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Page 16 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, June 4-June 10, 2020 ANNE WHITE DELLINGER Anne White Dellinger, age 92, of Delview Rd., passed away May 21, 2020 at residence. She was born in Lenoir, NC on March 30, 1928. Mrs. Dellinger was a member of the First United Methodist Church and retired Claims Adjudicator for the NC Employment Commission. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert G "Smokey" Dellinger and three siblings. Left to cherish her memory are her son Dr. Van G. Dellinger and wife Ilene of Cherryville, grand- sons Dr. Tom G. Dellinger of Cherryville and Sam R, Dellinger of Cornelius. A graveside service was held at 11 AM Monday, May 25, 2020 at Gaston Memorial Park with Rev. Zack Christy officiating. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 601 N. Pink St., Cherryville, NC 28021. HOWARD GILBERT LAIL Shelby: Howard Gilbert Lail, 81, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at his home. Howard was born October 31, 1938. He always said that being born on Halloween, all children celebrated his birth- day. Howard was born and raised on the Lilly Mill Hill to his parents, Marvin "Bud" and Eve Ledford Lail. Howard was most proud of the ten years he served his country in the Marine Corp. Due to injuries he received in Vietnam, he returned home. He spent time working in tex- tiles and later years he was in law enforcement. In addi- tion to his parents, Howard was preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Lail Pitchford and her husband Arvis; and brother, Roy Pinkney Lail and wife Annie, all of Shelby. Howard is survived by his wife Patricia "Pat" Hamrick Lail, of the home; and two brothers. Though Howard had no chil- dren of his own, he enjoyed step-daughter, April Lail and husband Furman Miller PHILLIP EDWARD TYLER Phillip Edward Tyler, 64, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away suddenly on May 22, 2020 at his home. He was born in Fort Worth, TX, to the late Edward Paulin and Elizabeth Jane Tyler and was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Lambert. Phillip was retired from the US Army. Survivors: Brother, Reverend Brian Taule and wife Gale, of Gastonia, NC; and sis- ter: Jeanelle of Newman, Huntsville, AR. A memorial service will be announced later by Harris Funeral Home, Inc. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. ZEB ROGER WRAY Zeb Roger Wray, 75, of Shelby, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his residence. Born in Cleveland County on January 21, 1945, he was the son of the late Clyde W. Wray and Emma C. Wray. Roger's career included Doran Mills, Coca Cola Bottling Company and North Carolina Department of Transportation. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and he truly loved his two yorkie companions, Zoe and Shelly. He was a graduate of Burns High School at Fallston. Roger was a former member of Buffalo Baptist Church of Shelby. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Mary Teresa Bolt Wray; son, Johnathan Wayne Wray; two daughters, Tammi Wray Beaver and Amy Wray Self; grandchildren, Casey Self, Matthew McCall- Meadows and Summer Richards; great grandchil- dren, Camden and Blayden Wease; brother, Ralph Thomas Wray (Vickie) of Kings Mountain; four sisters, Peggy W. Montgomery of Stone Mountain, GA, Mary W. Warlick of Lawndale, Judy W. Phillips (Richard) of Shelby and Brenda W. Peterson (Robert) of Kings Mountain. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 11:00 am at Buffalo Baptist Church with the Rev. Dustin Mace and Rev. Max Turner officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 (www. hospicecares.cc) or Buffalo Baptist Church, 108 Buffalo Church Road, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuner- alhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. Reita was a longtime mem- ber of the First Presbyterian Church, found great enjoy- ment in reading, walking and being outdoors but most of all she enjoyed her family. She was preceded in death by her parents. Left to cherish her mem- ory is her husband of 61 years, Jerry Stroupe; son, David Stroupe (Cindy) of Cherryville; daughter, Donna Abee (Mark) of Mint Hill; six grandchildren Mary Catherine and Caroline Stroupe, Taylor Abee, Addison Kozlowski (Mike), Elliot and Isaac Abee; sister, Gail Morgan of Waco; broth- ers, Larry Black of Shelby, and Ronnie Black of Orlando Florida. A Family memorial service was held at First Presbyterian Church, Cherryville with Rev. Dr. Bill Lowe officiating on Monday. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Benevolent Fund, 107 W. Academy St, Cherryville, NC 28021 or to Hospice of Gaston Co., 258 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054. RHYNE MICHAEL SIMPSON Cherryville - Mr. Rhyne Michael Simpson, 29, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his residence. Rhyne was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on April 29, 1991 a son of Dr. Gary Simpson and Jane White Simpson both of Cherryville. He was a 2010 gradu- ate of Lighthouse Christian Academy and attended UNC Chapel Hill for three years. Rhyne was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Cherryville and operated his own business, Outer Optics, which was a videography and marketing company that spe- cialized in recording music, video production, photogra- phy and marketing. Rhyne was creative, artistic, caring and loving. He loved music of any kind, loved his friends and also loved sports and was especially talented at bas- ketball and baseball. Rhyne always wanted to help some- of Fountain Inn, SC; step- son, Robbie Lail of Shelby; six grandchildren, including Megan Lail, who has always held a special place in his heart. We wish to express our love and thanks to our dear friends who held fast to us during this time of trials, especially Ronald Hurdt and Tommy and Debbie Bridges. There is no way to express our gratitude to Howards Hospice of Cleveland County Team. A visitation was held 12-1:30pm, Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home. A graveside service, with military honors, followed at 2pm, in Cleveland Memorial Park, with the Rev. Rev. Richard Stroup officiat- ing. