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Page 14 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, December 29, 2022-January 4, 2023 CONNIE BENNETT LEDFORD Connie Bennett Ledford, 87, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 15, 2022. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Grady Otto and Evelyn Martin Bennett and was pre- ceded in death by her hus- band, Carol T. Ledford. Connie was also preced- ed in death by her brother, Stonewall Jackson Bennett and a grandson. She is survived by her children: Scott Ledford and wife Angie, Rock Hill, SC, Barry T. Ledford and wife Tina, Kings Mountain, NC, and Karen Roberts and hus- band Craig, Topsail Beach, NC; sister: Gay Bennett Shockley, Gastonia, NC; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and sister-in- law: Pat Champion. Funeral service was held December 18, 2022 at Boyce Memorial ARP Church with Reverend Dr. Rob Patrick officiating. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to Boyce Memorial ARP Scruggs Hensley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-grandson. He is survived by his wife, Janith Hamrick Hensley of the home; daughters, Jeri Ann Cash and husband Bill of Wilmington and Jill Hensley of Bostic; six grand- children; and two great- grandchildren. A private family grave- side service was held in Cleveland Memorial Park with the Rev. Chris Little officiating. Arrangements are entrust- ed to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. Online condolences: www. claybarnette.com JOHNNY EUGENE FORTENBERRY JR. J o h n n y E u g e n e Fortenberry Jr., 51, of Grover, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. He was born in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Johnny Eugene Fortenberry Sr. and Eunivie Mathis Fortenberry and was pre- ceded in death by his sister, Diane Fortenberry. He is survived by his wife, Roxanna Fortenberry, of the home; children: Jessica Fortenberry (Rachod), Blacksburg, SC, and Kimberly Fortenberry (Breeyon), Spartanburg, SC; stepchildren: Joshua Turner (Gena), Casar, NC, and Amanda Wilkins (Paul), Blacksburg, SC; sister, Terry Jo Stiles; and eight grand- children. Memorial service was held Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Pastor Tim Trexler officiating. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Church at 111 Edgemont Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. MARY HAZEL HARRILL SEAGLE Mary Hazel Harrill Seagle, 97, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. She was born in Anson County on March 11, 1925. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Clyde Seagle; son, Joseph Perry Seagle, three brothers and one sister. Survivors include daugh- ter-in-law, Barbara Reilman of Oak Island. A graveside service was held December 20, 2022 at Carpenter's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Carpenter's Grove Baptist Church, 1117 Carpenter's Grove Church Rd., Lawndale, NC 28090 or Amorem formerly Burke Hospice and Caldwell Hospice, 902 Kirkwood Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645. 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. SCOTT BLACKWOOD Scott Blackwood, 60, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Born in Gaston County, he was the son of the late Harold Buddy Blackwood and Blanche Waldrup Blackwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Amber Blackwood; sister, Pat Blackwood; and brother, Mike Blackwood. He is survived by his daughters, Samantha Tate of Myrtle Beach and Cati Tate of Kings Mountain; and five grandchildren. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral & Aquamation in Kings Mountain. Online condolences: www.claybar- nette.com RAYMOND JERALD HENSLEY Raymond Jerald "Jerry" Hensley, 80, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Born in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Raymond Arnold and Shirley 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 Services, Kings Mountain, NC. ROBIN LEE SOLIS Robin Lee Solis, 63, of New Britian, CT passed away on Sunday December 18, 2022. Born in Middleton, CT, she was the daughter of the late Christopher Atkinson and Beulah Stocking Atkinson. Surviving Ms. Solis is a daughter, Sabrina Solis (CT); Brother, Edward Atkinson (CT); sister, Merry (Leo) Williams of Blacksburg; and four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. At this time no services are planned. WILLIAM "PRESTON" GREEN William "Preston" Greene, age 77, of Ellenboro, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Preston was born Thursday, June 28, 1945 in Gaston County to the late William Russell Greene and Virginia Caldwell Greene. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Fowler Greene; brothers, Roy Allen Greene, Charles Russell Greene, Ronnie Lee Greene; and a sister, Christine Greene Padgett. Those left to cherish his memory are his chil- dren, William Preston "Bill" Greene, Jr., Alan Dale Greene (Linda), Shannon Denise Greene and Crystal Faye Greene all of Ellenboro; sister, Patsy Greene Self (Leonard) of Boiling Springs, NC; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grand- children and one great-great grandchild. A memorial gathering was held December 20, 2022 at Harrelson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 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 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrange- ments. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelson- funeralhome.com VERA MAE MOSS Vera Mae Moss, 90, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 19, 2022. She was born in Cherokee County, SC, daughter of the late Andrew and Ethel Bailey Allison and was pre- ceded in death by her hus- band, Forrest Earl Moss Jr.; her brothers, Paul and Jay Allison; sisters, Frances Martin, Lucille Teague; and a granddaughter. Mrs. Moss is survived by her son: Mark Moss and wife Cherry, Hickory, NC; a grandchild; two great grandchildren; and her sis- ter: Connie McGraw, Boiling Springs, SC. Graveside Service was held December 21, 2022 at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Pastor David Bradley officiating. Memorials may be made to Amoren Hospice at 526 Pine Mountain Road, Hudson, NC 28638 Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. 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 Continued To Page 15 846 E. Stagecoach Trail • Fallston, NC 28042 704-538-8631 www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com Owned By Doug Tysinger & Judy Tysinger Pre-Planning ARRANGEMENTS Cremation SERVICES Traditional SERVICES T Stamey-Tysinger Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center Funeral Home & Cremation Center Family Owned and Operated Since 1900 Family Owned and Operated Since 1900 We Are Dedicated To Providing Care And Compassion To e Families We Serve And Celebrating e Lives Of Loved Ones Lost. 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