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Page 10 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, April 2-April 8, 2020 Michelle Mayes and their daughter, Nicole Rhyann Mayes of Lawndale, NC and Ryans other daughter, Annabell Rhlyn Mayes. Her hobbies were walking, hiking and camping. Spending time with her husband, chil- dren and her beloved furba- bies, "Dixie", "Roscoe" and "Carlos" was her most favor- ite thing to do. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Patterson Springs Baptist Church, 2107 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, NC 28073 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Steve Waters officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Online condolences may be made at www.rsmorganfsl. com ARLON "HAGE" AYERS MOORESBORO - Arlon "Hage" Ayers, age 69, native of Cleveland County,of Mooresboro, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He is preceded in death by: Kathlee Blanton Ayers Watkins (mother), Luther Ayers (father), Jason Ayers (son), Ben Ayers, Herman Ayers, Jerry Ayers and Robert Ayers (brothers), Renee Jordan and Emma Jean Ayers Jolly (sisters). He is survived by; Marcus Ayers (son), Michelle Ayers (daughter), Jessica Ayers, Violet Rogers, Carlee Ayers (Grand daughters), Emmett Ayers (brother), Lois Ross, Mary-ann Motley and Doris Bridges (sisters), April Lowery (niece). Arlon Ayers enjoyed rais- ing goats, Gardening, fish- ing, hunting and watching the news. He was a lover of all animals. He was a retired house painter of 50 plus years. "So he was." We are not holding any ser- vices at this time, but we will be having a Celebration of Life in August. Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Online condolences may be made at www.rsmorganfsl. com. GEORGE ERNEST STONE MOORESBORO - George Ernest Stone, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Hospice of Wendover surrounded by his family. He is predeceased by his parents, George Ned CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH PHILBECK JOHNS SHELBY - Charlotte Elizabeth Philbeck Johns, age 52, native of Cleveland County, passed away at Atrium Healthcare - Cleveland on Tuesday, March 03, 2020 surrounded by her loving fam- ily. She is predeceased by her daughter, Bethany Johns. Charlotte leaves behind to cherish her memories her spouse, Travis Johns; grand- children, David, Zayden and LeLand; mother, Juanita Philbeck; special aunts, Edna Green and Madge Blanton. She loved people and help- ing in any way she could. When her health permitted she loved to travel. She loved painting and spending time with her precious grandchil- dren. She was always ready to help people in any way she could. Always helping that is what she did. Her family will always remember her as a loving and caring person and they will miss her greatly. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC, 132 East College Street, Shelby, NC 28152 on Friday, March 06, 2020 between 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC of Boiling Springs, NC. Online condolences may be made at www.rsmorganfsl. com. NANCY RENEE WHISNANT SCHULTZ SHELBY - Nancy Renee Whisnant Schultz, loving wife, mother of three children and a native of Cleveland County, passed away at the age of 39 on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Atrium Healthcare - Cleveland. She is prede- ceased by her son, Kyle Ray Martin; grandparents, Joseph and JoAnn Whisnant. Nancy leaves behind to cherish her memories her husband, Kenneth Allen Schultz; son, Coner Ray Martin; daughters, MaKayla Louise Schultz and Caydence Marie Schultz all of Polkville, NC; mother and father, Angela Kay Tate and Thomas Ray Tate of Henrietta, NC; two brothers, Charles Michael Mayes and wife, Monica Lee Mayes, their two children, Maddilyn Grace Mayes and Jace Austin Mayes all of Waco, NC and Michael Ryan Mayes and wife, Chasity BILLY JOE ELLIS SHELBY - Billy Joe Ellis, age 89, native of Cleveland County, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home. He is predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Velma Ledbetter Ellis; wife of 19 years, Trilba Huggins Wade Ellis; infant daugh- ter, Tammy Jo Ellis; par- ents, Miller Ross Ellis and Ella Gertrude McSwain Ellis; brother, Herbert Hoover Ellis;sisters, Vernia Mae Ellis Bess and Louise Helen Ellis Ward. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his daughter, Sandra Ellis Theis (Dennis W.); grandsons, Wayne Theis (Kristin) and Andrew Theis (Tabatha); granddaughter, Tabitha Theis Hamrick (Jarrod); great-grandson, Easton Theis; great-granddaugh- ters, Carlie Hamrick, Kelsey Hamrick, Lexi Hamrick, Gina Renee Theis and Courtney Theis; brother Harrill Ross Ellis. Billy served in the United States Army. He worked at and retired from Fiber Industries for 30 years in Spinning. His hobbies were gardening, photo album scrap-booking of family and spending time at Lake Lure, He was a wonderful father, grandfather and brother. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Funeral Service will be held at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church,1227 Mt. Sinai Church Road, Shelby, NC 28152 on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 4:00 PM Pastor Tim Trexler. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Burial will follow the service in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, dona- tions may be made to Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Building Fund, 1227 Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Road, Shelby, NC 28152 or h t t p s : / / w w w . m t s i n a i b a p - tist.net/online-giving, St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Way, Memphis, Tennessee 38105; Wendover Hospice 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby NC 28150 or Old Rugged Cross Baptist Church, PO BOX 33 Shelby NC 28151. Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC of Boiling Springs, LLC. Online condolences may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. Continued From Page 9 gold. He spent his life help- ing others. He would have done anything to help anyone. Being useful and helping oth- ers made him happy. Survivors: Sisters: Eve Swann (John) of Oak Island, NC and Ann Smithwick (Gary) of Kernersville, N.C; Nieces: Jennifer Lovelace (Reggie) of Kings Mountain, NC; Great Nieces: Taylor and McKenna Lovelace of Kings Mountain, NC; Special Aunt: Betty Jane McDaniel of Rock Hill, SC; Sister-In-Law: Wanda Rowell; Cousins: Kim and David DeVane, Chuck Gladden, Steve Gladden, Lisa Parker and Madison, Don Allen, Mona and Eddie Hinson; Friends: Chris and Sheila Walker, Charlotte Hamm, and Frog. Memorials: Hospice of Cleveland County, Humane Society and Resurrection Community Garden. Arrangements: Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, Shelby N.C. Celebration of Life With Family and Friends at a later date. ELIZABETH CECILIA SPEARS GASTONIA - Elizabeth Cecilia Spears, age 71, a native of Scotland, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at her home. Elizabeth leaves behind to cherish her memories her daughters, Catherine Woods (Jeremy Gann) of Gastonia, NC and Catherine McAbee Stacey of Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren, Catherine Elizabeth McAbee, Kelsie Denise Wood, Joshua Micheal Gilliam, Carlee Shea Gilliam, Melissa Ann Stacey and Jacob Stacey all of Kings Mountain, NC; special friend, Phillip Hicks of Gastonia, NC. A Celebration of Elizabeth's Life will be held at a future date. Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC of Boiling Springs, NC. Online condolences may be made at www.rsmorganfsl. com. THOMAS RAY PHILLIPS Mooresboro – Thomas Ray Phillips, 64, died March 21, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center. He was born January 6, 1956 to the late Thomas Wilk Phillips and Mildred Hamrick Phillips. Mr. Phillips went on and served in all capacities in the fire department. Thomas was a Stone and Molly Lampkin Stone. George leaves behind to cherish his memories his chil- dren, Jennifer Stone of the home, William Stone (Heidi) of Lee County, VA; grand- children, Jazmine Stone, Cameron Stone, Tristian Stone and Nia Stone; broth- er, Steven Stone (Heather); nephew, Trevor Stone; aunt, Yvonne Kinard of Campbell, TX. He proudly served in the United States Navy, where he learned his trade as a leader and metal fabricator. He liked to ride his Harley Motorcycle and spending time with his family and black lab, "Grizzley". He always said he was 21 and would always be 21. "21 still looks good on you, Dad." No Services are planned at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Online condolences may be made at www.rsmorganfsl. com. RONALD KEVIN ROWELL Ronald Kevin Rowell, 56 of Kings Mountain, N.C. passed away on March 19, 2020 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain, N.C. He was born in Dade County, Miami Beach Florida, to the late James Winford Rowell and Peggy Rippy Rowell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Dan Rowell. Ron began his career as an electrician for the City of Kings Mountain. He worked many construction jobs in Kings Mountain and Oak Island, N.C. area's. He layed brick and tile, worked at plumbing and roof- ing. He was a handyman, a jack of all trades. We liked to say he could build a house from the ground up, by him- self if he had to, because he was Ron Rowell, he could do anything. Ron enjoyed cook- ing his entire life and often checked with his sister Eve for his Mom's recipes. Ron made the best pecan pies, brown- ies and Spaghetti bake ever! He especially enjoyed cook- ing and baking for others. He made special deliveries to his neighbors and great nieces, Taylor and McKenna, when- ever he could. Another recent hobby was playing WII video games with lifelong friend Chris, who declared Ron the 2019 WII Bowling Champion. Ron loved animals and took special care of Chris's dog "Luke", Kim and David's dog "Sadie" and cat "Starr" and Eve and John's dog "Peanut". In recent years Ron enjoyed planting herbs, vegetables and fruits in the Resurrection Community Garden with cous- in Kim. Ron was a bacon eat- ing, RC drinking sweet heart of a guy! Ron had a heart of joy to be around and he made friends easily. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister Patricia Martin. He is missed and sur- vived by one daughter Tammy Phillips and one sister Dorothy Sailor. A graveside service will be held at the Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Pallbearers will be the Fireman from the Cliffside Fire Department with the Board Members of the Cliffside Fire Department serv- ing as honorary pallbearers. The Rev. Tripp Biggerstaff and Rev. Fred William will be officiating the service. Interment will follow the ser- vice at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Cliffside Fire Department P.O. Box 727 Cliffside, NC 28024 Arrangements are entrusted to Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside. www.eggersfuneral- home.com ELSIE HAMRICK DIXON Mooresboro – Elsie Hamrick Dixon, 80, died peacefully on March 24, 2020 at home sur- rounded by her family. She was born to the late Buren Hamrick and Grace Robinson Hamrick. Elsie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a homemaker who enjoyed working with her brother, Charles, at his gro- cery store. While there, she kept the locals in stitches with her jokes and bright smile. Music was one of her great- est joys as she loved to lis- ten to her daughters sing and her grandchildren play guitar. Gospel music was her favor- ite. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Mooresboro, NC. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother Joe Hamrick. She will be missed and sur- vived by her husband Calvin Dixon; three daughters Janet Jau, Sandi Blanton, Kathy Taylor; two brothers Charles and Jimmy Hamrick; three sis- ters Daisy Wylie, Louise Harris and Evelyn Walker. She will also be missed by nine grand- children Brian, Kyle, Brooke, Regina, Jacob, Jeffrey, Luke, Joshua and Matthew; plus, nine great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be held 4:30 PM Thursday March 26, 2020 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Mooresboro, NC. The Rev. Kevin Hamrick will officiate the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside. www.eggersfuneral- home.com Continued To Page 11 OBITUARIES I N RE M E M B RA N C E I N RE M E M B RA N C E SHELBY SHOPPER SHELBY SHOPPER INFO INFO "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. –– Revelation 22:7