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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 14-April 20, 2022 Martha Flack Ferree Martha Flack Ferree, age 89 of Forest City died April 2, 2022. Martha was born October 19, 1932, in Forest City and was the daughter of the late J. L. and Ethel Huntley Butler. Martha was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a member of the Pilot Club of Rutherford. Martha was a teacher's assistant and bus driver at Chase High School for more than twenty-five years. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmy F. Flack in 1967 and her second husband, Dan Ferree in 1983. Survivors include sons, Jef Flack and wife Lynn, Mark Flack, and wife Kim all of Forest City, four grand- children. A service from the graveside was held April 6, at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Garin Hill and Rev. Dr. Diane Nelson offi- ciating. The family suggest memorials be made in her memory to South Mountain Christian Camp, PO Box 9, Bostic, NC 28018. Colleen Doggett Morris Colleen Doggett Morris, age 86 of Ellenboro, died April 3, 2022. Colleen was born in Rutherford County on February 25, 1936, and was the daughter of the late W. P. and Ruby Haulk Doggett. She was a gradu- ate of Cool Springs High School and the Spartanburg General Hospital School of Nursing. Colleen worked at Rutherford Hospital and Cleveland Memorial Hospital. She was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Forest City. In 1958 she married her husband, Garland E. Morris who died in 2010. Survivors include her son, Douglas E. Morris and wife Barbara of Gastonia, daughters, Patti Morris Reynolds and husband Robert of Ellenboro, and Melanie Morris Duncan and husband John of Gastonia, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. The funeral service was held April 7 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Eric Yelton officiating. Memorials may be made to First Wesleyan Church, 700 S. Church St., Forest City, NC 28043. Larry Kenneth King Larry Kenneth King, 67, of Ellenboro, passed away April 1, 2022. Born in Buncombe County, November 25, 1954, he was the son of the late Mark King & Sue King. He is survived by his companion, Laura Lynn Cable, daughters, Rachel Cable & April King both of Ellenboro; sister, Sandra Hawkins of Ashville & three grandchildren. The family will hold pri- vate services. Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Inc., Fallston is serving the family. Al Evans Jr. Alec "Al" Stenson Evans Jr., age 73, husband of Vickie Evans of Union Mills passed away April 4, 2022. Al was a native of Georgia & a retired police officer for the city of Atlanta & served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a sniper with the 5th Rangers Wolfpack, received a Purple Heart & numerous other honors. He participated in the Patriot Guard, Rolling Thunder, Sons of Liberty & Wounded Warriors. In addition to his wife Vickie he leaves to cher- ish his memory his children Angela Bruce, Eric Evans & Carter Evans; step children Matthew, Keith, LeeAnn & Crisey King & a number of grandchildren. A celebration of Al's life was held April 11 at Round Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Brother Curtis Lane officiated. Military hon- ors were provided by the Boiling Springs SC American Legion & Patriot Guard. Wounded Warriors is the families charity of choice. Barbara Jones Harrison Barbara Jones Harrison, age 76 of Ellenboro, died April 5, 2022. She was born May 31, 1945, in Rutherford County & was a daughter of the late William Claudus Jones & Ruth Hughes Jones. Barbara was a mem- ber of Walls Baptist Church, & worked at Hickory Log Barbeque. Barbara was preceded in death by husband, James Madison Harrison, Sr in 2005 & brother, William Nelson Jones. Survivors include sons, Jamey Harrison & fiancée, Jackie Lail, Johnny Harrison & fiancée, Fran Abernathy all of Ellenboro, daughter, Tara Toney & husband Jason of Ellenboro, & sister, Judy K. Bowman of Kings Mountain, 7 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren. A private memorial ser- vice was held at Padgett & King Chapel with Rev. Ad Hopper officiating. Rodney "Rod" Reedy Rodney "Rod" William Reedy, 69 of Ellenboro passed away April 3, 2022. Rod retired from Parton Lumber Company. He was born May 23, 1953, in Pratt, Kansas, to the late Albert William Reedy & Wilma Ann Reedy. Rod was preceded in death by his brother Ronald Parker Reedy. Rod is survived by his wife of 17 years, Norma Jean Reedy, brother Richard Reedy & wife Judy of Oklahoma, son Rev. Eric D. Reedy & wife Michelle of Polk Co., daughters Jamie Lynn Starnes & hus- band, Jimmy of Rutherfordton. Pamela Phillips & Gary of Forest City & Beth Conner of Forest City, 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, A funeral was held April 8 at Mountain View Baptist Church, Rutherfordton. Phyllis Hill After a courageous battle with breast cancer, Phyllis Garrett Hill, age 58, of Forest City, passed away April 6, 2022. Phyllis is preced- ed in death by her father James Authur Garrett Jr., and survived by her moth- er Lucille Hooper Blythe. She is also survived by her husband Tim Hill; daugh- ters, Tara Tays Davis (Justin) of Ellenboro, Kayla Hill Cramer (Robert) of Mooresboro, and Chelsea Hill of Charlotte; son Jonathan Hill of Forest City; two grandchildren, "Sistas" Margaret Daniel of Albany, GA, and Tina Garrett of Fort Myers, FL; brothers Ed Hooper of Odenton, MD, and Artie Garrett of Lakeland, FL, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was born in Sylva, March 10, 1964. Phyllis dedicated 20 years as the office manager at Outdoor Colors in Rutherfordton. She was a member of West Point Baptist Church in Rutherfordton. The family would like to thank the staff of Levine Cancer Institute, Forest City. A special thanks to Dr. Matthew Rees. Rev. Lance Scarlett will conducted funeral services April 9 at West Point Baptist Church, Rutherfordton. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Master Sgt. Steven Brooks Master Sgt. Steven Duane Brooks, USAF, Retired, age 76 of Union Mills died April 3, 2022. He was born July 13, 1945, in Cleveland County and was a son of the late Matt Brooks and Inez Murray Brooks. Duane was a retired Master Sergeant in the US Air Force where he served for 22 years. He served honorably during the Vietnam War where he received numerous citations and commendations for mer- itorious service and bravery. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Allen Ray Brooks in 2021. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Annie Brooks of the home, son, Kevin Brooks of Union Mills, daughter, Angela Brooks of Sumter, SC, his sister, Gerri Brooks Day of Virginia, three grandchildren, two nephews, one niece. A service from the graveside with military hon- ors was held at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery April 9 with Rev. Dr. Tony McCraw. 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 When death shakes our world, a natural reaction is to search for a meaning to our loss. Oftentimes, this search leads us to many questions about mortality and our inability to "save" our loved one from death. Our powerlessness many times will be navigated through the context of our religious beliefs. The soul searching questions, "Why did God allow this to happen?" or "Why would a God of love take my loved one?" have been uttered by many in the quiet moments of pain. The Word of God teaches us that death is a universal result of the fallen state of mankind. A closer look at scripture will reveal to us that God has done everything in His power to deliver us from the curse of death. The biblical truths of redemption, forgiveness and reconciliation are evidence that God has given us a plan to negate the sting of death. Does God love us any less because our loved one died? The answer to that question can be found on a Roman Cross two thousand years ago. Our loving God allowed His only begotten son to die a cruel and an unjust death (Romans 5:8). The purpose of the death of Jesus was to provide salvation for mankind. God dealt with death, by winning the victory over it! When we walk away from a grave, we can be assured that God is hurting with us and that He has promised comfort to help us in our time of need. By faith we must be willing to accept His gift of grace. I believe there is never a time that God is closer to us than at the time of death. God's answer to death is resurrection! 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