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Page 16 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, November 9-November 15, 2023 JOYCE McSWAIN WALKER Mrs. Joyce McSwain Walker, 89, passed away on Thursday October 26, 2023. A native of Cleveland County, she was born on, May 28, 1934, daughter of the late Cletus Almond and Zuda Brooks McSwain. In addition to her parents, he is preceded in death by her husband, Unee Crawford Walker, three siblings, Arlin McSwain, Eda Humphries, and Donnis Jenkins, and one granddaughter. Mrs. Walker is survived by three children, Wanda Causby and husband Tommy, Dana Walker and wife Tammy, Mark Walker and wife Debbie all of Shelby, five grandchildren and seven great grandchil- dren. A funeral service was held October 30, 2023, at Beaver Dam Baptist Church offici- ated by Rev. Tom Runyon. Burial followed at Cleveland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 953 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or www.hospicec- ares.cc To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com. Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc., is serving the family. JOHN WILLIAM NEIL John William "Johnny" Neil, age 87, of Kings Mountain, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born May 31, 1936, in Cleveland County to the late Marcus Zone and Mattie Moore Neal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Sims Neil; sister, Ruby Neill Eaker; and brothers, Thomas "Babe" Neal, Buford Neil, Charles Neal, Giles Neill, and Gerald "Chick" Neill. Survivors include his wife, Terri Bagwell Neil; and sis- ters-in-law, Nancy Rockman Bumgardner and Jerry Bumgardner all of Lawndale and Odis Bumgardner of Shelby; four sisters, Jean Wilkie of Polkville, Martha Miller of Morganton, Ida Yelton of Golden Valley and Debbie Grigg of Shelby; and sister-in-law, Wanda Ramsey. A Graveside Service was held October 30, 2023 at Golden Valley Missionary Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Maggie Andre officiating. Memorials may be made to Via Health Partners (for- merly Hospice Cleveland County), 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. 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. JANE PACE Jane Pace, 73, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Fred Owen and Mildred Sweezy Morrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her twin sister, Jean Morrison, and her older sis- ter Delores Wagley. Jane is survived by her daughter, Amy Minnix Goforth (Sam), her son, M. Steve Minnix (Heather), and her two grandchildren. Memorial services were held November 2, at Ross Grove Baptist Church. Memorial donations may be made in Jane's honor to Ross Grove Baptist Church of Shelby at 1225 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameytysing- erfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrust- ed to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Fallston. (Bob), Janet Kennerly (Jimmy), and Sue Neill. Funeral services were held November 3, 2023, at Missionary Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Holtsclaw officiating. Burial followed at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services is serv- ing the family. Condolences may be made to www.car- penterporter.com. BARBARA JANE MURPHY ARCHIE Barbara Jane Murphy Archie passed away on October 1, 2023. She was born May 4, 1942 in Cleveland County, to the late Lawrence B. and Effie Browning Murphy. Barbara was also preced- ed in death by her husband, George Archie and two siblings, Carolyn Murphy Webber and Frank Lee Murphy. She is survived by her sis- ter, Lottie Murphy Sanders, Shelby, NC. Funeral services were held October 22, 2023, at S.T. Enloe Chapel. RONNIE SCHIRRA WOODY Mr. Ronnie Schirra Woody, 60, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Born in Gaston County, he was the son of the late Bobby G. Woody and Rachel Lowery Woody. Mr. Woody served our country in the U.S. Marine Corp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Beulah Ann Gingles; brothers, Bobby Woody, Jr. and Ronald Lee Wilson; and paternal and maternal grandparents. He is survived by his mother, Eula Mae Woody of Shelby, NC; two sons, Dominique Woody of Shelby, NC and Devonté Phelps (Jasmine); one daughter, Evonne Hopper (Walter) of Shelby; three brothers, Umar Moore and Michael Woody (Jackie) both of Shelby and Larry Woody (Karen) of Norfolk, VA; a sister, Kathy Woody Whitworth of Hickory; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held October 14, 2023, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Waco, NC. The burial took place at Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC. KIMBERLY ANN BLACK MINOWICZ Kimberly Ann Black Minowicz, 49, Shelby passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. Born June 3, 1974 in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Wray Larry Black and the late Diane Hendrick Black. Kim is survived by her husband, Thomas "Tommy" David Minowicz; daughter, Katie Minowicz; son, Zach Minowicz; and brother, Chris Black and wife, Angela of Shelby. A Celebration of Life Service was held October 31, 2023, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Toby Bird officiating. Burial was private. A guest register is avail- able at www.stameytysing- erfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Fallston. PAUL DOUGLAS BUMGARDNER Paul Douglas Bumgardner, 63, of Polkville Road, Shelby, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. Born in Cleveland County, NC on August 15, 1960, he was the son of the late G.C. Bumgardner and Louise Mincey Bumgardner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Robin Costner Bumgardner and a sister, Betty B. Earl. Survivors include his son, Mark Bumgardner of Shelby; four brothers, Harold Bumgardner, Tommy 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 LINDA DIANNE HUGHES STAYMATE Linda Dianne Hughes Staymate, 74, of Shelby, passed on Friday October 27, 2023. Born in Cleveland County on September 23, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Jack Hughes and Letty Lou Crowe Hughes. Linda is survived by her husband, Gary Staymate. A celebration of life was held November 5, 2023 at Lafayette Street Church with the Rev. Wofford Caughman offering words of encourage- ment. Memorial donations may be made to Lafayette St. Church: 1420 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28152 or to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolence messages may be made at www.ceci- lmburtonfuneralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. JAMES PHILLIP GOLD Mr. James Phillip Gold (Phil), 83, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023. A native of Cleveland County, NC, he was born on, December 4, 1939, son of the late Sam Woodrow and Patsy Philbeck Gold Cabaniss. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by an infant brother, John Oliver Gold. Mr. Gold is survived by his wife, Carolyn Latham Gold of the home; one daughter, Sherri Gold McSwain and husband Steve of Shelby; four siblings, Morris Gold and wife Drew of Shelby, Bill Gold and wife Maria of Iron Station, NC, Sarah McGinnis of Shelby, Mary Tanner and husband Keith of Gastonia; two brother-in-laws, Bob Latham and wife Bonnie of Pinon Hills, CA, Tom Latham and wife Regina of Shelby; one sister-in-law, Sue Harmon and husband Wade of Boiling Springs, NC; and two grandsons. Mr. Gold served our country in the U.S Navy. 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 A Celebration of Life service was held October 30, 2023, in the Chapel of Cleveland Funeral Service and Crematory officiated by Minister Terry Graves. Inurnment will be at a later date at Cleveland Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to Shelby Church of Christ 845 West Warren Street Shelby, NC 28150 or Clifford's Army Rescue (C.A.R.E) www.cliffordsar- myrescue.com. To sign the guest book, please go to www.cleveland- funeralservices.com. Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Inc. is serving the family. JOAN ABERNATHY BLACKWELDER J o a n A b e r n a t h y Blackwelder, age 74, of Bessemer City, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born September 24, 1949 in Lincoln County to the late Clyde David and Mary Helen Sneed Abernathy. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by her stepdaugh- ter, Amy Blackwelder; and infant brother, Clyde David Abernathy, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Wade Thomas Blackwelder; daughters, Cori Hager (Joni) and Aundi Wright (Dava Smith); broth- er, Tony Abernathy (Cathy); six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and sister-in- law, Peggy Pierce. Funeral services were held November 2, 2023 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Huss, Rev. Ken Gibson, and Rev. Bob Wise officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Dr., Lincolnton NC 28092. 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