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Page 24 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 9-April 15, 2015 JULIAN SHEHAN William Julian Shehan, 82, of Spindale, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015. A native of Rutherford County, Julian was born January 26, 1933 to the late George Washington & Oveda Owens Shehan. He was a US Navy veteran, serving in the Korean War. He worked for Stonecutter Mills for 38 years, Blumenthal Industries, Marion, SC, Dan River Mills, Danville, VA & retired from Jim Harris Auto Sales. He was a member and deacon of Oak Springs Baptist Church & a loving husband, father, & grand- father. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 27 years, Frances Arrowood Brigman Shehan; daugh- ter Kaye Shehan Yaffe of Charlotte; son William Lee Shehan & wife Wanda of Seneca, SC; 2 stepchil- dren, Sue Spurlin & hus- band Tim of Forest City & Jeff Brigman & wife Sharon of Shiloh; 9 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren; former son in law Michael Yaffe. In addition to his parents, he was preced- ed in death by his first wife, Frances Pendergrass Shehan & 3 brothers, Alvin Shehan, Donald Shehan, & Clyde Shehan. Funeral services were held at Oak Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Darold Crawford, Rev. Reid Cooper, & Hoyle Edwards officiating. Interment fol- lowed with Military Honors in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oak Springs Baptist Church, 2591 Rock Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. SUSAN TERRY KENNEDY Susan Terry Kennedy, age 57, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015. Born November 3, 1957 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Bill Terry & Sue Shires Terry. Susan was a graduate of Isothermal Community College & worked for PPG Industries for many years. She also worked for Absorba Manufacturing for several years. She was member of Robertson Creek Baptist Church & enjoyed motorcy- cling, camping & artwork. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by 1 brother, Frank Wood. Survivors include her son, James Alvin Saine, Jr. & wife, Pam of Mooresboro; 1 daughter, Jessica Clarisse Kennedy of Elkton, Maryland; life partner, Donald Roberts of Forest City; brother, Billy Terry & wife, Sondra of Ellenboro; sister, Melinda Gossett & husband, Charlie of Mooresboro; 3 grandchildren, Ashley, Courteney & Trey. Memorial services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Ernie Cole officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. PEGGY HARMON Peggy Elizabeth Taylor Harmon, 79, of Huntersville, formerly of Forest City, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late William Haywood & Hattie Elizabeth Guffey Taylor. She was the owner of Peggy's Tanning Salon. Left to cherish her mem- ory is her son, Ron Ayers & wife Freda of Huntersville; 3 grandchildren Lindsey Watts, Matthew Ayers, & Alicia Ayers; & 1 great grandchild Wyatt Watts. Graveside services were held at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Pat Jobe officiating. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. STEVIE D. WELLS Stevie D. Wells, age 51, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015. Born June 9, 1963 in Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late Lou Wells & Carolyn F. Walker. He was a gradu- ate of Broom High School, class of 1982 & was an over the road truck driver for years. Stevie was of the Baptist faith & enjoyed watching NASCAR. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by an infant nephew, Johnny Ray Wells. Survivors include his sister, Teresa Wells of Forest City; life partner, Angie Woody of Old Fort; son, Mitchell Singleton of Kansas; step-son, Thomas Whelan & wife, Tia of Casar; 2 aunts, Margaret Holt & husband, Tommy & Joyce Durham both of Spartanburg. He was also survived by 1 nephew, Kyle Wells; 2 nieces, April & Amanda Wells & 2grand- children. Mr. Wells has chosen to donate his body for the purpose of medical research & no formal ser- vices will be conducted. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. MARTHA WRIGHT CASH Martha Wright Cash, age 75, of Forest City, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015. Born June 30, 1939, she was the widow, after 56 years of marriage, of the late Glenn Cash & a daughter of the late Hyden Wright & Dolores Kiser Wright. Martha was a grad- uate of R-S Central High School, class of 1957 & worked in textiles for over 40 years. Martha was a member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Marshall Cash & wife, Jan of Atkins, Virginia; 2 brothers, Gerald Wright & wife, Lucille of Rutherfordton & Norris Wright & wife, Sherry of Forest City; 3 sisters, Betty Roper of Gilkey, Jeanette Wallace & husband, Lewis of Rutherfordton & Sandra Brigman & husband, Thomas of Gilkey; grand- son, Tyler Gene Bradley of Polk County; brother-in- law, Max Ray Cash &wife, Jane of Morganton. A graveside service was conducted at Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Wayne Toney officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Miami, FL, 33134 Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. ADDIE CLYDE TOMBLIN Addie Clyde Tomblin, age 88, of Spindale passed away March 31, 2015. He was born August 2, 1926 in Rutherford County to the late Charles Columbus Tomblin & late Della Morgan Tomblin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Ligon Tomblin; brothers, L.G., Elbert & Charles; and granddaughters, Eryn &Katelyn Tomblin Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patricia Stalnaker Tomblin; daughter, Jennifer Perry