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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, March 10-March 16, 2022 ©Community First Media Community First Media One of the deepest questions during a tragedy is "Why?" It is a response of someone whose whole world has fallen apart and is feeling abandoned by God. Why did it have to be my spouse, my parent, my child or my loved one? Where was God? Why did God allow this to happen? Am I ever going get through this? These are just a few of the questions that plague us when death comes into our life. It is only human to ask questions when we lose someone who has been the object of our love. Unanswered questions are a reminder that our understanding of life and death is limited at best. In order to bring some meaning to our loss we must turn to the Word of God. There is a passage of scripture which will allow us to see the heart of God and hopefully bring us the comfort we so desperately need. The narrative is found in the Gospel of John chapter eleven. Lazarus, a beloved friend of Jesus, had died. As Jesus approached the burial tomb and the grieving family, he was moved with intense sorrow. It was there where we read, "Jesus wept." Even though he did not answer their doubts, he did show his compassion through his words and actions. When tragedy strikes our life, we can take comfort that God is moved with our sorrow. His heart is touched with our sadness, and he alone has the power to heal the brokenhearted. He has conquered death and the grave and promises eternal life which transcends our earthly sorrow. If we and our loved ones have trusted Jesus as our Savior, he assures us of a glad reunion. His answer to the tragedy of death is resurrection. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." (Psalm 30:5) LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder JESUS WEPT "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Products and Services We Offer ~ Cemetery Monuments ~ Bronze Plaques ~ Granite Signs ~ Cremation Products ~ Pet Markers ~ Cleaning & Restoration 1113 POLKVILLE ROAD • SHELBY, NC R IVERHIL L MONUMENT CO. Monuments of Distinction 704-481-1198 www.riverhillmonuments.com Family Owned & Operated Since 1957 William Carl Hyder William Carl Hyder, age 82 of Bostic, died Friday, February 25, 2022. Carl was born June 15, 1939, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Paul Forrest Hyder & Mary McCombs Hyder. He earned a bache- lor's degree in Nursing from Gaston Community College & was also a Paralegal. Carl worked as Registered Nurse with special needs children for 30 years. He was a mem- ber of First United Methodist Church Forest City. He honor- ably served his country in the US Air Force. Survivors include son, Terry Hyder of Florida, daugh- ters, Cindy Hyder Kiser of Winston-Salem, & Lisa Hyder Wilson of Bostic, sister, Judy Hyder Adkinson & husband, Dr. Franklin Adkinson of Baltimore, Maryland, 2 grand- children, 3 great-grandchil- dren, a niece & nephew & great nieces & great nephews. The funeral was held March 1, 2022, in Padgett & King Chapel with Rev. Rhonda Blackburn & Rev. Jason Madison officiating. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28207. Summer Shires Pierce Summer Leigh Shires Pierce, age 44, passed away February 25, 2022. Summer was born April 24, 1977, to the late Alfred Dean Shires and Christy Gillespie Shires of Forest City. Summer was a member of Caroleen Baptist Church. Those left to cherish fond memories of Summer are her sons, Hayden, Chase and DJ, mother, Christy Gillespie Shires, grandparents, Bailey and Joy Gillespie, uncle Jerry Shires and Joyce Shires, Rhonda Medford and sons, Seth and Aaron, Susie Upton and son Andy Upton, Tony Shires, Lynn Shires Ormand and son, Jacob Evans, Kim Shires Silvers and the late Gene Shires and Aunt Helen Melton Shires. A private service was officiated by Rev. Andy Evans and Rev. Ernie Holland. Memorials may be made to Caroleen Baptist Church Women's Ministry, 205 Spencer St., Caroleen, NC 28019 or Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue, 380 US 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Patricia Cleaves Harris Patricia "Pat" Cleaves Harris, age 89 of Forest City died February 28, 2022. She was born June 4, 1932, in Baltimore, Maryland and was a daughter of the late W.S. and Kathryn Horner Cleaves. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Elmer Harris, brother Rodney Winfield Cleaves, and sons-in-law, James Braeden Smith, and John Douglas Shell. Pat enjoyed many jobs in her lifetime, includ- ing as a Clerical Secretary for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and she later worked for Central Business Supply. Many will best remember her as the owner and operator of Pat's Record Den. Survivors include daughters, Beverly Davis Smith of Mill Spring, and Sharon Davis Shell of Forest City, sons, Cleve Terrell Davis (Mickey) of Forest City, and Terrell Scott Davis (Cathy) of Waynesville, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and several nieces and neph- ews. The funeral service was held March 3, 2022, in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. David Henderson officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043, or Alzheimer's Association of Western NC, 31 College Place Suite Doppler 103, Asheville, NC 28801. Billy Cole Billy Cole, age 69, of Forest City, passed away March 2, 2022. He was born November 19, 1952 in Rutherford County to the late Bryson Henry Cole & Eula Howard Cole. Billy was preceded in death by brothers, Tom Doggett & Arthur "Red" Doggett: sisters, Joan Johnson and Donnis Murray. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 32 years, Janice Moore Cole; daughters, Diane Yelton, Sara Cole (Jesse), Leah Lucas (Jeffery); sis- ter, Marion Hopper (Lannie); three grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Billy attended Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church. The funeral service was held March 5, 2022 at the Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church with Rev. Chad Sisk officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Kathy Sue Patrick Kathy Sue Patrick, 69 of Rutherfordton, passed away March 3, 2022. She was born November 6, 1952, in Warren, Ohio to Jack & Blanche McKnight. Kathy is survived by her son Jason (Michelle) Phillips of Tryon, Stephen (Victoria) Patrick of Vienna, Ohio & Kecia (Darren) Patrick of Brookfield, Ohio; five grand- children, four great grandchil- dren & brother Michael (Lisa) McKnight of Rutherfordton. Kathy was proceeded in death by her parents Jack & Blanche McKnight, sister Lori Lutseck & brother Larry McKnight. Kathy & husband Ronald "Bud" Patrick spent 38 years together. Ronald passed away in 2020. Jennifer Yuvonne Neely Jennifer Neely, age 40, of Ellenboro, passed away March 1, 2022. Jennifer was born June 14, 1981 in Cleveland County to Steve & Cindy Wester. She earned an associate degree & was a medical lab technician. She was preceded in death by grandmother, Sybil Tate, grandfather, Melvin Arrowood, & brother, Matthew Nance. Left to cherish fond memories are husband, Chris Neely; children, Tori Neely & Bradley Neely; sis- ter, Amanda Nance; three nieces & nephews, and a host of aunts & uncles. The funeral was held March 7, 2022 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lanny J. Funchess officiat- ing. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Lisa Jill Splawn Lisa Jill Splawn, age 66, of Forest City, passed away March 3, 2022. Lisa was born August 29, 1955 in Rutherford County to the late Odell Splawn & Irene Morrow Splawn. She was a East Rutherford High gradu- ate. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by brother Larry Splawn. Those left to cherish her memory are sisters, Nancy Splawn & Lauren Yelton (Mike); nephews: James Splawn (Joeli), John Splawn (Allison), Joe Splawn (Brittney), & Will Yelton; a niece, Anna Yelton; numer- ous great nieces & great nephews. The funeral was held March 8, 2022 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tonya Garrison officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Rebecca Conner Bennett Rebecca Jean Conner Bennett, age 75, of Forest City, passed away March 2, 2022. Rebecca was born July 2, 1946 in Cherokee County, SC to the late Charles Conner and Martha Frady Conner. She was a mem- ber of New Bethel Baptist Church. She had worked in tex- tiles, also with the Rutherford County Schools as a bus driver for the Special Education Department, but her favorite job was when she got to stay home and take care of all her grand- kids. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Conner. Those left to cherish her memory include her hus- band of 60 years, Wilbur Bennett, Sr.; daughter, Mary Goode (Larry); sons; Wilbur Bennett, Jr., David Bennett (Stephanie); brother, William Conner (Bonna); five grand- children; two great grand- children, and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held March 7, 2022 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joshua Lathan officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. 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