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Page 16 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, April 9 - Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 601 N. Pink St. Cherryville, NC 28021, or donors choice. REV. LANDON RICE Bostic: Rev. Landon Rice, 83 years old, of Self Road Bostic, NC departed this life on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, NC. He was a humble giant, soul winning saint, who was faithful to his calling for many years. His pride and joy was memories made with family. He was grounded to the earth as he loved farm- ing and gardening. He had a love for honey bees and never passed up a trip to the coast to enjoy fishing and strolling along the shore line looking for his favorite shell. Valued as a "simple man" he touched countless lives throughout his ministry and was never above helping those in need. Preacher Rice began his ministry at Morris Memorial Baptist Church, Casar NC in September 1966. He left for a short period and pas- tored Harris Baptist Church, Harris NC. He then returned to Morris Memorial Baptist Church, Casar NC for almost 30 years. Preacher Rice then pastored Fellowship Baptist Church, Connelly Springs, NC for 23 years, until the Lord called him home. For nearly forty years, many people woke up to Preacher Rice every Sunday morning sharing the gospel message on WWOL780 at 8:00 AM. This was a big part of his ministry. "This is Brother Landon saying, Good-bye and God bless you until we meet again". He actively worked in missions through Tri State Baptist Ministries in Bristol, Tennessee where he visited Romania, Bulgaria, St. Kitts, etc. He enjoyed sharing Gods word by giving Bibles and clothing to those less fortu- nate. He once came home sock footed after leaving his shoes with a man whose feet were frost bitten. He led many trips to Israel – The Holy Land – where his groups visited many places where Jesus had trod includ- ing Calvary, the Garden Tomb, the Dead Sea, Mt Zion, the Sea of Galilee and many points of interest. He met many life time friends in that area. He also enjoyed passing through Egypt return- ing home on one trip. With trophies of grace and a crown of righteousness, he traded his rags for riches. His legacy of faith will live on in his family and all who knew him. What a journey, what a journey its been. In the mountains of Madison County, Rev. Landon Rice and Charlie and Caroline King; and 3 nephews and 2 nieces. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment: Private, Mountain Rest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Resurrection Lutheran Church at 600 Crecent Circle, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to Gaston Hospice at 258 East Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054. MILDRED IRENE FERRELL DELLINGER REEP Mildred Irene Ferrell Dellinger Reep, of Cherryville, formerly of Charlotte, age 91, passed away March 31, 2020 at Carolina Care Center, Cherryville. She was born August 22, 1928 in York, SC to the late Brawley Ruben and Gladys Dowd Ferrell Stokes. Mrs. Reep enjoyed cook- ing, reading, her dog and the beach. Her family was the utmost importance to her, and she adored them all. She was preceded in death by her first husband Thomas Clyde "T. C." Dellinger, sec- ond husband John B. Reep and siblings Juanita Holland, Christine Smith, and Bob Ferrell. Left to cherish her memory her children Thomas Ray Dellinger (Jackie) of Gaffney, SC, Ken Dellinger (Cynthia) of Gaffney, SC, Alicia Jones (David) of Ellenboro, Kathy Bates (Randy), of Fleetwood, NC, Danny Dellinger of Charlotte, and Frances E. Burgess (John) of Charlotte, nine grandchildren, seven- teen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and numerous other rela- tives. A private graveside ser- vice will be held at Gaston Memorial Park. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gaston Co., 258 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054. ANNE SCOTT LAWSON-HINES Anne Scott Lawson-Hines, age 77, of Stableview Drive, passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 7, 1942 in Union County to the late Charles and Ilene Carver Scott. Anne was an animal lover and adored her dogs. She enjoyed gardening and work- ing with flowers and plants. She also worked for several years as a nurse and was very compassionate with her patients. Left to cherish her memory is her dedicated husband of 23 years, John Hines of the home; daughters, Barbara Lawson, Susan Lawson Gurganus (Tim); stepchil- dren, Jeff Hines, Teresa Hines Gardo (Brent), Greg Hines (Karen); and her grand- daughter, Chloe Gurganus. Due to local and statewide COVID 19 restrictions, a pri- vate graveside service will be held Saturday at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery. JERRY MICHAEL MORROW Jerry Michael Morrow, 63, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on March 31, 2020 at his home. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Thomas and Stella Cook Morrow. A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. DOYLE EDWARD CAMPBELL Doyle Edward Campbell, 78, formerly of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2020 at his home. Doyle was born in Hamblen County, TN, son of the late Noble Herman and Georgia Cox Campbell and was preceded in death by his brothers, Reverend Harold D. Campbell and Basil M. Campbell. Doyle was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School, Carson Newman College and earned his mas- ters degree from Tulane University, New Orleans, LA. He was a member of the US Air Force for four and a half years and served one tour in Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service. After marrying Anita McGinnis in 1968, the couple moved to Kings Mountain in 1972. Doyle was a long time member of Resurrection Lutheran Church where he had many responsibilities including being a Sunday School teacher, being a Home Communion Visitation Minister and serving eight times as the president of the Congregation. Always busy, Doyle served as past presi- dent of the Kiwanis Club and Kings Mountain Little Theater. He served two terms as a member of Kings Mountain District Schools' Board of Education and was chairman during one term. He was the descendant of a brave patriot who fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain, a member of the Mecklenburg Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the found- ing president of the Battle of Kings Mountain Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Doyle was a for- mer employee of McGinnis Department Store and Gaston Hospice. He retired from Gaston Hospice where he served as the Director of Patient Services. He was a wonderful man who will be missed dearly by his loving family, friends and his com- munity. Survivors: wife of 51 years, Anita McGinnis Campbell, of the home; daughters: Anne Bucci and husband Steve, Charlotte, NC and Emily Lemoine and husband Sam, High Point, NC; grandchil- dren: Kate and Collin Bucci Continued From Page 15 EDDIE FORREST TOWERY Shelby: Eddie Forrest Towery, 69, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Aden and Ethel Tate Towery. Eddie and his wife, Linda, enjoyed riding to the mountains and eating at their favorite res- taurant. