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Thursday, February 18-February 24, 2021 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 17 MARY MARTHA MATHIS SZYMBORSKI Mary Martha Mathis Szymborski, age 92, passed away on February 6, 2021 at Wendover Hospice. Born in Greenville, SC on May 5, 1928, Mary was the daughter of the late Thomas William Mathis, Sr. and Mattie Hughes Smith Mathis. In addition to her par- ents, she was predeceased by her husband, Paul E. Szymborski Sr.; sister, Eileen M Armstrong; and her broth- ers, T.W. Mathis, Jr., Sam Milton Mathis, and Andrew Mathis. Mary is survived by her sons and daughter-in-laws, Paul Jr. and Jane Szymborski of Shelby and Tom and Patti Szymborski of Durham; two grandchildren; three great grandsons; and her sister- in-laws, Frances Mathis of Liberty SC, Lyda Mathis of Landrum SC. Graveside services were held on February 9, 2021 at Sunset Cemetery, 412 Sumter Street, Shelby, NC officiat- ed by The Reverend Father Michael Kottar Celebrant. Memorials may be made to Saint Mary Help of Christians Parish, 818 McGowan Road, Shelby, NC 28150 or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at Cecil M Burton Funeral Home & Crematory. ALFRED ESKRIDGE Mr. Alfred Eskridge, 72, of Shelby, NC passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center in Shelby. RAY DENNIS COOK Ray Dennis Cook, 77, went to his Heavenly home on February 6, 2021 at Carolina Health and Rehabilitation, Cherryville NC. Born in Cleveland County, on March 7, 1943, he was the son of the late Cleatus and Wilma Cook of Lawndale. Mr. Cook served our coun- try in the US Army during the Vietnam era. In addition to his parents Mr. Cook is preceded in death by his sisters, Maxine Taylor and Ruth Chapman; and brothers-in-law, Parksie Chapman, Carroll Taylor and M.L. Ledford. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife, Linda Bradshaw Cook; sisters, Lucille Canipe (Ray), Faye Ledford; and sister-in- law, Norma Brittain (Steve). A graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Park with the Rev. Will Davis officiating. Memorials may be made to Polkville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 245, Polkville, NC 28136. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Fallston. KAY ALLISON HARDIN Kay Allison Hardin, 76, of Blacksburg, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Cherokee Medical Center. Born in Gaffney, she was the widow of Jerry Wayne Hardin Sr. and the daughter of the late Otis M. Allison and Eula Batcheler Allison. Mrs. Hardin is survived by her sons, Jerry Hardin Jr., (Tonya), and Richard Thomas Hardin (Christina), both of Blacksburg; one brother, Ben Allison, one sis- ter, Brenda Parker; and five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wayne Hardin Sr., and her siblings, Wayne Allison, Otis Allison Jr., James Allison, Ola Catherine Martin, Paul Allison, C.A. Allison, Betty Jean Childers, Charles Maddie Allison, Doris Bright, Leroy Allison, and Eula Mae Rippy. Memorial services were held Friday, February 12, 2021, at Gordon Mortuary, Blacksburg, SC, with Rev. Michael Owen officiating. Donations may be made to Brookview Health Center, 510 Thompson Street, Gaffney, SC 29340. MICHAEL WALTER ARCHER Michael Walter Archer, 69, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 5, 2021 at Atrium Cleveland in Shelby, NC. Born in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Preston Archer and Margie McEntyre. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Bradley. Michael served our coun- try in the U.S. Air Force and served in the Gulf War during Desert Storm. Survivors: wife of 30 years, Kathy Galloway Archer of Kings Mountain, NC; son, Jeffery Allen Archer and wife, Felicia of Virginia; daughter: Heather Archer Head and husband, Kimber of Clover, SC; sister: Elaine Archer Price and husband, Donald of Bessemer City, NC; and five grandchildren Memorial services were held February 10, 2021 at David Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Taule officiating Memorials: David Memorial Baptist Church, 2300 David Baptist Church Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 and St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. BONNIE SUE WARE LEWIS Bonnie Sue Ware Lewis, 91, of Lawndale, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Testa Hospice House, Kings Mountain. Born in Cleveland County, on September 4, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Rufus Alexander Ware and Hattie Margaret Dellinger Ware. In addition to her par- ents she is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Earl Lewis. She is survived by her He was born on September 1, 1948 in Cleveland County, NC along with his identical twin brother to the late Robert June Eskridge and the late Lola Surratt Eskridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Manuel Lee Eskridge and Robert Sweezy and a brother-in-law, Jerry Gingles. He leaves to cherish his memory to his two children Lakisha Moore (Sheneen) and Mario Moore (Cherina) both of Shelby, NC; three