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Thursday, August 4-August 10, 2022 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 19 Stephen (Steve) Gammon Stephen (Steve)Wayne Gammons, 76 of Forest City, NC died Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born May 4, 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut & was a son of the late Harold Gammons & Grace Lee Hoyt. Steve was a precision sheet metal mechanic in Milford, CT for many years & was service manager at Morrow Enterprises. Steve was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship. Steve was the husband to Sharon Lee Gammons for 37 years. In addition to his wife, Steve is survived by children; Eric Gammons, Cyndy Larsen (Frank) & step-son Adam Davis; brother David Gammons (Jane) of N. Myrtle Beach, SC; sisters Joyce McGrath (Leo), Lesley Hall (Steven) & Jennifer Young (Randy) all of Virginia, 7 grandsons, 3 granddaughters & numerous nephews & nieces. The funeral was held, July 30, 2022, at Cornerstone Fellowship with Pastor Mike Deese & Rev. Mike Snelgrove officiating. Memorials to assist with medical expenses may be made to Cornerstone Fellowship, 1186 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. padgettking.com Tom Warrick George Thomas "Tom" Warrick, 73, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away July 27, 2022. Tom was born in Bostic, NC March 8, 1949, to the late James Clyde Warrick & Annie Sue Freeman. Tom & the love of his life, Brenda Gail Burleson, were married for nearly 56 years. Tom drove a truck for Roadway Express for 30 years before retiring. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by brothers Bill Warrick and Bob Warrick, sister Jeanette Howell, & granddaughters Maddilynn Grace Warrick & Angel Maple Garland. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind daugh- ters Ashley Warrick Garland (Ritchie) & Sarah Warrick Hopper (Chris), son Thomas Warrick, one granddaughter, three grandsons & a host of nieces, nephews & extend- ed family. A celebration of life was held July 30 at his home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Helen Margie Connor Helen Margie Connor, 97, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Margie was a native of Cleveland County. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church Shelby. She was wife to hus- band, Charles for over 50 years. Margie joins in Heaven her husband, Charles; sons, Thomas Michael Wagner & Jerry Malone Wagner; daugh- ter, Sherrie Faye Johnson; grandson, Michael Malone Wagner; great-granddaugh- ter, Abigail Wagner; 5 sisters; 1 brother. Family left to cher- ish her memory are sons, William (Billy Sr.) Wagner & wife, Susie and Charlie Connor; daughters, Shellie, Candie, & Casie Connor; four grandsons, 1 grand- daughter, daughter-in-law, Judy Wagner, cherished great-grandchildren & beloved nieces & nephews. The family will have a Private Celebration of Life at Cleveland Memorial Park. Memorial tributes may be made at http://www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. John Faulk John Faulk, age 60, of Rutherfordton, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. John was born September 7, 1961 in Houston, TX. He attended Blinn Jr. College. John was the owner & operator of Lift Pro Services in Rutherfordton. He was a member of The Barn Christian Fellowship Bostic. He was preceded in death by mother, Mary Lee Walker Faulk & uncle John L. Faulk, Left to cherish fond memories are wife, Michelle Faulk; parents, Bill & Pamela Faulk of Hendersonville; sis- ter, Amy Whitesell (Rick) of Bryan, TX; children, Abigail Faulk of Lake Kiowa, TX, Katherine Faulk of Franklin, TX, John William Faulk, Jr. of Brenham, TX, Olivia Faulk & Hunter Faulk both of the home, 3 grandchildren, 2 nephews. No formal services will be conducted at this time. Memorial donations requested to The Barn Christian Fellowship, 349 W.E. Padgett Rd., Bostic, NC 28018. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries VolunteerNC, an agency within the Offi ce of the Governor, today announced that North Carolina has received $11.5 million in funding from AmeriCorps to support nearly 700 AmeriCorps members to serve with 21 organizations across the state. "Every day in our state AmeriCorps members play a critical role tutoring students, fi ghting hunger, protecting our environment and more," Governor Cooper said. "Their dedication to serving others makes our state stronger and better." AmeriCorps is a federally funded national service program. Service opportunities in North Carolina include mentoring children, providing health services, restoring the environment, increasing economic opportunities, helping communities recover from disaster, fi ghting the opioid epidemic, connecting veterans with jobs, recruiting and managing volunteers and more. Last year more than 4,000 AmeriCorps members served in North Carolina. "AmeriCorps North Carolina programs and their members continue to strengthen our communities and improve the lives of our residents," said Briles Johnson, Executive Director of VolunteerNC. "We're grateful to our new and existing programs and their members for their lasting impact in every region of our state." AmeriCorps will provide over $3 million in Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for all AmeriCorps members funded by these grants in North Carolina. After completing a full term of service, AmeriCorps members receive an award of approximately $6,500 that they can use to pay for college or to pay off student loans. Three North Carolina organizations have been awarded funds from a new Public Health AmeriCorps initiative, a partnership between AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This initiative supports the recruitment, training, and development of a new generation of public health leaders. Public Health AmeriCorps will help meet public health needs of local communities by providing surge capacity and support while creating pathways to public health careers. "AmeriCorps is a perfect opportunity for people trying to fi gure out their personal and professional goals. They make it easy to fi nd a host site and service opportunities that pertain to your specifi c interests," said AmeriCorps member, Abby Cates, serving at the NC Zoo with Resilience Corps NC. "I love that I can be outside in nature most days and feel that I am making a difference with my various research and conservation work. I have always felt a strong connection to nature and this role allows me to both appreciate and protect what I cherish most." Every year, 75,000 AmeriCorps members serve across the nation in more than 21,000 schools, nonprofi ts, and community organizations. Many AmeriCorps programs in North Carolina are actively recruiting members to serve during the 2022-2023 service year. Service activities and qualifi cations are determined by the specifi c program. AmeriCorps service opportunities are available statewide, and members can serve in a full-time or part- time capacity. Benefi ts often include a living allowance, health care, various professional development opportunities and a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of service. To fi nd out more about AmeriCorps opportunities, please visit https://www. nc.gov/working/volunteer- oppor tunities/americor ps- grants. To view the different AmeriCorps programs in North Carolina visit https:// governor.nc.gov/media/3317/ open. VolunteerNC Announces $11.5 Million in AmeriCorps Grants to 21 North Carolina Organizations Opportunities Available to Serve Your Community, Earn Money to Pay for College or Student Loans Some Organizations Helped: Article Provided By: nc.gov 12,000 12,000 COPIES EVERY COPIES EVERY THURSDAY! THURSDAY! If your business If your business STINKS STINKS, , you should be you should be advertising with us! advertising with us! 157 West Main Street, Forest City 828.248.1408 • rutherfordweekly.com

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