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It was 2009, and local food banks and pantries were struggling to have enough food to feed the community. It was during this time that two friends from a Sunday School class at First Baptist Church in Shelby had an idea.

SHELBY - Amanda Ann Hudson, 38, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home. She is predeceased by her mother, Elizabeth Ledbetter Byers; father, Arthur Emory; step-dad, James Byers.

Billy Wayne Cook, 70, an honorable and humble man's earthly life ended and his eternal walk with God began February 27, 2021 at CMC - Atrium, Charlotte.

Brenda Jean Putnam Hall, 77, of Grover, NC, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2021 at her home.

Carolyn Merritt Ross died Monday, March 1, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Dennis Leroy "Popeye" Edwards, age 73, of Craig Street, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Dewey Bradley, age 73, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital.

Dorcas Lee Tessner Hunnicutt passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Cleveland Pines in Shelby, NC.

Emma Jean Broome Sides, passed away on February 27, 2021 at Wendover Hospice of Cleveland County.

Jack Walter Eaker, 90, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 28, 2021 at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville, NC.

SHELBY: John David Flory, 86, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

MOORESBORO - Johnnie Geneva Bennett, 82, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 20, 2021.

On Wednesday February 24 2021, Kathy Mauney Eplee, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 59.

Marlene Grace Adams Gold, age 81, passed away on Sunday February 28, 2021 at her home in Earl.

Michael Howington, age 69, passed away on March 2, 2021 at his residence.

Pauline (Polly) Wright, age 95 of Shelby, NC, went to her heavenly home on February 28, 2021.

Rebecca Jane Hoyle Ramey, 47, of Hull Road, Casar, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at her residence.

SHELBY: Robert "Shorty" Wayne Blanton, 70, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his home.

Sue Brooks Frye, age 86, of Mooresboro, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021.

MOORESBORO - Tony Marvin Frye, 64, went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, his girls, stepson and wife.