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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 18-December 23, 2014 CAROLYN RUTH THOMPSON DALTON C a r o l y n R u t h T h o m p s o n Dalton, 67, of Lake Lure, NC moved on peacefully from her Dalton family home Wednesday, December 9, 2014. She was born July 25, 1947 in Hendersonville, NC to Willie Ruth Lyda Thompson & Richard Eugene Thompson. Married to R. S. Dalton of Bills Creek, NC on December 11, 1965, she lived her life as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all that knew her. Long time Merchant at the Western NC Farmer's Market, She was one of the orig- inal "Green Thumbs", she was happiest in her greenhouses or on her John Deere, communing with Nature. Member of Bills Creek Baptist Church, she often gave more than her tithe to the church and other organi- zations, like Samaritan's Purse. She will always be in remembered for her unique laugh, still ring- ing in the ears of those who've ever heard it. Survived by chil- dren Robbie, Ronnie and Robyn Dalton: Grandchildren Callie, Anna, Isabelle and Ezra Dalton; siblings Brenda, Gary, Wanda, Marilyn, Larry Dean and Linda, all natives of Henderson County, as well beloved pets, Lilly, Marley, Mattie, Macy, Molly, and Milly; as well as a large extended fam- ily. Funeral and interment was held at Bill's Creek Baptist Church in Lake Lure. Reverend Bruce Bradley officiated, the service assisted by Terell Dillingham. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. AARON CRAWFORD Aaron Crawford, age 24, of Rutherfordton, passed away December 10, 2014. B o r n August 5, 1990 in R u t h e r f o r d County, he was the son of Tammy Crawford of Rutherfordton & David Crawford of Spartanburg, SC. Aaron worked as a maintenance technician for Mid-Atlantic Boilers for several years & for Ed Pallets World. He had attended Holly Springs Baptist Church & enjoyed fishing, listen- ing to music & spending time with his family and friends. Aaron especially loved spending time with his daughter, Aaliyah. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wallace and Virginia Owens. In addition to his par- ents, he is survived by his daughter, Aaliyah Nevaeh Crawford of the home, one sister, Amber Queen and husband, Robert of Ellenboro; two half-sis- ters, Ashley Crawford and Magan Crawford both of Rutherford County. He is also survived by two aunts, Diane Silver of Rutherfordton and Lisa Jolley of Bostic. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Darold Crawford officiat- ing. Interment followed in Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. TONY GODFREY A n t h o n y W a y n e " T o n y " Godfrey, 54, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014. He was a native of Rutherford County and the son of Harold and Catherine Suttle Godfrey. Tony was a machine mechanic for Tanner Companies. He coached youth football with the Spindale Parks and Recreation Department. In addition to his par- ents, Tony is survived by his wife, Shari McNeilly Godfrey of the home; sons Aaron Godfrey and Chase Godfrey of Forest City; three grandchil- dren, Alexis, Clay, and Channing Godfrey; broth- ers Harold Godfrey Jr of Rutherfordton and Greg Godfrey of Spindale; sister Amy Welch of Waynesville. Funeral services were held at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Dr. Scott Courtney, Rev. Danny Black and Rev. Don Crawford officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spindale Parks and Recreation, PO Box 186, Spindale, NC 28160. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Godfrey family. CAROLYN EDGERTON GORDON C a r o l y n E d g e r t o n G o r d o n , age 74, of Rutherfordton, passed away December 8, 2014. Born October 31, 1940 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Nathan Wilbur Edgerton and Glendolyn Geer Edgerton. Carolyn and her late husband, Dean, were co-owners of Deans Produce Market for twenty-three years and she also worked as a private caretaker for the elderly for many years. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and enjoyed flower and plant gardening, fishing and arts & crafts. In addition to her par- ents, she was preced- ed in death by her hus- band of fifty years, Dean Gordon and daughter, Robin York. Survivors include three daughters, Rhonda Williams, Rita Wyss and husband, Earl Joe, Jr. and Renee Wright and husband, Jeff all of Rutherfordton; one broth- er, Gary Edgerton and wife, Carolyn also of Rutherfordton; six grand- children, David Williams, Jerimie Williams, Marcus Williams, Adam York, E.J. Wyss, Anya Wyss and two great-grandchildren, Emma Cobb-Williams and Trace Williams. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Scott Courtney and Reverend Ricky Owens officiating. Interment fol- lowed in the church cem- etery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. KATELYNN "KK" MICHELLE GOWAN K a t e l y n n "KK" Michelle G o w a n , age 6, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Born February 12, 2008 in Cleveland County, she was a daugh- ter of Sonya Gowan Tate & Tony Gowan. Katelynn was a first grader at Polk Central Elementary School & had a way of touching the heart of all who knew her. Her happy & loving spirit was con- tagious. She enjoyed gummy bears & her favorite cartoon charac- ter, Minnie Mouse. She was preced- ed in death by maternal great-grandparents, A.Z. and Nannie Murray and Jewell Gurley; paternal great-grandparents, J.M. and Lila Henderson. Survivors include her step-mother, Gina Alexander of Rutherfordton; step-fa- ther, Norris Tate of Forest City; sister, Maggie Gowan of the home; maternal grandparents, Russell & Reita Higgins of Bostic; paternal grand- parents, Allen & Betty Gowan of Rutherfordton; paternal great-grand- parents, Eddie & Becky Watkins of Columbus, & Elbert Gowan of Boiling Springs; 2 uncles, Brian Higgins & wife, Michelle & Matthew Gowan; aunt, Katie Hull & husband, Mark; many other great aunts, great uncles & cousins which includes, great aunt, Linda Condrey & husband, Farrell. