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Thursday, April 28-May 4, 2022 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 19 William McDaniel, Sr. William Frank McDaniel, Sr., age 84, passed away April 15, 2022. Frank was born September 4, 1937 in Rutherfordton. He is preced- ed in death by his parents. Audie Manson McDaniel and Mary Frances McDaniel; wife, Meredith Hunt McDaniel and great-grandson, Lockman Taylor McDaniel. He is survived by daughter, Kathy McDaniel Reichal; son, Bill McDaniel and wife, Jane; sisters, Geneal Matheny and Becky Williams; grandchildren, Kurt Thomas Reichal, Justin McDaniel, Trevor McDaniel and wife, Lucy, Cansas McDaniel and family and great-grandchildren, William, Catherine and Harrison McDaniel and many nieces, nephews and friends. Frank was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Tri- High School, Appalachian State Teachers College and UNC Charlotte. He start- ed his teaching career in High Point. After moving to Shelby, he taught at Shelby Jr. High. He was then named assistant principal at Shelby High School for eight years. In July of 1979 he became principal of Shelby High. He finished his career at Shelby City School's Central Office in Administration. He was a member of Westview Baptist Church. A private graveside ser- vice will be held. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Mary Lee Callahan Curtis Mary Lee Callahan Curtis, age 91, died Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was born in Forest City September 13, 1930. She and her husband Cromer were former resi- dents of Forest Hills Drive in Forest City. Mary Lee was a lifelong member of Florence Baptist Church. She worked for the Town of Forest City. Her ten- ure lasted for more that forty years from 1950 until 1991. Mary Lee is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Cromer Harold Curtis, parents William (Bill) Logan Callahan and Flora Marks Callahan, sister Patsy Callahan Botts, broth- er Henry Roger Callahan, nephew Eric Callahan and great-nephew, Derrick Callahan. Three nieces and neph- ews survive her, eight great nieces and nephews, and one great, great nephew. The funeral was held April 24, at Florence Baptist Church with Rev. Tonya Garrison and Rev. Dr. Bobby Gantt officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Florence Baptist Church, 201 S. Broadway St., Forest City, NC 28043. Donna Sprouse McDaniel Donna Sprouse McDaniel, age 59, of Ellenboro, passed away April14, 2022. Donna was born July 31, 1962 in Rutherford County to the late John Wilton Sprouse and Catherine Doggett Sprouse. She was a graduate of Chase High School. Donna worked as a supervisor at Clearwater Paper in Shelby. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Brian McDaniel; a half-brother, Danny Sprouse and half-sister, Marsha Gail Reid. Left to cherish fond memories are her sister, Sonya Bagwell of Cane Creek and brother, Rusty Sprouse of Ellenboro; half-brothers, Michael Wilton Sprouse of Forest City and Raymond Keith Sisk of Columbia, SC; brother-in- law, Matthew McDaniel of Ellenboro. A memorial service was held April 25, at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lynetha Miller offi- ciating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Carolyn Winters Tucker Carolyn Winters Skidmore Tucker age 78, of Nebo, NC passed away April 14, 2022. Carolyn was born February 14, 1944, to the late Homer Andrew Winters, Sr. & Clara Potts Winters. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Carolyn loved working at Woodmen of the World and retired after 25 years. Preceding Carolyn in death is brother Homer Andrew Winters, Jr. Those left behind to cherish Carolyn's mem- ory are husband, Malcolm Tucker; children, Dewey Skidmore of Forest City, Andrea Poole (Jay) of Forest City, Anthony Skidmore of Nebo, & Jonathan Skidmore of Kings Mountain; sister, Gail Winters Young (Lynn) of Pleasant Gardens; six grandchildren, many cous- ins, nieces, & nephews. The funeral was held April 21, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with First Counselor Robert Puett. Terry Thompson Terry "Wild Turkey" Thompson, age 62, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away April 15, 2022. Terry was born March 26, 1960 in Spartanburg to the late Wofford A. Thompson & Betty Painter Thompson. He worked over 20 years for Johnny K's Truck & Trailer Repair. Left to cherish fond memories are daugh- ter, Cheryl Thompson of Mooresboro; son, Adam Thompson (Sheney) of Rutherfordton; broth- ers, Danny Thompson of Forest City, Bill Thompson of Spartanburg, Timmy Thompson (Debra) of Mooresboro & Perry Thompson of Mooresboro; stepbrothers, Robert Painter & Mike Painter both of Chesnee; stepsister, Wanda Kay Lawson of Chesnee, five grandchildren. A memorial service was held April 26, at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robbie Painter officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. John Wayne Towery John Wayne Towery, age 81 of Forest City died April 19, 2022. Wayne was born October 17, 1940, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late James Fay Towery and Eloise Christy Towery. He was a retired long distance truck driver having worked for Watts Regulator, and he served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Wayne was a lifelong baptist & graduate of Chase High School. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances "Fran" Towery and brother, Chris Towery. Survivors include son, John Glen Towery of Forest City, daughters, Rhonda Lynn McCraw and husband Mitchell of Forest City, Gina Marie Tate of Forest City, brother, Danny Towery and wife Dianna of Columbus, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. The funeral was held April 23, in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev.Ethan Gardner officiating. Military honors accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Eretta Rogers Weathers E r e t t a R o g e r s Weathers, age 88, of Cherryville, NC passed away April 21, 2022. Eretta was born July 15, 1933 in Lugoff, SC to the late Lewis and Essie Bowen. She worked for Rex Milll and J.P. Stevens Mill. Eretta was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Dallas. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Rev. Thomas Rogers and Rev. Bobby Weathers; daughters, Bobbie Smith, Wanda Rogers and an infant, Fletta Mae Rogers; one grandson, Thomas Christopher Rogers; four brothers and four sisters. Left to cherish fond memories are her son, Douglas Rogers (Carol) of Cherryville; brother, Jack Bowen (Mary) of Dallas; three grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren. No formal services are planned at this time. Memorial donations requested to Wendover Hospice, 953 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. 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. 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