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Page 14 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, May 7-May 13, 2020 JUANITA IRENE RUPPE HAWKINS Mrs. Juanita Irene Ruppe Hawkins, of Lawndale, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at her home. Born in Cherokee County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late O.B. Ruppe and Irene Fowler Ruppe. She is survived by her hus- band of thirty-one years, Boyd Eugene Hawkins; three children, Regina Swink of Shelby, Cynthia Bridges and husband Miller of Boiling Springs, and Gene Daves and wife Carrie of Fallston; two stepchildren, Annette Putnam of Maiden and Michael Hawkins and wife, Sarah of Shelby; two brothers, Jerry Ruppe of Shelby and Johnny Ruppe of Polkville; two sisters, Mamie Lackey of Polkville and Harriett Cook of Shelby; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the Levine's Cancer Institute, Dr. Renee Melton-Smith and the staff of Hospice Cleveland County for all the great care they provided though Juanita's illness. Memorials may be made to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or the Cleveland County Health Care Foundation, 201 E. Grover Street, Shelby, NC 28150. A private gathering will be held at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneral- home.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Fallston. SALLY JEAN KIMBRELL Sally Jean Kimbrell, 65, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 24, 2020 at her home. She was born in years was a member of Ellis Chapel Baptist Church where she served in the mission- ary department, usher board, vacation bible school and was a van driver for the youth choir. Her pastimes included travel- ing, sewing, shopping and she loved children and she loved her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Brooks; a brother, Willie Brooks; two sis- ters, Elizabeth Edwards and Olivia Tate and a granddaugh- ter, Sophia Estelle Hopper. She leaves to cherish her memory one daughter, Kia Anise Brooks of Shelby; four brothers, Rev. Larry Brooks, Johnny Brooks (Julie), Joe Brooks and Glenn Brooks all of Shelby and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Due to recent coronavirus state guidelines limiting the size of gatherings, the ser- vice for Ms. Brooks will be private. She may be viewed on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Ellis Chapel Baptist Church from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM with a reception of friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the church. KENNETH EUGENE GIBBS Kenneth Eugene Gibbs, 81, of Yates Road, Shelby, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. Born in Cleveland County, NC on October 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Burgin Thomas Gibbs and Madge Corrine Greene Gibbs. He was retired from Drexel Furniture and Bayliner. Mr. Gibbs served in the Army. In addition to his parents, he was pre- ceded in death by two brothers, Robert Gibbs and William Thomas Gibbs; a sis- ter, Madge Gibbs and a neph- ew, Reginald Gibbs. Survivors include a brother, Arnold Gibbs and wife, Freda of Shelby; two nieces, Tia Gibbs Dabboussi of Shelby and Lynn Gibbs of Shelby; a nephew, Sam Ramsaur and several great-nieces and nephews. Mr. Gibbs will be open for view on Monday, April 27, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home. A private graveside will be at Polkville Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Will Davis officiating. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuner- alhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. DANNY "REDNECK" GOLD III Shelby: Danny "Redneck" Gold III, 55, died Friday, April 24, 2020, at his home. A native of Cleveland Margaret McIntyre; and his special pet, Ruger. Due to the current restric- tions with COVID-19, a memo- rial service to celebrate Brad's life will announced at a later date to include full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the fam- ily prefers donations to be made in Brad Nevins' honor to Gaston County Hospice, 258 E. Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, NC 28052. Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneral- home.net Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family. JESSE "BJ" LEE TRUESDALE Jesse "BJ" Lee Truesdale, 42, of Vale, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Born in Lincoln County, on December 1, 1977, he was a son of Wanda Hoyle Dellinger of Lincolnton and the late Kenneth Lee Truesdale. BJ was employed by Jerry's Auto Haul as a truck driver and was a member of Anthony's Grove Baptist Church, Cherryville. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his sister, Kelly Truesdale. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of six years, Angel Coleman Truesdale; six children, Kaylee Lancaster and husband Tyler Bradshaw of Lincolnton, Skyler Truesdale, Lucas Neal, Christian Jimenez, Haley Jimenez, and Summer Coleman all of the home; three brothers, Curtis Daves and wife Cindy of Lawndale, Shane Truesdale and wife Heather of Lincolnton; and Ricky Dellinger of Lincolnton; two sisters, Fonda Holland of Lincolnton and Tara Daniels and hus- band, Bobby of Fayetteville; grandson, Kaycen Bradshaw; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. The private memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Anthony Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Dennis E. Bean officiating. The ser- vice will be live streamed on Cherokee Falls, SC, daugh- ter of the late Roy Gill and Geneva Cothran Broome and was preceded in death by a sister, Pat Whiten. Sally was a retired LPN and a former insurance agent. