents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Henry Liverett; one brother, Joseph Byars. She is survived by her sons, David Liverett of Forest City, Ricky Liverett of Forest City, and Roger Liverett and wife Cathy of Cliffside; one daughter, Susan Short and husband John of Shelby; brothers, David Byars and wife Barbara of Cliffside, Don Byars and wife Debbie of Cliffside, Michael Byars and wife Debbie of Shelby; sisters, Mary Causby of Ellenboro, Louise Wilson and husband Perry of Forest City, Ruby Bridges and husband Howard of Sandy Mush, Martha Byars of Cliffside and Sandra Bailey and hus- band Wayne of Ellenboro; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny McCarty and Rev. Robert Toney officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. M c K i n n e y - L a n d r e t h & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serv- ing the Liverett family. VELVIA CALHOUN JENKINS V e l v i a C a l h o u n Jenkins, age 97, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014. Born August 9, 1917 in Alpharetta, Georgia, she was a daughter to the late Lewis Tillman Calhoun and Elley Mae Shepherd Calhoun. Velvia worked for several years at Stonecutter Mill and Skyland Mill as a press operator, but her primary calling was being a home- maker and taking care of her family. She was a devout student of the Bible and the oldest liv- ing female member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed various kinds of nee- dlework which included quilting. She also found pleasure in cooking and canning. She was truly the epitome of a "Proverbs thirty-one" lady. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her first hus- band, Woodrow McDaniel and her second husband, Henry Grady Jenkins; three brothers, Edd Calhoun, Clyde Calhoun and Jessie Calhoun; two sisters, Willie Mills and Edith Stanger and two step-grandchildren, Pam Anton and Graham Jenkins. Survivors include one son, Tim McDaniel and wife, Patricia of Forest City; two daughters, Sandra Briscoe and husband, Stewart of Rutherfordton and Mary Lou King and husband, James of Forest City; step-daughter, Nellie Gilbert of Archdale, NC; two brothers, John Calhoun of Rutherfordton and Claude Calhoun and wife, Doy of Gastonia; two sisters, Sarah Bell of Kings Mountain and Frances Short of Clio, Michigan. She is also sur- vived by a granddaugh- ter, Kimberly Queen and husband, Charles of Connelly Springs, NC; two step-grandchildren, Vicki Pope and husband, Terry of Archdale and Stephanie Holland and husband, Doug of Forest City and several step-great-grand- children. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Reverend Bob Philbeck officiating. Interment fol- lowed in the church cem- etery Memorial donations are suggested to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. RICKY HORNE R i c k y Horne, 55 of Spindale, passed away on Saturday, N o v e m b e r 22, 2014. He was formally the manager for the Rutherford County Farmers Market. Prior to his service to Rutherford County, Ricky worked for Bumbargers, Inc. as a copier service technician for 18 years. He was a member of Spindale Church of the Brethren. Ricky was born on August 18, 1959 to Walter and Margie Horne. He loved life and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. One of his greatest joys was being able to ride his Harley. Most importantly in his life were his wife, children and grandchild. He was an active mem- ber of the Marion Moose Lodge and the Marion Moose Riders and also rode with the West Point Faith Riders. Ricky con- sidered the members of these organizations to be his brothers and sisters in life. Ricky was preceded in death by his sister; Gloria Stewart, brother; Jack Horne, nephew; John Stewart, and sister-in-law Debbie Lovelace. Left to cherish his memory, in addition to his parents are his wife Carol of 32 years, son Garret Horne Lovelace, daughters Anna Parris and husband Allen; Sarah Champion and husband A.J., and granddaughter Bree Champion; his sis- ter Corless Goode and husband Mike; mother- in-Law; Eleanor Russell, sisters-in-laws; Gayle Hoskin and husband Rick, and Rita Russell; broth- er- in- law; James (Jimmy) Russell along with nieces and nephews. A celebration of Ricky's wonderful spirit of life was held at Spindale Church of the Brethren. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. SANDRA ROBERSON "SANDY" HUMPHRIES S a n d r a R o b e r s o n " S a n d y " H u m p h r i e s , age 53 of Forest City passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Sandy was born October 22, 1961 in Iredell County and was a Fifth grade teacher at Cliffside Elementary School. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, Gardner-Webb University, & Western Carolina University. Sandy was also a long- time member of the First Baptist Church of Forest City. Survivors include her husband, Ricky Humphries, 2 sons, Jonathan Humphries & Derek Humphries both of Forest City, her mother, Dorothy Poston Hutchins of Forest City & George Roberson of Belmont, brothers, Jimmy Roberson & wife Lauren of Forest City & Tom Roberson & wife Evelyn of Spindale, & her granddaughter, Laela Humphries. Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church with Reverend Billy Honeycutt, Reverend J. Anthony Spencer & Reverend Dr. Bobby Gantt officiating. Interment fol- lowed in the Cool Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 211 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043 or the American Cancer Society, 120 Executive Park, Building 1, Asheville, NC 28801. Please make payable to ACS and in the memo reference Rutherford Co. Relay for Life in Memory of Sandy Humphries; or Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. CALVIN HUDGINS Calvin Hudgins, 61, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Hubert and Ruby Flynn Hudgins. He was a glass handler for PPG Industries and a member of Fellowship Holiness Church. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Rita Mode Hudgins of the home; sons Dale Hudgins and wife Karen of Rutherfordton, Shane Hudgins of Rutherfordton; daughter Lori Smith and husband Joey of Forest City; grandchildren Austin Smith, Nicholas Hudgins, Kaleigh Smith and Brooke Hudgins; sisters, Pam Cogdell, Susie Craig, Polly Edwards, Connie Harris, Bonnie Ledford and Patty Kelly; brothers Jack Hudgins and Ray Hudgins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaugh- ter, Breanna Hudgins. Funeral services were held at Fellowship Holiness Church with Rev. Leon Brown, Rev. Roger Hudgins and Rev. Paul Flynn officiating. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. ©Community First Media Community First Media According to W e b s t e r ' s Dictionary, a defi nition for "family" is a group of individuals with a common conviction or purpose. There is no greater time for people to bind together than at the time of a loved one's passing. It is a sad commentary on how busy our society has become, that oftentimes the only time the whole family unit comes together is at the time of a loved one's death. Nevertheless, family members provide a valuable key to getting through the initial stage of grief. At times, sitting around a living room reminiscing and sharing stories of the deceased has a therapeutic purpose. It may be a hug, or just the sense of "being there" that will help someone through the darkness of a loss. It's always amazing to see how each family member draws a certain amount of strength from each other. At times the family unit may even be extended to include others with an emotional investment. Neighbors, church members, co-workers, hospice volunteers, pastors and family friends often become a temporary part of the family unit. These groups may provide an extra amount of support for the immediate family, especially in the case of a small or displaced family. When a loved one passes, it is important to allow family members to have the ability to interact and form that common goal of getting through their pain together. A writer once said, "Even hundredfold grief is divisible by love". ~Terri Guillemets. We all need the comforting love that is found in a family. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY "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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