grandchildren; one great- grandchild; his siblings, Edward Eskridge (Diane), Warren Eskridge, (Cynthia), Margaret Eskridge, Tilda Eskridge, Marcella Eskridge Gingles, Elizabeth Webber (Ronald), Shelia Durham, Bonnie Martin (Eddie), Theresa Eskridge, Yvonne Sweezy and Mary Sweezy Poston (Kenneth); and a special friend, Kim. The funeral service for Mr. Eskridge was private. Burial was held place at Sunset Cemetery. DANIEL TRUJILLO IV Daniel Trujillo IV, age 31, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Charleston, SC. He was a native of Charleston, SC and the son to the late Daniel Trujillo III. He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Lynn Pettit; three daughters: Sarah Trujillo, McKena Trujillo and Maliyah Trujillo; three broth- ers: Austin Peavy, Cameron Walls and Alex Trujillo; and two sisters; Madelynn Trujillo and Victoria Trujillo. A memorial service was held February 8, 2021 at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside Chapel with Pastor Mike Gettys and Brandon Beach officiating. son, Roger Lewis and wife Karen of Michigan; daugh- ter, Sheila Gammons and husband, Steve of Shelby; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service was held Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Rose Hill Memorial Park with Rev. Karen Doucette officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameytysinger- funeralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. JERRY GLENN FLOYD Jerry Glenn Floyd, age 80, passed away on February 7, 2021 at Atrium Health Charlotte. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Lima Floyd of Shelby, NC; a daughter, Selina Demetro and hus- band, Sonny of Shelby, NC; a son, Ritchie Floyd and wife, Patty of Shelby, NC; two step daughters, Heather Walters and Rebecca Gazcowski; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a brother, Van Roy Floyd and wife, Kathy of Shelby, NC, Born in Cleveland County on January 6, 1941, Jerry was the son of the late, Robert Floyd and Lillian Greene Floyd. A Memorial service was held on February 11, 2021 at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel. Memorial Contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 in Memory of Lillian Floyd. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. JAMES "JIM" FLOYD ROBBINS, JR. Shelby: James "Jim" Floyd Robbins Jr., 76, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home. A native of Cleveland County he was the son of the late James Sr. and Irene Head Robbins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, James Edward Robbins and Charlie Robbins; and sister, Ruth 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 Continued From Page 16 Elmore. He is survived by his wife, Jane W. Robbins of the home; son, Todd Humphries and wife Michele; daughter, Patricia Lynn Black; sister, Jeanette Nalley all of Shelby; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. A funeral service was held Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Westover Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Whittington officiating. Burial followed in Mountain Rest Cemetery. Arrangements are entrust- ed to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. Online condolences: www. claybarnette.com PATRICIA "PAT" BRIDGES BEAM Patricia "Pat" Bridges Beam, age 86 of Cherryville, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was born September 8, 1934 in Gaston County to the late Carl and Annie Goins Bridges. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Max Eaker Beam; second hus- band, Neil Carson; and sis- ter, Marlene Rhyne. She is survived by her sons, Reggie Beam (Phebe); Stan Beam (Melissa); Edward Beam (Melinda); and Kelly Beam; brothers, Bill Bridges (Cecile); and Bob Bridges; sister, Libby Lynn (Carroll); and seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Funeral services were held February 10, 2021 at First Baptist Church, Cherryville, with Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner and Rev. Eric Pfeifer offici- ating. Burial follow at City Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church W.E.E. program at 301 East First Street Cherryville, NC 28021. Condolences may be made to www.carpenters- funeralhome.net. Carpenter- Porter Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family. DAVID EARL CARPENTER David Earl Carpenter, 60, of Cherryville, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his residence. Born in Cleveland County on October 15, 1960, he was the son of Martha Eunice Willis Carpenter and the late Kenneth Earl Carpenter. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two sons, James Carpenter of Bessemer City and Wayne Carpenter of Cherryville; and a grandson. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameycher- ryvillefuneralhome.com. Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family. Continued To Page 18 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God Ephesians 2:8 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. 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