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Thursday, July 1-July 7, 2021 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 17 SHELIA ANN BATTLE Ms. Shelia Ann Battle, 58, of Forest City, NC, passed away on June 16, 2021. Born in Cleveland County, NC, she was daughter of the late Early Battle Sr. and the late Reverend Elizabeth Thompson Battle. She was preceded in death by three sisters: Odessa Taylor, Matilda Battle, and Lizzie McDowell, five brothers: John Joseph, Danny Jerome, Robert Lee, Early Jr., and James Willis Battle, and three sisters-in- law: Miriam Battle, Patricia Battle, and Carrie Thomas Battle. She is survived by two brothers: Mr. Eddie Battle (Mary) of Atlanta Georgia and Mr. Christopher Norris of Gaffney, two sisters: Mrs. Christine Norris (Edward) of Mooresboro, NC and Mrs. Maria Jackson (Terry) of Forest City, NC; two sis- ters-in-law: Wilma Norris and Marnitta Jackson; and brother-in-law, Mr. William McDowell of Shelby, NC; Funeral services were held June 22nd, 2021 at Mikes Creek Baptist Church, Gaffney, SC. Interment fol- lowed in the church cem- etery. PRISCILLA HOEY BELL Ms. Priscilla Hoey Bell, 61, of Shelby, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 She was born on June 16, 1959 in Cherokee County, SC to the late Willie Hoey and the late Essie Jefferies Hoey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Dean Bell and brothers, Ulysses Olivia of Kings Creek, SC; her maternal grand-parents; and her maternal step- grandmother. Beth was preceded in death by her mother, Angela Oliver Proctor; her paternal grand-parents; her great- grandmother; and her mater- nal step-grandfather. A memorial service was held June 26, 2021 in the Gordon Mortuary Chapel, Blacksburg, SC 29702. Memorials may be made to York County 4-H Youth Development, c/o Clemson University, 120 N. Congress St., York, SC 29745. JEFFREY LEON LEDFORD Mr. Jeffrey Leon Ledford, 58, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021. Jeff was born on February 8, 1963 in Gaston County, NC; a son of Diane Green Willocks of Gastonia and the late Leon Ledford. Survivors include a daugh- ter, Kelly Scott and husband Robert of Mt. Holly; a son Jeffrey Scott Ledford of Gastonia; two grandchildren; a sister, Kimberly Pollock of Gastonia; two brothers, Fred Ledford of Bessemer City and Ted Ledford of Crouse. Funeral services were held June 25, 2021 at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tim Setzer officiating. Burial was private. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameycher- ryvillefuneralhome.com Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the Ledford family. HELEN C. GOODE Helen C. Goode, age 94, of Mooresville, NC, previ- ously of Cliffside, passed away Saturday, June 19. 2021. Helen was born Wednesday, April 27, 1927, in Cleveland County to the late William Surber and Myra Harbin Surber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack C. Goode; and three brothers and four sisters. Those left to cherish her memory include a son, Ron Goode (Brenda); daughter, Cacheeta Pender (Joe); brother, Jim Surber; sis- ter, Marilyn Phagen; seven grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren. A memorial service was held June 26, 2021, at Race Path Baptist Church with Reverend Randall Cooper officiating. Memorial donations are requested to Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrange- ments. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelson- funeralhome.com LORI ANN CLARK CHURCH Lori Ann Clark Church, 55, of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 . Born in Lincoln County, NC on June 20, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Frank William Clark and Sarah Leona Thompson Clark. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Costner. Survivors include her daughter, Angela Stokes and husband, Robert of Shelby; four brothers, Chris Clark and wife, Wanda of Lincolnton, Jeff Davis and wife, Amy of Vale, Alex Clark and wife, Annie of Cherryville and Phillip Clark and wife, Dena of Cedar Bluff, VA; a sister, Michelle Sain of Cherryville; and seven grandchildren. A Funeral Service was held June 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Phillip Clark, Rev. Alex Clark and Rev. Jeff Davis officiating. The buri- al followed the service in the Normans Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home, PO Box 639, Fallston NC 28042 to help defray funeral expenses. 