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Thursday, August 9-August 15, 2018 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 11 PATIENCE FAYE SPERLING SPAKE Mrs. Patience Faye Sperling Spake, age 88, of Shelby, NC, passed away on August 2, 2018. Mrs. Spake was preced- ed in death by her parents, Yates Sperling and Essie Spangler Sperling. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby I. Spake; brother, Glenn Sperling; sister, Mabel Jones; brothers-in- law, Everett Spake, Wesley Spake, Charles Spake, Ronald E. Smith, J. Don Shields and Dr. Robert S. Jones, Sr.; and sisters-in- law, Ruth Spake, Elizabeth Smith, Mildred Spake and Edith Spake. She is survived by a son, Dan Spake and wife, Mary Lu; a daughter, Pam Williams and husband, Mike, all of Shelby; five grandchil- dren and two great grand- children; sister, Ruth Wilson of Shelby; brothers-in-law, John Spake, Henry Spake and Jim Wilson of Shelby; sisters-in-law, Jane Shields of Shelby and Ruby Sperling of Waco. Funeral service was held at Elizabeth Baptist Church. A private burial was held prior to the service. Memorials may be made to: Elizabeth Baptist Church, 301 N. Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152 or Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. NANCY BETH WESTON THACKRAH Ms. Nancy Beth Weston Thackrah, age 70, of Shelby, NC, passed away on August 2, 2018. Ms. Thackrah was pre- ceded in death by her par- ents, Edward J. Weston, Sr. and Elaine De Rouville Weston; and her brother, Paul Weston. She is survived by two sons, Scott Thackrah and wife, Sandra of Mooresboro and David Waters and wife, Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. PAT MOSS COBB Ms. Pat Moss Cobb, age 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 30, 2018. Ms. Cobb was preceded in death by her parents, Grier and Annie Pruitt Moss. She is survived by her son, David Cobb and wife, Sandra of Bessemer City; sisters, Annette Short and Barbara Sanders and hus- band, Floyd, both of Kings Mountain and Margaret Austin and husband, Larry of Shelby; brother, John Moss and wife, Nancy of Kings Mountain; and two grandchil- dren and a great grandchild. A funeral service was held in the chapel of Clay- Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain. Burial fol- lowed the at Bessemer City Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland Co., 951 Wendover Heights, Shelby, NC 28150. Clay-Barnette Funeral, Cremation & Pet Aquamation Center is serving the family. BETTY ANNE CHEZEM LEONHARDT Mrs. Betty Anne Chezem Leonhardt, age 58, of Cherryville, NC, passed away July 30, 2018. She is survived by her parents, Lester Chezem and Juanita Franklin Stephens; her husband, James Kevin Leonhardt; children, James Leonhardt, Jr. of Hickory, Stacey Leonhardt of Hickory, Angela Leonhardt of Cherryville and Latasha Lutz of Georgia; and five grand- children. A funeral service was held at Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services. Burial follow at Bess Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway Suite 2700 New York, NY 10006. Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services is serv- ing the family. INA MAE PRICE LUTZ Mrs. Ina Mae Price Lutz passed away on July 31, 2018. Ina was the wife of Wayne Lutz, and the daughter of the late Forrest B. Price and Mattie Mae Carpenter Price. In addition to her par- ents Ina was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Sue Thompson. Services were private. Memorials may be made to Hospice, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to Spindale United Methodist both of the home. A service to celebrate his life was held at the Victory Baptist Church of Spindale. Burial was private for the family. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. TERRY JOE SELF Mr. Terry Joe Self, age 55, went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2018. He was born in Cherokee County, NC. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Patterson Self, and his father, Sidney Wayne Self. He leaves behind his mother, Sallie Self Mayes and step-father, Wayne Mayes of Kings Mountain, NC; his children, Ashley V. Self Smith and husband, Jamie Smith of Bessemer City, NC and Erica Self of Asheville, NC; his brother, Kenneth Wayne Self and wife, Beth of Blacksburg, SC; and sister, Kathy Self Crego of Kings Mountain, NC. A Memorial Service will be held at the home of his sister, Kathy Self Crego, 116 Tiara Drive, Kings Mountain, NC on Sunday, August 12, 2018, 6:00-8:00pm. Memorials may be made to Haywood Church of Asheville, NC; The Rescue Mission of Shelby, NC; and Oak Grove Baptist Church or Youth Ministry of Kings Mountain, NC. MICHAEL E. HENSON Mr. Michael E. Henson, age 66, of Forest City, NC, passed away on August 2, 2018. Mr. Henson was pre- ceded in death by his par- ents, Max Henson and Dot Reynolds Henson. He served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, he was pre- ceded in death by grandpar- ents. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Quinn Henson; one son, Shiloh Michael Henson and wife, Jennifer of Rutherfordton; and a grand- daughter. The funeral service was held at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in Eternal Hills Memorial Park with military honors. Memorials may be made to the Charles George VA Hospice Unit, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. sisters, Mignone Whitaker of Rutherfordton and Dana Warden (Steve) of Gaffney, SC; and one brother, Mark Padgett of Rutherfordton. By his request, there will only be a private family ser- vice at a later date. