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Thursday, June 15-June 21, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 15 JEAN A. McKINNEY Jean A. McKinney, 64, of Shelby, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. Born in Gaston County, she is the daughter of Phyllis McKinney of Shelby and the late Ralph McKinney Jr. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her broth- er, Ralph McKinney III and wife Denise of Shelby; and sister, Joyce Bingham and husband David of Marion; A graveside service was held June 9, 2023 at Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Dr. Rit Varriale officiating. Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center. www.claybarnette. com LURA THACKERSON McNEILLY Lura Thackerson McNeilly, 82, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. Born in Cleveland County, on March 13, 1941, she was the daughter of the late David and Millie Thackerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Ray McNeilly and daughter, Elizabeth Hope McNeilly. Survivors include two sons, Tim McNeilly (Jennie) of Wilmington and Phil McNeilly of Shelby; and three grandchildren. A graveside service was held June 11, 2023 at Rose Hill Memorial Park with Dr. Rick Hamrick officiating. Memorials may be made to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home PO Box 639 Fallston, NC 28024 to help with funer- al expenses. 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. fiancé, Janie Craig; and nine grandchildren. A private interment was held at Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com CHARLES "DANNY" BRIGHT Charles "Danny" Bright, age 71, of Forest City, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. Danny was born Wednesday, October 10, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late Charles Bright and Joyce Norville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a sister, Rhonda Oberstaller. Those left to cherish fond memories include three brothers, Barry Bright (Pam) of Forest City, Scott Bright (Tammy) of Huntersville, NC, Henry Bright of Charleston, SC; and a sister, Alanna Woods of Kings Mountain. An entombment ceremony was held June 10, 2023 in the Mausoleum at Cleveland Memorial Park with Reverend Scott Courtney officiating. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfu- neralhome.com BRITTANY FRANCIS ALEXANDER Brittany "Nene" Francis Alexander, age 30, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Brittany was born Tuesday, April 6, 1993 in Rutherford County to Jennifer Robbins of Forest City and Danny Francis of Ellenboro. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather; maternal grandmother; and a great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, those left to cherish her memory include her hus- band, Josh Alexander; son, Lenox Alexander; daughter, Layla Alexander; her pater- nal grandmother; and a broth- er, Chris Francis (Brooke Ferguson) of Forest City. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfu- neralhome.com JANET LYNN CHAMBERS Janet Lynn Chambers, 68, of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was born in Shelby, NC on May 3, 1955, to the late John Bell Crook, Jr. and Lela Ethel Moore Crook. Janet was the wife of William Chambers. Surviving Mrs. Chambers in addition to her husband is a daughter, Leslie (Michael) Heath of Shelby, NC; two brothers, Michael (Claudia) Crook and Brian (Jane) Crook of Blacksburg; one sister, Sheila Tate of Mooresboro, NC; and one grandson. Graveside service was held June 9, 2023 at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Greg Moore officiating. SAMMY LEE GANN Sammy Lee Gann passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Born May 26, 1942, he was the son of Betty Mae Abernathy. He was a husband to Becky Gann of Shelby, a father to Allison Harrison, a grandfa- ther of two and a great grand- father of three. The family will hold private services at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County: 951 Wendover Heights Dr, Shelby, NC 28150 Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfu- neralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. DARE BYERS PUTNAM Dare Byers Putnam, 82, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. Dare was born in Shelby, NC on February 19, 1941, to Hubert Benjamin Putnam and Lena Lee Byers Putnam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, George Newman. He is survived by his sis- ter, Gloria Putnam Newman of Shelby. A graveside service was held May 30, 2023 at Sulphur Springs Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Richard Stroup offering words of encouragement. Online condolences may be THOMAS A. TATE, SR. Thomas A. Tate Sr., 96, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 6, 2023. He was born in Shelby, NC to Thomas Coy and Edith Campbell Tate. