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est speculative buildings in the southeast. Keith Corporation anticipated delivery by the fourth quarter of 2022. The I-85 corridor is filled with speculative buildings, popular with companies focusing on e-commerce to meet the demands of post pandemic

America. These buildings are built to provide readyto-occupy space for companies looking for a place to set up new operations or expand existing ones. They can be delivered quicker than starting from scratch and provide a quick alternative to waiting for years of construction.

With speculative buildings being built all along I-85, from Gaston County south to the state line.

Keeping in mind Kings Mountain’s proximity to Charlotte, Asheville, Greenville, and Atlanta, speculative buildings will begin to fill the landscape as growth continues to come our way.

Bishop Brady

E. Jackson Sr.

KINGS MOUNTAIN:

Bishop Brady E. Jackson Sr., 67, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. Bishop Jackson was a native of Cleveland County. He was born July 27, 1955. He was the son of the late Broadus Jackson, Sr. and Callie Elizabeth Martin Jackson.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, his brother Bobby Eugene Jackson, mother-in-law Louise Dover, sister-in law Katheryn Jackson, and brother-in-law Ronald Dover.

Bishop Jackson is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pastor Teresa Dover Jackson, daughter Charity Nicole Jackson Nolen and husband Alex, son Brady Lee Jackson, Jr. and wife Teresa Lynn, brother Broadus Jackson, Jr. and wife Judy, sister-in-law Kimberly Smith and husband Jamey, Sr.

Bishop Jackson was like a modern-day Abraham because his descendants, natural and spiritual are as numerous as the sands on the seashore or the stars in the midnight sky. His biological grandchildren are Maddy Grace and Dessa Kate Nolen, Joshua Caleb and Elijah Patrick Jackson, also included are Samantha Brooke Main and husband Jeffery, Brody Owenby, Kayla Sanford, and their children.

Honorable mention to his nephews and nieces: Timothy and Hope Jackson, Travis, Tyler, David, Melissa, Kaylee, Anthony, Jamey Jr., Matthew, also Brandy, Jennifer, Holly, Kathy, Crystal, and their spouses and children, and Laura Sutton and husband Shannon. Bishop Jackson had a huge extended family of those who attended Royal Praise Ministries, Royal Priesthood Motorcycle Ministry, and Royal Priesthood Biker Church and the leadership team of Nolens, Kales, Burnetts, Norrises, Guin and Hesters.

Bishop Jackson traveled extensively sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He had the opportunity to minister in countries such as Haiti, Nigeria, Ghana, India, Russia, and all throughout the Caribbean Islands. Bishop Jackson founded Royal Praise Ministries in 1982 and “Just Men” Fellowship in 2002. Under the flagship of Royal Praise Ministries, other ministries have been establish including Royal Priesthood Motorcycle Ministry and Royal Priesthood Biker Church and Coalition of Christian Bikers with Pastors Junior and Tracey Norris at the helm.

When asked how he was, “Blessed and highly favored” was one of Bishop Jackson’s favorite sayings. And truly, this mighty man of God was not only Blessed, but was also a Blessing. There are not enough words to say how much he will be missed. He has now made Heaven his home to see Jesus face to face.

The family received friends 12:30pm-2:00pm, Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Royal Praise Ministries. Funeral services followed in the church at 2:00pm, with Dr. Paul Brintley officiating.

Memorials may be made to the church in his memory.

Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral & Aquamation in Kings Mountain. www.claybarnette.com

Vicki AnnThrift

SHELBY, NC – Vicki Armstrong Thrift joined her parents and husband in heaven on January 28th, 2023. She was born August 5, 1948, to Oliver Bryson (Junior) and Mary Rebecca (Beck) Armstrong. She was married in 1965 to the late Harold Thrift. Vicki was also preceded in death by her brother Tommy Armstrong. A Cleveland County native, Vicki lived in Kings Mountain, Lawndale, or Shelby for most of her life. She was a resident of the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby when she passed. The family wishes to say a special thank you to her special friend Faye Allison. Vicki and Faye worked together for many years at FASCO in Shelby. Outside of work, Vicki enjoyed traveling, reading, lake life, birdwatching, her family, and her numerous animals especially her dogs.

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.

In addition to her siblings, Vicki had many nieces and nephews that she loved and that loved her. These included Tomasina Armstrong, Roy Armstrong, Heath Armstrong, Amy Robinson, Jeffrey Robinson, Sara Lynn Wood, Mary Kathryn Conner, Kevin Lynn, Hayden Lynn, Sophie Williams, Zach Smith, Henry Lewis, William Lewis, Kaylon Shelton, and many others.

Vicki will be truly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Christ the King Church with Rev. Fr. Peter N. Ascik officiating.

Visitation was held on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services , Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

Gail Allen Humphries

LEXINGTON, SC – Gail

Allen Humphries passed away on January 10, 2023.

Gail was born in Kings Mountain, North Carolina on December 20, 1934. She was the daughter of David Hunter Allen and Inez Bennett Allen.

Gail is pre-deceased by her brother William Allen and sister Ramona Allen Richardson.

Gail is survived by nephews David Richardson of Chapin, South Carolina and David Allen of Endicott, New York. Gail was a wonderful aunt and a friend to many Graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services , Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.