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC of Boiling Springs, NC is serving the family. DAIVD LESTER POPE Mr. David Lester Pope, age 88, of Cherryville, NC, passed away on July 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Colin and Georgia Cline Pope. Mr. Pope served our country in the U.S Army. In addition to his parents, he was pre- ceded in death by his wife, Velma Watts Pope; daugh- ter, Shirley Stacy Woody; brothers, Harlon, Gaither, Alvin, Walter, Ralph, and Jesse Pope; and sisters, Etta Lois Rudisill, Eunice Canipe, Druscilla Riddle Tallent, and Minnie Dalton. He is survived by his daughter, Dianne Curry of Clearwater, FL; three grand- children and seven great grandchildren; sister, Martha Braden of Cherryville; and son-in-law, Oscar Hammond. Funeral services were held at Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services. Burial followed at City Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Memorials may be made to Senior TLC, 1875 Remount Road, Gastonia, NC 28054. Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services is serv- ing the family. OLIVE CARROLL FREEMAN Mrs. Olive Carroll Freeman, age 89, of Shelby, NC, passed away on July, 29 2018. Mrs. Freeman was pre- ceded in death by her par- ents, Elijah Bunyan and Lula Flora Gerring Carroll. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Freeman; and nine sisters and four brothers. She is survived by her three daughters, Debbie Bridges and husband, Wayne of Shelby, Pam Patterson and husband, Steve of Ellenboro and Robin Dover and husband, Teddy of Shelby; and five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Memorial services were held in the sanctuary of Bethel Baptist Church. Memorials can be made to: Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Continued From Page 10 and He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away Revelation 21:4 KEITH HUFFMAN Mr. Keith Huffman, age 58, went home to be with Jesus, on August 1, 2018. Mr. Huffman was the son of Gloria Dean Gregory Hardee of Dallas and the late Clyde Huffman. In addition to his mother, Keith is survived by his wife, Veronica Lindsey Huffman; a son, Chad Huffman and wife, Jess of Knoxville, TN; a daughter, Kylie Putman and husband, Jim of Anderson, SC; five grandchildren; three sisters, Lisa Smith and husband, Dr. Jeffery Smith of Tennessee, Sherran Cameron and husband, Mark of Kings Mountain and Myra Gomez and husband, Amadeo of Shelby. Memorial services were held in the chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials may be made to: Landmark Baptist Church, PO Box 489 Shelby, NC 28151 or Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. DONALD "DON" WAYNE SELF Mr. Donald "Don" Wayne Self, age 65, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on July 28, 2018. Mr. Self was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Self and Alma Bowen Self. He is survived by his wife, Linda Bolin Self; sons, Billy Brice Self of the home, Jimmy Self of Blacksburg, and Joe Jones of Grover; and daughters, Lisa Self of Kings Mountain, NC, Brenda Bostic of Rutherfordton, NC, and Melinda Clayton of Blacksburg. Funeral services were held at Gordon Mortuary Chapel. Interment followed at Self Family Cemetery. The Blacksburg location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the family. Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 OBITUARIES OBITUARIES I N RE M E M I N RE M E M B RA N C E B RA N C E SHELBY SHOPPER SHELBY SHOPPER NFO INFO Church, PO Box 241, Spindale, NC 28160. Crowe's Mortuary is serv- ing the family. LILLIE MAE DAVIS Mrs. Lillie Mae Davis, age 77, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on July 28, 2018. Mrs. Davis was preced- ed in death by her parents, Cleave and Emma Owens; her husband, Rufus Davis; and several brothers and sis- ters. She is survived by her sons, David Edwards and Steve Edwards, both of Blacksburg, SC; daughter, Emma Griffin of Shelby; brother, James Lee Owens of Myrtle Beach, SC; and thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Greene Funeral Service is serving the family. HOWARD JUNIOR BEARD Mr. Howard Junior Beard, age 64, of Grover, NC, passed away on August 1, 2018. Mr. Beard was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Beard and Geraldine Foster Beard; and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Suzy McCraw Beard; daughters, Angela Johnson and husband, Brian Brittany Hendricks and hus- band, Joshua; son, Michael Grayson Jr.; eight grandchil- dren and a great grandchild; and three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Internment was at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to be Levine Cancer Institute, 1021 Morehead Medical Dr., Charlotte, NC 28204. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is serving the family. GRAYSON TYLER THOMPSON Grayson Tyler Thompson, infant son of Beverly Wells of Forest City and Brandon Thompson of Shelby, entered into his Heavenly Father's presence on August 1, 2018. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his mem- ory include maternal grand- parents, Jennifer Whitener and Johnny Taylor of Forest City and Donnie and Renea Wells of Henrietta; mater- nal great-great-great grand- mother, Barbara Maynard of West Virginia; pater- nal grandparents, Ricky Thompson of Shelby and Donna and Michael Boone of Kings Mountain; paternal great-grandmother, Janice Thompson of Shelby; and brother, Isaac Thompson; and a sister, Olivia Thompson, He heals the broken heartened, binding up their wounds. Psalms 147:3 Continued On Page 12