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Page 16 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, May 25-May 31, 2023 ROBERT LEE GANTT Mr. Robert Lee Gantt "Bobby" 71, of Belwood, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born in Cleveland County, NC on March 27, 1952, he was the son of the late Eure "Lee" Gantt and his mother, Virginia Daves Gantt. He was also preceded in death by his girlfriend Ms. Connie Moore. He is survived by his three children, Kristie Scroggs (Erick), Bobby Gantt (Tammy), Tanya Paga'n (Wil); eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; his sis- ter, Mary Shytle (Jack); and brother, Billy Gantt (Marites). Mr. Whitworth served our country in the U.S. Army. No services are planned at this time. His children plan to have a private memorial service at a later date. Robert requested you all to hold your loved one tight and tell them you love them. ALEXANDER BOYD SMITH Alexander "Alex" Boyd Smith, 56, of Gaffney, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Born in Cherokee County, SC on June 6, 1966, he was the son of the late William Boyd Smith and Brenda Ann Richard Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Boyd Smith. Survivors include a broth- er, William Lee Smith and wife, Debbie of Gaffney; two sisters, Reba Ann Henderson and husband, Robert of Gaffney and Karen Lynn Smith of Mississippi. A Funeral Service was held Sam Henderson officiat- ing. Interment followed at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelson- funeralhome.com SHELDON RAY RAMSEY Sheldon Ray Ramsey, age 91, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was a native of Cleveland County, NC. Mr. Ramsey served our country in the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War where he received The Purple Heart with three Oak Leaf Clusters for wounds received in battle. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Childers Ramsey; one son, Douglas Kyle Ramsey (Judith); two daugh- ters, Rita Ray Gary (Bill) and Lori Lynn Norville (Chuck); two sisters, Nell Brooks and Dorothy Davis; eight grand- children and six great grand- children. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Thomas Ramsey and Beulah Robbins Ramsey and one grandson. Funeral services were held May 21, 2023 at Crowe's Funeral Chapel, Rutherfordton, NC, with Rev. Raymond Byrd officiating. Concluding services were held May 23, 2023 at The Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain, NC, with Military Honors. Memorials may be made to The Tunnel to Towers Foundation https://t2t.org/ donate. May 16, 2023 at Stamey- Tysinger Funeral Home. The burial followed the service in the Rose Hill Memorial Park. 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. VERNIE MAE NORKETT Vernie Mae Norkett, 84, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 12, 2023. She was born in Cherokee County, SC, daughter of the late June and Rose Blackwell Peterson and was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Norkett; a son-in-law, Lee Gary Mayes; and a brother, Floyd Peterson. She is survived by her children: Ed Burns and wife Cari, Conover, NC, Shelby, Splinter and husband Gene, Apple Valley, MN, and Elizabeth Burns Mayes, Charlotte, NC; two grand- children; three great grand- children; and siblings: Harold Peterson and Lucille Kiser. Funeral service was held May 16, 2023 at Patterson Grove Baptist Church with Pastor David Webb offici- ating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. GLENDA FAYE COPPER Glenda Faye Cooper, age 68, of Ellenboro, NC passed away Monday, May 15, 2023. Glenda was born Sunday, August 1, 1954 in Rutherford County to Susan Dobbins Cooper who resides in Forest City, and the late Charlie Cooper. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Cooper. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Edney; son, Robby Edney; and sister, Darlene Hooper (Stanley). A funeral service was held May 18, 2023 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Wayne Toney officiating. Interment followed at the Alexander Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 372 Hudlow Road, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelson- funeralhome.com MAX MARSDON WEASE Max Marsdon "Marty" Wease, 69, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Gene and Geraldine Blanton Wease. He is survived by his sis- ter, Debby Wease of Boiling Springs; and brothers, Kim Michael Wease of Shelby and Roger Dale Wease of Boiling Springs. A graveside service was held May 17, 2023 in Sharon United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Keith Dixon officiating. Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. ROBERTA BECK BRIDGES Roberta Beck Bridges, age 72, of Mooresboro, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Roberta was born Sunday, February 25, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late Roby Roberson and Beatrice Beck. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Ferguson and her brother H.P. Brackett. Those left to cherish her memory include her hus- band, Ronnie Bridges, two daughters, Sandy Cline, Tracy Oliver (Brad); brother, Johnny Brackett (Jill); four grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. The funeral service was held Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Harrelson Funeral chapel with Reverend 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 PAMELA KAY CLARK Pamela "Pam" Kay Clark, age 52, of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Born November 27, 1970, in Cleveland County, NC, Pam was the daughter of Michael and Vanda Hamrick. She is also survived by two daughters, Brianna Clark of Shelby, NC, and Mychal Ferguson of Shelby, NC. Pam was preceded in death by a sister, Amy Smith. She served our country in the U.S. Army during Operation Desert Storm/ Desert Shield. A graveside service was held May 15, 2023, at Grover Cemetery conducted by Rev. Tim Trexler. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleve- landfuneralservices.com. A service of Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. DEAN COSTNER Dean Costner, 91, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 13, 2023. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Thomas Evans and Mary Etta Sellers Costner and was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Wall Costner and his sister, Melba Ware. He is survived by his children: Denise Huckabee of Kings Mountain; Lori Robinson and husband Howard of Bessemer City; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held May 18, 2023 at Kings Mountain Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Whitesides officiating. Interment was at Shelby Shopper & Info offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge for Cleveland County residents and the immediate area. The obituary may include a picture if the image is of print quality. We request that the obituary is limited to 150 words and we will edit the obituaries due to space. The obituary will include preceded family members, surviving family members, funeral service information, memorials, and the name of the funeral home serving the family. The obituaries will not include names of grandchildren, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, or pets. We only accept obituaries from licensed funeral homes. The deadline is Friday at 1:00 pm prior to the next Thursday's publication. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to obits@shelbyinfo.com Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to the Kings Mountain Baptist Church Window Restoration Fund, PO Box 608, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. JANE C. KING Dr. Jane C. King, 76, of Kings Mountain, passed away on May 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry L. King; son, Michael King and his wife, Thelma; and her brother, Paul Cabe. Dr. King was the daugh- ter of Russell and Dorothy Cabe. Survivors include chil- dren: Karen Moser (Jeff), Todd King (Paula), Susan King (Jay), and Finley King (Eden); seven grandchil- dren; four great-grandchil- dren Eve, Jacob, Benjamin and Brooklyn; and brother, Lewis Cabe (Diane). A memorial service will be held in July at the First Presbyterian Church in Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to the Dr. Jane C. King Scholarship, Cleveland County School Foundation, 400 West Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150 or to the First Presbyterian Church, Kings Mountain. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 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