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Town clerk never gave up on cancer fight
Stifflemire, 51, had been battling cancer for over a year and had recently cut back on his hours in the office because of his declining health, but continued to work at home as he could. His wife. Stella, had driven him to town hall to turn in some paperwork. He went in and spoke to everyone in the office. As he started out the side door he began coughing and then stumbled and fell to the sidewalk and died. His friends and co-workers said the fact that he died at town hall showed his determination in fighting his disease. A lot of other folks would have given up and gone home but Stifflemire wanted to work and remain active and town officials understood and allowed him to continue to work at his own pace. Mayor Lamar Hudson said, "Edd Stifflemire was extremely knowledgeable about the operation of a municipal government and was a valuable resource to me. He knew the legal requirements and responsibilities of the town and was a competent and efficient town clerk. "Grove Hill has a significant void to fill in the day-to-day activities of government. He will be greatly missed by his family, co-workers, friends, fellow musicians and the many acquaintances he had made in other municipalities throughout the state." The Bluegrass music fan and musician had worked for the town for 30 years, first as a policeman and then as town clerk. Aimee Moore, a co-worker and the town's magistrate commented, "Edd had an unbelievable amount of determination and dedication to his family, his work, this town and even fighting his battle with cancer. One of the many lessons we could learn from Edd would be, he certainly lived life, he didn't let life live him. Edd also pursued his dream and enjoyed the simple things we often take for granted. I'm certainly going to miss Edd as a co-worker and especially as a friend. This town is going to feel Edd's absence for a very long time." Stella Stifflemire said, "Edd loved his job and he loved his music. He also loved the Lord. The Lord was first, then me and then his job. A lot of people depended on him and are going to miss him." See a complete obituary on Page 2A.
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