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of God and loved attending church and read- ing her Bible. Sally earned her PhD in Biblical Studies from Heaven's Avenue Baptist University. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sally will be missed greatly by her lov- ing family and friends. Survivors: Husband of 22 years: James Kimbrell, of the home; Daughters: Stephanie Jones Ramsey (Sean), Kings Mountain, NC and Christy Jones Forney (Rob), Mooresville, NC; Stepchildren: Jamie Kimbrell, East Bend, NC, Richard Kimbrell (Elaine), Mocksville, NC and Marie Cook (Carlos), Turkeyfoot, NC; Sister: Barbara McConnell, Columbia, SC; Grandchildren: Madison Michelle and Mackenzie Jordan Ramsey, Anthony Tyler and Dominic Evan Forney; Step Grandchildren: Tyler, Hunter, Richard and Christopher Kimbrell and Anna and Nathan Warzen; and Four Great-Grandchildren and four Nieces and Nephews. All services will be private. Interment: Mountain View Cemetery, Blacksburg, SC. ELEASE BROOKS Ms. Elease Brooks, 65, of 2511 Wildwood Drive Shelby, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Shelby, NC. She was born on July 27, 1954 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Robert Brooks and Estelle Thompson Brooks. Elease was a graduate of Crest High School and earned an Associate's degree from Cleveland Community College. She did further study at Gardner Webb University. Her employment included working as a computer pro- grammer with Carolina Freight and as a teacher at both No. 3 Township and Graham Elementary Schools. Elease in her younger County, he was the son of the late Dan Thomas Gold Jr. and Elle Elmore Gold. Danny worked for Izzi Mobile Home Movers, and was a member of the WindJammers Bike Club. He enjoyed spending time in the mountains. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Hull; brother, Chris; sister, Vickie Edwards; and two grandchildren. He is survived by his sons, John Lemons and wife Nikki of Shelby, Thomas Gold of Gastonia, and Brandon Gold and wife Jennifer of Morganton; daugh- ter, Ashely Parker and hus- band Travis "Dawg" of Shelby; sisters, Judy Newton and hus- band Tim of Shelby, and Libby Brown and husband Loyd of Lawndale; 9 grandchildren; and his faithful k-9 companion, Bella. The family will receive friends 6-8pm, Saturday, May 2, 2020, at the Windjammers Club House, 745 Nalley Dr., Shelby. Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. Online condolences: www.claybar- nette.com. BRADLEY R NEVINS Bradley R Nevins, age 60 of Hidden Valley St. passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 12, 1960 in Monroe County, Iowa to the late Roy R and Frances Lucille Gillette Nevins. He was retired from Kendrion and was a veteran of the United States Marines. He loved guitars, RC cars and building things with his hands. He enjoyed being out- doors and cherished his time spent with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brett Nevins. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sharon McIntyre Nevins; daughter, Natalie Clark and husband, Ryan of Raleigh, NC; sister, Crystal Johnston and husband, Chad of Raleigh, NC; grandchil- dren, Elliott and Cooper Clark and Adalynn Nevins; niece, Courtney Milne; father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and 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 the churches website, www. anthoygrove.org, facebook page and youtube channel for friends and neighbors to join in and celebrate BJ. Memorial may be made to Lincoln County Hospice, 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092.. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuner- alhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. JOSEPH RYAN JACKSON Joseph Ryan Jackson, 21, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away suddenly on April 20, 2020 at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, TX. He was born in Gaston County, NC. Ryan was a graduate of Kings Mountain High School and the Electrical Lineworker Academy-CCC. He was employed with Primoris T & D and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Ryan was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed doing anything that kept him outside. He will be missed dearly by his family and many friends. Survivors: Father: Joseph Jackson and wife Tammy, Gastonia, NC; Mother: Tanya Ramey and significant other Wayne Lail, Shelby, NC; Paternal Grandparents: Linda and Wray Jackson, Shelby, NC; Maternal Grandmother: Brenda Strickland, Shelby, NC; Sister: Amber Kale and husband Daniel, Kings Mountain, NC; Uncles: Andy Jackson and wife Ginger and Scott Pearson and wife Christy; Aunt: Debbie Deloera and husband Miguel Nieces and Nephews: Breanna and Bentley Kale Numerous cous- ins. Graveside Service will be private. Ryan will lie in state from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, April 27, 2020 in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. The family will not be pres- ent during viewing. Interment: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC Continued To Page 15 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. 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