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Linda Towery; sisters, Becky Smith and husband Tim of Forest City and Pat Canipe of Lattimore; brother, Gene Towery of Forest City; and extended family, Robbie Thrift and wife Wendy of Boiling Springs and Tammy Cash and husband Mark of Shelby. The family is planning a private memorial service. F u n e r a l H o m e : Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. online condolences: www. claybarnette.com LOUIS "LOUIE" FLAY WILLIS Louis "Louie" Flay Willis, 64, of 601 Moriah School Road, Casar, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Atrium Health -Cleveland in Shelby. Born in Lincoln County, NC on January 28, 1956, he was the son of the late Blake Junior Willis and Katherine Weathers Willis. He was retired from Dennis Willis Septic Service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Willis. Survivors include a daugh- ter, Lacy Willis of Casar; a son, Jay Willis of Florida; a grandson, Maverick Dean Seagle; a brother, Ronnie Willis of Cherryville and two sisters, Wanda Davenport of Elkin and Verda Higdon of Fallston. All services will be private. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuner- alhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. DONNA JO GIBSON TESSNER Blacksburg -- Donna Jo Gibson Tessner, 63, of 113 Tessner Road, passed away Wednesday, April 1st, 2020, at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of David Tessner and the daughter of Joe Dean Gibson and Martha Ruppe Gibson. Mrs. Tessner pre- viously worked in childcare and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and grandmother who cher- ished traveling and her family time, especially time with her grandchildren. In addition to her husband was born to the late Harve and Mary Ann Rice. In addi- tion to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step father Hanes Wallin and his son in law, Chuck Lutz. He is survived by his lov- ing wife of 60 years, O'Lema Self Rice; two daughters who loved him dearly, Vicki Lutz of Lawndale, NC and Marlene Rice Hoyle of Polkville, NC. He was known as a loving PawPaw to his three grandchildren; Jessica Lutz of Lawndale, NC, Hannah Boone and husband Nathan Boone of Shelby, NC and Landon Hoyle of Shelby, NC; one great granddaughter who was the light of his life, Brystol Boone and another sweet great granddaughter expect- ant to Nathan and Hannah Boone in August 2020. He is also survived by two sis- ters, June Boles and husband Hugh Boles of Weaverville, NC and Frances Gardner of Marshall, NC; one brother, McKinley Rice of Morganton, NC; and many loving sisters and brothers in Christ. A private ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020, with burial at Mount Harmony Baptist Church. A dedication of life ceremo- ny will be announced and held at a later date. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center, online guest register: www.claybar- nette.com OSCAR V. HARLEY, JR. Oscar V. Harley, Jr., 76, of Kings Mountain and formerly of Charlotte passed over into heaven on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Testa Hospice House, Kings Mountain. Born in Georgia on November 16, 1943, he was the son of the late Oscar V. Harley, Sr. and Mary Naomie Rogers Harley. He was retired after 45 years at Charlotte Yard as a crane operator. Mr. Harley was a member of Second Baptist Church, Kings Mountain and was in the US Army during Vietnam. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Kay Baker Harley; two sons, Matthew Harley of China Grove and Sam Harley of Greensboro; a grand- daughter, Dezirae Harley; a sister, Sandra Adams and husband, Vinson of Joanna, SC; a niece, Shevaugn Greenlee and several other grandchildren. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers memori- als may be made to Second Baptist Church, 120 Linwood Road, Kings Mountain NC 28086. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuner- alhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. and parents, Mrs. Tessner is survived by two daughters, Jenna Tessner (Marvin) and Michelle Karagounis (Andy); and four granddaughters, Lauren, Natalie, Madelyn, and Katelyn. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 4th, 2020, from 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Graveside servic- es will immediately follow at 2:00 pm with Rev. Vernon Craig officiating. Memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, 839 Antioch Rd., Blacksburg, SC 29702 or to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. REV. BENNIE GENE PRYOR Rev. Bennie Gene Pryor, 78, of 1202 Borders Road Shelby, NC passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Cleveland County, NC on January 1, 1942 to the late Oscar Pryor and Estelle Williams Pryor. Pastor Pryor was self- employed for many years with Pryor's Concrete and Finishing completing projects at the local hospital, Fasco (Honeywell) and other build- ings in this area. He retired from Duke Power after 15 years of service. His pas- sion though was teaching the Word of God. He accepted Christ in 1968 and started preaching the gospel in the early 1970's pastoring at White Oak Springs Baptist Church for 42 years and also preaching all over the world. He was a man after God's own heart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Cicero, Oscar, Jr., Johnny, Robert, Jerry and Ralph Pryor; four sis- ters, Pearl, Leila, Mary Love and Betty and two grandsons, Corry Lamar Pryor and Todd Pryor, Jr. He leaves to cherish lov- ing memories, his wife of 55 years, Ruth Bell Allen Pryor; his children, Betty Lattimore, Charles Pryor, David Pryor, Elder Nicole Pryor, Kimberly Pryor, Todd Pryor, Shakita Pryor and James Beam all of Shelby, NC; fourteen grand- children two great-grand- children; one sister, Cecilia Johnson of Cincinnati Ohio; four sisters-in-law; seven brothers-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, other rela- tives and many friends. Due to recent coronavirus outbreak Rev. Pryor will be viewed on Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Lawndale. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 3:30 PM and the funeral will start at 3:30 PM at the church. 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