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Hord Tate, a son, Tommy Tate Jr., four brothers and three sisters. Mr. Tate served our country in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. He is survived by his daughters Jane Williams (Bob), Roxanne Tate, Son Dexter C. Tate Sr. (Jerri); four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren, Graveside services were held June 9, 2023 at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Pastor Tim Whitesides officiating. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Memorials may be made to Kings Mountain Baptist Church Stain Glass Fund at PO Box 608, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or to VIA Health Partners (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. MITCHELL GARRY FRANKLIN Mitchell Garry Franklin, age 67, of Shelby, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. He was born August 21, 1955, in Cleveland County to the late Irvin Franklin and Ruth Gettys Franklin. Mr. Franklin served our country in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lila Kate Beaty Franklin; and daughter, Kim Grindstaff. Survivors include his sib- lings: Dwight Franklin (Lynn), Aloir Hunt (Scott), and Ava Franklin; children; Misty Smith and Nelson Grindstaff; made at www.cecilmburtonfu- neralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. JAMES ARTHUR WEST, JR. James Arthur West, Jr. (J.A.), 98, of Shelby, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn. He was born in Wilmington, NC on July 30, 1924. Mr. West served our coun- try in the U.S. Navy during WWII. J.A. is survived by his three daugh- ters: Betsy West (Dee) of Charlotte, Kathy Lewis (Greg) of Greenville, SC, and Evelyn Ormond (John) of Wilmington; four grand- children; and six great grand- children. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. A private graveside service was held, with a celebration of life to follow at a later date. The graveside service for James can be viewed here. Online condolences may be made at www.cecilm- burtonfuneralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. JAMES RICHARD PANTHER James Richard Panther, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Born in Cleveland County on July 7, 1938, he was the son of the late Grady Richard Panther and Minnie Bivins Panther. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Roswitha Panther; daughter, Natascha Panther; and a granddaughter. James is survived by his three daughters, Bianca Long, daughter, Julie Sweeney and her husband, Steve; and his daughter, Rebecca Diaz and her hus- band, Manny Diaz; and six grandchildren. A memorial service was held June 3, 2023 at Grover Church of God with Pastor Ron Hawkins officiating. 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 14 SHIRLEY PRITCHARD LEDFORD Shirley Pritchard Ledford, 87, of Shelby, NC, passed away on May 30, 2023. She was born in Shelby, NC, on January 20, 1936, to Den and Emma Poole Pritchard. She was prede- ceased by her parents, her husband, Horace B. Ledford; and all of her brothers and sisters: Ralph Pritchard, Wynette P. Reid, Helen P. Smith, Howard Pritchard, Ruth Pritchard, Betty P. Looney and Ben Pritchard. Mrs. Ledford is survived by her daughter and son-in- law, Lisa Ledford Wassén (Kurt); and in-laws, Tommy and David Ledford and Linda TerHorst. A graveside service was held June 3, 2023, at Cleveland Memorial Park, Shelby, NC. Reverend Harold Schwantes officiated. Memorials may be made to: First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. DONALD KEVIN TRUELAND Donald "Don" Kevin Trueland, Sr., 89, of Cherryville, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Washington Trueland and Arthula Irene Brooks. Mr. Trueland served our country in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he is pre- ceded in death by siblings: Violet Collins, Cliff Trueland, Ken Trueland, Virginia Bauman, Ervin Trueland and Janet Stubbins; a grandson; and a great grand- daughter. Don is survived by his wife, Ruth Downie Trueland, son, Donald Trueland, Jr. (Katie), daughters, Dorothy "Dottie" Boiter (Jerry), Kathy Woody, Margie Trueland, Donna McGourley (William); sister, Joy Allen; and eleven grandchildren and twenty one great grand- children. A memorial service was held June 11, 2023 in the chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory with Reverend Richard Stroupe officiating. Burial followed the service at New Camp Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Continued To Page 16 Jesus wept. 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