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Thursday, June 29-July 5, 2017 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 17 PATRICIA IRENE TETRICK Patricia Irene Tetrick, age 74 of Forest City passed away June 17, 2017. Pat was born April 9, 1943 in Fairmont, WV & was a daughter of the late Ernest M. Miller & Valeria Morgan Miller. She was a graduate of West Virginia University & worked as a Claims Representative for the Social Security Administration for more than 30 years where she retired. A devout Catholic, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Forest City. She was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Phyllis Adair Miller. Pat was many things to many people. She was a beau- ty queen, licensed pilot, sing- er, mentor, & a volunteer with the Rutherford County Board of Elections. She was a supporter & former President of the Rutherford County Humane Society & also one of the original volunteers with the Rutherford County Animal Protection Alliance, later known as the Community Pet Center where she participated on the Board of Directors. Most of all, Pat will be remembered for her extraordinary love of animals, the neglected, sweet, shy, small & large. Pat loved them all & worked tirelessly to protect them. Pat is survived by a host of friends including Faye Thompson, Jill Bradshaw, & Lynn Faltraco as well as former co-workers and members of her church family. A Mass of Christian Burial was held in the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church with Father Herbert Burke & Deacon Andy Cilone serving as celebrants. Interment followed at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Community Pet Center, PO Box 623, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. CLAUDIA STEPHENS CONDREY Claudia Stephens Condrey, age 42, a native of Rutherford County, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017. Born July 10, 1974 in Cleveland County, she is a daughter of Claude and Carol Stephens who reside in Mooresboro. She was a graduate of Isothermal Community College and received an Associate's Degree from Gaston College. Claudia worked as a lab supervisor for CaroMont Healthcare System in Gastonia for many years and most recently as a medical assistant in Spartanburg. Claudia had many passions in life, which included gardening, pottery, painting, restorative decorating and traveling. Her greatest joy and love was her children and family. She also loved her furbaby, Trevor. Claudia was a charter member of Liberty Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Liam Murray. In addition to her parents, those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Neil Condrey; two children, Nelson Elijah Stephens and Reagan Kay Brooks; step-sons, Lucas Condrey and Zachary Condrey; brother, Damon Stephens and wife, Rhonda of Cherryville and two nieces, Sara Stephens and Emily Stephens also of Cherryville. The funeral service was con- ducted at Liberty Baptist Church with Reverend Mack Tester and Reverend Owen Duncan offici- ating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Liberty Baptist Church, PO Box 1000, Ellenboro, NC 28040. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. DAVID PONDER David Ponder, age 62, of Bostic, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017. Born February 2, 1955 in Goldsboro, NC, he was a son to the late Ray Junior Ponder and Blanche Cureton Ponder. He worked for Cone Mills for twenty years and enjoyed cutting grass, doing yard work, watching John Wayne movies and the news. David attended Trinity Wesleyan Church of Forest City. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Dawn Ponder and one brother, Robert Marshall Ponder, Sr. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of twenty-four years, Jenis Ponder; sister, Barbara Conner and husband, Gene of Lake Lure; brother, Billy Ray Ponder and wife, Chris of Rutherfordton; two daughters, Elizabeth Smith of Forest City and Robyn Ponder of Bostic; two sons, Ray Ponder of Ellenboro and Eric Ponder of Maryland; sister-in-law, Peggy Ponder of Bostic. He is also survived by three grandchildren. Memorial donations are respectfully request- ed to the American Lung Association, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007 or to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33 rd Str, New York, NY 10016. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. ELDON REID HUMPHRIES Eldon Reid Humphries, age 87, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017. He was a native of Rutherford County and the son of the late Horace Reid Humphries and the late Alice Agnes Radford Humphries. Eldon was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Okinawa, Japan with the Army Corps of Engineers. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Rutherfordton and a 32nd degree Mason in the Rutherfordton Masonic Lodge and was a Shriner. Eldon retired from G.F. Business Equipment as Manager of Engineering and also worked for Amenities Limited and Butlers Jewelry. He was preceded in death by one brother Joseph William Humphries. He is survived by his wife: Rachel Hodge Humphries. One daughter: Jane Humphries Blanton and husband Gary. One son: Phillip Eldon Humphries and wife Pamela Atchley Humphries. Three grandchil- dren. The funeral service was held at Calvary Baptist Church in Rutherfordton with Reverend Rick Wall and Reverend Bryan Hardin offi- ciating. Interment was held at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Military Honors were given by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County at PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043. McMahanʼs Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of the arrangements. PAUL FRANCIS LEE Paul Francis Lee, age 94 of Forest City passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Paul