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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, October 14-October 20, 2021 James William Roper James William Roper age 82 of Rutherfordton passed away October 3, 2021. James was the son of the late John William Roper & Euneeda Dills Roper. James was the husband to Louise Waddell Roper. In addition to his wife he is survived by daughter Kathy Roper Painter (Roger), son Danny William Roper (Lisa), son Terry Roper (Tracy), 9 grandchildren, 23 great grand- children. Donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, www.cff.org; or to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, www. msfocus.org. Services were held October 6 at Crowe's Mortuary. Eddie Garlan Jennings Eddie Garlan Jennings, age 71, of Caroleen, passed away October 2, 2021. Eddie was born May 5, 1950 in Rutherford County to the late Eddie Thomas Jennings and Nellie Goode Jennings. He was a gradu- ate of Chase High School & a member of Caroleen Congregational Holiness Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, David & Joe Jennings & sister, Burnette Craig. He is survived by 3 neph- ews. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Juanita Poteat Newton Juanita Poteat Newton, age 77 of Rutherfordton, died October 6, 2021. Until recently, Juanita had been a longtime resident of Forest City. She was born on July 15, 1944, in Boydton, Virginia and was the daugh- ter of the late Oliver Clinton Poteat and Violet Jones Poteat. She was graduate of Cool Springs High School and a member of the First Baptist Church of Forest City. Juanita enjoyed many civic and community projects through her membership in the Pilot Club of Rutherford County and working with the annual Lights of Love proj- ect. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Johnny Lee Newton. Survivors include her daughter, Dawn Newton Gadd and husband Raymond of Chattanooga, TN, sons, Russ Newton and wife Penny of Rutherfordton, and Vic Newton and wife Jenny of Asheville, broth- ers, Ray Poteat of Forest City, George "G.L." Poteat of Dallas, and Gary Poteat and wife Faye of Rutherfordton, 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held October 9, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Forest City with the Rev. Dr. Garin Hill officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 211 W. Main St., Forest City, NC 28043 or Hospice of The Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. David Henson David Henson, age 76, of Ellenboro, passed away October 6, 2021r. David was born June 4, 1945 in Polk County, Tennessee to the late Luther Henson and Emma Justice Henson. He worked as an auto mechanic most of his life. David was employed by the local Ford Dealership and owned David's Garage in Forest City. He also co-owned and operat- ed the "Appetites for Two" Restaurant with his late wife, Jean. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Jean Ann Henson; sisters, Lucille Connor, Liz Mintz and a brother, Edward Henson. Those left to cherish his memory include daughters, Patti Bradley of Ellenboro and Carol Bradley (Anthony) of Bostic; son, Jamie Henson (Noel) of Ellenboro; five sisters, four brothers, 11 eleven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A graveside service was conducted October 16, 2021 at the Alexander City Cemetery with Rev. Danny Ledford and Rev. Steve Rhinehart officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Angie Taylor Angie Marie Taylor, age 53, of Forest City, passed away September 29, 2021. Angie was born June 16, 1968, in Cleveland County to the late Basil Nick Hoyle & Helen Goodman Hoyle. Those left to cherish her memory include her chil- dren, Ryan Swink (Jessica) and Amber Swink; brothers, Dewayne Hoyle (Ashley), Kevin Hoyle; sisters, Lori and Rhonda Hoyle; fiancé Darryl Davis; stepfather, Michael Dyer & numerous nieces, nephews and great nephews. A funeral service was held October 9 at Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Jesse Hardin & Rev. Neil Murray officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Coleen Marie Martin Coleen Marie Martin, 58, of Ellenboro, died October 5, 2021. She is survived by her parents Delores & James Heiliger of Caroleen; hus- band Craig Martin of Bostic; five children, Erika Toms & husband Daniel of Bostic, Brandon Lee of Missouri, Nikki Lee of Missouri, Ginna Martin of Peru & K.C. Spencer & husband Shane of Chase; 13 grandchil- dren, Aiden, Dakota, Ivee, Autumn, Cheyenne, Joseph, Brianna, Layla, Danielle, Gracie, Trent, Kolt & Peyton; 4 brothers, Timothy Heiliger & wife Kim of Clover, SC, Jeffrey Heiliger & wife Pinky of Virginia Beach, VA, Kurt Heiliger of Caroleen & Jason Heiliger & wife April of Caroleen. A private service will be held by her family at a later date. George White George White, age 75, of Shelby, passed away October 5, 2021. George was born May 14, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Reid White & Eva Mae Ferguson White. He was a graduate of Alexander High School. George was a veteran of the US Army & served honorably during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Line Technician for Duke Power for 35 years and was a member of Centennial United Methodist Church in Union Mills. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Frank and John White. Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Chris White (Tina) of Shelby; granddaughter, Anna White & grandson, Trevor White; sisters, Hilda Conner of Spartanburg & Martha Green of Forest City. A memorial service was held October 9, 2021 with Rev. Jack Crain officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Amber Elizabeth Teague Amber Elizabeth Teague age 17, passed away September 27, 2021. Amber was an eleventh grade student at R-S Central High School where she was involved in many activities such as AIG, AP Academy, Beta Club, Marching Band and Color Guard. She also enjoyed attending church and help- ing anyone in need. Amber is survived by her mother, Amy Stott & Daniel Ledford; father, Steve Gerringer; sister, Ashley Stott; brother, Anthony Stott & Kayla Upton; grandmother, Ann Gerringer; uncles, Charles "Doug" Teague, and Chris Gerringer; aunts, Teressa Gettys, Julie & Kevin Davis, and Susan Gerringer Conner; and numerous cousins, friends and other family members. She was preceded in death by one brother, Adam Stott; cousins, Dustin Conner, Bryson Shell and Brittany Shell; grandparents, Charles Teague, Peggy Teague, Builo Baynard, and Charles "Bud" Gerringer. A celebration of Amber's life was held October 9, 2021 at Vein Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Gouge officiating. Rutherford Weekly offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge for Rutherford County residents and the immediate area. 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. The deadline is Monday at 10AM prior to Thursdays publication. 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 After death enters the world of a friend or loved one, watching them hurt is one of the most helpless feelings you will ever experience. What can we say or do to bring comfort to a grief-stricken soul? If you have ever suffered loss, you understand that sometimes people try their best to say the right thing. Even the best thought out words can seem so meaningless and empty when weighed against the emotional numbness of bereavement. The Bible tells us that real love is found not in what we say, but in what we do (1 John 3:18). As we seek to bring comfort to those who are hurting, we must pray for a way to show love to a sorrowful heart. We should desire to be a conduit of God's love to those who desperately need it. We also must understand that love can be manifested in many ways. Love can be expressed by taking care of the lawn, putting gas in the car, providing childcare, cleaning the house or by numerous other actions. In whatever way you are led to show love to a grieving person let it be as non-obtrusive as possible. It may be as simple as sharing your love by dropping off a bucket of chicken with all the fi xings. In bearing their burdens, you are helping them realize that they are remembered and not alone in their journey of grief. 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