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Page 8 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, August 1-August 7, 2019 VIRTIE EVELENE LEAGON BLACKWELL Mrs. Virtie Evelene Leagon Blackwell, age 94, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on July 19, 2019. She was the widow of the late Frank Lamar Blackwell and the daughter of the late Ceafie McKinley Leagon and Leila Mae Bolton Leagon. Mrs. Blackwell is survived by one son, Joel Blackwell of Gaffney and one daugh- ter, Dorcas Blackwell-Floyd of Shelby; three siblings, C.M. (Junior) Leagon, Luella Ricker, and Willie Ray (Pete) Leagon; and four grandchil- dren and five great-grand- children. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Delano Blackwell; her daugh- ter, Carol Joy Blackwell; five sisters, Virgie L. Hambright, Viola Leagon, Leona Goodson, Elizabeth (Lib) Isler and Libby Ann Leagon; and two brothers, Johnny Leagon and Charlie Leagon. Funeral services were held at Cherokee Falls Baptist Church, Blacksburg, SC. Interment was at Frederick Memorial Gardens. The Blacksburg location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the family. JESSIE CALDWELL HENDRICK Mrs. Jessie Caldwell Hendrick, age 83, of Cherryville, passed away on July 20, 2019. Mrs. Hendrick was the daughter of the late Perry Caldwell and Carrie Shook Caldwell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hendrick; a son, Rick Hudson; and a son-in-law, Jerry Greene. She is survived by three sons, Keith Hudson and wife, Jessica of Cherryville, Tim Hudson and wife, Crystal JOHN MCGUIRE Mr. John McGuire, age 74, of Forest City, NC, passed away on July 19, 2019. He was born to the late James McGuire and Flora Hogan McGuire. Mr. McGuire served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Wells McGuire; two daughters, Tracy McGuire Blanton (Brad) of Forest City and Kelly McGuire Hargett (Jason) of Kernersville, NC; five granddaughters; and two sisters, Shirley Bradley (Robert) of Mooresboro and Nancy Melton (Lloyd) of Bostic. The funeral service was held at Henrietta First Baptist Church. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with military hon- ors. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, www.mda.org or to the Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. LESTER WALKER "BUTCH" LAIL Mr. Lester Walker "Butch" Lail, age 76, of Shelby, NC, passed away on July 21, 2019. He was the son of the late and Cremation Services is serving the family. BARBARA WORRELL GIBSON Mrs. Barbara Worrell Gibson, age 86, of Shelby, NC, went to her heavenly home on July 20, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Willie Worrell and Edith Campbell Worrell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene "Gene" Gibson; one brother, William "Bill" Worrell Jr. and one daughter-in-law, Debbie Lemons Gibson. Mrs. Gibson is survived by two sons, David Gibson and wife, Terrie of Shelby, Steve Gibson of Mauldin, SC and one daughter, Joan Gibson of Shelby; two sis- ters; Sylvia Suggs and hus- band, Delane of Irmo, SC and Sue Morton and hus- band, Vernon of Butner, NC; and four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside Service were held at Cleveland Memorial Park. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. of Lincolnton and Danny Hudson and wife, Jackie of Cherryville; three daughters, Debra Greene of Cherryville, Revonda Beach and hus- band, Jeffrey of Cherryville and Sherry Withers and husband, William of Maiden; a sister, Cleo Annabella of Conover; and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. A graveside service was held at Bess Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Cherryville. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family. BARBARA ANN BRACKE GEBEL Mrs. Barbara Ann Bracke Gebel, age 87, of Shelby, NC, passed away on July 20, 2019. She was the daughter of the late George Maurice and Majorie Zeally Bracke. Mrs. Gebel is survived by her husband, Dr. Emile Gebel Sr.; a daughter, Gretchen Gebel of Shelby; a son, Emile Louis Gebel Jr. "Lou" and wife, Dr. Tiffany Gebel of Sulphur Springs TX; and four grandchildren. Memorial services were held at Shelby Presbyterian Church. Memorials can be made to: www.JDRF.org (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) or Shelby Presbyterian Church, 226 East Graham Street, Shelby NC 28150. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. OBITUARIES 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 Shelby Shopper & Info offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge for Cleveland County residents and the immediate area. The obituary may include a picture if the image is of print quality. We request that the obituary is limited to 150 words and we will edit the obituaries due to space. The obituary will include preceded family members, surviving family members, funeral service information, memorials, and the name of the funeral home serving the family. The obituaries will not include names of grandchildren, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, or pets. We only accept obituaries from licensed funeral homes. The deadline is Friday at 3:00 pm prior to Thursday publication. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to obits@shelbyinfo.com Continued To Page 9 WILLIAM "BILL" FRANKLIN ALLEN Mr. William "Bill" Franklin Allen, age 94, of Cherryville, NC, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. Mr. Allen served our country in the U.S. Navy. He was pre- ceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marisel Devine Allen; a sis- ter, Dorothy Anderson; and a brother, Harry Allen. Mr. Allen is survived by his sister, Shirlee Marazza; his brother-in-law, Jim Anderson; and his sister-in- law, Nancy Moss; daugh- ter, Jeannie (Dr. Doug) of Winston Salem; a son, Frank (Nancy) and a son, Tommy (Renee) both of Cherryville; and nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church. Interment followed at City Memorial Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 301 E. First St., Cherryville, NC 28021. Carpenter-Porter Funeral Lester Pinkney and Edna Walker Lail. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Lail and Jerry Lail; and three sisters, Betty Philbeck, Fay Tesseneer, Francis Greene Mr. Lail is survived by his wife, Linda Angel Lail; a son, Jeff Lail and wife, Joy of Cherryville; a grand- son; and two sisters, Martha Causby of Grover and Dianne Brackett and hus- band, Wayne of Shelby. Funeral services were held at Buffalo Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to: Buffalo Baptist Church 108 Buffalo Church Road, Shelby NC 28150 or Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, NC 28150. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. JEFFREY LANE PAGE Mr. Jeffrey Lane Page, age 62, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 23, 2019. He was born to the late Bobby Page. Mr. Page is survived by his mother, Marie Bolin Page of Kings Mountain, NC; daugh- ter, Jennifer Lovelace and husband, Reggie of Kings Mountain, NC; brother, Todd Page of Kings Mountain, NC; and two grandchildren. Memorial services were held at the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is serving the family. Psalm 119:50 This is my comfort in my affl iction: for thy word hath quickened me. 846 E. 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