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Page 16 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, January 5-January 11, 2023 JIMMY BRIDGES Jimmy Bridges, age 68, of Ellenboro, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Jimmy was born in Rutherford County on Sunday, September 26, 1954 to the late Faye Hardin Hopper. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him; his first wife, Evon Bridges; and stepfather, Joe Hopper. Mr. Bridges is sur- vived by his wife, Michele Bridges; sons, Josh Bridges (Kristy) of Harris and David Bridges (Teri) of Forest City; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a sister, Rhonda Bridges of Arkansas. A memorial service was held December 31, 2022 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Shane Adkins officiating. Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrange- ments. PHIL PUTNAM Phil Putnam, 74, of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Jack and Willie Putnam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Poston Putnam. He is survived by his son, Robbie Putnam and wife Jennifer; daughter, Melissa Huffstetler and hus- BONNIE JEAN HAMRICK Bonnie Jean Hamrick, 78, of Blacksburg, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022. Born in Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Paul James and Omia Yelton Hamrick. Ms. Hamrick is survived by her sons, Marvin Childers and William Lee Hamrick; her brother, William Hamrick (Sue) of Blacksburg; and his two sisters, Patricia Childers of Gaffney and Janice Childers of Blacksburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Edward Hamrick; her broth- ers, Johnny David Hamrick and Charles James Hamrick; and her sister, Lillie Ann Martin. CHRISTOPHER WAYNE HULSEY Christopher Wayne Hulsey, 60, of Blacksburg, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Born in Gaffney, he was the son of the late Kenneth Larry and Patricia McCoy Hulsey. Mr. Hulsey is survived by his son, Andrew Hulsey (Tabitha) of Shelby, NC; two grandsons; and his broth- er, Larry Hulsey (Regina) of York, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Larry and Patricia McCoy Hulsey. No services are planned at the present time. FIRLEEN DAVIS HOLT Firleen Davis Holt, age 97, of Ellenboro, passed away, Monday, December 26, 2022. Firleen was born in Cherokee County, SC on Friday, December 25, 1925 to the late Romeo Davis and Lettie Owens Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Peter Holt; daughter, Patena Penson; brothers, Blaine Davis, Finnie Davis, Winfred Davis, Sr; and two sisters, Buena McCraw and Inez Davis. band Scott, both of Shelby; the mother of his children, Susan Rhodes of Shelby; sister, Jackie Miller and hus- band Geary of Magee, MS; brother, Chris Putnam and wife Teri of Shelby; three grandchildren; Funeral services were held December 31, 2022 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Trexler officiat- ing. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Arrangements are entrust- ed to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. Online condolences: www. claybarnette.com DAVIS REECE Davis "Don" Reece, 80, of Kings Mountain, passed away on December 22, 2022. Don was born in Yadkin County on July 3, 1942. He was the son of the late Rush Henry Reece and Bessie Carlton Reece. Mr. Reece served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Evans Reece; daughter, Deborah Reece Wilson and husband Mark; two grandchildren; brother, Ned Reece and wife Annie Sue; sister, Sara Reece Vestal and deceased hus- band Charles; sisters-in- law, Novella Reece and deceased husband Ted and Shirley Evans and deceased husband, Carl. Funeral services were held December 30, 2022 at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Chip Sloan officiating. Burial followed in Mountain Rest Cemetery, with military honors. Arrangements are entrust- ed to Clay-Barnette Funeral & Aquamation in Kings Mountain. Online condo- lences: www.claybarnette. com. BARRY GRADY LINKOUS Barry Grady Linkous 68, of Shelby, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022. He was the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy Carter Linkous and was preced- ed in death by wife, Patsy Hamrick Linkous; and sis- ter, Diana Linkous Bennett Oaks. He is survived by his daughter, Joann Toney and husband Chad of Columbia, SC; step-son, David Sparks and wife Donna of Cherryville; sisters, Tonia Davis and Connie Pick; brother, Ron Linkous; and five grandchildren. A memorial service was held December 26, 2022 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Toney officiating. Arrangements are entrust- ed to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. Online condolences: www. claybarnette.com VONDA FOSTER CARPENTER Vonda Foster Carpenter, 58, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 25, 2022. She was born in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Brenda McAbee and was preceded in death her husband, George Carpenter and a daughter, Lindsey Megan Carpenter. Mrs. Carpenter is survived by her daughter, Kaitlyn Carpenter (Adam Kiser), Shelby, NC; father, Billy Ray Foster, Kings Mountain, NC; brother, John Foster, Gastonia, NC; and moth- er-in-law, Elizabeth "Lib" Carpenter. Funeral service was held Friday, December 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Second Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis Pruitt officiating. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. 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 Survivors include her sons, Clarence Bedford Holt of Spindale and Barry Holt (Diane) of Ellenboro and three grandchildren. A private funeral service was held for the family with Reverend Ernie Cole offici- ating. Interment followed in Cleveland Memorial Park. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrange- ments. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. harrelsonfuneralhome.com. KEVIN EUGENE FALLS Kevin Eugene Falls, 66, of Grover, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Doytt and Nell Costner Falls. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Evonne Greene, Carolyn Robinson and Sandra Watts; and father-in- law, Emmett Moss. He is survived by his wife, Donna Moss Falls of the home; daughter, Jennifer Falls Wright and husband, Brandon of Grover; son, Bradley Falls and wife, Michelle of Kings Mountain; sister, Susie McDonald and husband, Bobby of Bessemer City; brother, Jeff Falls and wife, Kathy of Spartanburg; four grandchildren; and his mother-in-law, Hilda Moss. A graveside service was held December 29, 2022 in Grover Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Kierstead officiat- ing. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County. Arrangements are entrust- ed to Clay-Barnette Funeral & Aquamation in Kings Mountain. Online condolenc- es: www.claybarnette.com 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 WILLIAM STEVE MORRISON William Steve Morrison, 82 of Casar, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Born in Cleveland County, NC on March 28, 1940, he was the son of the late William Gerrie Morrison and Alma Rippy Morrison. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Newton Morrison; son, Stephen Gerrie Morrison; step- daughter, Cathy Jenkins; sister, Geraldine Newton and five brothers, Richard Gerrie Morrison, Rex Allen Morrison, Billy Wayne Morrison, Myles Edward Morrison and Douglas Owen Morrison. Survivors include two sons, Mark Edward Morrison of Earl and John Douglas Morrison of Patterson Springs; step- daughter, Jennifer Campbell of Hickory; two broth- ers, Danny Reid Morrison of Sylvia and David Scott Morrison of Lawndale; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A private funeral service was held December 29, 2022 with the Rev. Keith Fulbright officiating. The burial fol- lowed in the St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Baptist Church, 337 Hull Road, Casar, NC 28020. 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. Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 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 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. 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