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Page 18 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, September 14-September 20, 2023 Alice Williams Lee Alice Catherine Williams Lee age 88 of Rutherfordton, NC went home to the Lord September 4, 2023. Alice is preceded in death by her parents Anne and Albert Williams, sis- ter Anne Ahern, brother Albert Williams and daugh- ter Barbara Lee Varnes Strehele. She is survived by four daughters: Alice Worcester, Thomas, of Lakeland FL, Kathleen Morton of Winter Springs, FL, Patricia Byrd, Ronald, of Jay, FL, Anne Lee Gardella of Rutherfordton, 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, many step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and a large extended family. Alice was born January 21, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY and attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Brendan's High School, St. John's University and Hillsborough Community College and attended Incarnation Catholic Church. She had a long career with TRAK Microwave Corp. from which she later retired. Alice began her retire- ment by moving to Plant City, FL where she attend- ed St. Clement's Catholic Church. In 2007 she relocat- ed to Rutherfordton where she attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. In honor of Alice's wish- es, no formal services will be scheduled. She will be interred at Curlew Memorial Gardens in Palm Harbor, FL. In lieu of flowers dona- tions in her memory may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 1024 W. Main St., Forest City, NC 28043. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. Melinda Curtis Melinda Brotherston Curtis, age 64 of Dover, Tennessee died Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Mindy, as she was known to her family and friends, was born June 7, 1959, in Forest City and was a daughter of the late Ernest E. Wood, Jr. and Peggy Lowery Padgett. She served in the United States Army in the Military Police. Survivors include her husband, Steven Curtis, her sisters, Sammy and Mel, her daughters Miranda, Myra, and Krista, as well as niec- es, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The funeral was held September 6 in the Padgett and King Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dr. Garin Hill offici- ating. Military Honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Sylvia "June" Warren Sylvia "June" Warren age 61 of Rutherfordton, NC passed away September 2, 2023. June was the daughter of Johnny Warren and the late Ellen Sims Warren. Left to cherish her memory are her son Dustin Warren (Heather); siblings Inez Wilson (Bruce), Alvin Warren, Lora Lyda, and Jessica Wills (Jamie); three grandchildren. In addition to her moth- er, she was preceded in death by her brother Alan Warren and sister-in-law Betty Warren. A family directed ser- vice was held September 8 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Hill will be officiating. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. Betty McDaniel Betty McDaniel, age 87 of the Gilkey community passed away September 6, 2023. She was the daugh- ter of the late Elzie Brown McEntire and Verdie Mae Arrowood McEntire. Betty retired after 20 years at Broyhill. Betty was prede- ceased in death by her hus- band of 50 years, Charles Delano McDaniel, Sr., sister Florence Vickers, brothers Wray McEntire, Ransome McEntire, and Dean McEntire. She is survived by her brothers Mack McEntire (Linda), Dennis McEntire (Christine), her sons Charlie McDaniel (Kathy), Andy McDaniel and Rob McDaniel (Linc), five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held September 9 at Crowe's Funeral Chapel. Inspired by Betty's love of children, the fam- ily's charity of choice is Mosaic Hope (PO Box 1211 Rutherfordton, NC 28139) www.mosaichope.org. Online condolenc- es may be made at www. crowemortuary.com. Sybil Fisher Sybil Fisher, age 77, of Dobbinsville, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. Sybil was born August 25, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Preston Pitts and Jenny Hollifield Pitts. She was a graduate of Chase High School and worked in textiles most of her life. Sybil was a mem- ber of High Shoal Baptist Church. