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Page 18 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, February 11-February 17, 2021 Continued From Page 17 MILDRED JEAN BUMGARDNER RAMSEY Mildred Jean Bumgardner Ramsey, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert E. Ramsey; parents, Alfred and Mamie Wilson Bumgardner; broth- ers, A.C. Bumgardner and Claude Bumgardner; sisters, Billie Finney, Sue Johnson, Lucy Dellinger and Ruth Vickers. Mildred leaves behind to cherish her memories her daughter, Elizabeth Ramsey Ayers; a granddaughter, a grandson, and two great- grandsons. A Celebration of Life Service was held at Sandy Plains Baptist Church, Shelby, NC. RUSSELL ALLEN WYCOFF KINGS MOUNTAIN- Russell Allen Wycoff, 70, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born to the late, Ernest and Nola Myers Wycoff in Indiana. He is also predeceased by one broth- er, Ernie Wycoff; one sister, Donna Wilson. Russell leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Colleen Wycoff of the home; two daughters, Tanya Gilbert (Brad Gilbert) and Jennifer Ponds (Darrell Ponds); one son, Chad Wycoff; step- children, Bonnie Sanders (Philip Sanders), Lisa Korch (Joe Korch), Andy Richards and Brent Richards; eight grandchildren, five great- grandchildren; brothers, Denny Wycoff, Roger Wycoff and Merlin Wycoff; sisters, Barbara Marshall and Lia Torbet. No Services are planned at this time and will be announced at a later date. ALFRED MITCHELL SMITH POLKVILLE - Alfred Mitchell Smith, 75, native of Cleveland County, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home. He is predeceased by his father, Wallace Smith; four brothers, Allen, Eddie, Kenneth and Ray Smith. Alfred leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife Linda Smith a daughter, Donna Luckadoo; two grand- daughters; a great grandson; sister, Rachel Bowen; and son-in-law, David Luckadoo, Jr. No Services are planned at this time and will be announced at a later date. SCOTTIE WAYNE TOWERY LAWNDALE - Scottie Wayne Towery, 59, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland. He is predeceased by his parents, Fred and Sarah Wellmon Towery. Scottie leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Dorothy Towery of the home; daughter, Cynthie Nicolet. He was born in Gaston County in 1961. There was a motorcycle ride to bring Scottie home. JAMES LEE MELTON LAWNDALE - James Lee Melton, 64, Cleveland County native, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Cleveland County Hospice of Wendover. He is predeceased by his wife, Michelle Melton of Shelby; parents, Homer and JoAnn Lowery of Shelby, James leaves behind to cherish his memories his daughter, Kelly Melton of Lawndale; son-in- law, TeeJay Lawrence of Lawndale; son, Casey Melton of Shelby; Seven grandchil- dren, a sister and brother-in- law, Judy and Gary Self of Shelby; brother, Tim Lowery of Shelby; brother and sister- in-law, Stan and Julie Lowery of Shelby; brother and sis- ter-in-law, Denise and Glen Melton of Shelby. No Services are planned at this time but will be announced at a later date. FRANCES CASTANITA GARRETT BAUMGARDNER Shelby - Frances Castanita Garrett Baumgardner, 92, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born in Belfountaine, Alabama at home on June 20, 1928, She is preceeded in death by her husband Stephens Baumgardner. Mrs. Baumgardner is survived by her three children: Stephens L. Baumgardner, Jr., Stella B. Stout, a son, Joshua, (Laurie), and her four grandchildren, No memorial service is planned. Condolences may be sent to 3032 Charles Rd., Shelby, NC 28152. Anyone wishing to send gifts is asked to send them to that address in her honor. JOHN BERRY SCRUGGS Mooresboro - John Berry Scruggs, 61, native of Cleveland County, son of Carlos and Pauline Jenkins Scruggs passed to his eter- nal rest on Saturday, January 30, 2021 peacefully at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. No Services are planned at this time but will be announced at a later date. LORI SELF WORTHAM Lori Self Wortham, 52, went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2021 at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Brett Wortham and children Ashley and Justin of Waxhaw, parents, Steve and Wilma Self of Shelby, and brother, Eric Self of Winston- Salem. Lori was born February 17, 1968 in Shelby, North Carolina. A private graveside ser- vice with family will be held at a later date at Cleveland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memo- rials can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org in memory of Lori Wortham. The family encourages everyone to go to www. clevelandfuneralservices. com page to share their favorite memories about Lori. A service of Cleveland Funeral Services and Crematory, Inc. OBITUARIES OBITUARIES I N RE M E M I N RE M E M B RA N C E B RA N C E SHELBY SHOPPER SHELBY SHOPPER & NFO INFO For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 CARS & PAYMENTS TO FIT YOUR BUDGET 704-750-4472 *OAC Plus Tax, Tag, Doc Fees. Plus Many More to Choose From! 2012 2012 KIA KIA SOUL SOUL Red, Super Nice. 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