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Page 16 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, February 24-March 2, 2022 STEVEN THOMAS LACKEY, JR. Steven Thomas Lackey, Jr., age 46, of Kings Mountain, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born June 26, 1975 in Gaston County to the Roxanne Crosby Farnsworth and the late Steven Thomas Lackey, Sr. Survivors include his mother, Roxanne Crosby Farnsworth; sons, Nathaniel Thomas Lackey, and Mitchell Lackey; broth- ers, Kelly Low, and Justin Lackey; sister, Christy Low; fiancé, Carly Smith; step- son, Brock Smith; and step- daughter, Reese Wall. Memorial Services were held February 13, 2022 at Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services. Burial was private. Condolences may be made to www.carpenter- porter.com. Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. MARK DEAN GILLILAND Mark Dean Gilliland, 62, of Grover, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. He is predeceased by his mother, Ola G. Shockey. Mark leaves behind to cherish his memories his spouse, Sandra Gilliland of the home; daughters, Heather N. Gilliland, April E. Gilliland and Erika M. Gilliland; father, Joel I. Gilliland; step-father, David Shockey; brother, Timothy A. Gilliland; sister, Marian G. Price; sisters-in-law, Gloria Hawkins, Anita Williams and Lisa Williams; and numer- ous grandchildren. No Services are planned at this time but may be announced at a future date. Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Memorial trib- utes may be made at www. rsmorganfsl.com. DAVID WAYNE SMITH David Wayne Smith, 62, of Casar, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. Born in Cleveland County, on July 11, 1959, he was a son of the late Lenore "Lynn" Smith and Elizabeth Denton Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard and Melvin Smith; two infant brothers; two sisters, Eunice and Zelna Hudson; and two infant sisters. Survivors include his wife, Tonda Pye Smith of the home; a son, Brad Pye (Harley Burgess) of Forest City; three sisters, Thelma Smith and Marie Hudson of Casar, and Cora Lovelace of Shelby. A Graveside Service was held February 15, 2022 at Corinth Baptist Church in Casar with the Rev. Danny McNeilly officiating. Burial followed the service in the church cemetery. 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. KRISTY ANN HUFFMAN Kristy Ann Huffman, 52, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. She was born in Los Angeles, CA, daughter of the late Daniel and Kathleen Poggen Huffman. She is survived by her children: Jeremy Huffman (Angel), Kings Mountain, NC, Brittany Campau (Brendon), York, SC, Travis Hale (Carson), Kings Mountain, CHRISTOPHER CARROLL MICHAEL Christopher "Chris" Carroll Michael, 58, native of Cleveland County, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. He is predeceased by his parents, Charles and Barbara Michael; and his grandparents. Chris is survived by one brother, Timothy Michael (Rhonda) of Shelby. A Celebration of Life Service was held February 16, 2022 at Union Baptist Church, Shelby, NC. Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Memorial trib- utes may be made at www. rsmorganfsl.com. FRANCES REBECCA WILSON Frances Rebecca Wilson, 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She was born in Rutherford County on August 17, 1936, daughter of the late Anna Jane Allen and Edgar L. Wright. She is also predeceased by one grandchild; and three sisters, Vivan Womack, Willa Faye Raybon and Nancy Bowman. Frances leaves behind to cherish her memories her husband, Kenneth A. Wilson of the home; three sons, Arnold L. Wilson (Denise), William C. Wilson (Meka) and Kenneth F. Wilson; twelve grandchildren; thir- teen great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchil- dren. A Celebration of Life Service was held February 19, 2022 at New Bethel Church, Shelby, NC 28150. Memorials may be made to New Bethel Church of Shelby. Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Memorial trib- utes may be made at www. rsmorganfsl.com. MICHAEL SCOTT WHETSTINE Michael Scott Whetstine, 56, of Lawndale, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born in Kings Mountain, NC on January 11, 1966, son of the late Connie Lee Belk and Charles Sloan Whetstine. He is also predeceased by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents. Michael is survived by his wife, Cindy Whetstine; daughter, Amber Whetstine and fiance' Chris Richards; daughter, Kassy Ledford and husband Josh Ledford; two grandchildren; and brother, Jimmy Whetstine and wife Christie Whetstine. Funeral Services were held February 12, 2022 at Hudson Memorial Baptist Church, Lawndale, NC . Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Memorial trib- utes may be made at www. rsmorganfsl.com. WILLIAM DONALD CRAWFORD William Donald Crawford, 92, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 5, 2022. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Thomas Harmon and Ethel Lee Reynolds Crawford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joe Ann Blalock Crawford; his daughter, Donna Ann Cornwell; and his brothers, Robert and Jim Crawford. Mr. Crawford is survived by his wife, Gloria Perkins- Crawford, Matthews, NC; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; step-children: Marcie Horton, Ed Sugg (Keri), and Amy Rutledge (Eric); and eight step-grand- children. Graveside services were held February 19, 2022 with Reverend Robert Patrick III officiating at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, 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 NC, and Zachary Hale, Kings Mountain, NC; Step-Children: Stephanie Hale, Lincolnton, NC, and Justin Hale (Vickie- Lynn), Kings Mountain, NC; thirteen grandchildren; and longtime companion, James Ray Hale, Kings Mountain, NC The family will hold a private Celebration of Life Service. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. ALEXANDER RONALD MIMS Alexander Ronald Mims, age 83, passed away Wednesday February 9, 2022. Ron was a native of South Florida and was born November 24, 1938. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou Dykes Mathis. Ron is survived by his wife, Wanda Mims; daugh- ters: Shana Runge (Jim) of Lawndale, NC, and Ronda Gamble of New Jersey; his sisters, Ann Wright of Florida and Elaine Keefer (Ed) of Florida; and three grandchil- dren. Memorials may be made to the Life Enrichment Center: 110 Life Enrichment Blvd, Shelby, NC 28150. Online condolences may be made at www.cecilm- burtonfuneralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home is serving the family. WILLIAM JERRY CLONINGER William Jerry Cloninger, 86, of Lawndale, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Born in Cleveland County, NC on May 6, 1935, he was the son of the late Hugh Franklin Cloninger and Annie Pearl Brackett Cloninger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel O. Cloninger and a sister, Trudy C. Lail. Survivors include his wife, 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 Vivian Spencer Cloninger; two sons, Anthony Cloninger (Ariadna) of Shelby and Eric Cloninger (Tanja) of Shelby; two daughters, Michal C. Tesseneer (Mike) of Polkville and Kelly C. Weaver (Keith) of Lawndale; and four grand- children and four great- grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service was held at Lawndale Missionary Methodist Church with Rev. Harry Queen and Mr. Fred Towery officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights, 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. BETTY FAYE PATTERSON Betty Patterson of Kings Mountain passed away February 17th at Jim Testa Hospice House Kings Mountain. She was married to the late Henry Patterson. Together they shared three children, two sons, the late Wayne Patterson and the late Kenny Patterson. One daughter, Deborah Seay. She was employed by Kings Mountain Hospital for many years, and was loved by everyone there! Her spir- it of generosity, love and mercy will live on forever in the hearts of those that knew her best and loved her best! She possessed a huge heart for others, and her service to mankind was endless! She will be greatly missed! Memorials can be made to Jim Testa Hospice House of Kings Mountain. Continued To Page 17 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. Psalm 18:10 He heals the broken heartened, binding up their wounds. Psalms 147:3 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. 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