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Page 16 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, November 30-December 6, 2023 CHAD EVERETTE McDOWELL Mr. Chad Everette McDowell passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He was born in Cleveland County on February 14, 1977 to the late Shelia Jennings McDowell and Everette Wayne McDowell. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Cassandra McDowell; sons, Vandarius Robertson and Akhil Jennings; stepsons, Steven Hoskins and Quincy Smith; a stepdaughter Cierra Thompson; four grand- children; a sister Regina Manning (Michael); and a brother, Shaft Jennings. A private service was held November 20, 2023. Burial was at Sunset Cemetery in Shelby, NC. Repass took place at the Holly Oak Park Activity Center November 20, 2023. MICKEY DWAYNE MAYS Mickey Dwayne Mays passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born on June 21, 1988 in Gastonia, NC. Dwayne is preceded in death by his mother, Martha Briand. He is survived by his brothers, Steven Mays (Megan Carscaddon), and Christopher Mays; his daugh- ter, Ainsleigh Grace Kimball. No Services are planned at this time. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Services, LLC is serving the family. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com. daughter, Sandra Robinette (Michael) of Sandy Mush; sons, Ricky Toney (Deborah) of Shiloh, David Toney of Sandy Mush, Alan Toney (Kaye) of Shiloh and Steven Toney (Jennifer) of Sandy Mush; sister, Betty Lue Brooks (Andrew) of Chase Community; and six grand- children, five great-grand- children, and a great-great- grandchild. The funeral service was held November 27, 2023, at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church with Reverend Ethan Gardner and Reverend Chad Sisk officiating. Interment fol- lowed in the church cem- etery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. An online guest registry is available at www. harrelsonfuneralhome.com FREIDA JUDITH DAVIS VARNER Freida Judith Davis Varner, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on November 22, 2023. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Fred and Sally Carter Davis and was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Varner and her sis- ter, Becky Davis Randolph. She is survived by her chil- dren: Leonard Varner, Kings Mountain, Dewain Varner, Kings Mountain, Eddie Morgan, Gastonia, Jimmy Morgan (Cindy), Kings Mountain, Joey Morgan (Lisa), Gastonia, Danny Ray Morgan, Kings Mountain, Barbara Ann Varner, Grover, and Tammy Freida Varner Burgess (Eddie), Dallas, NC; brothers: Frank Davis (Sonya), Bruce Davis, and Randy Davis, all of Kings Mountain; and numerous grandchildren, great grand- children, and great-great grandchildren. Graveside service was held Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Gary Teague offi- ciating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. JOYCE LAURETTA PAGE Joyce Lauretta Page, 79, of Cherryville, NC, passed away on November 22, 2023. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Reidie and Selenia Lucille Street Baldwin and was pre- ceded in death by her hus- band, Vester Page and her sister, Patricia Smith. She is survived by her children: Penny Funderburk and husband David, Kings LINDA LOU CASE BLANTON Linda Lou Case Blanton, 73, of Shelby, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Born in Falls Church, VA, on February 9, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Milton Earl Case and Edith Sisson Case. She is survived by her hus- band, Daniel Ray Blanton; three daughters, Kerry Hall (Tim), Angela Parham (James) and Jennifer Buhr; four sons, Ronnie Blanton, Andrew Blanton, Chris Cornette and Don Rabideau; a brother, Earl Case (Sue); three sisters, Carol Dexter (David), Nancy Farmer (Don) and Judy Kendall (Tom); and nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held November 25, 2023 at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chris Cornette officiating. 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. JAMES TONEY James Toney, age 89, of Forest City, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. James was born Tuesday, February 13, 1934 in Rutherford County to the late Charlie Jackson Toney and Naomi Hudson Toney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Jane and sib- lings, Ruby Roach and Paul Toney. He is survived by his 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 15 Born in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late George Marion Camp and Bertha Jane Mathis Camp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Dean Estep; and sister, Gloria Camp. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine Estep and Kim Pearson, both of Shelby. Funeral services were held November 24, 2023 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel, with the Revs. Jon Jones and David Costner officiating. Burial followed in the Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County or Zoar Baptist Church. F u n e r a l s e r v i c e s are entrusted to Clay- Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center. www. claybarnette.com Mountain, NC and Jason Page and wife Sarah, Tega Cay, SC; and two grandchil- dren. Page, both of Clover, SC Memorial service was held Sunday, November 26, 2023 in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverend Jimmy Rudisill officiating. Guest Register available at www.harrisfunerals.com. Arrangements: Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC. JEANETTE CAMP ESTEP Jeanette Camp Estep, 86, of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Products and Services We Offer ~ Cemetery Monuments ~ Bronze Plaques ~ Granite Signs ~ Cremation Products ~ Pet Markers ~ Cleaning & Restoration 1113 POLKVILLE ROAD • SHELBY, NC R IVERHIL L MONUMENT CO. 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Am I being a blessing to someone?" 2 Corinthians 9:11 says, "You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us, your gener- osity will result in thanksgiv- ing to God." EYES ARE ON YOU Beyond their Thanksgiv- ing hospitality, the Wiggins family often find multiple ways to share, serve, and love people in the church, community, and market- place. They have embraced my daughter and mentored her, along with several other youth. One day my daugh- ter came home and told me how she was very impressed with Aunt Alexis (her term of endearment for her), be- cause every time she is with her, she is thoughtful and kind to everyone. She no- ticed that Aunt Alexis was always doing something for somebody. She wanted to be like her. I Corinthians 11:1 (NIV) says, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." Some- one is always watching us - children, relatives, friends, co-workers, etc. Whether we like it or not, we are a billboard for righteousness or unrighteousness. Most importantly, our Heavenly Father is watching us. Prov- erbs 15:3 (AMP) says, "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, watching the evil and the good (in all their endeavors.)" A child of God's goal is to please the Lord by the way we love others. PRAY THIS PRAYER: "Father, I love you and I praise you as the ultimate giver. Forgive me for the selfishness in my heart. Lord, I ask you to purify my hear t so that I can be in your per- fect will and point others to Christ. Bless the Wiggins family and all those who are giving of themselves to honor you and make a difference in someone's life. In Jesus' name, I pray - Amen." CONNECTING TO GOD God loves you more than you can comprehend. He is waiting with open arms for you to ask forgiveness and receive Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord. Your salvation is the most costly gift you will ever receive be- cause Christ took the penalty of sin to keep your soul from eternal damnation - if you surrender your life to him. Romans 10:9 (ESV) says, "Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Danyale Patterson would love to connect with you! Scan the QR code to sub- scribe to a weekly uplifting podcast, or contact her at www.danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak. Beyond the plate DANYALE PATTERSON www.momsinprayer.org Our Mission: Moms In Prayer International impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray. Rise during the night and cry out. Pour out your hearts like water to the Lord. Lift up your hands to him in prayer, pleading for your children, for in every street they are faint with hunger. Lamentations 2:19