Spearman; son, Toby Tomblin & wife, Sharon; & son, Dale Tomblin & wife, Lisa; stepdaughter, Sandy Morgan Good & husband, Dan; & Debbie Morgan Edwards & husband, Billy; & Gay Morgan Bowen; & stepson Jerry Morgan; 6 grandchildren-Josh Perry & wife, Corie; Aaron Perry & wife, Haley, Allison Tomblin Lyles & husband, Will; Faith Tomblin; Meredith Tomblin Overcash & hus- band, Steve; & Caleb Tomblin; 8 step-grandchil- dren; 8 great-grandchildren & 3 step-great-grandchil- dren. Clyde had never been out of the state of North Carolina until he graduated from high school and was drafted into the Army in 1944. After basic training, he served in the Philippines during World War II with the 96th Division & the 86th Division. He achieved the rank of T/5. He attended Gardner Webb College & trans- ferred to Wofford College where he finished his undergraduate degree. While at Wofford, Clyde & Janet's wedding was the first ever held in the Wofford College Chapel. After college, he applied for law school at Wake Forest, Carolina, Duke and Columbia University. Although he was accept- ed at all four schools, he chose Wake Forest. He graduated from Wake Forest School of Law in June of 1952 & passed the NC State Bar in August that same year. Clyde began practic- ing law in Spindale that same year & continued until his retirement in 2006. During his career, he served as lawyer for the Town of Spindale for 31 years. He also served his community as President of the Spindale Jaycees, Vice-President of the NC Jaycees, on the Board of Directors of the NC League of Municipalities, Chairman of the March of Dimes, President of the Rutherford County Republican party, and was President of the Rutherford County Bar Association. He was also one of the original trustees of ICC, was a founder and member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation at ICC until his death. Clyde was a member of Spencer Baptist Church. He served as Chairman of the Deacons, taught Sunday School, Chairman of the Building Committee, and church moderator. Cl yde & Janet were happily married for 61 years until her death in 2010. They were always full partners, not only in marriage but in Clyde's law practice, with Janet serving as his secretary & office manager. Prior to her death, Janet told their children that, if he got lonely after her death, he should see Pat Morgan Lindsey. Their families had been next-door neighbors for years. He took Janet's advice, began to see Pat, & married her in 2011. They enjoyed almost 4 years of loving companionship. A celebration of life was held at Spencer Baptist Church. The Revs. Bruce Caldwell & Billy Vaughn officiated. There will be no burial service since Clyde's wish was that his body be donated to Wake Forest's Bowman Gray School of Medicine. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Save the Wall Building Project or Children's Ministry at Spencer Baptist Church, 187 N. Oak St. Spindale, NC 28160. Crowe's Mortuary is serving the family. WILLIAM "BILL" MCEOWEN William "Bill" McEowen, age 74, of Forest City, &Venice, Florida, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Born July 25, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Roy W. McEowen & Elsie Lape McEowen. Bill was a crop & cattle farmer for many years in Greenville, Ohio & owned & operated Banco Welding in Sarasota, Florida. He also worked as a plant manager for Jones Chemicals in Mobile, Alabama for several years. He attended the Evangelical United Methodist Church of Greenville, OH. Bill enjoyed watching sports & was ded- icated to his work. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Jane McEowen; son, Steven McEowen of Mason, Texas; daughter, Jennifer Motes & husband, James of Venice, Florida. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Kennedy & Madison Motes. A memorial service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Trent Keeton officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. ©Community First Media Community First Media Many times I have heard a grieving family member or friend say, "I will never get over losing my loved one." Often to their surprise I reply, "You are right; you will never get over your loss." Losing someone to death creates a vacancy that cannot be fi lled as it was before. The price of loving someone is the grief and emptiness we feel after they are gone. Grief is not about "getting over our loss", but learning how to heal emotionally. Some people try to bring back their life by denying their loss or by substituting other things or people, but to no avail. A wise person once told me, that a person's loss must be absorbed. The best therapy for a grieving person is to fi rst accept the fact that their loved one is gone and then began to live their life once more, one day at a time. Yes, there will be times of sorrow and of pain, but there will also be times of joy and gladness. You should never try to forget the one who meant much to you; rather allow the memories of their life to make a difference in how you relate to others. You will fi nd yourself beginning to live your life with a dimension that brings the past, present and future together. The author, Frederick Buechner put it this way, "Maybe the most sacred function of memory is just that: to render the distinction between past, present, and future ultimately meaningless; to enable us at some level of our being to inhabit that same eternity which it is said that God himself inhabits. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder ABSORBING GRIEF "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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