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. Hoey and Johnny Ray Hoey. She leaves to cherish her memory, her siblings which include, Edna Hoey Craig of Shelby, NC, Roy James Hoey of Dayton, OH, Frances Hoey Walkins (Joe) of Shelby, Robert Hoey of Anderson, SC and Denese Hoey Lawrence of Shelby. The funeral service for Ms. Bell was held June 20, 2021 at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. NANCY GIBBS NEWTON Nancy Gibbs Newton, age 74, passed away Sunday June 20, 2021 at her home in Cowpens, SC. Born July 13, 1946 in Guntersville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Betty Jean and Commie Gibbs. In addition to her parents, Nany is preceded in death by her first husband, Dennis Short of Burlington, NC. Nancy is survived by one daughter, Karen Short Harrill and her husband, Robert E. Harrill of Shelby, NC; sis- ter and brother-in-law, Linda and Tim Means of Oak Ridge, NC; brother and sis- ter-in-law, Rick and Sharron Gibbs of Vero Beach, FL; and two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Obituary with service details will be published soon due to family travel arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Hospice Home. Online condolences may be made at www.cecilm- burtonfuneralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Newton. SUSAN ELIZABETH (BETH) PROCTOR Susan Elizabeth (Beth) Proctor, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on June 19, 2021. Beth is survived by her father, Robert Lee Proctor and her step-mother, Ann Love Proctor; her broth- ers, William, Samuel and Andrew; and her sister, JAMES LEE LOOKABILL James Lee Lookabill, 66, of Cherryville, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Born in Watauga County, he is the son of Billie June Lawrence Lookabill of Shelby and the late John Lookabill. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Janet Martin of the home; sons, Jamey Cabaniss and wife, Penny of Grover and James Marshbanks of Denver, NC; brother, Johnny Lookabill and wife, Mayla of Lattimore; sisters, Mary Lemons of Shelby, Connie Hicks and husband, Jerry of Rutherfordton, and Shelia Cooper of Shelby; and a grandson. Funeral services were held June 25, 2021 at Clay- Barnette Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Barry Miles officiating. Burial fol- lowed in Cleveland Memorial Park. Arrangements are entrust- ed to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. Online condolences: www. claybarnette.com MARK McKINZIE Mr. Mark Timothy McKinzie, 55, of Bessemer City, NC passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was born on October 29, 1965 in Cleveland County, NC to James Leonard McKinzie and the late Vera Lee McKinzie. Mr. McKinzie served our country in the U.S. Navy and in the Military Reserves. Mark was pre- ceded in death by his moth- er, Vera Lee McKinzie; his maternal grandparents; and his paternal grandparents; Left to cherish loving memories are his father, James Leonard McKinzie of Kingstown NC; two children, Loria McKinzie (Miguel) of NJ, and Michael Copeland of Shelby NC, two grand- children; two sisters, Linda McKinzie of Kingstown NC, and Sonya McKinzie of Durham NC; and a spouse, Susan of CA. The funeral service for Mr. McKinzie was held on June 24, 2021 at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. Burial took place at Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC. 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 TERRY RAY KISER Terry Ray Kiser, 66, of Blacksburg, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Born in Gaffney, he was the son of the late Joel Kiser and Sarah Hill Kiser. Mr. Kiser is survived by his sister, Lisa Cody (Chris) of Blacksburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joann Frazier. Funeral services were held June 26, 2021 at Broad River Baptist Church of Blacksburg, with Rev. Danny Meetze officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Blacksburg High School Athletic Department, 201 West Ramseur Street, Blacksburg, SC 29702. ROBERT JAMES "JIMBOB" NICHOLS Mr. Robert James "Jimbob" Nichols, 65, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He was born on November 21, 1955 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Robert Nichols and the late Beatrice Goodlett Nichols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother. He leaves to cherish his memory to his sister, Doris Clark of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Thomas Nichols of Atlanta and Howard Nickles (Katherine) of Gastonia, NC; and seven siblings, Yvonne Degree (Frank), Melvin Chalk (Sonya), Herman Chalk (Janice), Joyce Parks (Charles), Priscilla Goodlett, Charles Chalk, Gwendolyn Chalk. The funeral service for Mr. Nichols was held June 25, 2021 at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. Burial took place at Palmer Grove Baptist Church. In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall fl ow rivers of living water. -- John 7:37-38 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 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