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Thursday, October 5-October 11, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 15 BRENT LEE GIPSON Brent Lee Gipson, 20, of Shelby, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Brian Gipson and wife Maria and Jaime Gipson and fian- cé Doug Dawson, both of Shelby. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his girl- friend, Sarah McGowans of Mooresboro; sisters, Amber Ross and husband Keegan of Grover, Taylor Tomberlin and husband Chaz of Albermarle, Cristal Perez of Shelby and Madison Stiles of Dallas; brothers, Rafael Miranda- Perez of TX and Julian-Dale Gipson of Shelby; and grand- mother. Funeral services were held September 27, 2023 at Northside Baptist Church with the Rev. Neal Efird offi- ciating. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery. F u n e r a l s e r v i c e s are entrusted to Clay- Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center. www. claybarnette.com ROY HANKINS Roy Hankins, 92, of Shelby, passed away on September 21, 2023. He grew up in Terra Haute, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Opal Hankins and his sister, Barbara Ann. Mr. Hankins served our country in the U.S. Airforce. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, all the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. NC; and three step grand- children. Funeral services were held September 11, 2023 at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Cherryville, NC. Burial took place at the church ceme- tery. MARY JANE BOLIN Mary Jane "Janie" Bolin, 62, of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She is survived by a sis- ter, Nettie Mullinax of Shelby, NC, and a brother, Robert Bolin and wife Linda of Blacksburg, SC. Born December 30, 1960, in Cleveland County, NC, Janie was the daughter of the late William Perry Bolin and Leona Turner Bolin and was preceded in death by four brothers, Dean Bolin, Jimmy Bolin, Steve Bolin, and John Bolin. A funeral service was held September 29, 2023, at Cleveland Funeral Services conducted by Rev. Johnny Owens and Rev. Jerry Allen. Burial followed at Cook Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may 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. JOHNNY PHILLIP MORRIS Mr. Johnny Phillip Morris, 48, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born on December 22, 1974 in Shelby, NC to Jeanette Rice Morris and Joe Lewis Morris. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother. Johnny is survived by his parents, Jeanette Morris and Joe Lewis Morris (Christine) both of Shelby; three daugh- ters, Nykera Bush of Kings Mountain, NC, Stevelana McClain and Za'riyah Miller both of Shelby; siblings, Steve Morris, Anthony Morris, Donna Logan (Isaac), Kevin Morris (Lukiesha), Deitra Morris (Messy), Brandy Moore, Tina Lattimore, Joe Moore and Josh Moore. Funeral services were held September 12, 2023 at Ellis Chapel Baptist Church. Burial took place at the church cemetery. JO ANN BYERS RIDINGS Jo Ann Byers Ridings passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was a native of Cleveland County and the daughter of the late Arthur Benjamin Byers and Gertie Bivins Byers. Jo Ann is survived by her sons, Alan Ridings (Patti), Gene Ridings (Teressa), Jody Ridings (Diedra), David Ridings, and, Michael Ridings (Liane); ten grand- children; nineteen great- grandchildren; and sister-in- law, Nancy Ridings. In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Andrew Ridings, Sr., son, Jack Andrew Ridings, Jr., and a great-grandson. A memorial service was held Monday, October 2, 2023 in the Chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorials may be made to VIA Health Partners found- ed as Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Condolence messages may be made at cecilm- burtonfuneralhome.com. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Ridings family. BILLY GENE FOWLER Billy Gene Fowler passed away on September 8, 2023. He was born December 14, 1950, in Kings Mountain, NC to the late Andrew Fowler and Inez Oates Fowler. Mr. Fowler served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Davenport Fowler, sis- ter Lois Fowler and brother Jerry Fowler. He is survived by his sister, Pearl Fowler of Kings Mountain NC, four sons, James "Boo" Fowler (Manuela), of Germany, Torrance "TJ" Fowler of Kings Mountain, NC, Stegman Z Thompson of Syracuse, NY, Donnie Davenport (Twanette) of Shelby, NC, and eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held September 16, 2023 at S. T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. Burial with military followed at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. www.claybarnette. com DONALD SWINK Donald "Don" Swink, age 70, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. Don was born Thursday, May 28, 1953 in Rutherford County to the late Roy Swink and Eliza Johnson Swink. