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Page 14 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, February 9-February 15, 2023 VICKI ANN ARMSTRONG THRIFT Vicki Ann Armstrong Thrift, of Shelby, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023. She was born August 5, 1948, to Oliver Bryson (Junior) and Mary Rebecca (Beck) Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Thrift and by her brother, Tommy Armstrong. Surviving siblings include Chuck Armstrong with wife Joy, Debbie Robinson with husband Jeff (Bunky), Mary Lynn with husband David, Todd Armstrong, Terrie Smith Armstrong, and Libby Armstrong. Funeral service was held January 31, 2023 at Christ the King Church with Rev. Fr. Peter N. Ascik 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. JOHN ALBERT McCLAIN John Albert McClain, 82, of Grover, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Born in Rockingham NC, he was the husband of Linda Turner McClain and the son of the late Emanuel J. McClain and Laura Hambright McClain. Surviving Mr. McClain are his children, John Paul McClain of Blacksburg, Glinda Derrick (Gene) of Blacksburg, and Kelly Allen (Phillip) of Grover; and six grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. McClain was preced- ed in death by his sisters, Margaret McClain, Darlene Messer, Ruth Raines, broth- ers, Louis McClain, L.B. McClain, and Gerald "Coot" McClain. Funeral services were held January 31, 2023 at Gordon Mortuary with Rev. Willie Lanier and Buddy Ligon officiating. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery. HAYWARD DEAN BULLOCK Hayward Dean Bullock, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 29, 2023. Dean was born in Cherokee County, SC, son of the late Lester Hayward and Victoria Carroll Bullock and was preceded in death by his brother, David Bullock and a sister Thelma Burton. Mr. Bullock served our country in the North Carolina National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Sue Patterson Bullock of the home; sons: Charles Bullock, Terry Bullock, and Chris Bullock and wife Rhonda, all of Kings Mountain, NC; daugh- ter, Cindy King and husband Eric, Kings Mountain, NC; sisters: Nell Moore, Kings Mountain, NC, Ruth Burris, Albemarle, NC, and Shirley Stamey, Charlotte, NC; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Funeral service was held February 2, 2023 at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Carey Caldwell 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. CAROLYN LAWSON Carolyn Lawson, age 78, of Ellenboro, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. Carolyn was born Tuesday, January 2, 1945 in Rutherford County to the late Bunion D. Hensley and MARIANNE VIRGINIA BAKER Marianne Virginia Baker, 92, of Shelby, NC, passed away on January 28, 2023. She was born in Kenosha County, WI, daughter of the late Alex and Victoria Pawinski Kleist and was preceded in death by her husband, Willard "Bill" Baker Jr.; a daughter, Victoria Carpenter; a granddaughter; and her brothers, Gene and Raymond Kleist. Mrs. Baker is survived by her son, Billy Baker, Gastonia, NC; daughters: Pam Baker, Kings Mountain, NC and Bonnie Lawrenz and husband; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Graveside services, were held February 2, 2023 at Burke Memorial Park in Morganton, NC. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. BARNEY PARIS PEELER III Barney Paris Peeler III, 76, of Lawndale, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Born in Cleveland County he was the only child of the late Barney Paris Peeler, Jr. and Edythe Mull Peeler. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Whitworth Peeler; two sons, Garry Peeler of Lawndale and Ben Peeler of Shelby; stepdaughter, Amy Lamascus of Holly Springs; and four grandchildren. A graveside service was held January 31, 2023 at Kadesh Church Cemetery with the Rev. Beth Osbahr and Rev. George Eubanks officiating. Memorials may be made to Kadesh Church, c/o Angie Payne, 821 Belwood- Lawndale Road, Lawndale, NC 28090 or to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. 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. JOHN DALE WILLIAMS John Dale Williams, 67, of Grover, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Born in Cleveland County, on March 8, 1955, he was the son of the late Alfred Orlando Williams and Iva Jean Williamson Williams. He is survived by his two sisters, Judy Floyd and hus- band Bob of Lawndale and Barbara Carroll and hus- band Wallace of Grover. The family will hold private services. Memorials may be made to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home, PO Box 639, Fallston, NC 28042, to help with 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. PHILLIP RAY RUCKER, SR. Phillip Ray Rucker,Sr., "Pops", age 93, of Shelby, passed away on Saturday, January, 14, 2023. Phil was born May 26, 1929. His parents are the late William Ralph Rucker, Sr. and Pearl Glascoe Rucker. Phil was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Webb Rucker; his brother, William Ralph "Tink" Rucker (Betty), Jr.; and his sisters: Mary Lillian Spangler (Ed) and Chris (Lewis) Rucker Wilson. Mr. Rucker served our country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Phil is survived by his four sons; Will (Tina) Rucker of Shelby, Phil (Jennie) Rucker, Jr of Hamptonville, NC, Jim (Hope) Rucker of Shelby and Tim (Laura) Rucker of Shelby; twelve grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. A Celebration of life ser- vice was held January 21, 2023 at Spinning Leaf/North Lake, Shelby. Memorials be made to Central United Methodist Church-Window Fund, 200 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 or to the Donor's choice. Cecil Burton Funeral Home is serving the family. 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 Queen Ester Mace Hensley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy D. England; sisters, Barbara Bridges and Bardee Champion; and brothers, J.D. and Jack Hensley. Those left to cherish fond memories include her hus- band, Charles Lawson; son, Terry England (LeAnne) of Boiling Springs, NC; a daughter, Janice England of Ellenboro; a grandson; and three great-granddaughters. The funeral service was held February 3, 2023 at Pleasant View Community Church with Reverend Phillip Duncan and Reverend Chad Sisk offici- ating. Interment followed at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrange- ments. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelson- funeralhome.com THOMAS COHEN HORTON Thomas "Tommy" Cohen Horton, 80, of Grover, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born in Cleveland County to the late C.G. "Bus" and Vyra Horton on June 19, 1942. In addition to his parents, he was preced- ed in death by his brother, Charles Horton. He is survived by his wife, Martha Queen Horton of the home; daughter, Tammy Horton of Cramerton; son, Joseph Horton of the home; Funeral services were held February 2, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Tim Sims officiating. Burial followed February 3, 2023 in Cleveland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County or Bethel Baptist Church. Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. 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 OREA MAUMEY HOMESLEY Orea Mauney Homesley, 93, of Alexandria, VA, passed away on January 26, 2023. Orea was born on February 4, 1929 in Lawndale, NC, the daughter of Roland and Iva Mooney. She was predeceased by her parents, by Mr. and Mrs. Jones, her brother Bill of Lawndale, her brother Jim of Shelby, and her brother Jack of Spokane, Washington. She is survived by her husband, Wade; her son and daughter, her daughter- in-law Debbie, a grandson; her sister-in-law, Maureen Mauney. A memorial service was held at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home Chapel, Shelby, NC 28150, on Monday, February 6, 2023. Burial followed at Elizabeth Baptist Church. Flowers are welcome, and memorials can be made to Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27607. Online condolences may be made at www.cecilm- burtonfuneralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Continued To Page 15 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. Monuments of Distinction 704-481-1198 www.riverhillmonuments.com Family Owned & Operated Since 1957 www.momsinprayer.org Our Mission: Moms In Prayer International impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray.