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Page 16 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, June 11-June 17, 2020 JOSEPH "TIM" TIMOTHY EDWARDS Joseph "Tim" Timothy Edwards, 51, of Leger Road, Valdese, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his resi- dence. Born in Cleveland County, on February 2, 1969, he was the son of the late Dorothy Merlin Meade. Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Mary Elizabeth Mitchem Edwards; three daughters, Lacey Edwards, Jessica Edwards and Hanna Edwards all of Lawndale; five step children, Alysha Parlier of Hickory, Cherl Price of Granite Falls, Eddie Mitchem of Granite Falls, Rachael Mitchem of Hickory and Matthew Mitchem of Granite Falls; grandchildren, Jaylen, Layee, Iris, Patrick, Jacob and Abigail; two brothers, David Edwards and Danny Edwards both of Shelby; his father, Manuel Fredell and wife, Marjorie; a brother, Ray Fredell of Hickory and sister, Teressa McCarter of Lincolnton. Due to COVID-19 restric- tions social distancing, mask will be required while attend- ing services. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, at Elliott Memorial Baptist Church. The Funeral Service was held 2:00 PM on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Elliott Memorial Baptist Church, Lawndale with the Rev. Homer Tessneer officiating. The burial followed the ser- vice in the Elliott Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuner- alhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. DOUGLAS "DOUG" DAVIS Shelby: Douglas "Doug" Davis, 68, died Friday, May 29, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Ralph Davis Butch served proudly in the United States Airforce. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Butch especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in soap box derby racing. Funeral services were held at 11:00 am Tuesday at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel. Burial followed at Cleveland Memorial Park. A visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. CORA AURELIA-ANN "CORRIE" BRIDGES Cora Aurelia-Ann "Corrie" Bridges, 5, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 27, 2020 at Levine's Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC. She was born in Rock Hill, SC on December 10, 2014. Corrie was a remarkable little girl who was wise beyond her tender years. Her creativity, curiosity and grasp of her own spirituality evoked an inspira- tional example for all. Corrie's awareness of the world around her and her compassion for people was unmatched. She possessed an ability to com- municate with people. Corrie was an independent thinker and always full of ideas who enjoyed sharing those ideas with her friends and fam- ily. She was keenly aware of people's challenges, whether physical or mental and was concerned with everyone being treated as equals. Corrie was inspired to help others because her brother, Charles, is diagnosed with autism. She loved her brother Charles with all her heart and did not mind standing up for him whenever the need arose. She exem- plified the meaning of her "brother's defender and help- er." Her understanding of the world demonstrated wisdom beyond her years. Always a helpmate, Corrie loved help- ing her Mom in the kitchen, and her Dad outdoors and her brother with anything he needed. She enjoyed telling stories, listening to Christian music and singing her favorite song, "Happy Birthday Jesus." Corrie loved Frozen, sang every song, and owned almost every item from the franchise. She was a loving little girl who loved the Lord and her family with all her heart. Her mommy wrote, "Corrie, you are so beautiful, the sun and moon would envy you, if they could envy." Left to cherish her memo- ries: Parents: John "Eddie" Bridges and Rebecca "Becca" Dickinson Bridges; Brother: Charles Haywood Owen Bridges; Maternal ROLAND CROMWELL BLANTON Roland Cromwell Blanton, 95, died in his home on May 30, 2020. A native of Shelby, he was born to Eura and Moseline Beam Blanton on September 15,1924. He was the loving husband of Mary Sue Dixon Blanton for 71 years. He was preced- ed in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Clay and Bill Blanton and sisters, Frances Bettis and Dorothy Vance. He is survived by his wife Mary Sue, one son, Kenneth Blanton (Leslie) of Wilmington and three daugh- ters, Kathi Fletcher (Leonard) of Shelby, Mary Beth Mauney of Shelby, and Carolyn McDonald (Shannon) of Conover; grandchildren: Thomas Fletcher (Adrienne), Jason Mauney (Ashley), Brian Fletcher (Megan), Alyse Owoc (Michael), Alex Blanton, Meredith Blanton, Emily McDonald, Kimberly McDonald, and Mary Kathryn Fletcher. He has 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Jeanette Ellis, Edris Melton (Arvin), and Margaret Greene (Barry), and one brother, Scott Blanton (Carol). He was a devoted Christian who loved his family. He was a life-long mem- ber of Ross Grove Baptist Church where he served on the deacon board and was given the honor of Deacon Emeritus. He loved garden- ing, fishing, and puzzles. He retired from J.P. Stevens and Doran Mill. A graveside service was held at Ross Grove Baptist Church cemetery on Monday, June 1 at 2:00 pm, officiated by Reverend Marcus McGill. Memorials may be made to Ross Grove Baptist Church, 1225 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneral- home.com and Virginia Bivins Davis. Doug was an avid Bowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Charlotte Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Susan Davis, of the home; sons, Dylan Davis and wife Natalie of Shelby and