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Page 18 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, August 26-September 1, 2021 TERESA ANN MELTON Teresa Ann Melton, 53, of Yadkinville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. She was born February 15, 1968 in Rutherford County to Larry and Patricia Pledger. Mrs. Melton is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ray Melton; her mother, Patricia Pledger; father, Larry Pledger; two daughters, Christen Worsham (Ryan) and Brittany Lovelace; seven grandchildren; and four sis- ters, Chrissy Lail (Dennis), Rhonda Degunion, Rachel and Michelle McEntyre. No Services are planned at this time but will be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rmsorganfsl. com. NORMAN "KEITH" RUFF Norman "Keith" Ruff, 70 of Shelby, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruth Ruff; sister, Angela Dotson. Mr. Ruff is survived by his wife, Rhonda Ruff of the home; children, Mitchell Ruff and wife, Traci of Canton, NC and Misty Easler and husband, Jason of Shelby; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and siblings, Pete Ruff and Charles Ruff. No Services are planned at this time and may be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl. com. please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER HAWKINS Michael Christopher Hawkins, 28, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Dionne Madison and husband, Christopher of Shelby, NC; a sister, Amber Hawkins of Shelby, NC; and his grandparents. Born in Cleveland County on July 10, 1993, Michael was the son of the late Christopher Hawkins. He was also preceded in death by a grandfather, as well as his great grandparents. A graveside service was held August 22, 2021 at Double Springs Baptist Church. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. ROBERT ERNEST POWELL Mr. Robert Ernest Powell, Sr., 74, Cherryville, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021. Robert was born in Lincoln County, NC on September 17, 1946, a son of the late William O. Powell and Frances Harrelson Powell. Mr. Powell served our country in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he was pre- ceded in death by a son, Stacy Lee Powell and a brother, Frank Powell. Survivors include his wife, Mary Linda Powell of the home; two sons, Robbie Powell of Cherryville; Fred Powell and wife, Michele of Vale; a daughter, Donna Powell of Cherryville; a daughter-in-law, Kimberly Powell of Lincolnton; a broth- er, Bill Powell of Shelby; two sisters, Peggy Lackey of Cary and Pat McSwain of South Carolina; eight grand- children, Kayla and one great grandson. A Celebration of Robert's Life was held at the home August 20, 2021. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC FRANCES GALLMAN SIMPSON Mrs. Frances Gallman Simpson, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Born in Sumter, SC on October 29, 1939 a daughter of the late Arthur Vanderbilt Gallman and Elsie Mae Pinson Gallman. In addition to her par- ents she was preceded in death by two sons, Jimmy Ray Gordon and Richard Gordon; two daughters, Sandi Gordon and Gail "Gaye" Gordon; and three brothers, Ray Gallman, E.J. Gallman and Ronnie Gallman. Survivors include two sons, Tony Gordon of Shelby; Leroy "Rusty" Simpson, Jr. and wife, Pam of Concord; two daughters, Sherry Dunn and husband, Scott of Shelby, Tammy Smith and husband, Shane of York, SC; one brother, Charlie Gallman and wife, Jean of Dobson; and numer- ous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held August 22, 2021 at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Coye Sanders officiating. Burial was held at the House of Prayer Church Cemetery in Shelby. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameytysing- erfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrust- ed to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Fallston, NC. CHRISTOPHER LEWIS HAWKINS Christopher Lewis Hawkins, 50, of Shelby, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Born in Okinawa, Japan on February 12, 1971, he was the son of Ron and Hilda Hawkins. Chris was preceded in death by his grandpar- ents and his son, Michael Christopher Hawkins. In addition to his par- ents, Chris is survived by his daughter, Amber Nicole Hawkins; his sister, Tina Hawkins Wesson and hus- band, Joe. A graveside service was held August 22, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Double Springs Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the Double Springs Baptist Church Choir, 1130 Double Springs Church Rd, Shelby NC 28150 To sign the guest book, Continued From Page 17 MONTY RENN THORNBURG Monty Renn Thornburg, 61, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 18, 2021. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Fred Love and Frances Dover Thornburg and was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Thomas and girlfriend, Ina Blanton. He is survived by his sis- ter, Debbie Parker and hus- band, Ray of Stockbridge, GA. Graveside services were held August 22, 2021 with Rev. Tim Whitesides offi- ciating. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to any charity of choice that saves Animal's lives. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. MICHAEL STEVEN GOFORTH Michael Steven "Steve" Goforth, 61, of Kings Mountain passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was the son of the late Barbara Camp Acuff from Grover and Howard Thomas Goforth from Cherryville. Mr. Goforth was preced- ed in death by his grand- parents; his brother, Carl Goforth; and a grandson. He is survived by his chil- dren, Rebecca Martin and Jon of Lawndale, Jennifer Scarborough and Jeremy of Kings Mountain and Ian Goforth of Kings Mountain; sisters, Carol Goforth, Susie Marlow and Cindy Mitchell; brother, Bobby Goforth; and eight grandchildren. Funeral Service was held August 20, 2021 at First Wesleyan Church, Kings Mountain, NC with Pastor Caleb Williams and Pastor Don Williams officiating. Burial was held at Grover Cemetery, Grover, NC. Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl. com 28150. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameycher- ryvillefuneralhome.com Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family. BETTY LITTLEJOHN Ms. Betty Littlejohn, 55, of Shelby, NC passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. She was born on February 16, 1966 in Cleveland County, NC to Edward Lee Gullatte, Sr. and the late Maggie Sims Gullatte. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney N. Littlejohn. Ms. Littlejohn is survived by her father, Edward Lee Gullatte, Sr.; two sons, Travis O'Neal Gullatte and Edward Terrell Gullatte; one daughter, LeKendra Sheree Gullatte; four broth- ers, Edward, Gullatte, Jr., Timothy Gullatte, Sr., Anthony Gullatte (Tara) and Calvin Patterson; one sister, Debra Gullatte Hall; step- sisters, Sherry Wray and Kenya Hicks; mother-in-law, Barbara Whiteside; and six grandchildren. The funeral was held August 21, 2021 at Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial took place at Sunset Cemetery. DONNA WALDROP STALLINGS Donna Waldrop Stallings, 61, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daugh- ter of the late Woodrow and Reba Estep Waldrop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard "Beau" Stallings; and broth- er, Billy Estep. She is survived by her daughters, Nastashia Rogers and Allyson Stallings, both of Shelby; sister, Teresa Fraser of Mooresboro; brother, Eddie Waldrop of Asheville; and three grandchildren. Memorial services were held August 22, 2021 at Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church, with the Pastor's Justin Grigg and Keith Webb officiating. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. Online condolences: www.claybarnette.com BRENDA SAIN RICHARDS Brenda Sain Richards, 79, of Fallston, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. Born in Cleveland County, on December 31, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Loy Sain and Marie Costner Sain. She is survived by her hus- band, Larry Carroll Richards; Lisa Lee and husband, Mark of Fallston; brother, Loy Sain, Jr of Oakboro, NC; two sis- ters, Eulala "Punk" Sweezy of Morganton and Joy Buff of Mt. Holly; and three grand- children. The funeral service was held August 22, 2021 in the Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel. The burial fol- lowed the service in the Rose Hill Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, 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. CASEY LLOYD ALMANY, SR. Casey Lloyd Almany, Jr, infant son of Casey Almany, Sr. and Brooke Wylie, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. Baby Casey was preceded in death by a grandfather. In addition to his parents survivors include grandpar- ents and great grandparents. Funeral services were held August 19, 2021 at the House of Prayer in Shelby with Rev. Clyde Price offici- ating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameycher- ryvillefuneralhome.com Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family. 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 This is my comfort in my affl iction: for thy word hath quickened me. Psalm 119:50 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. –– Romans 10:9-10 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall fl ow rivers of living water. -- John 7:37-38 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe. Psalm 18:10