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Thursday, September 28-October 4, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 15 BILLY GENE RHONEY Billy Gene Rhoney, 85, of Vale, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Born in Catawba County, on October 26, 1937, he was a son of the late Boyd Rhoney and Catherine Rudisill Rhoney. Mr. Rhoney served our country in the U.S. Marine Corp. In addition to his parents he is pre- ceded in death by four broth- ers, Gerald, Jackie, Larry, and Glenn Rhoney. He is survived by two sons, Chris Rhoney and Scott Rhoney both of Vale; a daughter, Carol Williams and husband Nathan of Vale; a sister, Annette Hull and husband Leonard of Vale; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral service was held September 20, 2023 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church with the Rev. Greg Plott officiating. The burial followed in the church cem- etery. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 8840 Cooksville Road, Vale, NC 28168. 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. LINDA HOYLE McSWAIN Linda Hoyle McSwain, 80 of Shelby, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Born in Cleveland County, on February 3, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Bruce "J.B." Hoyle and Louise Grayson Hoyle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, William "Butch" Piercy. Survivors include her husband, Howard Bruce McSwain; daughter, Lynn McSwain Piercy of New House; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A graveside service was held September 20, 2023 at Sandy Plains Baptist Church with the Rev. Elisabeth Cothran officiating. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave, Ste Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. LAWRENCE DARRELL TONEY Mr. Lawrence Darrell Toney, age 71, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He is survived by his children, Tina Craighead (Blake) of Huntersville, NC, and Tracy Piercey (Richard) of Shelby, NC, four grand- children, and a brother, Jerry Toney (Dianne) of Mooresboro, NC. Born May 14, 1952, in Cleveland County, NC, Darrell was the son of the late Rev. Lawrence Toney and Reba Mae Ledford Toney. A Funeral service was held September 20, 2023, at Goodes Grove Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Robert Hensley. A burial fol- lowed in the church cem- etery. Memorials may be made to Goodes Grove Baptist Church, 806 Goodes Grove Church Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com. Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. is serving the family. JOSEPH FASOLINO Joseph Fasolino (Joe), 76, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2023. Born November 13, 1946, he was the son of Francis and Edna C. Fasolino of Cliffside, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandpar- ents; one son, Joseph Paul Fasolino; and one sister, Mary F. Moss and husband, Tommy. Mr. Fasolino is survived by his wife, JoAnne Parris Fasolino; daughters Michelle F. Jack (Bobby) and Christina F. Lee (Johnny); five grand- children; and one sister-in- law, Peggy P. Hamrick of Cliffside. The funeral service was held September 20, 2023, at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jerry Causby officiating. Interment fol- lowed at Springhill Memorial Gardens in Chesnee. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www. stjude.org or to Cliffside Area Fire Department, 4600 US Highway 221A, Mooresboro, NC 28114. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrange- ments. An online obituary is available at www.harrelson- funeralhome.com RAY SHIRES Ray Shires, age 79, of Ellenboro, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Ray was born Friday, April 21, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late Edward Howard Shires and Beatrice Rogers Shires. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his late wife, Helen Shires; daugh- ter, Amie Sifferlen; son, Gary Shires; sisters, Sue Terry and Betty Hamrick; and a great grandson. He is survived by his brother, James Monroe Shires of Ellenboro; sister, Nancy Hoyle of Forest City; daughter, Beatrice Shires of Ellenboro; sons, Timothy Shires and Eric Shires both of Lincolnton; seven grand- children; and five great- grandchildren. A private celebration of life will be conducted for family and friends. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrange- ments. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. harrelsonfuneralhome.com WILLIAM KEITH SPENCER Mr. William Keith Spencer, age 70, of Shelby, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Louise Hamrick Spencer of the home; three children, Kim Payne (Tim) of Alexis, NC, Shanna Seaman (Stewart) of Cherryville, NC, and Lynette Harwood (Garrett) of Mt. Holly, NC; five grand- children; three great grand- children; and three siblings, Randy Spencer (Jerri) of Grover, NC, Barbara Hardin of Kings Mountain, NC, and Frank Spencer Jr. (Karen) of Dallas, NC. Born November 28, 1952, in Lincoln County, NC, Keith was the son of the late Frank Spencer Sr. and Nancy Dellinger Spencer, and was 100, Charlotte, NC 28207 or to the Donor's Choice. 