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Thursday, February 4-February 10, 2021 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 17 RUBY STRAWSER Ruby Strawser, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Ruby, daughter of Evan & Gladys Wright, was born at her parents' home in Vale. She is survived by her three children, their spouses and seven grandchildren: Teresa and Mike Sharp of Mooresville, Todd and Amy Strawser of Charlotte, and Kim and George Kurani and their children of Charlotte; three brothers, Hugh Wright of Vale, Jack Wright of Mooresville, and Fred Wright of Shelby. Due to Covid restrictions and the family's wishes for all to remain healthy, the cel- ebration of life service will be limited to family. Stamey- Tysinger Funeral Home of Fallston will be caring for her burial. Graveside service was open to anyone who would like to attend at Providence Baptist, 7618 Providence Church Road, Hickory on Tuesday, January 26. Memorials may be made in her memory to the Providence Church Baptist Building Fund. Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., is s erving the family. JUDY WEBB HALL Judy Webb Hall, 75, of Shelby, NC, passed away on January 23, 2021. Born in Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Otis E. Webb and Minnie Etta McNeily Webb. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Hall; her brother, Charles Webb; and her sis- ter, Janie Webb Carroll. Judy is survived by two daughters, Teresa Wilson of Shelby, NC and Samantha Lundy and husband Ben of Kings Mountain, NC; one son, Patrick "Eddie" Hall of Lenoir, NC; sister, Linda Greene and husband, Joseph of Kings Mountain, NC; and seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchild children. Graveside service was held January 26, 2021, with Rev. Michelle Johnson offi- ciating. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Funeral service was held at Race Path Baptist Church in Ellensboro, January 27, 2021 with Rev. Randall Cooper and Rev. Tripp Biggerstaff officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with military honors. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. NORMAN EUGENE BUMGARDNER N o r m a n E u g e n e Bumgardner, 80, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 24, 2021. He was born in Kings Mountain, NC, son of the late Wray Eugene and Ruth Hope Bumgardner. Mr. Bumgardner is sur- vived by his wife, Jeanelle Joyner Bumgardner, of the home; daughters: Laura Leigh Bumgardner of Kings Mountain, NC, Janiece Gregory (Randy) of Savannah, GA, Debra Slaughenhaupt (Skip) of Columbia, SC and Libby Huskins (Bob) of Gastonia, NC; four grandchildren; a great grandchild; and sib- lings: Barry Bumgardner (Jean) and L'Ange Chastain, both of Kings Mountain, NC The family held a private burial on Thursday, January 28, 2021. A memorial service was held on January 28, 2021 at Pisgah ARP Church in Gastonia, NC. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made in Norman's memory to the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford at 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565. Guest register available at harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. PAULETTE R. CHAPPELL Shelby: Paulette R. Chappell, 74, died Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born in Charlotte to the late James and Geneva James Reavis. In addition her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Chappell Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Shelley Sensing and Starla Mergott and hus- band Gary, both of Shelby; sons, James Shirah and wife Tricia of Mt. Pleasant, NC and David Chappell of Shelby; sister, Wanda Robinson and husband Rev. Phillip Robinson of Charlotte; brother, Tommy Reavis and wife Katie of Charlotte; and ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Phillip Robinson offici- ating. FUNERAL HOME: Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. Online condolences: www. claybarnette.com. GERALD WADE MURRAY SR. Gerald Wade Murray Sr., age 63, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Born in Cleveland County on October 11, 1957, he was the son of Lola Ball Murray and the late Loyd Gilbert Murray. Mr. Murray served our country in the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his father, Loyd G. Murray he was preceded in death by two brothers Jerry L. Murray, Gilbert E. Murray and one brother-in-law, Arthur David Harding. Wade is survived by his mother, Lola B. Murray; wife, Rita W. Murray; one daugh- ter, Ashley Dawn Murray; two sons, Gerald Wade Murray Jr. and Shannon Wade Murray; three sisters, Brenda Nestlerode (hus- band, Raymond), Lora Faye Harding and Anna Murray; two brothers, Tommy Murray (wife, Vanessa) and Danny Murray; and five grandchil- dren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneral- home.com Shelby, NC 28150. Guest register available at harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. PANSY EVELYN TALLENT AVERY RITCHIE Pansy Evelyn Tallent Avery Ritchie, age 102, of Crouse, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born April 6, 1918 in Lincoln County to the late Doc Miller and Cleo Pendleton Tallent. Mrs. Avery was a 1st Grade teacher and taught for over 25 years including time at North Brook II and at Cherryville East Elementary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Avery; second husband, Ernest Ritchie; son, Hubert Jacob Avery; sister, Louise Tallent Brown; and brothers, Dwight, Blanch "Brownie," Dean, Gene, and Max Tallent. