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Thursday, October 12-October 18, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 15 DARRYL D. CRAWFORD Darryl D. Crawford, 60, of Kings Mountain, passed away on October 3, 2023. He was born on July 16, 1963, in Greensboro, NC to Patricia (Mintz) and M.C. (Coy) Crawford, Jr. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; his maternal grandparents; parents-in-law, Vesta and Forest J. Handrich; and sis- ter-in-law, June Clairmont. He is survived by his wife, Beth Handrich Crawford, son Jacob and his wife Caroline of Raleigh, NC, son Samuel of Asheville, NC, parents Patricia and Coy Crawford of Kings Mountain, NC, brother Bradrick and his wife Wendy Crawford of Shelby, NC, sister-in-law Bonita and husband John Venhuizen of Isle, Minnesota, and brothers-in-law, Donovan and wife Debra Handrich of Kirkland, Washington, David Handrich of Fairview, Michigan, and Philip and wife LuAnn Handrich of Corbin, Kentucky. The funeral service was held October 8, 2023, in the Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel, with the Pastor Bobby Campbell, Pastor Stephen Littlejohn and Pastor Jason Elmore officiating. A private com- mittal service was held in the Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to any of these organizations: Via Healthcare also known as Hospice of Cleveland County (www.hospicecares. cc or 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC. 28150), or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (www.michaeljfox.org or 800 708 7644) or Samaritan's Purse (www.samaritans- purse.org or P. O. Box 3000, Boone, NC. 28607). 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. MARVIN FRANKLIN ELLIS Marvin Franklin Ellis, 90, of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Born in Gaffney, SC, he was the widower of Yvonnie Harris Ellis and the son of Marion "ML" and Katie Broom Ellis. He was first married to the late Virginia Merle Ellis. Surviving Mr. Ellis are his daughter, Tina Ellis; seven grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ellis was preceded in death by his sons, Marcus Ellis and Kenneth Ellis; his daughter, Gwen Gilliam; his children; and four great grandchildren. A graveside service was held October 2, 2023 at Sunset Cemetery with Pastor Jim Brackett officiat- ing. Memorial donations may be made to Helping Hands: 407 West Warren Street Shelby, NC 28150. Condolence messages may be made at www.ceci- lmburtonfuneralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. CHARLES W. FREEMAN The Rev. Charles W. "Buddy" Freeman, 83, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born on March 12, 1940, in Kings Mountain, NC to Coley and Willie Freeman. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Coley Freeman along with his two sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Gayla Lowery, his son, Charles Freeman and wife Becky, two grandchildren, two great grandsons; and a sister-in-law. A service of worship in celebration of Buddy's life was held in the sanctuary of Patterson Grove Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, NC, on October 5, 2023. Burial followed the service. Memorials may be made to any of the following: Baptist Children's Home of NC PO Box 338 Thomasville, NC 27361, First Baptist Church Marshall PO Box 484 Marshall, NC 28753 or the Charles and Gayla Freeman Christian Ministry Scholarship, Anderson University, 316 Boulevard Anderson, SC 29621. Online condolences may be made at www.cecilm- burtonfuneralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. GEORGE W. WRAY, JR. George W. Wray, Jr. of Shelby, passed away on September 26, 2023. He was born in Durham County, NC, on June 15, 1940 and he was the son of the late George W. Wray, Sr. and Nancy Bunn Wray of Shelby. He is survived by his wife, Annette Wray; son, Scott Wray and his wife, Mary Wray; daughter-in- law, Michelle Wray; brother, Julian Wray and his wife, Ann Wray; and a grandson. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by two sons, Stuart Wray and Chris Wray. A private burial will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Cleveland County Humane Society. Online condolences may be offered at cecilmburtonfu- neralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Wray Family. 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 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. brothers, W.T. Ellis, Fred Ellis, Nathaniel Ellis, and T.L. Ellis; and his sisters, Macie Thomas, Flora White, and Dorothy Moore. Funeral services were held October 6, 2023, in the Gordon Mortuary Chapel. Interment was at Clingman Memorial Gardens. BILLIE W. CHILDERS Billie W. Childers, age 88, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Billie was born Thursday, May 23, 1935 in Rutherford County to the late Jesse Childers and Hettie Humphries Childers. Mr. Childers served hour country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William "Chili" Childers; brothers, Jessie B. Childers and Robert Lee Childers; and brother-in-law, Henry Hoyle. He is survived by his wife, Neely Childers; daugh- ter, Abbe C. Byers (P.J.) of Forest City; four grandchil- dren; four great-grandchil- dren; daughter-in-law, Julia Childers of Newton; and sisters-in-law, Trina Hoyle of Myrtle Beach and Jenny Childers of Gaffney. A graveside service was held October 6, 2023 at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Lanny J. Funchess officiating, with Military honors. Memorial donations are requested to the Caroleen United Methodist Church, PO Box 187, Caroleen, NC 28019 or to the charity of one's choice. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelson- funeralhome.com VICTORIA ALERIENE BURR SAMUELS Victoria Aleriene Burr Samuels, 77, of Shelby, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. Vickie was born on July 2, 1946, the daughter of the late Aleriene Kincaid Burr and Clyde Burr. She is survived by her hus- band, Larry Samuels; their children, Keith Kendrick, Wendy Washburn (Warren), Robert Kendrick, and Laura Curtis (Jeff); seven grand- 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 Jacob Davis and wife, Taylor of Kings Mountain and Travis Cook and wife, Tori of Shelby; daughter, Casey Abee and husband, Brandon of Morganton; two brothers, Bill Davis of Morganton and Carrol Davis of Hickory; sister, Karen Costner and hus- band, Ken of Lawndale; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home, PO Box 639, Fallston, NC 28042 to help defray 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. LISA GAIL TESSENEER HAMBY Mrs. Lisa Gail Tesseneer Hamby, 56, passed away on Tuesday October 3, 2023. A native of Cleveland County, she was born on, March 16, 1967, daughter of Linda Louise Putnam Tesseneer and the late Kenneth Tesseneer. Mrs. Hamby is survived by her husband, Kenneth Hamby, Jr. of the home, and two daughters, Kaitlin Hamby and Rachael Hamby. A funeral service was held October 7, 2023, at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Derek Greene and Rev. Artie Hubbard. Burial fol- lowed in the church cem- etery. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleve- landfuneralservices.com. Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. is serving the family. JACOB MORGAN BRIDGES Jacob Morgan "Jake" Bridges, 68, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 4, 2023. He was the son of Kathleen Morgan Bridges and the late Benjamin Hudson Bridges Jr. Jake was preceded in death by his father, his broth- er Benjamin Hudson Bridges III, and grandparents. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Morgan Bridges of Kings Mountain; siblings: brother, William "Bill" Bridges (Barbara) of Kings Mountain; and sister- in-law, Cindee Bridges of Salisbury. Graveside service was held October 7, 2023 at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Rev. John Bridges offi- ciating. Memorials in honor of Jake may be made to your favor- ite charity or your church. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. JOEL LEE DAVIS Joel Lee Davis, 63, of Lawndale, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Born in Cleveland County, NC on July 16, 1960, he was the son of the late James Davis and Leola Lail Davis. Survivors include his wife, Debra Smith Davis; two sons, "Call Us And Compare Our Rates" "Call Us And Compare Our Rates" WITHERSPOON INSURANCE INSURANCE LOW DOWN LOW DOWN PAYMENTS PAYMENTS CALL TODAY CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FOR YOUR QUOTE! QUOTE! 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