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Thursday, March 23-March 29, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 17 SANDRA LEE WEAVER CHAMPION Sandra Lee Weaver Champion, 61, of Shelby, passed away on March 12, 2023. Born in Cleveland County on December 24, 1961, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Vaughn Weaver and Jewel Lee Brackett Weaver Ledbetter. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Harril Champion, Jr. and one granddaughter. Survivors include two daughters, Christena Champion and hus- band, Shane and Amanda Champion and Tim all of Shelby; brother, Michael Weaver and wife Lynn of Grover; and four grandchil- dren; three great grandchil- dren. The funeral service was held on March 16, 2023 at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tripp Biggerstaff officiat- ing. The burial followed in the Flint Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Lavonia Baptist Church, 2841 Camp Creek Church Rd., Mooresboro, NC 28114. 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. JERRY LAWRENCE LAWSON Jerry Lawrence Lawson, 68, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on March 15, 2023. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of Johnny Lawson and the late Joy Martin Lawson. No services have been planned at this time. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nettie Lou Sides Hunt; second wife, Mabel Hamrick Hunt; and his children, Wayne Hunt, Sheila Cole and Danny Hunt. He is survived by his eight grandchildren; and many great and great-great grand- children. Funeral services were held March 16, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. J. Eric Davis officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military honors. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. www.claybarnette. com KENNETH JOE BOWEN Mr. Kenneth Joe Bowen of Shelby, 82, passed away on Monday March 13, 2023. Born in Cleveland County on April 14, 1940, Mr. Bowen was the son of the late Joseph Dewey and Rehama Clary Bowen. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy Bowen and Pinkney Bowen, and one brother-in-law, Harold Eaker. He is survived by his wife; Delores McSwain Bowen of the home; one daughter, Karen Capps and husband, Charles; one son, Darrell Bowen all of Shelby; one brother, Paul Bowen and wife, Barbara of Shelby; one sister, Patricia Eaker of Shelby; as well, two sisters- in-laws, Linda Bowen of Shelby, and Jean Bowen of Gaffney; and four grandchil- dren and three great grand- children. A Funeral service was held March 17, 2023, at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, offici- ated by Rev. Derek Greene. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church Parking Lot Paving Fund, 198 Pleasant Ridge Church Rd, Shelby, NC 28152. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com. A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. JOSEPHINE ELIZABETH BIRD PAIL Mrs. Josephine Elizabeth Bird Pail, 75, of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023. She is survived by her hus- band, Dennis Charles Pail Sr., of the home; her children, Terry Westphalen (David) of Shelby, NC, and Dennis Pail Jr. of Douglasville, GA; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, John "Mickey" Bird (Beth) of Somers Point, NJ, and Robert Bird of EHT, NJ; and three sisters, Ruth Steelman of Oceanview, NJ, Delores McClain of EHT, NJ, and Milly Kleva (Michael) of Galloway, NJ. Born April 12, 1947, in Atlantic County, NJ, Josephine was the daughter of the late Alan Bird and Josephine Clark Bird and was preceded in death by four brothers, George Bird Sr., Ronald Bird, Alan Bird, and Charles Bird, and two sisters, Margaret "Peggy" Flash and Joan Wilson. A memorial service was held March 18, 2023 at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel conducted by Rev. Shane Adkins. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com. A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. DORETHA BARBER COCHRANE Mrs. Doretha Barber Cochrane, 87, of Lincolnton passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Mrs. Cochrane was born on July 27, 1935 in Cook County, GA a daughter of the late James Madison Barber and Mary Bertha Callahan Barber. Survivors include her four sons, Jerry Cochrane, Jr. and wife Teresa of Oklahoma, John Cochrane and wife Roxanna of Boiling Springs, Jim Cochrane and wife Christy of Vale, and Joel Cochrane and wife Terri of Maiden; five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held March 16, 2023 at Stamey- Cherryville Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dennis Bean officiating. Burial followed at JOANN GREEN Joann Green, 62, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Sarah Runyans and the late Douglas Runyans. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her brother, Tony Runyans; sisters-in-law, Patricia Passmoore and Same Mote; and brother-in-law, Keith Bingham. In addition to her moth- er, she is survived by her husband, Larry Green of the home; sons, Jeffrey Green and wife, Natalie of Blacksburg, SC, Kevin Green and wife Amy, and Ray Ledbetter and wife, Sarah; sisters, Jane Bingham of Gastonia, Susie Hawkins and husband Willie, and Glenda Bowne; elev- en grandchildren; a great- grandchild; and brothers- in-law, Ronnie Green and Adam Green. Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation in Kings Mountain. www. claybarnette.com WAYNE BREVARD HUNT Wayne Brevard Hunt, 97, of Shelby, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ophas and Ethel Deveny Hunt. Mr. Hunt served our coun- try in the U.S. Army, and later with the U.S. Airforce, dur- ing WWII and The Korean War. He was a recip- ient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. In addition to his parents, Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton. 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. FRANK ERNEST BUFF Frank Ernest Buff, age 86, of Shelby, passed away on March 3, 2023. He was born May 2, 1936 to the late Curtis Stanford and Lottie Stanley Buff. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Wanell Buff; four broth- ers, a sister, one son and one granddaughter. Mr. Buff served our coun- try in the U.S. Air Force. Frank is sur- vived by his son, A.W. Lovelace and his wife, Angela; seven grand- children; six great-grand- children; seven great great grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters. A graveside service was held March 6, 2023 at Cleveland Memorial Park in Shelby, NC. Memorials may be offered to Crestview Baptist Church, 1090 Old Boiling Springs Rd, Shelby, NC 28152. Online condolences may be made at www.cecilm- burtonfuneralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. 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 SHAN LONDON Shan London passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Angela Davis London; and his sons, Brandon London and JT Fitch. Shan was born April 22, 1961 in Kings Mountain to Woody and Barbara Branch London both of whom prede- ceased him in death. Per Shan's wishes, there will be no funeral and inter- ment will be private. A cele- bration of life will be planned at some point. Memorials may be offered to The ALS Association North Carolina Chapter, 4 N. Blount St., #200, Raleigh, NC 27601 or Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150. Online condolences may be made at www.cecilm- burtonfuneralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. 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