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Page 20 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, September 10-September 16, 2020 September 3, 2020 at 4:00 PM at Charity Baptist Church with the Rev. Kyeth Lindsay officiating. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameytysing- erfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. ELSIE LOU PARKER WILLIS Elsie Lou Parker Willis, 84, of 145 Willis Road, Lawndale, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at Hospice at Wendover, Shelby. Born in Cleveland County, on April 3, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Haywood Parker and Zora Belle Luckadoo Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six sisters, Gertrude Sailors, Christine Seagle, Beth McNeilly and Jeanette Hoyle and two infant sisters. Survivors include her hus- band of sixty nine years, JC Willis; three sons, Jessie Ronnie Willis and wife Rene of Kings Mountain, Gary Willis and wife Bernice of Lawndale and Michael Willis and wife Jennifer of Lawndale; two daughters, Daphene McNeilly and hus- band Richard of Casar and Ellie Beason and husband Bobby of Shelby; three broth- ers, Delbert Parker of Casar, Claman Parker of Hickory and Bobby Parker of Casar; sister, Margaret Willis of Lawndale; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Stamey- Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Brian Elwell officiating. The burial followed in the Knob Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or to Knob Creek United Methodist Church, PO Box 189, Fallston, NC 28042. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameytysing- erfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. CLAUDE DAVID MARTIN Blacksburg - Claude David Martin, 83, passed away on Sunday, August 30th, 2020, at his home. Born in Blacksburg, he was the widower of Emily Jean Porter Martin and the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Martin and Ione Hardin Martin. Surviving Mr. Martin are a son, Gary Martin (Cassie), and a grandson, Jeremy DARE ALDRIDGE TRIPLETT Dare Aldridge Triplett, age 96, of US Highway 321 South, Boone, passed away Saturday morning, September 5, 2020. She was born July 22, 1924 in Watauga County, the daughter of the late McLonel Aldridge and Artie Mae Sluder Hollar. She was a retired sales clerk with Belks Department Store and was a member of Middle Fork Baptist Church. Dare's happiest times were when she was with her fam- ily. Sunday afternoon was her favorite time, as her home was the place where all were welcome. She was a true southern cook, always growing vegetables and fill- ing the table with the most delicious food imaginable. She is survived by one daughter, Gail Storie and husband Nelson of Blowing Rock; two sons, Mike Triplett of Boone and Chris Triplett and wife Debbie of Boone; one granddaughter, Sarah Triplett Farris and husband Michael of Sneedsferry, North Carolina; two sis- ters, Judy Dale of Oxford, Mississippi; and Peggy Mains of Zionville; and one brother, Jay Aldridge and wife Suma of Boone. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her father and mother she was pre- ceded in death by her hus- band, Romey Triplett and one sister, Gerrydine "Gerri" Ledford of Shelby. Due to COVID-19 services will be private. In lieu of flowers memori- als may be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street, NW, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the Triplett family at www.hamptonfuneralnc. com ANTHONY CHRISTOPHER ST. CLAIR Anthony Christopher St. Clair, 41, of Shady Grove Road, Lawndale, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Born in Gaston County, NC on November 21, 1978, he was the son of Kathy Murphy Head and the late James Edward St. Clair. In addition to his moth- er he is survived by his step-father, George Head; a son, Logan St. Clair of Shelby; a sister, Anna Marie Cotton and husband, David of Shelby and two broth- ers, Matthew St. Clair of Dallas and Richard Carver of Gaston County. A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, Continued From Page 19 and Richard Granger. Herb is survived by two daughters, Renee Allen and husband Jack of Cherryville, Linda Ann Granger of Mooresboro; a son, Steve Granger and wife Revonda of Waco; 8 grandchildren, Jeff Parker, Jason Parker (Crystal), Ashley Scruggs (Gary), Savannah Granger, Lan Allen (Megan), Kelly Kiser (Dereck), J. R. Allen, Ashley Hicks; numerous great grandchildren; a spe- cial friend Jasmine Hunt; and nieces and nephews. Graveside service with Military and Masonic Rites, was held at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Sunset Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Welch offi- ciating. Memorials can be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607; Baptist Children's Homes of NC, 204 Idol St. Thomasville, NC 27360; or Masonic Home for Children, 600 College Street, Oxford NC 27565. Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. Guest Registry is available at www.cecilm- burtonfuneralhome.com. DONALD "DON" LUTHER HOYLE Donald "Don" Luther Hoyle, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Born in Cleveland County on March 12, 1951, he was the son of the late Luther Raymond and Hattie Lee Abernathy Hoyle and step- mother, Myrtle Self Hoyle. He served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. In addition to his parents and step mother, Don is preceded in death by four brothers, Gene Hoyle, Bill Hoyle, Coleman Hoyle and Dale Hoyle; two sisters, Joann Lovelace and Margie Vess. Don is survived by fiancee, Jamie Pearson; five sisters, Ann Hord of Shelby, Linda Willis and husband Charles of Shelby, Sue Thornburg and husband Dwan of Kings Mountain, Janet Helms and husband Michael of Shelby, and Kathy Weaver of Shelby. Graveside service was held on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 11:00 am at Buffalo Baptist Church with Rev. Macky Turner and Rev. Dustin Mace officiating. Memorials can be made to: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory to help defray funeral expenses. Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. Guest Registry is available at www.cecilm- burtonfuneralhome.com Martin. In addition to his wife and parents, Claude was pre- ceded in death by an infant brother. Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020, at 11:00 am in the Mt. Paran Baptist Church Cemetery. REBECCA ANN CLAYTON HEAFNER Shelby: Rebecca Ann Clayton Heafner, born August 2, 1939, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, August 31, 2020, at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph Sr. and Argie Clayton; and granddaughter, Stephanie Heafner. Becky leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Hal Heafner; daughters, Jill Heafner, Tina Greene and husband Gary, and Shannon Tomlin and husband Dewey, all from Shelby; son, Alex Heafner and wife Susan of Lake Lure; grandchildren, Dallas Tomlin, Matthew Tomlin, Elizabeth Heafner and Samuel Heafner; sister, Joy Lee Burns of Troy; and brother, Ralph Clayton Jr. and wife Faye of Reidsville. Funeral services were held 2pm, Friday, September 4, 2020, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, with the Revs. Michael Shumate, Ralph Clayton Jr., Alex Heafner and Elliot Miller officiating. Burial followed in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are entrust- ed to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com JAMES HERBERT "HERB" GRANGER James Herbert "Herb" Granger, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Peak Resources in Cherryville. Born in Cleveland County on August 14, 1929 he was the son of the late James Lewis and Cora Belle Clark Granger. Herb served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, Herb is preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Fisher Granger and second wife, Irene Henderson Granger; a daughter, Kathy Granger; two brothers, Tommy Granger Continued To Page 21 ROBBIE DIANNE HOUSTON Robbie Dianne Houston, 65, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 1, 2020 at her home. She was born in Gaston, NC, daughter of the late Robert and Betty Beaver Hayes. Survivors: Husband of 46 years: Brother Joey Houston, of the home; Daughters: Kitty Houston of the home and Carmen Pilot and hus- band Erick, Kings Mountain, NC; Son: Ethan Houston, of the home; and Sisters: Cathy Blackburn and husband Kevin, Betty Whitworth, Becky Carver and Bobbie Jo Hayes. Funeral service was held Friday, September 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Minister Rosemary Thomas officiating. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Guest register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain NC. ROBERT "BOB" STEPHENS Mr. Robert "Bob" Stephens, Jr., 67, of 1308 Newton St., Shelby, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Dayton, OH on October 9, 1952 to the late Ruby Henry Hoard and Robert Laurance Stephens, Sr. In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by a son, Anthony Gidney, brother-in- law, Marvin Brunson, and his father-in-law and mother-in- law, Oscar T. Gidney and Ruth L. Gidney. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 34 years, Janie Gidney Stephens and a son Donnie Gidney (Brenda) of Shelby, NC, his sister, Anita Brunson and brother Apostle Ronald Hoard (Henrietta) of Columbus, OH, and James Holman who was reared in the home and God brother Marvin Lattimore of Dayton, OH, one grand- daughter, Martika Gidney of Charlotte, NC. One brother-in- law Earl Gidney, Sr. (Evelyn) of Spindale, NC and three sister-in-laws Cynthia Gidney London (Paul), Theresa Gidney Proctor, and Dobbie Gidney all of Shelby, NC. The funeral service for Mr. Stephens was private. The service was live-streamed on Facebook. Burial took place at Sunset Cemetery. JOHNIE McKINNEY Johnie McKinney, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 2, 2020 at Atrium Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Robert Elam and Mamie Hamrick McKinney and was preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters. He was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Sophia Allen and Adam Rogers and a son-in-law, Dennis Stroup. Survivors: Children: Mitchell McKinney and wife Ruby, Kings Mountain, NC, Doris McKinney Stroup, Kings Mountain, NC, Jerald McKinney and wife Lynn, Kings Mountain, NC, Angela McKinney Roberts and hus- band Johnny, Polkville, NC and Eva McKinney Allen and hus- band Malcolm, Vero Beach, FL; Twelve Grandchildren Twenty- three Great Grandchildren; Two Great-Great Grandchildren. Funeral service was held Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 11:00 AM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Pastor Greg Neely officiating. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. SAMMY GENE MCGILL Mr. Sammy Gene McGill, 72, of 106 Fulton Drive Kings Mountain, NC passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born on October 25, 1947 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Elsie McGill Froneberger and the late Bill Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepdad, James Froneberger and his brother, Carl McGill. He leaves to cherish his memory, one sister, Ida McClain of Kings Mountain, NC; a special cousin who was like his sister, Linda Mintz of Shelby; his aunt, Kathleen Tyler of Philadelphia, PA; a special niece, Licia McClain and a special nephew, Nelson McClain both of Kings Mountain, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services for Mr. McGill was private. The ser- vice was live-streamed on Facebook. 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