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Thursday, June 10-June 16, 2021 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 17 WILLIAM RAY TALBERT William (Billy) Ray Talbert, 65, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 31, 2021. He was born in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Raymond and Grace Allen Talbert. Mr. Talbert is survived by his daughter, Britt Harrelson and husband Justin; two grandchildren; sister, Jane Talbert of Kings Mountain, NC; and former wife, Deniece Talbert. Memorial service was held June 5, 2021 in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverend Dr. Rob Patrick officiating. Interment was at the Mountain Rest Cemetery. Memorials in Billy's mem- ory can be made to the Cleveland County Children's Homes at 1300 Gidney Street, Shelby, NC 28150 or to Hospice of Cleveland County at 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. DENNIS RANDOLPH WALKER Dennis "Beard" Randolph Walker, 74, of Shelby, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in Cleveland County, on December 25, 1946, he was a son of the late Paul Walker and Ollie Mae Dyer Walker. Mr. Walker served our country in the US Army. In addition to his parents he is pre- ceded in death by a brother, Joe Walker. He is survived by his three children, Shannon, Joshua and Denise; and grandchil- dren. A memorial service was held Friday, June 4, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with the Mr. Thomas Mode offi- ciating. Memorials may be made to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameytysing- erfuneralhome.com. PENELOPE BACCUS WITHROW Penelope "Penny" Baccus Withrow was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 25, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Cleo Eaves, and was born on February 19, 1950, in Boiling Springs, NC. She is survived by her daughter, Brandy and son-in-Law, Joel Paige of Charlotte, NC; three grand- children; her brother of High Point, NC; her brother, Sherwood Baccus; her spe- cial son, Damion (Little Man) Gatewood of Charlotte, NC. Penny was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Cleo Eaves; her son, Allen Raper Jr.; her sisters, Ida Baker, Barbara Eaves, and Pamela Eaves and her brother, Jessie Eaves. The memorial service for Ms. Withrow was pri- vate. The service was live streamed on June 3, 2021 at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel, Shelby, NC. SCOTT D. CARPENTER Scott D. Carpenter, age 54, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2021. Arrangements are incom- plete at this time and will be announced by Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory in the coming days. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneral- home.com SCOTT FRANCIS FORTIER Scott Francis Fortier, 46, of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was the husband of Jackie Marie (Carter) Fortier and the son of Albert Leo Fortier Sr. and Joan Speeckaert Fortier. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Fortier is survived by his daughter, Marian Jeannette "M.J." Fortier; one brother, A. J. Fortier (Christi); and one sis- ter, Laura-Lee M. Whittaker (J. R.). Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society of Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties, 295 East Main Street #100, Spartanburg, SC 29302. ALTON WORTH RABB Alton Worth Rabb, 58, of Cherryville, NC, passed away on June 1, 2021. He was born in California, son of the late Arbeth and Betty Jean Head Rabb. He is survived by his chil- dren: Jessica Rabb, Clarissa Rabb, both of Cherryville, NC, John Rabb of Fallston, NC and Brandy Lawson (Jason) of Shelby, NC; seven grandchildren; and brother, Warren Worth Rabb. Memorial service was held Sunday, June 6, 2021 in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. LILLIAN ESTELLE SANDERS Estelle Sanders, 95, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 1, 2021. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Ben and Sally Carroll Ware and was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Durell Sanders. Estelle was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bill and Hershel Ware; two sis- ters, Ailene Costner and Lelar Owens; three daughters, Shirley Schronce, Elizabeth Seagle, and Loretta Sipe; and a grandson. She is survived by her daughters: Lillian Hendrick of Cherryville, NC, Jane Starnes (Bobby) and Dianne Fite (David), Kathy Lovelace (Phil), all of Kings Mountain, NC; twelve grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchil- dren; and sisters: Sue Belk and Hazel Reynolds, both of Kings Mountain, NC. Funeral service was held June 4, 2021 in the Ollie Harris memorial Chapel. