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Thursday, August 10-August 16, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 15 DIANE FITE HARPER Diane Fite Harper, 80, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 31, 2023. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, daughter of the late John Lawson Fite and Gladys Wilkinson Fite and was pre- ceded in death by a daugh- ter, Cynthia Carolina Harper. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Harper (Greg McGinnis), Kings Mountain, NC; siblings: Jane Fite Moore (Randy), Belmont, NC, John Lawson Fite Jr. (Nancy), Washington State and Sandra Wilson, Kings Mountain, NC. A private family service will be held at a later date. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. TONI MARIE MOORE MARTIN Toni Marie Moore Martin, 49, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was born in Cleveland County to Mickey Moore and the late Charlene Queen Moore. She is also predeceased by her grandparents. Left to cherish her memo- ries are her father, Mickey Moore; sisters, Jennifer Moore (Jake) and Ciara Henson (Brandon). A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Springmore Baptist Church, Shelby, NC, with the Rev. Tim Norman Officiating. RONALD BAXLEY Ronald "Ron" Baxley, 65, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. Born in Hopkinsville, KY he was the son of the late James and Katherine Geraldine Luckey Baxley. He is survived by his wife, Laura Mathis Baxley of the home; daughters, Jennifer Shehan and husband Heath of Kings Mountain and Amber Rochette and hus- band Jason of Knoxville; sister, Karen Dunn and husband John of Kings Mountain; brother, Steven Baxley and wife Carolyn of Charlotte; four grandchil- dren; mother-in-law, Shirley Caveny Mathis of Kings Mountain. A memorial service was held August 5, 2023 at The First Wesleyan Church in Kings Mountain with the Rev. Caleb Williams offici- ating. Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation in Kings Mountain. www. claybarnette.com STEVE TESSNEER Steve Tessneer went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2023. Steve is survived by his wife, Kathy Tessneer; three daughters, Melinda "Mendy" Tessneer-Stiehler and her husband, Greg Stiehler, Rebecca Tessneer (deceased) and Jackie Tessneer (deceased); three grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; two broth- ers, Michael Tessneer and Gary Tessneer; three sisters, Carol Campbell, Judy Gorman and Linda Whitaker; three brothers-in- law, Wayne Ledford, Larry Ledford (deceased) and Jake Ledford; two sisters-in-law, Louise McCraw (deceased), Harriette Nazelrod. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leonard Tessneer and Betty Irene Tessneer. Private Family Services to were held. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Services, LLC is serving the Tesseer family. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl. com. ROGER MASON WILLIAMS Roger Mason Williams, 71, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born in York County, SC to the late Shorty and Ruth Williams. He is also predeceased by his sisters, Sheila Berry, Gloria Jones and Helen Scronce; and brother, Kenneth Williams. Left to cherish his memo- ries are his wife, Margaret Williams of the home; daughter, Tammy Clark; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Stella Jolly; and brothers, Jimmy Rains, Barney Rains and Paul Rains. Funeral Services were held August 4, 2023 at Ledford Grove Baptist Church, Lawndale, NC with Pastor Jackie Price officiat- ing. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Services, LLC is serving the family. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com. MICHAEL GENE DAVIS Michael "Mike" Gene Davis, 62 of Lawndale, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. Born in Mecklenburg County, NC on November 13, 1960, he was the son of Shirley Flowers Davis and the late Albert Gene Davis. Survivors include his wife, Amanda Garrett Davis; two daughters, Cheyenne Steel of Catawba and Amber Davis of Mooresville; bonus daughter, Rebecca Fowler of Bessemer City; brother, Todd Davis of Mooresville; two grandchildren and one future grandbaby on the way; father-in-law and moth- er-in-law, Ray and Virginia Sigmon of Maiden. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Services, LLC is serving the family. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com. VIRGINIA CARPENTER FINLEY SHERLIN Virginia Carpenter Finley Sherlin, 97, of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Born at home on November 16, 1925 in Cherryville, she was the daughter of the late Lawson Carpenter and Bertie Biggerstaff Carpenter. In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her first husband, Calvin Finley; second hus- band, Alvin Sherlin; daugh- ter, Betty Jean Finley; two brothers, Harvey and Don Carpenter; and a sister, Jane Haney Ledford. Left to cherish her life and memory are two daughters, Jackie Ring and Brenda Warlick (David); step- daughter, Laura Jones; nine grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. A funeral service was held August 6, 2023 at Bethlehem Community Church with the Rev. Roy T. Byers officiat- ing. The burial followed in the Bethlehem Community Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Community Church, c/o Doris Wilson, 147 Latham Wilson Road, Lawndale, NC 28090. 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. A Celebration of Life Service was held August 4, 2023 at Eastside Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Byrd and Rev. Bob Evans officiating. Memorials may be made to the Scholarship Fund for his grandchildren at Hometrust Bank, 224 E. Warren Street, 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. JOY LORENE CAIN Joy Lorene Cain, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 1, 2023. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Fred and Lalar Bradley Champion and was preced- ed in death by her husband, John Wallace Cain, a son, Rodney Cain and four sib- lings. She is survived by her son, Terry Cain and wife, Pam, Shelby, NC; four grandchil- dren and a great-grandchild. Funeral service was held August 4, 2023 at Cornerstone Church of God with Pastor John Freeman officiating. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Church of God in Kings Mountain. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. HENRY "HANK" WIEGAND Henry "Hank" Wiegand passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Carol Wiegand; five children, ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was originally from Michigan. No services are planned at this time, but may be announced at a later date. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC of Boiling Springs, NC is serv- ing the family. Memorial tributes may be made at rsmorganfsl.com 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 14 MARY BOZEMAN WATFORD Mary Bozeman Watford, 71, of Polkville, passed away on August 2, 2023. Mrs. Watford was born on June 27, 1952 in Grove Hill, AL. She was a daughter of the late William Earl Bozeman and Verla Lee Johnson Hall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Mickey Watford. Survivors include a son, James Michael Watford, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Fairhope, AL; a daughter, Rachel Mercantini and husband Carmen of Shelby; five grand- children; a sister, Carolyn Ann Howland of Leeds, AL; and a brother, William Earl Bozeman, Jr. and wife Burma of Semmes, AL. A celebration of life service was held August 5, 2023 at Polkville Baptist Church with the Rev. Will Davis officiating. Burial was private. Memorials may be made to Polkville Baptist Church, PO Box 245, Polkville, NC 28136. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuner- alhome.com Arrangements are entrust- ed to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc. of Fallston. ROBIN MORRISON PRICE Robin Morrison Price, age 65, of Boiling Springs, NC, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. Robin was born Monday, April 14, 1958 in Cleveland County to the late T.B. Morrison and Nell Willis Morrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Johnny Morrison, Betty Putnam, Linda Blanton and Jimmy Morrison. She is survived by her hus- band, Terry Price; son, Dusty Price of Spruce Pine; sib- lings, Steve Morrison (Vicky), Larry Morrison (Betty), Roger Morrison, Nancy Davis (Royce), Peggy Wright (Gary), Ronnie Morrison, Sandra Hiebert and Tracy McSwain. A memorial service was held August 5, 2023, at High Shoal Baptist Church with Reverend Shane Adkins offi- ciating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfu- neralhome.com Continued To Page 16 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 believe sth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall fl ow rivers of living water. 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