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Thursday, August 1-August 7, 2019 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 9 Gentry and Eckles Miller, Jr. Mr. Gentry is survived by two sisters, Mary Etta Gentry of Shelby, NC and Marilyn M. Hopper of Lawndale, NC; and one brother, Bobby Gentry of Washington, NC. Funeral services were held at Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Enloe Mortuary is serving the family. HERBERT WALTER SMOUTHER Mr. Herbert Walter Smouther, age 90, of Moriah, passed into God's care on July 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Smouther and brother, Roger Smouther both of Canton, PN; his first wife, Winnifred (Seeley) Smouther of Elmira; and a son, Stephen Herbert Smouther of Columbus, OH. Mr. Smouther is survived by his second wife, Marilyn (Fortenberry) Smouther of Moriah; a son, Gordon W. Smouther and daughter- in-law, Linda L. Smouther of Trenton, NJ; two step- sons, Douglas and Michael Fortenberry of Moriah; and three step-daughters, Deborah Powell of Belwood, Dawn Caldwell of Columbia, SC and Michelle Garrison of Hickory; and many grand- sons and granddaughters. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, NY. Memorials in remem- brance of Herb may be made to the Huntington Disease Society at www.Indiana. hdsa.org. Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family. Paige Toney of Bostic, NC, and Shannon and Jason Butler of Forest City, NC; twelve grandchildren; an expected great granddaugh- ter; a sister, Linda Shoup of Ellenboro, NC; three brothers, Tommy and Jean Toney, Randy and Linda Toney, Dale and Brenda Toney, all of Ellenboro, NC; and a sister-in-law, Terra Toney of Ellenboro, NC. Mr. Toney was the son of Nellie Ledford Toney and the late Julius "JC" Colon Toney and was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Toney and his wife, Barbara and Timmy Toney; a sister, Brenda Raye Toney; and a brother-in-law, Hal Shoup. Funeral services were held at Gantts Grove Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to your local veterans asso- ciation in memory of Robert Colon Toney. Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. is serving the family. SARAH MITCHELL HORD IVEY Mrs. Sarah Mitchell Hord Ivey, "Giggy" age 95, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 22, 2019. She was born to the late James Thomas Hord and Emma Jane Barber Hord; and was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Ivey; her son, Thomas Alton Ivey (Sophia Ivey); her daugh- ter, Judith Ivey Robbs; a granddaughter; and sisters, Eunice Allen, Ethel Falls and Frances Falls. Mrs. Ivey is survived by five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and son-in-law, Eddie Robbs (Nancy). Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or charity of the donors choice. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is serving the family. JAMES A. PUTNAM, SR. Mr. James A. Putnam, Sr., age 89, of Cherryville, NC, passed away on July 20, 2019. He was born to the late Walter Bryan and Docia Harriet Mauney Putnam. Mr. Putnam served our country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean war. He was pre- ceded in death by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Adeline Seagle Putnam; a son, John MAXINE SMITH MCSWAIN Mrs. Maxine Smith McSwain, age 83, of Cherryville, NC, passed away on July 21, 2019. She was a daughter to the late William Lloyd and Ivy Roxanna Harkey Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stowe Bobby McSwain. Mrs. McSwain is survived by her sons, Randy McSwain (Mary Anne), Ronnie McSwain (Rhonda), and Roger McSwain (Jennifer); Sisters, Linda Hawkins, and Janice Ledford (Doug); and five grandchildren and six- teen great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Maxine's life was held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cem- etery. Memorials may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice at www.carolinacar- ing.org/give Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services is serv- ing the family. J. W. GENTRY Mr. J. W. Gentry, age 89, completed his earthly life on July 18, 2019. He was born on June 30, 1930 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Eckles Miller, Sr. and Estelle Gentry Miller. Mr. Gentry served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was pre- ceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Hardin Gentry; his mother and father; three sisters, Gentry Ann Miller Eskridge, Constance Miller Huff and Donna Miller; and two brothers, George Walter Continued From Page 8 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 Wesley Putnam; his parents, and four brothers and three sisters. Mr. Putnam is survived by his son, James "Al" Putnam, Jr. and wife, Lyn of Stillwater, OK; two grandchildren; and two siblings, Joe Billy and wife, Frances Putnam, of Cherryville, NC and Martha Jane and the late John Zeitler, of Myrtle Beach, SC. A celebration of life ser- vice was held at St. John's Lutheran Church. Burial was at Cherryville City Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials may be made to the St. John's Lutheran Endowment Fund. Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services is serv- ing the family. THELMA VANDYKE Mrs. Thelma Vandyke, age 74, of Shelby, NC, passed away on July 23, 2019. She was born to the late Birdie and Odessa Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Gene, Luke, Burton and George Jones; sisters, Kathleen and Helen Jones and daughter, Tammy Vandyke. Mrs. Vandyke is sur- vived by her husband, Bill Vandyke; daughters, Kim Beaver and Sabrina Williams and husband, Justin, both of Shelby; sister, Mae Reece of Concord; brother, Blaine Jones of Rutherfordton; six grandchildren. A funeral service was held at Clay-Barnette. Burial fol- lowed at Cleveland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 620 Montana Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216 Clay-Barnette Funerals, Cremations, & Aquamation Center is serving the family. RYAN BURCHWELL Mr. Ryan Burchwell, age 20, of Lattimore, NC, went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2019. He was born to Wayne Burchwell and Alicia Hahn Burchwell. In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his mem- ory include his siblings, Kyle, Jadon, Timothy, Abigail and Emily Burchwell; and fian- cé, Kristine Hutchinson of Lattimore. The funeral service was held at Maranatha Baptist Church, Shelby. Interment 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 Continued To Page 10 BOBBY WAYNE ANGEL Mr. Bobby Wayne Angel, age 73, of Shelby, NC, passed away on July 21, 2019. He was the son of the late Furman Angel and Virginia Pruitt Angel. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Ricky Angel; one son, Robert Angel; and two brothers-in-law; Junior McCurry and Norman Charboneau. Mr. Angel is survived by his wife, Esther Franks Angel of Shelby; one daugh- ter, Leighia Angel Jones and husband, Rob of Shelby; two sisters, Wanda McCurry, Fay Haynes and husband, James; one sister-in-law, Alice Charboneau; and three grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Gashes Creek Baptist Church in Asheville, NC. Funeral Services were held in the Chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial followed in Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: South Eastern German Shepherd Rescue, PO Box 208, Mooresville, NC 28115 or CCSO Canine Division, 100 Justice Place, Shelby, NC 28150. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. ROBERT COLON TONEY Mr. Robert Colon Toney, age 68 of Ellenboro, NC, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019. He is survived by his chil- dren, Todd and Rebecca Toney of Pickens, SC, Chad and Joann Toney of Columbia, SC, Paul and "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 followed in Lattimore Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ryan Burchwell Evangelism Scholarship Fund, care of Ambassador Baptist College, P.O. Box 158, Lattimore, NC 28089. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. MATTIE LEE TONEY SMITH Mrs. Mattie Lee Toney Smith, age 93, of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 24, 2019. She is survived by her children, Diane Dedmond (Roger) of Shelby, NC, Shirley Peay (William) of Shelby, NC, and Rodney Smith (Sandy) of Hendersonville, NC, six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren, ten great great grandchildren, and two brothers, Donald Toney of Westminster, NC and Charles Toney of Shelby, NC. Mrs. Smith was the daugh- ter of the late James and Effie Campbell Toney and was preceded in death by her husband, John Beecher Smith; three brothers, Clyde Toney, John Toney, and Albert Toney; and a great great granddaughter. Funeral services were held at Morning Star Baptist Church. Burial follow at Cleveland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Morning Star Baptist Church Building Fund, 832 South Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152 or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. is serving the family. LLOYD MONROE WILLIS Mr. Lloyd Monroe Willis, age 80 of Lincolnton, NC, passed away on July 24, 2019. He was a son of the late Arthur Lee Willis and Janie Mae Taylor Willis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy Jack Willis, Robert Willis, Raeford Willis and Kenneth Willis and five sisters, Pauline Green, Sue Turner, Margaret Blackwell, Vangie Costner and Mildred Helms. Mr. Willis is survived by a brother, Wayne Willis of Lincoln County. A graveside service was held at Friendly Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Fallston is serving the family. 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