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC. WENDY DELANE HEAVNER MEADOWS Wendy Delane Heavner Meadows, age 54, of Shallotte, formerly of Cherryville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, May 27, 2021. She was born October 14, 1966 at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, FL to Freddie Heavner and the late Charlotte Beam Heavner. Wendy is survived by her father, Freddie Heavner of Cherryville; daughter, Lyndsey Richard and hus- band, David of Vale; son, Caleb Roberts of Cherryville; sister, Stephanie Hamrick of Shelby; and brother-in-law, Wray Hamrick of Shelby. The family will hold a private graveside service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association at www.mcla. org Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfu- neralhome.net Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family. JOSE LUCIO CHAVEZ TORRES Jose Lucio Chavez Torres, 48, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 30, 2021. He was born in Michoacan, Mexico, son of the late Antonio Chavez Elias. Mr. Torres is survived by his wife, Irene Arroyo Avalos of Lawndale, NC; his chil- dren: Lucio, Aneyda, and Christopher Chavez Arroyo, Braeden Josiah Chavez, and Graycee Olivia Chavez; his mother, Maria Torres, Michoacan, Mexico; and nine brothers and sisters. Funeral service was held June 5, 2021 in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jose Espinal officiat- ing. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. PEGGY MARLENE EARNHARDT PERRELL LYNCH Mrs. Peggy Marlene Earnhardt Perrell Lynch of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She is survived by her hus- band, Phillip Lynch of the home; two sons, Lacy Lynn Perrell of Shelby, NC, and Cliff Perrell and wife Susan of Earl, NC; a daughter, Jenifer Perrell Roberts and husband, Kevin of Grover, NC; a stepdaughter, Kathy Patrick of Randleman, NC; two stepsons, Douglas Lynch and wife Sandy of Boiling Springs, NC and Drew Lynch and wife Lynn of Bessemer City, NC; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a brother, Jerry Murphy and wife, Peggy of Rockingham, NC. Born April 18, 1937 in Charlotte, NC, Marlene was the daughter of the late James Everette Earnhardt Sr. and Minnie Lee McRorie Murphy Earnhardt and was preceded in death by a her first hus- band, Lacy Clifton Perrell; a daughter-in-law, Pauline Perrell; a sister, Myrna Lee Earnhardt Meacham Odem; and two brothers, James Everett Earnhardt Jr. and Barry Vann Earnhardt. A funeral service was held June 5, 2021 at Morning Star Baptist Church conducted by Pastor Keith Linzy and Pastor Jenifer Roberts. Burial fol- lowed at Sunset Cemetery. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. LOU JEAN DEDMON HAMRICK Lou Jean Dedmon Hamrick, 91, of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Born in Cleveland County, on October 20, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Lawson Dedmon and Verdie Mae Horn Dedmon. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Sylvanus Hamrick and brother, Hal Dedmon. She is survived by her son, Alan Hamrick of Shelby; daughter, Lynn Bryant and husband, Mike of Dacula, GA; brother, Roy D. Dedmon of Shelby; four grandchildren; 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 and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held June 6, 2021 in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Toby Bird and Dr. Rick Hamrick officiating. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 3932 Pleasant Grove Church Rd., Shelby, NC 28150. 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. LEWIS GLEN MELTON Lewis Glen Melton, 66, of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Born in Gaffney, SC on December 22, 1954, he was the son of the late Homer Rome Lowery and Joann Marler Lowery. Mr. Melton served our country in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was pre- ceded in death by a brother, James Melton. Survivors include his wife, Denise Newton Melton; three daughters, Faith Newton of Lawndale, Heather Hunsinger and husband, Andrew of Shelby and Meagan Dixon and husband, Derek of Kings Mountain; two brothers, Stanley Lowery of Fallston and Timothy Lowery of Shelby; a sister, Judy Self of Shelby; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 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. BRIAN WILLIAM LEAR Brian William Lear, age 38, of Gastonia, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in Bloomsburg, PA he was the son of William T. Lear and Donna Sorber Lear. He was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents. In addition to his parents he is survived by one broth- er, Greg Sorber and wife, Jennifer; two half sisters; Shelly Roinick and husband, Michael and Denise Conklin and husband, Brad; and one half brother, William Lear Jr. and wife, Mindy. A celebration of Brain's life will be held at a future date in Pennsylvania, the details of which will be announced when finalized. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneral- home.com Continued To Page 18 He heals the broken heartened, binding up their wounds. Psalms 147:3 "Are not fi ve sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows" (Luke 12:6-7)