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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, May 20-May 26, 2021 Sarah Jane Hawkins Sarah Jane Hawkins, age 87, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. Sarah was born August 10, 1933 in Rutherford County to the late Thurman Whitaker and Mattie Greene Whitaker. She worked for Roses Department Store for 38 years and most recently as the Operations Manager before retirement. Sarah was a member of Race Path Baptist Church. She was a member of the church choir. She was a volunteer for the Gideons International Ministry and enjoyed flow- er gardening and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Lee Hawkins; her daughter, Wanda Lee Hawkins Huber; ten brothers and two sisters. Those left to cherish her memory include her daugh- ters, Sandra Curtis (Jim) of Millersville, Maryland and Linda Fortner (Henry) of Shelby; a sister, Alice Matthews (Larry) of Acworth, Georgia; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted May 18, 2021 at Race Path Baptist Church with Reverend Randall Cooper and Reverend John Bridges officiating. Interment followed in the church cem- etery. Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Joseph "Joe" Hamrick Joseph "Joe" Hamrick, age 77, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021. Joe was born September 8, 1943 in Rutherford County to the late Dewey S. Hamrick and Louise Padgett Hamrick. He served his country in the US Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Joe worked for various com- panies, but mainly worked as a self-employed handy- man. He enjoyed taking care of his pets, gardening and working with his hands. Joe was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Jim, Burt and Britt Hamrick. Those left to cherish his memory include his two daughters, Joy Lancaster of Rutherfordton and Cathy Hamrick of Marion; sister, Beulah Fite of Ellenboro; two granddaughters, a great-grandson, a host of nieces and nephews which includes a special nephew, Marty Hamrick. The family received friends May 18, 2021 at Harrelson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Janice Lee Scherpereel Janice Lee Scherpereel of Raleigh, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior May 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Teresa Milliken and son Billy Scherpereel. She is survived by her daugh- ter Jill Scherpereel (Randy Sims), son Jeff Scherpereel (Melissa), brothers Kenneth "Doc" Milliken (Cheryl), Terry Milliken (Christina), sister Jeanette Miller (Bo), grand- children Alison Brandle (Kyle), Connor, Harley, Evan and Ansley, one great grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews. A South Bend, Indiana native, Janice had a love for life and everyone and everything; always a com- passionate listener and a warm and loving companion. Having worked in the airline industry for numerous years, she spread her love and called home in Anchorage, AK, Tucson, AZ, Charleston, SC, Miami, FL and Raleigh. A devout Christian, Janice spent years as a leader in Awana, teaching the youth in the community. She loved her Sunday School class and all the friends she made while expanding her faith. A lifelong beautician, she loved cutting hair for family and friends and had a love for crafts and knitting and would donate her work to those in need. The family would like to thank the nurses at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills for all the love and support they provided during this time. A service was held in the Sanctuary of Forest Hills Baptist Church on May 15 at 201 Dixie Trail Raleigh. DON SISK David Reid "Don" Sisk, Sr, age 81 of Rutherfordton, died May 7, 2021. Don was known was born December 6, 1939 in Rutherford County & was a son of the late Herman & Ann Johnson Sisk. He served in the US Army & was retired from the Rutherford County Solid Waste Department. He was preceded in death by a son, Keith Sisk. Survivors include his son, David Sisk & wife Jennie of Rutherfordton, his longtime companion, Pat Stamper, as well as his granddaughters, Devin Sisk Hovis & Kimberly Sisk & great-grandchild, Bentley Keith Henderson. A private service of committal will be held in the Cool Springs Cemetery. Floyd Graham Painter Jr. Floyd Graham Painter Jr., 65, of Bostic, passed away May 13, 2021. A native of Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late Floyd Painter Sr and the late Doris Elsey Painter. Floyd was a retired machinist for Watts Regulator. Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Jessica Smith and husband Brian of Forest City; son, Jason Painter and wife Elisha of Forest City; son, Mason Williams of Forest City; grandchildren, Carah Lollar, C.J. Smith, Chloe Painter and Colin Smith; brothers Timothy Earl Painter and Michael Painter, and a num- ber of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Floyd was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Bowie. Memorial services will be held 3PM Friday, May 21, 2021 at Crowe's Chapel with Rev. Miles Ensley officiating. Edmond "Moe" R. Daigle Edmond "Moe" R. Daigle, 80, of Rutherfordton, passed away May 10,2021. Moe was born May 6, 1941 in Dracut, Massachusetts & was the son of Donat & Lydia (Desrosiers) Daigle. He served in the US Army & was retired from long haul truck- ing in 2002. He also worked for Mastercraft & Cone Jacquards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Donat "Joe" Daigle of Dracut, Ma., Richard Daigle of Dracut, Ma., Gerald "Gerry" Daigle of Pelham, N.H., Ronald, "Ronnie" Daigle of Spindale, Ernest "Ness" Daigle of Rutherfordton, & sister Lorraine Daigle Poirier of Lowell, Ma. & brother in law Richard "Rick" Geoffroy of Dracut, Ma. Survivors include his wife, Claire Geoffroy Daigle of the home, daughters, Michelle Daigle of Rutherfordton, Maria "Chasity" Daigle Ross, & sons Marc Daigle & wife Mary of Inverness, Fla., Michael Daigle & wife Araceli of Rutherfordton, & Matthew Daigle & wife Dr. Seema Daigle of Rutherfordton & 7 grandchil- dren. Other surviving relatives are a brother, Donald Daigle of Salem, N.H., a sister, Camille & husband Don Eno of Lakeland, Fla., sister in laws Gloria Geoffroy Millette of Spindale, Bernie Geoffroy of Moosic, Pa., Eileen Daigle of Spindale, Barbara Daigle of Rutherfordton, Mary Daigle of Dracut, Ma., Jeanne Daigle of Dracut, Ma. & brother in law Gerard Geoffroy of Jermyn, Pa. & also many nieces & nephews. Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forest City on May 14, 2021. Funeral services were officiated by Father Herbert Burke & included Military honors & honor guard. In lieu of flowers send dona- tions to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Building Fund. The family extends special thanks to Jill Hilligus & Rhonda Patton of Hospice. Joseph "Joe" Brown Joseph "Joe" Brown, age 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away May 10, 2021. Joe was born May 3, 1937 in Rutherford County to the late Joe Brown & Mary L. Arrowood Brown. In his early years, he worked in the sawmill & later worked at Broyhill Industries for 34 years before retirement. He was a member of Spindale Fellowship Holiness, where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed fishing, pitching horseshoes, gar- dening, raising chickens & was an avid Atlanta Braves Fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 broth- ers, G.B. Brown & Doyle Brown a& an infant brother, Joe Charles Brown & a sister, Violet Johnson. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 58 years, Helen Wright Brown; 2 daughters, Sharon Brown Francois (Richard) of Ruth & Rhonda Brown Sisk (Dean) of Rutherfordton; a son, Danny Brown (Cynthia) of Rutherfordton; 2 brothers, Arnold Brown (Audrey) of Rutherfordton & Leon Brown (Joyce) of Alto, Georgia; 3 sisters, Lena Mae Hudgins (Wesley), Edith Alley & Hattie Edwards (Charles) all of Rutherfordton; 6 grandchildren, Crystal Travis, Daniel Brown (Devyn), Dustin Brown (Kirsten), Richard Francois, Tiffany Sisk, Brandon Sisk (Brittany) & 4 great-grandchildren, Natalie Smith, Zoey Brown, Brentley Sisk & Leo Sisk. The funeral service was conducted May 13, 2021 at the Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church with Rev. Chad Sisk, Rev. Leon Brown & Rev. Buddy Campbell officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. 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Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to events@rutherfordweekly.com Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries ©Community First Media Community First Media There is no doubt that we live in a different time in our nation's history. The foundations of our free society are being challenged and questioned by those who desire a change. We live in a day that our culture is bent on, "calling evil good, and good evil." It is sad, but those who choose to serve and protect are being villainized while the perpetrators are being honored. Our law enforcement and fi rst responders are trained to run toward danger, not to run away from it. When a call of distress is made, it is the brave men and women who suit up and are there to bring help in diffi cult situations. They are willing to put themselves in harm's way in order to provide safety to others. The media, community activists, celebrities and politicians are quick to paint the entire profession with a broad stroke of negativity, due to the actions of a few, "bad apples." For a free society to survive, we need those who provide law and order. As a whole, those who go to work everyday to protect the general public and to enforce the laws are good people. Most of them do what they do because it is a life's calling. The next time someone is breaking into your house or you are in a dangerous situation, call a celebrity, a news reporter, a community organizer or a politician and see how fast they come to your rescue. May God bless and protect those who serve in law enforcement and our fi rst responders. 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