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Thursday, January 12-January 18, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 17 KENSTON EARL REID Kenston Earl Reid, of Shelby, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. He was born in Wilmington, NC March 5, 1950. Mr. Reid served our country in the U.S. Army. He was preced- ed in death by his Mother, Katie; his grandfather; wife, Pam. Ken is survived by his son, Paul Reid, his daughter-in- law, Tasha Reid; his brother, Michael Johnson; and his sisters, Karyn Chester and Sharyn Ingram. Memorial services were held January 4, 2023 at Crowe's Mortuary with Military Honors. EMILY BELL CHURCH FOWLER Emily Bell Church Fowler, age 80, of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Walker (John) of Shelby, NC, two grandchil- dren; three great grandchil- dren; a brother, Mike Church of Shelby, NC. Born August 27, 1942 in Cleveland County, NC, Emily was the daughter of the late Claude Herman Church and Jessie Pearl Bridges Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Olin Fowler; a brother, Allen Church; and three sisters, Jessie Goins, Pat Cornwell, home, a son, Mark Taylor (Dee) of Inman, SC, a grand- daughter, three brothers, Joe Taylor (Emma Jean) of Franklin, NC, John Taylor (Kay) of Shelby, NC, and Jim Taylor (Cheryl) of Shelby, NC, and two sisters-in-law, Brenda Davis (Harvey) of Boiling Springs, NC, and Teresa Warlick (Arthur) of Boiling Springs, NC. Born October 8, 1944, in Macon County, NC, Buddy was the son of the late Walter C. Taylor Sr., and Nancy Justice Taylor and was pre- ceded in death by a brother, Jack Taylor. Mr. Taylor served our coun- try in the U.S. Army. A private family service was held at Cleveland Memorial Park. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com. A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. EVERETT CLIFTON SMITH Everett "Buddy" Clifton Smith, 75 of Casar, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Born in Cleveland County, on April 16, 1947, he was the son of the late Marvin Bulo Smith, Sr. and Margaret Helena Green Smith. Survivors include his daughter, Patsy Smith Scruggs of Rutherfordton; two brothers, Marvin Bulo Smith, Jr. of Polkville and Charles Ray Smith of Casar and sis- ter, Elowise Smith Ledford of Casar; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were private. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, PO Box 326, Casar, NC 28020. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuner- alhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. JOE THOMAS SPANGLER Joe Thomas Spangler, 83, of Fallston, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Born in Cleveland County, on November 29, 1939, he was a son of the late Everette Lawrence Spangler and Ottie Mae Lutz Spangler. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Gene Spangler and wife Versie. He is survived by his wife, Joreka Martin Spangler; two sons, Mike Spangler and wife Betty Jean and David Spangler and wife Gina all of Fallston; two brothers, Jack Spangler and wife Diane of Belwood and Roger Spangler and wife Carla of Shelby; and two grandchildren. The funeral service was held January 7, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church with the Dr. Tim Sims officiating. The burial followed in the Rose Hill Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 606 S Dekalb St, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuner- alhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. ELOICE JOYCE MARTIN MEADE Eloice Joyce Martin Meade, 80, of Fallston, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born in Cleveland County on December 11, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Greir L. Martin and Eloice Royster Martin. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Ray Warlick, Sr and Joe Spangler. and Diane Price. A funeral service was held January 4, 2023 at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel con- ducted by Rev. Jeff Hayes and Rev. Chad Hayes. Burial followed at Cleveland Memorial Park. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com. A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. JERRY POOLE SR. Jerry Poole Sr., 77, of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Born in McAdenville, NC, he was the son of the late Daniel Poole and Ethel Rumfelt Hartness. Mr. Poole served our coun- try in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Surviving Mr. Poole are his wife, Myra; two sons, Brandon Poole (Giuseppina) and Jerry Poole, Jr.; two daughters, Tonya Wallace (Robert) and Wendy Collins (Travis); his five grandchil- dren; and his brother, Mick Poole (Sue). In addition to his parents, Mr. Poole was preceded in death by his siblings, Randy Poole and Amelia Galloway. Funeral services were held January 6, 2023 at Gordon Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Tyler Moss offici- ating. Interment followed at Clingman Memorial Gardens. WALTER C. TAYLOR, JR. Mr. Walter C. "Buddy" Taylor Jr., age 78, of Boiling Springs, NC, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Betty Harris Taylor of the She is survived by her hus- band, Dwight Meade; son, Kale Meade and wife Pam of Fallston; brother, Dub Martin and wife Sue of Fallston; two sisters, Marilyn Warlick of Belwood and Joreka Spangler of Fallston and three grandchildren. The funeral service was held January 8, 2023 at Fallston Baptist Church with the Dr. Wade Dellinger offi- ciating. The burial followed in the Rose Hill Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Fallston Baptist Church, PO Box 116, Fallston, NC 28042. 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. GEORGIA MERLE LACKEY Merle Lackey, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2022. She was born June 15, 1935, in Rutherford County. And is preceded in death by eleven brothers and sisters. Mrs. Lackey is survived by one brother, Horace Robbins; three daughters, Vanessa Bridges, Kathy Mull, and Phyllis Hudgins; one grand- child; and two great grand- children. A graveside service was held at Cleveland Memorial Park January 2, 2023 with Pastor Jim Davis officiat- ing and her nephew, Sonny Dycus. Memorial donations can be made to Shelby First Church – The Nazarene, 1205 Charles Road, Shelby NC 28152. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com. A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. 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 KAREN JEAN WILLIS EMORY Karen Jean Willis Emory, 63, of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Born in West Virginia on January 1, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Larry Dale Willis and Leona Stage Willis. Survivors include two sons, Bradley Willis of Lawndale and David Willis of Nebo; four grandchildren; brother, Larry Willis; and sister, Charlotte Rose. Services will be private. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuner- alhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. SONJA RAE PRUITT Sonja Rae Pruitt, 54, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Born in Virginia on November 28, 1968, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Pruitt and Carolyn Clary Pruitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Samuel Pruitt. Survivors include two sons, Nicholas Causby of Fallston and Cameron Crouse of Charleston, SC; daugh- ter, Delacie Rae Crouse of Shelby; brother, Phillip Pruitt of Wilmington; two sisters, Cindy Moses and husband Alford of Lawndale and Kim Hunt and husband Donnie of Cherryville; two grandchil- dren. All services are private. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuner- alhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. Continued To Page 18 846 E. 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