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Joann Smart, Ann Laura Bass, Cophelia Frazier; brothers, Bill Pitts, Dewey Pitts and her niece, Betty Nichols. Those left to treasure her memory include her niec- es, Rhona Byers (Randy) of Dobbinsville, Robin Dobbins (Bruce) of Dobbinsville, Susan Simons (Steve) of Smith Station, AL; neph- ews, Randy Bass (Sharon) of Smith Station, AL, Greg Bass (Lori) of Smith Station, AL, Jimmy Smart (Renee) of Mooresboro, Johnny Frazier (Ann) and Jeff Frazier (Karen) all of Henrietta. A memorial service was held September 12 at High Shoal Baptist Church with Rev. Shane Adkins offici- ating. Memorial donations requested to High Shoal Baptist Church, PO Box 386, Henrietta, NC 28076. An online guest registry is available at www.harrel- sonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. Edward David Causby Edward David Causby, Jr., 53, of Ellenboro, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was the son of the late Ed Causby Sr., and Kathryn Louise Hall Causby. He is survived by his companion, Kim Allmon; his son, Edward John Causby; his daughter, Melissa Ann Causby Johnson and hus- band Barry, of Forest City; his brother, David Edward Causby and spouse Alicia, of Bessemer City; his sis- ter, Alice Deaux and spouse Melinda Adams, of Jacksonville, FL; a half sister, Carolyn Hoppes and husband Roy of Bostic; and grandson Allen David Johnson. The Funeral will be con- ducted at 3pm September 14, 2023 at Walls Baptist Church. The Rev. Max Burgin will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cem- etery. The Visitation will be from 1-2:45pm Thursday at the church prior to the ser- vice. Dorothy Bostic Lail Dorothy Bostic Lail, age 90 of Mooresboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 21, 2023. Born November 5, 1932 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter to the late Clint Bostic and the late Eula Robinson Bostic. Dorothy was the widow of the late Ronald Dwight Lail Sr. and a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Ellenboro. She is survived by her sons; Rusty Lail and wife Karen, Bruce Lail and wife Barbara, Don Lail and wife Sharon, seven grandchil- dren 11 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, sisters Marty Tinkler and Virginia Lell. In addition to her par- ents and husband, Dorothy was also preceded in death by brothers; Ted Bostic and Sammy Bostic, sister Frances Baldwin. The funeral was held August 24 at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Mack Tester and Rev. Owen Duncan officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Fair Haven Home of Bostic, NC at 149 Fair Haven Dr. Bostic, NC 28018 or Hospice of Carolina Foothills at PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043. Deborah Grahl Johnson Deborah Viola Grahl Johnson, 67, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. She was born in Cleveland County to the late James Grahl and Geraldine Robertson. She is also pre- deceased by a brother, Rick Grahl. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Chad J. Smith; daughter-in-law, Anne Mungai; two grand- children, two great-grand- children, brothers, Phillip Grahl and Scott Grahl; sis- ter-friend, Barbara Barnes; special friend, Rick Ingle. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:30pm September 18 at Springmore Baptist Church, Shelby, with Pastor Tim Norman officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. 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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 The Apostle Peter's warning to the church about false teachers and false doctrine is found in his second epistle. His declaration to fellow believers is that God, through Jesus Christ, has freely given to all who believe a wondrous salvation. Not only has he given us the promise of heaven and eternal life, but he has also promised us power to live an abundant earthly life. It is sad, but too many Christians live under the bondage and pressure of a world that is ruled by Satan. Therefore, forfeiting the blessings of God. Peter explains that the Christian life is to be one characterized by advancement and not defeat. As we grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we will begin to be transformed into the image of Christ rather than being conformed to the world. He encourages us, as God's children, to apply diligence to our walk of faith. He offers a list of graces which are descriptive of a life yielded to the Holy Spirit. They are virtue, knowledge, temperance (self-control), patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and charity (love). Another word for virtue is excellency of purpose. We must add to our faith the objective of living a Christ- like life. Every person born into this world has been divinely designed to bring glory to God. It is when we are living in agreement with this purpose that life is most fulfi lling. True satisfaction does not come from gaining the things of this life, but it originates within our soul. A Christ- centered heart will lead to an excellent life with real meaning and love for others. 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