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Robbie Hensley and Reverend Steven Cooper officiat- ing. Interment followed in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery with the Fairview Fire Department of Buncombe County serving as pallbearers. Memorial dona- tions are suggested to the National Autism Foundation, One Park Avenue, Suite 1, Portsmouth, RI 02871 Funeral services are being provided by Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services. HARVEY LEON GUFFEY H a r v e y Leon Guffey, 71, passed away on M o n d a y , December 08, 2014. He was born February 25, 1943 in Greensboro, NC to RJ and Elsie Crumn Guffey. He grad- uated from Rankin High School in Greensboro, NC in 1960, and married Rebecca Lee "Becky" Oakes in 1961. They moved to Ellenboro, NC in 1968, and have been happily married for almost 54 years. Harvey was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church, the Rutherford County Cattlemen's Association, and a charter member of the Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Club. He retired as a Captain with the NC Department of Corrections at the Western Youth Institute in Morganton, NC in 2000, and was an accomplished cattle and produce farmer in Rutherford County, NC for nearly 50 years. He achieved various accom- plishments and received numerous awards from the NC Department of Corrections, the Rutherford County Cattlemen's Association, the Rutherford Soil & Water Conservation District & Ellenboro Volunteer Fire Department. Harvey was preced- ed in death by his par- ents, his sister Marilyn Jarrett, and Marilyn's hus- band, Jerry. He is sur- vived by his wife Becky of Ellenboro; his daugh- ter, Tina Collis (husband Wayne) of Gordonsville, VA; his son, Harvey, Jr. (wife Wanda) of Ellenboro, & his daughter, Tonya Bailey (husband Roger) of Ellenboro; his brother Kenneth (wife Dixie) of Burlington 10 grandchil- dren, 10 great-grandchil- dren, 9 nieces and neph- ews. A memorial service was held at Forest City Four Square Church, 121 Mitchell St, Forest City. Burial followed at Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flow- ers the family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 and/ or Ellenboro Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 188, Ellenboro NC, 28040. 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 Guffey family. JAMES MARTIN "JIM" SMITH M r . J a m e s M a r t i n "Jim" Smith age 77 of Rutherfordton went home to be with The Lord on Friday December 12, 2014. A native of Rutherford County he was a son of the late James Pinkney Smith & Bessie Frady Smith, & was retired from the state highway depart- ment as a supervisor in bridge construction after 30 years of service. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 56 years Jessie Parker Smith of the home, their children Janice Bradley & hus- band David of Mill Spring; Mike Smith & wife Debbie of the Gilkey Community; Johanna Campbell & hus- band Van of Spindale, & Jeffrey Smith & wife Ella of the Shiloh Community; 8 grandchildren Tony Bradley, Nikki Bradley Baker, Michael Smith, Jessica Houser, Ethan Garland, Mason Garland, Brittany Smith & Theo Smith; 5 great grand- children Colton Bradley, Preslie Bradley, Marc Baker, Kaylee Baker & Cullen Houser; a sister Mary Elizabeth Story. In addition to his par- ents he was preceded in death by a daughter Joyce Garland, 4 broth- ers Aden Smith, Horace Smith, J.C. Smith & Elijah Smith and a sister Hattie Smith Parker. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Rutherford County PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043 Funeral services were held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Greene and Rev. Jason Toney officiating. The family is requesting dona- tions be made to Hospice of Rutherford County; PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of Jim Smith. ©Community First Media Community First Media As the celebration of Christmas is just a week away, it is important for us to emotionally safeguard ourselves. Mental health experts will tell you that the holidays are some of the most diffi cult times for people who suffer from depression. It is possible in the middle of all of the hustle and bustle of the season to feel emotionally let down. So how can we help ourselves? We must be careful not to place unreal expectations on the people and the events that take place during this time of year. In our world of animation and "happy endings", we sometimes want the "perfect" experience or expect people to respond a certain way. We must understand that even with all the planning to buy the perfect gift or in preparing for a special event, we cannot control people's reactions or those little mishaps that might occur. We also must understand that no matter how wonderful the day may be, it will come to an end. While preparing is good and the excitement of the holiday is wonderful, we must purpose to enjoy the people and the moments of Christmas not just the event. One of the greatest aspects of Christmas is the beauty of making special memories. We can always make something good out of a bad situation. Thus proving, the power of memory is about love and family. When the last present has been opened, the holiday meal has been devoured and the last guest has departed, we can sit back and realize that it was truly a blessed time to have those you love together again. Christmas is truly about giving of ourselves with no strings attached. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder CURE FOR A BLUE CHRISTMAS "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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