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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, March 19-March 25, 2015 ELEANOR CALHOUN MATHENY Eleanor Calhoun Matheny, 99, passed away on March 4, 2015. Mrs. Matheny was born in Winston, Missouri on November 9, 1915, the daughter of Elizabeth Steele Calhoun & Lemuel Perkins Calhoun. The family moved to Cameron, Missouri, where Eleanor attended the public schools. In 1933, her sister Dr. Dorothy Calhoun, moved to Forest City & opened her own optome- try practice. Eleanor & their mother left Missouri & joined Dr. Calhoun in Forest City the following year. In 1945 Dr. Calhoun married Herbert W. Crenshaw of Spindale. E l e a n o r a t t e n d - ed Asheville Normal & Teachers' College & became a secretary in the law office of Forest City attorney, Wade Bostic Matheny. They married in 1937 & remained happily married for 61 years until his death in 1998. He called her "Beautiful" all those years. They were active members of First Baptist Church, he serving as deacon & Bible Class teacher & she as a member & eventually president of the Woman's Missionary Society. She was also active in Parent Teachers' Association, once serving as a local president. During her husband's service as a member of the NC Senate from 1941-1946, she often accompanied him to Raleigh. Together they operated Matheny Motor Company, Rutherford Insurance Agency and Matheny Farms in Forest City. Mrs. Matheny is sur- vived by her daughter, Alice Matheny Lancaster and hus- band, former Congressman and former NC Community College System President, H. Martin Lancaster of Falls Church, VA and her son David Wade Matheny and his wife Linda Harton Matheny of Lake Lure, who together for many years owned and operat- ed Matheny Real Estate in Forest City. She is also sur- vived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren whom she dearly loved: Tamara Lynn Matheny of Inman, SC; David Wade Matheny II of Lake Lure; Dr. Ashley Lancaster Templer, DPT, husband Trent Templer and daughters Ella Kathryn and Elizabeth of Falls Church, VA; Mary Martin Lancaster Lehrman and son Wade Franklin; and Christopher Rennick, wife Diana, and children Isaac, Christian, and Ayana of Yucca Valley, CA. Additionally, she is sur- vived by her sister's son, Herbert Wilson Crenshaw, Jr. and wife Mary Ann of Raleigh, and their sons Christopher and Richard and daughters Cari and Kristen and her sister's younger son, Richard Calhoun Crenshaw and wife Brenda of Clover, SC and daughter Ragan; and by her nieces Dr. Trudy Matheny of Chapel Hill, Louise Waters of Charlotte, Joyce Waters of Charlotte, and nephews John Charles Waters of Bynum, MS, Bill Waters of Charlotte, and Donald Ledbetter of Hendersonville. A funeral service was held at First Baptist Church, with the Reverend Dr. Barry K. Keys officiating, followed by interment in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church cemetery near Alexander Mills. In lieu of flowers, the fam- ily requests that donations be made to Mooneyham Public Library, 240 East Main St, Forest City, NC 28043 or Wounded Warrior-Athletics, 6204 Sterling Ranch Way, North Las Vegas, NV 89081 (www.wwathletics.org.) Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. MELROSE LANCASTER WATERS Melrose Lancaster Waters, age 93, former long- time resident of Henrietta, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. A native of Rutherford County, she was a daugh- ter of the late Allen Burl Lancaster & Bertha Harris Lancaster & widow of the late Joseph Alvin Waters. She retired from Rutherford County Schools having served as the cafeteria manager of Tri-Community School for years. Mrs. Waters was also a home- maker & long time member of Temple Baptist Church where she was director of the nursery for nearly fifty years & served in many other capacities in the church. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by 3 sisters, Ruth Beard, Mary Jolley, & Joyce Luckadoo & also her daughter, Jane Waters Jolley. Survivors include her daughter, Reita Waters Herndon & husband Darrell of Bostic; son-in-law, Nick T. Jolley of Henrietta; grand- children, Dennis Jolley of Bostic, David Herndon of Bostic, Denise J. Brown & husband Aaron of Cliffside, & Steve Herndon & wife Jessica of Bostic; great grandchildren, Tara H. Wheeler & husband Scott, Jessica J. Goforth & hus- band Clint, Ashley Brown, Tanner & Brandt Herndon, Emma & Ella Herndon; 2 great-great grandsons, Aiden & Brayden Wheeler & a number of nieces &neph- ews. Funeral services were held in the Padgett & King Chapel with Reverend Sam Henderson, Reverend Randy Church & Reverend Phil Bailey officiating. Interment followed in the Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 368, Henrietta, NC 28076. The Padgett & King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. KENNETH RAY RHODES K e n n e t h R a y "Kenny" Rhodes, 54, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Ed & Birdie Rhodes. Kenny was a logger. Left to cherish his mem- ory is his daughter Jennifer Rhodes of Coral Springs, FL; son Phillip Rhodes & daugh- ter in law Nikki of Spindale; 3 grandchildren, Cameron & Caylee Rhodes & Callie Dillon; brother George Rhodes of Rutherfordton & a number of nieces & neph- ews. Funeral services were held at Oak Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Lewis Jackson, Rev. Wayne Stafford & Rev. Bobby Brown officiating. Burial fol- lowed in the church ceme- tery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Rhodes family. LOVADA HAYES LoVada "Bunny" Hayes, age 84, of Forest City passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. She was a native of Thompson, Georgia & daughter of the late William Logan Hayes & Annie Laura Hayes. Bunny was a grad- uate of Cool Springs High School, a member of Main Street Baptist Church, a teacher at Rutherford County Vocational Workshop as well as teaching classes at Isothermal Community College & was employed by DCI where she received the handicapped worker of the year award. Left to cherish her memory is a sister Famey Nanney of Forest City as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & aunts. Funeral services were held at Main Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Brewer & Rev. John Greene officiating. Burial held in the Spindale City Cemetery. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family. ARTENCE EZELL DALTON Artence Ezell Dalton, 87, of Rutherfordton, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 10, 2015. A native of Polk County, she was the daughter of the late Murphy & Dorcas Davis Ezell. She was a homemaker & was a founding member of New Testament Assembly in Spindale. Left to cherish is her memories are her daugh- ters, Darlene Saraf & Melissa Ann Dalton of Shiloh & son Michael Keith Dalton of Shiloh; grandchil- dren, Michael James Saraf, Brandy Nicole King, Kelly Dalton Dale & Christopher Kyle Dalton; 6 great grand- children; brother Rev. J.M. "Shelly" Ezell of Shelby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Lee Dalton & son Christopher Trevor Dalton. Graveside services were held at Shiloh Baptist Church with Kelly Dale offi- ciating. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the Dalton family. MARTHA "LIB" TATE Martha "Lib" Tate, age 87, of Forest City, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. Born April 7, 1927 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Grady S. Crawley & Celia Ledbetter Crawley. She was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1945 & a homemaker. She was a faithful member of Floyd's Creek Baptist Church & served as the Primary Class Sunday School Teacher. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Max W. Tate; 1 sis- ter, Joyce Harrill; 1 brother, Max Crawley & grandson, Daniel Greene. Survivors include 1 son, Jimmy Tate of Forest City; 2 daughters, Linda Greene & husband, Richard of Boiling Springs & Maxine Forrest & part- ner, Randy Schaffer of Maryland; 3 sisters, Jackie Price & Lillian Silvers both of Forest City & Carol Moser & husband, Joe of Bloomington, Indiana. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Don Hawkins, Mark Hawkins, Angie Oliver; 3 step-grand- children, Debbie Greene, Terri McCurry & Lisa Faile; 4 great-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Floyd's Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Carnell & Reverend Shane Kirby offi- ciating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to Floyd's Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 2004 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC 28043 or to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services had been entrusted with arrangements. ILA PRICE Ila Godfrey Price, 96, of Mooresboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015). A native of Cherokee County, SC, she was born on July 16, 1918, a daugh- ter of the late Dovie Goins Godfrey and Nora Atkinson Godfrey. She was a mem- ber of Hicks Grove Baptist Church and loved to quilt. In addition to her par- ents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Belt Price; one son, John Henry Price; nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Frances Jolley and husband John of Mooresboro; her grand- children, Sharon Nanney and husband Norman, Janet Searcy and hus- band Philip, Teresa Jones, Donald Price and wife Katie; 8 great grandchil- dren; 5 great-great grand- children. Funeral services were held at Hicks Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald McIntire and Rev. Raymond Byrd offi- ciating. Burial followed at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. 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 Price family. ©Community First Media Community First Media The writer, Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki is quoted saying "The edges of God are tragedy. The depths of God are joy, beauty, resurrection, life. Resurrection answers crucifi xion; life answers death." There perhaps is never a time that we are faced with our own mortality than at the time of a loved one's passing. We live our hurried lives thinking sometimes that we are invincible, and then death comes to our door to remind us of its fragility. When faced with the questions of life and death the wise person will look for answers in the spiritual realm. As a funeral director I can truly say that the families who have genuine faith go through the grief process easier than others. Yes, their pain and hurt are just as real but there is a sense of hope that is intertwined with their sorrow. I believe that God is closer to us at the time of death than any other stage of life. Perhaps it is his reminder that we all are his divine creation and by our choice, his offspring. When we are able to factor eternity into our daily mindset, then we truly are ready to live one day at a time. Perhaps this is what the songwriter intended to say when he wrote that we ought to "Live Like We Are Dying". No matter how hard we try, we cannot separate God and Death. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder GOD AND DEATH "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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