Nick Davis and wife Anne Marie of Blacksburg; sister, Lois Nanney of Shelby; and grandchildren, Kennedy, Karter and Maddox Davis of Shelby, and Zoe and Aiden Davis of Blacksburg. Funeral services were held 3 pm, Sunday, May 31, 2020, at Patterson Springs Baptist Church, with the Rev. Steve Waters officiating. A private burial took place in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memori- als may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. Online Condolences: www. claybarnette.com LAWRENCE DEWEY "BUTCH SKIDMORE JR. Lawrence Dewey "Butch" Skidmore Jr., age 80 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at Fair Haven in Forest City. He is survived by his chil- dren, Lawrence Dewey Skidmore III of Forest City, NC, Andrea Skidmore Poole and husband Jay of Forest City, NC, Anthony Skidmore of Forest City, NC, and Jonathan Skidmore of Forest City, NC, five grandchildren, Keaton Poole, Jacob Poole, Jacalyn Poole, Alexandra Poole, Jessica Windle, and Zane Skidmore, a sister, Patricia Gayle Smith and husband Jerry of Sharpsburg, GA, and two nephews, Chris Smith of Atlanta, GA, and David Smith of Kings Mountain, NC. Born November 5, 1939 in Mecklenburg County, Butch was the son of the late Lawrence Dewey Skidmore Sr. and Sadie Farrington Skidmore and was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Skidmore. Grandparents: George and Lynn Dickinson; Great Grandmother: Pat E. Durgin; Aunt: Diana Bridges Uncle: Thomas Dickinson; A host of other loving family members. Celebration of Life: was Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Visitation was Monday, June 1, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. It is the request of the fam- ily that any flowers sent for Corrie, be living plants to transfer to a memorial garden in her memory. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is serving the family. ADAM TYLER ROGERS Adam Tyler Rogers, age 23, of Kings Mountain, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020. Born April 7, 1997 in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of Amelia "Amy" Rogers who resides in Kings Mountain and the late Mark Patrick Rogers. Adam enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, hanging out with his friends. He was an avid skate boarder, loved his fam- ily especially his mom. Adam will truly be missed by all that knew him. Adam was preceded in death by a parental grand- mother Genevieve Rogers. In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memo- ry include a son, Zayden Jace Rogers; his maternal grand- parents, Jerald and Lynn McKinney of Kings Mountain, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. There are no formal ser- vices planned. Memorial donations are requested to National Kidney Foundation, 931 Louise Ave. Ste 101B, Charlotte, NC 28204 or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 937 N. Pleasantburg Dr. Greenville, SC 29607. OBITUARIES 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 NANCY EVELYNNE KNIPP SMITH Nancy Evelynne Knipp Smith, 84, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 27, 2020 in Kings Mountain, NC. Born in Greene County, TN, she was the daughter of the late JD and Pauline Knipp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Joseph Rivers Smith, husband of 45 years, and brother Jimmie Knipp. Nancy was an active member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Kings Mountain where she had served as the President of the Church Council and director of St. Matthews Preschool. She had been active in book clubs, garden clubs, and bridge clubs. She was a loving mother, grand- mother, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors: 1 son: J. Rivers Smith (Carolyn Jane), Brevard, NC; 2 daugh- ters: Jodi Smith McDaniel (Mark), Kings Mountain, NC; Joni Smith Pierce (J. Eric), Matthews, NC; 7 Grandchildren: Joshua and wife Erin, Tyler and wife Katie, Joe, Rheanna, Heather and husband Darren, Crystal, and Jennifer; and 6 Great Grandchildren: Abigail, Hannah, Lydia, Kyleigh, Amelia, and Cowan Funeral service: A private service will be held. A Public Service will be held at a later date. Memorials: General Fund at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 201 N Piedmont Ave. #3030, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; St. Matthews Preschool, 201 N Piedmont Ave. #3030, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; or Hospice of Cleveland County 953 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. Continued To Page 17 Shelby Shopper & Info offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge for Cleveland County residents and the immediate area. The obituary may include a picture if the image is of print quality. We request that the obituary is limited to 150 words and we will edit the obituaries due to space. The obituary will include preceded family members, surviving family members, funeral service information, memorials, and the name of the funeral home serving the family. The obituaries will not include names of grandchildren, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, or pets. We only accept obituaries from licensed funeral homes. The deadline is Friday at 1:00 pm prior to the next Thursday's publication. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to obits@shelbyinfo.com Products and Services We Offer ~ Cemetery Monuments ~ Bronze Plaques ~ Granite Signs ~ Cremation Products ~ Pet Markers ~ Cleaning & Restoration 1113 POLKVILLE ROAD • SHELBY, NC R IVERHIL L MONUMENT CO. Monuments of Distinction 704-481-1198 www.riverhillmonuments.com Family Owned & Operated Since 1957