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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, February 24-March 2, 2022 Daisy Lee Hamrick- Wylie Daisy Lee Hamrick- Wylie, 85, of Shelby, NC passed away February 14, 2022. Daisy was born in Mooresboro, NC July 10, 1936, to parents Buren and Grace Hamrick. Daisy graduated from Cliffside High School in 1954 and went onto Shelby Hospital's Nursing School. After graduation, she worked 30 years at Shelby OBGYN and 24 years at Shelby Women's Clinic as an OBGYN nurse. She met the love of her life and husband of 64 years, Paul Wylie and married in 1958. They had two kids, Chris, who precedes her in death, and Todd, 56. Daisy is preceded in death by her son, Chris, her parents Buren and Grace Hamrick, brother Joe Hamrick, sisters Elsie Dixon and Louise Harris. She is survived by her husband, Paul, son Todd, three grandchildren, broth- ers Charles and Jimmy Hamrick, sister Evelyn Walker, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held February 17, 2022 at First Baptist Church Shelby. In lieu of flowers, the family has partnered with Cleveland Community College's Nursing Program to establish a scholarship fund in memorial of Daisy. Memorial gifts may be made via check or online to CCC Foundation with the memo "in honor of Daisy Wylie". Martin Wayne Byers Martin Wayne Byers, age 73, of Forest City, passed away February 14, 2022. Martin was born January 6, 1949 in Rutherford County to the late James L. Byers and Tina Haeg Byers. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, and attended Gardner-Webb University. Martin worked for Cone Mills-Avondale Plant for many years and most recently worked for Thieman Manufacturing Technologies. Left to cherish fond memories are his wife of 43 years, Anita Byers; daugh- ter, Natalie Lynch (Alan) of Forest City; son, Justin Byers (Becky Cole) of Forest City; three grandchildren, sisters, Teresa Vaughn of Boiling Springs, Brenda Hendrix of Bostic, Kim Smith (Reggie) of Shiloh, uncle, Garland Byers of Forest City and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral was con- ducted February 18, 2022 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ernie Cole officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Glenda Lewis Glenda Lewis, age 83, of Rutherfordton, passed away February 12, 2022. No formal services will be conducted at this time. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Christopher Michael Christopher "Chris" Carroll Michael, 58, of Cleveland County, passed away February 07, 2022. He is predeceased by parents, Charles & Barbara Michael; grandparents, Jacob & Lucille Michael & Vertie Walker. Chris is survived by a brother, Timothy Michael (Rhonda) of Shelby; one nephew, one niece, two great-nieces, several uncles & aunts & numerous cousins. He worked in Management with Auto Parts. A Celebration of Life Service was held February 16, at Union Baptist Church. Kathy Jones Herron Kathy Lynn Jones Herron, 62, passed away February 11, 2022. She is predeceased by husband Donald "Donnie" Herron; father James "Hub" Jones; mother Jeanette Jones. Kathy leaves behind her daughter, Brandy Burns; granddaughter, Sonya Grubbs; brothers, Harry Jones & Richard Jones; sis- ter, Terri McCraw; sister-in- law, Anitra Jones; brother-in- law, Ronald McCraw. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or cancer.org. No services planned at this time but may be announced at a future date. Dennis B. Thompson Dennis B. Thompson passed away January 4, 2022 at the age of 87. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty of 42 years and one grandson. Dennis was born in Tolani Lake Arizona December 6, 1934. At the age of 16 he went to Sherman Institute in Riverside California to fur- ther his education, he then went to fire fighting school at the California Department of Forestry. After that he learned wood working which became his life's passion. He met and married the love of his life Betty in 1974. Later moving to Bostic, NC where they remained and worked at Cone Mill until retiring. Left to cherish found memories are one daugh- ter and son and law, three grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. Bill Self Bill Self, age 80, of Forest City, passed away February 13, 2022. Bill was born July 13, 1941 in Many, Louisiana to the late William Dewey Self and Myrtie Ellie Wilson Self. He served honorably in the US Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Bill retired from the Army National Guard after 23 years. He worked for Spindale Mill for many years. Bill was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Self. Left to cherish fond memories include a daugh- ter, Sandra Scruggs (Reid) of Gaffney; stepson, Keith Barnett of Pennsylvania; sis- ters, Josephine Self Starks and Millie Self Wise and brothers, George W. Self and Dennis Self, three grandchil- dren, and two great-grandchil- dren. A graveside service was conducted February 18, 2022 at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Ernie Cole offici- ating. Military honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorial donations requested to Hospice the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Freida Chapa Freida Collins Edwards Chapa passed away February 15, 2022. Freida was the daugh- ter of the late Thomas Grady Collins and Ruby Collins. Freida was born in Rutherford County, December 1, 1938, and was a graduate of Cool Springs High School. Freida had 2 sisters, Joann Guffey and the late Jeneanne Guffey. She also had 2 brothers – the late TG Collins and Jerry Collins. Freida retired from the accounting department at Duke Power Charlotte. Freida is survived by her husband Mike Chapa of the home, daughters Nena Wilson (Robert), Kimberly Burcham (Mike), Patty Hammett (Reid), Maria Davis, and son Greg Chapa and several sisters and brothers-in-law. Freida was a member of Florence Baptist Church. The funeral was held February 19, 2022, in the Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Mike Elgin and Rev. Tonya Garrison offici- ating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are request- ed to the Building Fund of Florence Baptist Church, 201 S. Broadway St., Forest City, NC 28043 or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043). Oliver Smart Oliver Smart, age 86, of Ellenboro passed away February 18, 2022. Oliver was born November 8, 1935 in Rutherford County to the late Thomas Oliver Smart & Ruth Mitchell Smart. He worked at Burlington Industries for over 35 years & was a member of High Shoal Baptist Church. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanette Newton. Left to cherish fond memories are his wife of 65 years, Jo Ann Pitts Smart; daughters, Robin Dobbins (Bruce) & Rhonda Byers (Randy) all of Ellenboro; son, Jimmy Smart (Renee) of Mooresboro; sister, Carolyn Rhom (Steve) of Forest City & brothers, Howard "Gone" Smart of Henrietta & Steve Smart (Carolyn) of Forest City. He is also survived by four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, & a host of nieces & nephews. The funeral was con- ducted February 21, 2022 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ricky Poteat and Rev. Shane Adkins officiating. Memorial donations requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to High Shoal Baptist Church, 284 High Shoals Church Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114 or to the Matthew Pannell Shining Star Foundation, 1743 Chase High Rd, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. 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. 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