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Page 14 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, August 20-August 26, 2020 JOE BILLY PUTNAM Joe Billy Putnam, age 94, of Cherryville, NC passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his resi- dence. He was born June 18, 1926, in Gaston County to the late Walter Bryan and Docia Harriet Mauney Putnam. Mr. Putnam served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Frances Elizabeth Furr Putnam; brothers, Hugh, Raleigh, W.B., James, and Kenneth Putnam; sisters, Agnes Putnam, Theda Byrd and Juanita Warner. He is survived by five sons, Dr. Bill Putnam (Jackie) of Jacksonville FL., Walter Putnam (Pamela) of Charlotte, Bob Putnam (Sharon) of Cherryville, Harry Putnam (Tanya) of Charlotte, and John Putnam (Anne) of Charlotte; 22 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and sister, Martha Jane Zeitler of Wilmington, NC. An outdoor memorial ser- vice, officiated by Reverend Zack Christy, was held Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 10:30 AM on the front lawn of the First United Methodist Church, 601 North Pink Street, Cherryville, NC with Military honors. Burial was private. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 601 N. Pink St., Cherryville, NC 28021. NELLIE RUTH LEDFORD TONEY Ellenboro - Nellie Ruth Ledford Toney, 86, died peacefully at home surround- ed by her family. She was born January 21, 1934 to the late Roy Washington Ledford and Winnie Faye Alexander Ledford. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her loving husband JC Toney; three sons Colon, Richard and Timmy Toney; one daughter Brenda Toney; two brothers Willie and Oscar Ledford; three sisters A guest register is avail- able at www.stameytysinger- funeralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. NETTIE SUE LEONA MURRAY Nettie Sue Leona Murray, 93, of the Westminister - Pearidge area of Rutherfordton County and recently of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 6, 2020 at Testa Hospice in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Rutherford County, NC, to the late Joseph Graham and Gertie Cornelia Ensley Freeman and was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter, Gilmer and Bobby Freeman and her sister, Annie Mae Lane. Survivors: Husband of 69 years: James R. Murray, of the home; Daughter: Jeanette Cheshire and hus- band, Lyn, Kings Mountain, NC; Grandchildren: Jena Leigh Kuronya (Luis), James Thomas Marion Gladden (Mancy) and Joseph Anthony Gladden; and Great- Grandchildren: Gavin, Max and Lucy Kuronya. A private family service was held with Rev. Billy Bostic officiating. Interment was at Sandy Level Baptist Church Cemetery, Bostic, NC. Memorials: Testa Family Hospice House, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC or the Ruth Oates Circle of Friends, Boyce Memorial ARP Church, 111 Edgemont Dr, Kings Mountain, NC. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. VERA BELLE MAE McCLUNEY DAWKINS Mrs. Vera Belle Mae McCluney Dawkins 91, of Shelby, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Shelby, NC. She was born Margaret Brooks, Thelma Hollifield and Inez Connor. She will be missed and is survived by three sons Randy, Tommy and Dale Toney; one daughter Linda Shoup and one sister Reba Toney. She will also be missed by 31 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. The service was held at 3:00 pm Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Gantt's Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Lane, Pastor Paul Toney and Doctor Mack Tester officiat- ing the service. The family is asking that donations may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills 374 Hudlow Road, Forest City, NC 28043. MARY "CHUBBY" JONES WEBBER Mrs. Mary "Chubby" Jones Webber, 72, of Shelby, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC. She was born on November 25, 1947 in Cleveland County, NC to the late John Hubert Jones, Sr. and Eddie Mae Williams Jones. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Webber, Sr.; two sons, Charles Webber and Lawrence "Poochie" Webber, Jr.; a sister, Vera Lou "Lucy" Jones; six brothers, James Jones, Roosevelt Jones, Bobby Dean Jones, John Hubert "Chief" Jones, Henry Lee "Leebone" Jones, Calvin Ricky "Catfish" Jones; her grandparents, Roosevelt and Vera Jones, Dave and Rachel Williams; special friend, Bobby Joe Rankin. She leaves to cherish fond memories, her daugh- ters, Mary Lou "Puddin" Jones and Donna J. Gaston (Bobby) both of Shelby; son, Lamont Webber of Shelby; two sisters, Johnnie Mae Wimbush (Joe) of Hickory, NC and Carolyn Dawkins of Shelby; three brothers, Andrew Jackson "Jay" Jones of Chesapeake, VA, Toney Jones of Lincolnton, and Roger Jones of Atlanta, GA. Eleven grandchildren; nine- teen great-grandchildren; and two great-great grand- children and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral service for Mrs. Webber will be private. Burial took place at First Baptist Church Lawndale Cemetery Saturday, August 8, 