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Avery Hayes; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and sister, Edith T. Stevens. A private graveside ser- vice was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton with Rev. Jerry Lail officiating. Memorials may be made to Crouse United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 43, Crouse, NC 28033. Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneral- home.net. Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family. FRANK RANDALL Frank Randall, 86, of Mooresboro, went home to be with his Lord and Savior January 22, 2021. He was the son of the late William and Alma Randall. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Bobbie Jo Randall; his siblings, Miles, Hubert, Baxter and Bobby Randall, Clara Bridges, Louise Helton, and Verdie Randall; and a grandson. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Brenda Masey and husband John, Linda Harris and husband Phil, Frankie Rollins and hus- band Darrell, Abbie Randall and Bobby Martin; and ten grandchildren; thirteen great- grandchildren. Frank served our country in the US Army. RICHARD "ACE" PHILBECK Richard "Ace" Philbeck, age 64, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was the son to the late Morris and Betty Arrowood Philbeck and a native of Mecklenburg County. He is survived by his wife Deborah Lynn Philbeck, two daughters, Megan Philbeck (Thomas Waters) and Macy Murray; one sister, Teresa Gay Drewery (Ricky); two grandchildren; two step chil- dren; four step grandchildren; and his Maw Maw. A Celebration of Life ser- vice was held January 29, 2021 at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside Chapel with Reverend Robert Crawford officiating. REGINAL WILLIAM "REGGIE" STRUTT Reginald William "Reggie" Strutt, age 72, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. He was born July 18, 1948 in Jefferson County, Kentucky to the late Jack William Strutt and Patricia "Paddy" Hoyle Myers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gaye Blaine Beam Strutt. Survivors include his three daughters, Holly Gidney and husband, Tyson of Cherryville, Sally Strutt of Lincolnton, and Sara Strutt of Cherryville; six grandchil- dren; and sister-in-law, Jane Buchanan. A graveside service was held January 30, 2021 at City 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 16 Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be made to www.carpenters- funeralhome.net. Carpenter- Porter Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family. BETTY SUE LEWIS ASHLEY Betty Sue Lewis Ashley, 89, of Lawndale, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. Born in Cleveland County, on September 20, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Lewis and Carrie Lewis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Houston Ashley; a brother, Charlie Earl Lewis; and a grandchild. Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Jones and husband, Danny of Fallston, Carolyn White and husband, Bill of Ft. Walton Beach, FL and Robin Wilson and hus- band, Keith of Shelby; a sister-in-law, Sue Lewis of Shelby; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchil- dren. A graveside service was held January 29, 2021 at Rose Hill Memorial Park with Rev. Karen Doucette and Mr. David Clay officiating. Memorials may be made to Friendship United Methodist Church, PO Box 219, Fallston, NC 28042. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuner- alhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. Continued To Page 18 KINGS MOUNTAIN KINGS MOUNTAIN PRESERVE PRESERVE AND RETREAT CENTER AND RETREAT CENTER Respecting All Life 321 Indian Springs Rd., Blacksburg, SC www.kingsmountainpreserve.com NOW OPEN! MINIMIZE THE FINANCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Come see the area's only natural burial ground, and with Robertson Funeral & Cremation Service, the nation's 2nd funeral home and conservation burial ground combination. 38 acres, miles of beautiful hiking trails! (ATV transport provided) CALL FOR A FREE TOUR TODAY 1-877-375-2495