was born on November 23, 1922 in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Reuben James Lee and Ethel Thompson Lee Hollifield. His father was the first motorcycle officer with the Rutherford County Rural Police and was killed in the line of duty in August of 1923 when Paul was just nine months old. Paul was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church of Forest City and one of his greatest joys was fishing and the outdoors. He was preced- ed in death by his wife, Evelyn Grant Lee in 2012 as well as brothers and sisters, Clyde Lee, Claude Lee, Bill Lee, Jennie Lee McBrayer, Ray Hollifield, Robert Hollifield, and Edna Roberson. Survivors include a half-sister, Lois Goforth and husband J.P. of Forest City as well as two nephews, and two great-nieces. The family and close friends of Paul are especially appreciative of the dedication and loving service of his longtime friends and caregivers, Diane Causby and Betty Calton. A memorial service was held in the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Dr. Neil Haynes and Reverend Wesley Judy offici- ating. Inurnment took place in the church columbarium. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Choir Fund; 341 East Main St, Forest City, NC 28043. The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. RUBY SAUNDERS Ruby Saunders, age 96, of Forest City, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017. Born May 6, 1921 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Romeo Henson & Effie Jane Henson. Ruby worked for the Bendix Corporation in Maryland for many years & also as a bank teller. Ruby was a long-time member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Forest City & was known for her willing spirit to help others & became the "natu- ral" care-giver for her fam- ily. She was a true servant of the Lord & volunteered her time & labor of love to the Grace of God Rescue Mission, the surgical waiting room at Rutherford Hospital, Meals on Wheels, the Red Cross & the Church of the Exceptional as well as sev- eral other community ser- vice organizations. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dayne Saunders; 2 broth- ers, Justice & Kelly Henson; 4 sisters, Maggie Lowery, Ollie Biggerstaff, Jessie McGinnis, Eunice Toms & 2 nephews, Gene Biggerstaff & Francis Lowery. Those left to cherish her memory include 8 nephews, Kenneth McGinnis of Ellenboro, Bob Lowery of Gilkey, Jim Henson of Albemarle, Donald Toms of Bodega Bay, California, Ron Henson of Lake Lure, Fred Toms of Cary, Gerald Lowery of Rutherfordton & Randy Toms of Spartanburg; 5 nieces, Kathryn Cooper of Forest City, Carolyn Harrill of Forest City, Joyce Heavner of Shelby, Judy Webb & Rita Dodson both of Ellenboro. She is also survived by her beloved pet, Sandy & by a host of extended family members & friends. The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reve. Bob Philbeck officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to the Grace of God Rescue Mission, PO Box 212, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. PEGGY SUE KINARD Peggy Sue Kinard, 74, passed away Sunday June 18, 2017. A native of Harman, WV, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson and Anna Marie Kyle White. Service was held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Mooresboro. Internment was held at Pinelawn Memory Gardens, Clinton, SC. Arrangements are entrusted to Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside. Rutherford Weekly offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge. The obituary may include a picture if the image is of print quality. We request that the obituary is limited to 150 words and we will edit the obituaries due to space. The obituary will include preceded family members, surviving family members, funeral service information, memorials, and the name of the funeral home serving the family. The obituaries will not include names of grandchildren, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, or pets. We only accept obituaries from licensed funeral homes. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to events@rutherfordweekly.com ©Community First Media Community First Media According to researchers, the average person will use some- where between 12,000 to 15,000 words per day. There is no doubt that our world is built around communication. Someone has said, "we spend the fi rst two years of our life learning how to speak and then we spend the rest of it learning how to be qui- et." There is no such thing as an idle word. Words have shaped the history of man- kind. They have started revolutions and wars and have also brought peace and tranquility. Not only have words shaped our history, but words have been instru- mental in forming us into who we are to- day. Whether it be the words of a parent, grandparent, teacher, mentor or friend, we have all been touched by their guidance and instruction. Spoken in the right way and with sin- cerity, a word can bring cheer, encourage- ment and hope. How many times have we been comforted by a kind and caring word? On the other hand, a word said in haste, in spite or in anger can bring de- feat, discouragement and discord. How many times have we been hurt and sad- dened by someone's words? It is important that we all take notice of how we use our words. Gossip laden, slan- derous and prejudicial words only make our life and the lives of others miserable. Some of the greatest phrases known to man are short but can powerfully impact a life. "I forgive you", "I am sorry", "I love you" and "Thank you" are just a few words we should use often. Rudyard Kipling said it best when he said, "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." How will you use your words today? 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