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Thursday, October 22-October 28, 2020 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 15 LAWRENCE BOWEN Grover - Lawrence Bowen, age 77, died suddenly on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC after complications with Covid-19. He was born in Grover, NC on May 22nd, 1943 to Lee and Lizzie Bowen, who preceded his death along with his siblings, Bob, Kenneth, Robert, and Ronnie Bowen, and Ethel Looman. He is survived by his lov- ing wife of 47 years, Linda Bowen; his only daughter Pam (Gene) Mauney; his oldest son Rodney Bowen (Lois); his middle son, Michael (Christi) Bowen and his youngest son, John (Krystal) Bowen; his broth- ers, David and Ricky Bowen; his sisters, Betty Lou Wright, Brenda Whitworth, Janice Carter and Becky (Bob) Dover; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren with one expected; and two great-great-grandchildren with one expected. Due to the circumstances, the family has chosen to have a Private Celebration of Life Service at a later date. RUBY FAYE FORTENBERRY KIDD Shelby - Ruby Faye Fortenberry Kidd, 86, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, October 9, 2020 while surrounded by husband Herb Hutchinson, and son Randy Hutchinson. Due to COVID-19, a pri- vate Celebration of Life will be held at Aldersgate Columbarium. Memorial contributions can be made to Wendover Hospice House at 953 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. JOAN CORNWELL JOHNSON Joan Cornwell Johnson, 74, of Lawndale, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at her home. Born in Cleveland County, on May 9, 1946, she was the daughter of a late Robert Alton Cornwell and Earleen Hoover Cornwell. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Paul Lester Johnson and a son, Gary Johnson. She is survived by her loving son, Greg Johnson who also lived and took care of Joan; daugh- ter, Paula Bumgardner of Golden Valley; brother, Rick Cornwell of Lawndale; sister, Gail Johnson of Pittsburgh PN; two grand- children Jordan Spangler and Jamie Shannon and two great-grandchildren, Jace Spangler and Marla Shannon. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Keith Sherrill officiating. The burial followed the service in the Rose Hill Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Kistler's United Methodist Church, c/o Bryan Turner, 860 Elam Road, Lawndale NC 28090. 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. FRANCES LULA QUEEN CHURCH Frances Lula Queen Church, age 95, passed away on October 11, 2020. She was born in Shelby, North Carolina, March 14, 1925. She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Columbus "Sam" Church, to whom she was married for 58 years; and by her par- ents, H.C. and Carrie Queen of Shelby. She is survived by a son, Jerry Church and wife, Diane of Tennessee.; two daughters, both of Shelby, Patsy McEntyre and husband, Jimmy and Brenda Harrison and hus- band, Larry; six grandchil- dren: Dana Hobbs, Lisa Cantrell, Jeffrey McEntyre, Jessica Champion, Kimberly Pearson, Elaine Estep and Brad Pearson; six great grandchildren, Dwayne Hobbs, Justin McEntyre, Kaetryn Carpenter, Addison Champion, Grace Pearson, Raegan Pearson, and Tye Clay; and two great-great grandchildren. A private graveside ser- vice to celebrate her life was held at Cleveland Memorial Park on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 11:00 am. Dr. Barry Goodman and Bro. Johnny Owens officiated. Memorials can be made to Wendover Hospice House, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. Guest Registry is available at www. cecilmburtonfuneralhome. com. her loving family. She was born in Cleveland County to the late Clevie Emerson and Ruby Roberts Fortenberry. She is also predeceased by her spouse, Sam Kidd; son, Bryan; grandchild, Travis; and siblings, Dorthey, Carolyn, Connie, Joe, Steve, Keith and Marvin. Ruby leaves behind to cherish her memories her sons, Mark Kidd (Rhonda) and Ron Kidd (Cheryl); nine grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Judy Ross and Janette Costner. A Funeral Service was held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Elliott Baptist Church, 3939 Stick Elliott Road, Lawndale, NC 28090 with Pastor Ron Kidd and Rev. Scott Holland offi- ciating. Internment was held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Veterans Cemetery, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights, Shelby, NC 28150. DONNA HITE HUTCHINSON Donna Hite Hutchinson, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 11, 2020 at her residence. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Maggie Hutchinson; a granddaugh- ter, Tiffani and husband Kyle Kelly of Nashville, TN; a grandson, Tony and Alix Hutchinson of Shelby, NC and four great grandchildren, Lillian Hutchinson, Addison Hubbard, Kade Kelly, and Eleanor Hutchinson. Donna was born in Cabell County, West Virginia on March 14, 1932 to the late Forrest M. Hite and Helen Shafer Hite. She was also preceded in death by her BARBARA SUE HAWKINS REYNOLDS Barbara Sue Hawkins Reynolds, age 78, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020 at home surround- ed by her family. Born in Cleveland County on September 11, 1942 she was the daughter of Willie Belle Deaton Hawkins and the late James William Hawkins. In addition to her father she is also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Alan Reynold; her brother, Richard Dale Hawkins and her brothers-in-law, Lyle Wayne Reynolds and Reece McDonald Burris. Barbara is survived by her son and daughter, Scott Alan Reynolds and wife Lori Ann Ledford Reynolds, Julie Suzanne Reynolds McMurry and husband Sidney Todd McMurry; her granddaughters, Chelsey Marie McMurry Skinner and husband Joshua Scott Skinner, Brittany Suzanne McMurry and great grand- son, Oliver Reid Skinner and great granddaughter, Ruby Cate Skinner; her brother, James Roger Hawkins and wife Sylvia Hawkins; sis- ters Diane Hawkins Sarratt and husband Dan, Carol Hawkins and husband Lynn Dean; brother-in-law Dale Reynolds and wife Jane, sisters-in-law Cordelia Jane Reynolds, Dorothy Henderson Reynolds, Phylis Reynolds Cooper and hus- band Gary. A graveside service was held in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Thursday, October 15, 2020. Memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby NC 28150. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- 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 Continued From Page 14 Continued To Page 16 funeralservices.com A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. DON FARRIS Mr. Don Farris, 71, of Waco, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at his residence. Don was born in Gaston County, NC on February 28, 1949 a son of the late Evon Farris and Viola Shaw Farris. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Cynthia Farris Freeman. Survivors include his wife, Dianne Farris of the home; a stepson, Jimmy Deveney of Waco; two stepdaugh- ters, Sissy Craft (Scott) of Cherryville and Sandy Walker of Waco; three sis- ters Linda Hastings and hus- band Bud; Kathy Gamble and husband Bryan and a brother-in-law Johnny Freeman; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 3:00PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Stamey- Cherryville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jackie Price officiating. Burial was private. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or to Ledford Grove Baptist Church, PO Box 336, Lawndale, NC 28090. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameycher- ryvillefuneralhome.com Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Farris. This is my comfort in my affl iction: for thy word hath quickened me. Psalm 119:50 846 E. 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