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter; brothers, Harold Dean, Earnest and Durham Swink; and sisters, Dorothy Randall, Mozelle Tate and Cora Lee Hudgins. Those left to treasure his memory include his wife, Janice Silver Swink; sons, Anthony Chad Swink (Bre), Thomas Bryan Swink and Jonathan Trent Swink (Jerriann) all of Rutherfordton; sisters, Helen Shires of Mooresboro, Effie Blackburn of Shelby and Marthel Matheny of Rutherfordton; four grand- children; four great-grand- children and numerous step- grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. The funeral service was held September 28, 2023, at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Elder Steven Beal officiating. Interment fol- lowed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelson- funeralhome.com BEULAH MAE POWELL Beulah Mae Powell passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Born on July 2, 1935, to the late William and Lina Mae Durham Powell. In addition to her parents, Beulah was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia L. Powell and her brother, Willie Powell. She is survived by her son, Samuel Lee Powell of Shelby 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 ELPIDIO LEDEZMA FLORES SHELBY: Elpidio Ledezma Flores, 65, died Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his home. A native of Mexico, Elpidio was the son of the late Emiliano Ledezma and Maria Flores. He worked in construction locally and attended St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is sur- vived by his wife, Sandra Fernandez Gonzaga; and son, David Ledezma and wife Guadalupe, both of Shelby; and many other extended family. Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center. JEWLENE MCGILL Ms. Jewelene McGill, aka "Mother," passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was born on January 14, 1945 to the late Bertha McGill Surratt and the late J.D. Hull. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her broth- ers, William McGill and Walter McGill and her sis- ters, Mary Frances Hull, Betty Sue McGill, Lorene Phillips, Mary Jean Surratt, Margaret Wilson and Pauline Williams. She is survived by her two sons: Robert Lee McGill (Sharon) of Acworth Georgia, and Antonio McGill, Shelby, NC; two daughters: Cathy McGill Jefferies (Nathaniel) of Grover, NC and Margaret Faye McGill of Shelby, NC; she reared her late sister's children: Dr. Linda Williams Lockhart (Ray, Jr.), Katheline Lott, Terri Williams Hopper (Robert), John McGill (Yvette) all of Shelby, NC, and the late James Marshall Feaster; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four sisters: Dorothy Bell, Clover, S.C. Parthenia Strong (Bob), Loretta Wright (Dennis) and Kathleen Hardin (Bobby) all of Shelby, NC. Funeral services were held September 23, 2023; at Ellis Baptist Church. Burial took place at the church cemetery. For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 SYDNI NICOLE STOCKTON Sydni Nicole Stockton, 23, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2023. She was born in Cleveland County on October 20, 1999, to Charles Thomas Stockton and Angela Jean Allen Stockton. Sydni is predeceased by her paternal grandfather and her maternal grandfather. In addition to her parents Tommy and Angie, Sydni is survived by her sister, Shelly Stockton George, and hus- band Steven; her brother, Josh Stockton; her boy- friend, Grayson McKee; and sister, Kelly Jo Drum and husband JR.; her paternal grandmother and maternal grandmother. A memorial service was held September 30, 2023 at Lattimore Baptist Church with Pastor Buddy Morehead officiating. Private burial was held by family. Memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte: 1613 E. Morehead st. Charlotte, NC 28207 Condolence messages may be made at www.ceci- lmburtonfuneralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. JEWELL STRICKLAND WILSON Jewell Strickland Wilson, 86, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Born on April 16, 1937, Jewell is a native of Cleveland County and the daughter of the late Otis "Joe" Strickland and Evelyn Elliott Strickland. In addition to her father, Jewell was predeceased by her husband, Malcolm "Gene" Wilson. Jewell is survived by her daughter, Joy Ellis (Mike) of Shelby, NC; two grandchil- dren; five great grandchil- dren. There will be a private funeral service and burial. Condolence messages may be made at www.ceci- lmburtonfuneralhome.com Cecil M. 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