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150 Arrangements are entrust- ed to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. Online Condolences: www. claybarnette.com FRED EUGENE BRACKETT Shelby - Mr. Fred Eugene Brackett, 86, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Peak Resources in Shelby. Born in Cleveland County, NC on June 16, 1933 a son of the late Johnny Baxter Brackett and Burzilla Earl Brackett. Mr. Brackett retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation and was a member of Double Shoals Baptist Church. He served our country in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he was pre- ceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Turner Brackett; a sister, Ora Carter and two brothers, Robert and S.L. Brackett. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Jones (Wayne Abernathy) and a sister, Janice Glass. A graveside service was held at 11:30am at Rose Hill Memorial Park on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 with the Rev. Max Pendleton and Dr. Brian Johnson officiating. Memorials may be made to Double Shoals Baptist Church, 318 Old Mill Road, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameytysinger- funeralhome.com Arrangements are entrust- ed to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Fallston. CINDY SCOGGINS STONE Cindy Scoggins Stone, 60, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 21, 2020 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC. Born in Rutherford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Norris Scoggins. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Julia Elaine Scoggins. Cindy loved her family and her dog Dusty. She especially enjoyed attending her grandson's band concerts. She enjoyed traveling to the beach, work- ing Sudoku puzzles, and loved cooking for her family. She also enjoyed helping her sister with home improve- ments and she loved mak- ing jewelry. She was greatly loved and will be missed by her family and friends. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Cleveland County. Survivors: 1 son, Timothy Steven Stone and wife Kimberly Heather Ann Stone, of Shelby, NC; moth- er, Mattie Gettys Scoggins of Kings Mountain, NC; 2 brothers: Samuel Jefferson Scoggins and wife Patsy, Ellenboro, NC and Andy Scoggins and wife Robin of Kings Mountain, NC; 1 sister, Janice Sachs and husband Dave of Charlotte, NC; 1 Grandson, Timothy Steven Stone, II, of Shelby, NC; nephews: Eric and Evan Sachs; and nieces: Katelyn Latham and Catherine Scoggins. Funeral Service: The fam- ily will hold a private service. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is serving the family. REITA RAE BLACK STROUPE Reita Rae Black Stroupe, age 81, of Kenwood Rd., passed away Saturday May 23, 2020 at residence. She was born July 16, 1938 in Cleveland Co. to the late Wray and Ailene Sneed Black. 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 one, he looked up to his broth- ers and sisters, loved being a friend and had a great sense of humor. In addition to his parents he is survived by two broth- ers, Dr. Jonathan Simpson of Miami Beach, Florida; Dr. Andrew Simpson and wife, Kali of Mt. Holly; two sisters, Jennifer Cadwallader and husband Craig of Raleigh; Sara Jane Calhoun and hus- band Dr. Casey Calhoun of Charleston, SC; nieces, Hailey Grace and Emma Kate Cadwallader and nephews, Carter and Keaton Calhoun. A private graveside service was held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery with Pastor Ben Kifer officiating. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, PO Box 100, Cherryville, NC 28021 or to the Gaston County Humane Society, P.O. Box 2334, Gastonia, NC 28054. A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefu- neralh Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the Simpson family. THERESA MARY SCANLON Theresa Mary Scanlon, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 23, 2020 at her home. She was born in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of the late Mario and Mary Gioia. Survivors: Husband of 55 years: Eugene Scanlon, of the home; Daughter: Patricia Bruce (Robert), York, SC; Son: Jason Scanlon, California; and Grandchildren: Haley, Chelsea and McKenna Bruce. Funeral Service: No ser- vices are planned. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. Continued To Page 17 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 1:00 pm prior to the next Thursday's publication. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to obits@shelbyinfo.com For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 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