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Page 14 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, June 25-July 1, 2020 TERESA SUE HELMS Teresa Sue Helms, 68, of Lawndale, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at her home. Born in Cleveland County, on October 25, 1951, she was a daughter of Vergie Bingham Helms of Lawndale and the late William "Bill Reese Helms, Sr. Teresa was a graduate of Burns High School and then attended nursing school in Charlotte to obtain her RN. She would work as a RN for over forty years until her loss of vision made her retire. Teresa loved the beach and she and her sister would make many weekend trips to the beach. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her brother, Billy Helms and sister, Jan Helms. In addition to her mother she is survived by a nephew Alan Dedmon and girlfriend, Tina Stallings, and two great nephews, Alec and Gavin Dedmon. A celebration of life service was held June 15, 2020, at 2:00 PM in the Stamey- Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Blanton and Rev. Travis Mull officiating. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameytysing- erfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. GEORGETTE BEECKMAN ATKINS Georgette Beeckman Atkins, age 80, passed away June 12, 2020 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. She is survived by three In addition to his mother Jacque, he leaves his chil- dren Anthony and Ashley Worthington and sib- lings Steven and Daneen McSwain to cherish his memory. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. THOMAS EDWARD JOSEPH HAGERTY Thomas Edward Joseph Hagerty, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Atrium Healthcare, Kings Mountain, NC. Tom was born on June 22,1968 in Alabama. At age four, Tom joined the Hagerty family and was christened Thomas Edward Joseph Hagerty. Tom grew up in Alaska, Texas, Minnesota and North Carolina. Tom settled in the Gastonia NC area, where he had various different jobs and developed many friends. Tom enjoyed people and found strength in his faith. Tom was joyful, with great energy and enthusiasm for living. He is survived by his moth- er Rita and siblings and their families Pat, JP, Chris, Kelley and Trace. No services are planned at this time. STACEY DAWN BALL Stacey Dawn Ball, 28, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2020. Stacey was born in Cleveland County NC. She was predeceased in death by paternal grand- parents William Frankie Ball and Diane Marie Ball, aunt Jessica Diane Ball and grandfather Harry Martin. She was a graduate of Kings Mountain High School and was employed as a certified nursing assistant. Survivors: Baby daughter: AvaScot Marie Belk, Kings Mountain, NC; Parents: Frankie William Ball and Ashlie Allison Ball, Kings Mountain, NC; Maternal grandmother: Linda Martin, Kings Mountain, NC; Step Maternal Grandmother: Kim Martin, Kings Mountain, NC; Fiance: Matthew Belk, Kings Mountain, NC; Parents of Fiance: Gary and Trina Henderson, Kings Mountain, NC; Grandparent: Kim Martin; Uncle and Aunt: Shane and Darla Ball, Lincolnton, NC; Aunt: Machelle England, West Virginia; Aunt and Uncle: Chip and Christina Martin, Shelby, NC; Aunt and Uncle Nicole and Steven Fredell, Kings Mountain, NC; Special Cousins: Colton Fredell, Dylan Ball, Austin, Morgan, Payton, and Tabitha Black, Lil Roy and Samantha Jones, Trista and Brad Lester, Alexa and Lewis Castro, Nick Jones and Cara Simpson; and a host of many other cousins and friends. held on June 18, 2020 at 6:00pm at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel. Memorial contributions can be made to Testa Family Hospice House 321 Kings Mountain Blvd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. CECIL REID Cecil Reid, age 92, of Forest City, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at his residence. Cecil was born December 24, 1927 in Sarles, NC to the late Charles Reid and Nellie Walker Reid. He was a graduate of Cando High School, class of 1945 and received a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota. Cecil served his country in the U.S. Army following the end of World War II. He and his late wife owned and operated the Carolina Business Services of Spindale for thirty-three years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-six years, Rosalie "Lee" Wisler Reid; a daughter, Debra Eileen Reid; great-grandson, Logan Shahan; a son-in-law, Woody Shahan; two sisters and six brothers. Survivors include his loving daughters, Sandra Shahan of Spindale, and Jody Heffernan (Dale) of Wichita, KS; brother, Raymon Reid of Chinook, Montana; eight grandchildren, Robert Shahan (Jessica), Melissa Hutchins (Matt), Stephen Shahan (Christina), Rebecca Godby (Kenneth), Ben Heffernan (Elizabeth), Abigail Townsend (Jared), Marcus Heffernan (Olivia) and Candace Stevenson (Aaron); and twenty great- grandchildren. The funeral service was held at June 17, 2020 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel daughters, Anita Lee, Ginger Johnson and hus- band Joey, and Lisa Davis, all of Mooresboro, NC, seven grandchildren, Amy Huffstickler, Ashley Lee, Brooke Reen and hus- band Tim, Tyler Baldwin, Daniel Davis and wife Anna Drake, and Gracie Atkins, all of Mooresboro, NC, and Josh Lee of Charlotte, NC, five great grandchildren, Austin Huffstickler, Kendall Lee, Makenzi Lee, Emma Davis, and Lily Davis, all of Mooresboro, NC, and a sister, Simone Beeckman of Brussels, Belgium. Born in Brussels, Belgium on April 3, 1940, Georgette was the daughter of the late George and Josephina Beeckman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joel Dean Atkins and a daughter, Patricia Hawkins. Georgette enjoyed mur- der mysteries. Her fam- ily remembers her fondly starting her mornings with her coffee and bagels. She loved spending time going shopping with her daughters and would stay out all day. Georgette was affectionate- ly known as Grandma and loved spoiling her grandchil- dren. A Memorial service was held at Cleveland Funeral Services on June 18, 2020 at 3:00 pm with a visitation held one hour prior. Memorial contributions can be made to Testa Hospice House 321 Kings Mountain Blvd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. JOHN DEAN McSWAIN John Dean McSwain, age 48, of Ellenboro passed away Friday. John was a native of California, the son of Jacque White McSwain of Rutherfordton and the late Charles McSwain, a finish carpenter and a US Naval Veteran. Graveside service was held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC with Rev. JR Robbins officiating. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Guest Register avail- able at www.harrisfunerals. com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is serving the family. LAUREL ANN WILLIAMS Laurel Ann Williams, age 76, passed away on June 14, 2020 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. She is survived by four chil- dren, Nicole Ann Grellman (Bill) of Shelby, NC, Diane Marie Pedigo (Guy) of Oak Lawn, IL, James Gus Christakes, Jr. (Christine) of Shelby, NC, and Gus Daniel Christakes of Hampstead, NC; ten grandchildren, John Grellman (Cassie) of Shelby, NC, Dan Grellman of Shelby, NC, Carrie Grellman (Jonathan) of Shelby, NC, Jennifer Pedigo (Danny) of Oak Lawn, IL, Guy Pedigo, Jr. of Oak Lawn, IL, Tiffany Christakes of Shelby, NC, Mandy Christakes of Melbourne, FL, Emily Christakes of Shelby, NC, Samantha Christakes of Hampstead, NC, and Corey Christakes of Hampstead, NC, nine great grandchil- dren, Chloe Lowrance, Lily Wright, Maylee Grellman, Delilah Pedigo, Kai Pedigo, Tanner Fortenberry, Christopher Fortenberry, Autumn Fortenberry and Aaliyah Fortenberry. Born in Cook County, Illinois on March 11, 1944 Laurel was the daughter of the late Willis and Faye Young Henderson. Laurel was known affec- tionately to her family as Mema. She loved birds, cats, and her dog Coco. She enjoyed DIY projects, fishing on the pier in Surf City, NC, being outdoors, and had a knack for decorating. A memorial service was 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 with Pastor Bo Wagner, and Pastor Jim Davidson officiat- ing. Interment with military honors followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations are requested to Cornerstone Baptist Church, P.O. Box 256, Mooresboro, NC or to the East Rutherford High School Sports Program, P.O. Box 668, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelson- funeralhome.com DAVID WAYNE HUFFSTETLER Casar - Mr. David Wayne Huffstetler, 61, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Atrium Health - Main in Charlotte. Born on July 18, 1958 in Okaloosa County, FL, a son of the late Kermit Huffstetler and Edna Biddy Lovelace Huffstetler. David was an account sales representative for American Tire Distributors and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Amy Hull Huffstetler of the home; two sons, Christopher Huffstetler and wife Erica of Shelby; Jason Huffstetler and wife Emily of Kings Mountain; a daugh- ter, Samantha Drewery and husband Josh of Shelby; two step daughters, Kimberly Doster of Casar and Jennifer McAbee of Lake Lure; a brother, Shane Huffstetler of Louisiana and 11 grandchil- dren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Levine Cancer Institute, c/o Atrium Health Foundation, 208 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameytysinger- funeralhome.com Arrangements are entrust- ed to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc. of Fallston. Continued To Page 15 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. 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