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. BAXTON JORDAN Baxton Jordan, "Pop", 78 passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. A native of Cheraw, SC, he was the son of the late Vander Jordan and Gladys Faulkner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Joyce Jordan and a son, Tony Douglas Jordan. He is survived by sons, Todd Jordan (Jeff Ames) and Ty Jordan (Michelle); former daughter-in-law, Tammy Davidson; brother, Willie Jordan; sister-in-law, Louise Kelley; four grand- children and six great grand- children. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Children's Ministries of Calvary Baptist Church, 320 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby, NC 28152. 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. EDNA SUE PROCTOR Edna Sue Proctor, 87, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 17, 2023. She was born in Cleveland County, daughter of the late James and Rosa Benfield Short and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Proctor; a son, Eddie Proctor; her brothers, Bud, Arnold, Fred, and Mack Short; and her sisters, Onas Holland, and Naomi Benefield. She is survived by her children: Johnny Proctor, Tennessee, Danny Proctor, Shelby, NC, Pamela Nivens, Gastonia, NC, and Jackie Fowler and husband Kenneth, Shelby, NC; and twelve grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Funeral service was held September, 20, 2023 in the Ollie Harris memorial Chapel. 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 KATHY MAE BROTHERS Kathy Mae Brothers, 73, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 18, 2023. Born in Kings Mountain, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jonas Wright and Willie Burton Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Brothers, and her sisters Barbara McKee, Hazel Coleman, and Patricia Herndon. Mrs. Brothers is survived by her children: Bryant Brothers (Melissa) - Boiling Springs, NC, and Stephanie Williams (Luther "Trimaine" Ruff) - Kings Mountain NC; sisters: Shirley Johnson and Ruth Gantt (Johnny); and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial service was held September 22, 2023 in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. LEONARD McSWAIN III Mr. Leonard McSwain III, age 51, of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He is survived by his children, Parker Leonard McSwain and Gracie Mae McSwain, both of Shelby, NC, a sister, Allison Edwards and husband Scott of Shelby, NC, a broth- er, Spencer McSwain of Shelby, NC, and a loving partner, Lajeana Lovelace of Hickory, NC. Born June 26, 1972, in Cleveland County, NC, Leonard was the son of Leonard Lafayette McSwain Jr. and Judy Biggerstaff McSwain. A funeral service was held September 22, 2023, at Cleveland Funeral Services conducted by Mr. Cody Dorsey. A burial followed at Cleveland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleve- landfuneralservices.com. Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. is serving the family. 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 preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Spencer. A memorial service was held September 20, 2023, at Cleveland Funeral Services conducted by Rev. Aaron Hinton. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28152. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com. Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. is serving the family. ROBERT LEE HARRIS, SR. Robert Lee "Plumber" Harris, Sr., 70, of Gaffney, SC, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. Born in Gaffney, he was the son of the late James Harris and Estelle McSwain Harris. He was also preced- ed in death by his first wife, Robin Harris. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Hughes Harris; a son, Robert Harris, Jr. of Gaffney; a daughter, Leslie Harris Heath (Mike) of Shelby, NC; a stepdaughter, Kimberly Martin (Jeremie) of Gaffney; four brothers, Wilbur Carroll of Texas, John Williams of Montana, Eddie Burgess of Spartanburg and Stacy Carroll of Florida; five sisters, Shirley Tibets of Cayman Islands, Lucille Thomas of Florida, Patsy Vickery of Enoree, Sally Kimbrell of Kings Mountain and Jamie Weaver of Georgia; a grandson; two step-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Bradshaw and a brother, Sammy Blanton. Funeral services were held September 22, 2023 in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bryon Inman, Pastor Jimmy Powell and Pastor Mickey Mullinax officiating. Interment was in Oakland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: Pacolet Road Baptist Church, P.O. Box 8219, Gaffney, SC 29342. Continued To Page 16