2020. RODNEY DEAN BRIDGES Rodney Dean Bridges, age 66 of Cherryville passed away Friday, August 6, 2020 at Atrium Health, Cleveland. He was born January 21, 1954 to Tressie Wells Bridges of Cherryville and the late JD Bridges, Sr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Beverly Shumate Bridges; son, Eric Bridges (Crystal); daughters, Angela B. Wilkinson, Buffy B. Ramsey (Dustin), and Erika Clawson Sigmon (David); brother, JD Bridges Jr.; sister, Peggy Bridges Schronce (Larry); grandkids, Matt Bridges, Alex Bridges, Lauren Bridges, Ethan Woods, Mason Ramsey, Austin Wilkinson, Cain Wilkinson, Emma Grace Sigmon, and newborn great grandbaby born August 6, Colin Slade Wilkinson. A memorial service was held Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Shady Grove Baptist Church Family Life Center with Rev. Dale Hendricks officiating. Burial was private. Services for Rodney were livestreamed on shadygrovelife.com web- site and Shady Grove Baptist Church facebook page. Memorials may be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church, New Sanctuary Fund, 3240 Tryon Courthouse Rd., Cherryville, NC 28021. BOBBY DEAN DIXON Bobby Dean Dixon, 74, of Old Belwood Road, Lawndale, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2020 at Carolinas Medical Center - Main in Charlotte. Born in Cleveland County, NC on April 3, 1946, he was the son of the late Paul Dixon and Alva Dixon. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Leslea S. Dixon; two sons, Bobby Michael Dixon of Hendersonville and Danny Lutz Dixon of Canada; a brother, Daniel Guy Dixon of Gastonia and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. 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 in Cherokee County, SC on November 28, 1928 to the late Alex McCluney and Hannah Hughes McCluney. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dawkins was preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Marvin W. Dawkins; her son, Marvin Arthur Dawkins; one daughter, Johnnie Mae Dawkins and twelve brothers. She leaves to cherish her many fond memories to one daughter, Isabelle M. Famble of Greensboro, NC; two sons, Paul E. Dawkins and Jacob L. Dawkins (Belinda) both of Shelby, NC; three grand- children, Reynaldo Famble (Mashunda) of Kernersville, NC, Tiffany Famble of Greensboro, NC and Landon T. Woods of Charlotte, NC; three great-grandchildren, Jadin Famble of Greensboro, Rhyan Famble of Kernersville and Bella Rose Jones of Greensboro; and one sister, Beaudell Ponder (Rev. J.D. Ponder) of Shelby, NC; The service for Mrs. Dawkins was private. REV. JOHNNY CLAUDE BROWNER, JR. Rev. Johnny Claude Browner, Jr., 80, of 1820 Green Valley Drive Shelby, NC passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center in Shelby, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC on July 29, 1940 to the late Johnny Claude Browner, Sr. and Mary Vergie Lene London Borders. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Annie Hunt Browner, son Ronald Browner, brother William Logan, sister, Edith Browner and stepfather George Borders, Sr. He is survived by children Danny Claude Browner of St. Petersburg, FL, Debra Browner Lee (David) of Shelby, Ricky Browner (Monica) of Shelby, Vincent Huskey (Robin) of Shelby, Siblings: Mary Browner of Anchorage, Brenda Marable of Shelby, Dr. Steve Browner (Patricia) of Las Vegas, 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. 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 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. Psalm 18:10 George Borders (Sheria) of Houston, eleven grandchil- dren, and fifteen great grand- children. The funeral service for Mr. Browner was private. Burial took place at Sunset Cemetery. The service will be live streamed on Facebook. SYLVIA McGEE FOX Shelby: Sylvia McGee Fox, 75, died Wednesday, August, 5, 2020, at her home. A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Pauline Williams McGee. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Bobby Fox. She is survived by her son, Chris Fox and wife Amanda of Gaffney SC; daughter, Wendy Gem of Shelby; stepson, Rob Fox and wife Noreen; step daughter, Tammy Hamrick and husband Heath all of Raleigh, NC; sister, Regina Latham and husband Tim of Oklahoma; grandchil- dren, Meagan, Madison, Savannah, Ashton, Mason, Celine and Carissa; great grandchildren, Jaycee and Zander. Funeral services were held 2pm, Tuesday, August 11th 2020, at Faith Baptist Church, With Dr. J. Barry Goodman and Rev. Johnny Owens officiating. Burial fol- lowed in Faith Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 2738 S. Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152. Arrangements are entrust- ed to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. Online condolences: www. claybarnette.com. Products and Services We Offer ~ Cemetery Monuments ~ Bronze Plaques ~ Granite Signs ~ Cremation Products ~ Pet Markers ~ Cleaning & Restoration 1113 POLKVILLE ROAD • SHELBY, NC R IVERHIL L MONUMENT CO. 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