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Thursday, May 5-May 11, 2011 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 13 A tribute to those we have loved and lost. MARY SKINNER Mrs. Mary Mills Skinner, 90, of Roanoke, Va. passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011. A Graveside Service was held in Cleveland Memorial Park. Mrs. Oliver served our coun- try in the U.S. Air Force. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Yates; her parents, James L. Mills and Minnie M. Mills; and 4 broth- ers, James, William, Lathan and David Mills. She is survived by 1 son, James Michael Skinner of Roanoke, Va.; 1 daughter, Susan Kay King of Roanoke, Va; 2 sisters, Kathryn R. Francis of Shelby, NC, and Bonnie McSwain of Orange Park, Florida; and 2 brothers, Joel T. Mills of Spartanburg, SC and Arnold L. Mills of Maiden, NC. Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Shelby, NC is serving the family. Please sign the guest book at www.clevelandfuneralservice.com CHARLES B. CHRISTIE Mr. Charles B. Christie, 84, of Boiling Springs, NC passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011. Services were held at Boiling Springs Baptist Church, Boiling Springs, NC. Burial followed in Cleveland Memorial Park. Mr. Christie served our coun- try in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty D. Christie; his parents, Charles H. an Docia H. Christie; and 1 daughter, Gail Day. He is survived by 2 daughters, Pam Cantrell and husband Jim of Lincoln Co., NC and Barbara Christie of Charlotte, NC; 5 grandchil- dren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dorothy C. Vaughn of Boiling Springs, NC and Betty C. Edens of Pelzer, SC; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Shelby, NC is serving the family. Please sign the guest book at www.clevelandfuneralservice.com LIBBY SASAKI Mrs. Elizabeth “Libby” Sasaki, 71, of Shelby, NC passed away Monday, April 25, 2011. A Memorial Service was held at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Sasaki was preced- ed in death by her husband, Robert Yasuhiko Sasaki; her parents, William Alvin and Gertrude Fortenburry Williams; and 2 sisters, Beatrice Hicks and Katherine Kimbrell. She is survived by 1 son, Robert Yasuhiko Sasaki, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga. and his fiancé Reena Maharaj of Vancouver BC; 1 daughter, Naomi Sasaki Whalen and husband David of Saxonburg, PA; 2 grandchildren; 1 brother, Bill Williams and wife Grace of Shelby, NC; 1 brother-in-law, Jack Kimbrell of Raleigh; and many loving nieces and nephews. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory, Shelby, NC is serving the family. LARRY HOPPES Mr. Larry Dean Hoppes, 61, of 240 Ankle Road, Lawndale, NC passed away Monday, April 25, 2011. Services were held at House of Prayer, Shelby. Burial followed in church cemetery. Mr. Oliver served our coun- try in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Hoppes and Ida Owens Hoppes; 2 brothers, Edward Lee Hoppes and Jerry Hoppes; and 2 sisters, Betty Sigmon and Dorothy Beaver. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Short Hoppes; 1 daughter, Cindy Hoppes of Casar; 2 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Hubert Hoppes and Raymond Hoppes, both of Maiden; and 1 sister, Judy Whisnant of Maiden. Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston, NC is serving the family. Please sign the guest book at www.stameyfuneralhome.com ROY KEITH ROGERS Mr. Roy Keith Rogers, 58, of 413 Greyfield Drive, Kings Mountain, NC went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Services were held at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel, Kings Mtn., NC. Burial followed in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC. Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. Rogers and Bertha McDaniel Rogers; 1 brother, Jimmy Dale Rogers; and 1 sister, Wanda Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Susan Gordon Rogers of Kings Mtn., NC; 1 daughter, Christina Rogers of Kings Mtn., NC; 1 brother, Wilfred Rogers of York, SC; and 1 sister, Doris Rogers of Shelby, NC. In lieu of flowers, memori- als may be made to: Midview Baptist Church, 703 Margrace Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; or to: The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 2391, Shelby, NC 28151. Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC is serv- ing the family. LORETTA FREEMAN MOORE Mrs. Loretta Freeman Moore, 83, of Kings Mountain and formerly of Shelby, NC passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011. A private service and burial will be held. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Moore; her parents, H.G. Freeman and Ruth Wilson Freeman; 1 son, Dahl Moore; 1 brother, Sylvester Dahl Freeman; 1 granddaugh- ter, Donna Thomas; and a son-in-law, Don Thomas. She is survived by 1 daugh- ter, Candace Thomas of Kings Mountain, NC; 2 grandchil- dren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson. In lieu of flowers, memori- als may be made to: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory, Shelby, NC is serving the family. Please sign the guest book at www.clevelandfuneralservice.com FRANCES McCURRY Mrs. Frances Weathers McCurry, 95, of Shelby, NC passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011. A Graveside Service was held in Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. McCurry was preced- ed in death by her husband, John Hoyt McCurry; her par- ents, Elbridge Lee and Vernie Yelton Weathers; 1 daugh- ter, Jane McCurry DePriest; 2 brothers, Jennings and Robert Weathers; 1 sister, Ruth W. Sobera; and 1 brother-in-law, Richard Sobera. She is survived by 1 daugh- ter, Miriam McCurry Hutto of Columbia, SC; 1 brother, Gene Weathers and wife Ella of Charlotte, NC; 1 sister-in- law, Catherine S. Weathers of Charlotte, NC; 4 grandchil- dren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memori- als may be made to: Riverland Hills Baptist Church Building Fund or Music Ministry, 2001 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, SC 29063. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby, NC is serving the family. WHITLEY MANGUM Mr. Whitley Travis Mangum, 26, of 1325 Montrose Drive, Shelby, NC passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Services were held at Putnam Memorial Baptist Church, Shelby. Mr. Mangum was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Howard Mangum; Mr. John Henry; and an aunt, Marilyn Mangum Searle. He is survived by his parents, Travis and Amy Henry Mangum of Shelby; 3 brothers, Jillian Mangum of Greenville, SC, and Jordan Mangum and Grayson Mangum, both of Shelby, NC; his grandmother, Kathleen Henry of Shelby; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins; and his devoted caretakers. In lieu of flowers, memori- als may be made to: Harvest Works, 650 North Post Road, Shelby, NC 28150 - attn: Nancy; or to: North Shelby School, 1205 Northside Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory, Shelby, NC is serving the family. ERELENE MARCELLA MAUNEY SELLERS Mrs. Erelane Marcella Mauney Sellers, 74, of 1254 Shelby Hwy., Cherryville, NC passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Services were held at Carpenter’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Lincolnton, NC. Mrs. Sellers was preceded in death by her parents, Jake Sidney Mauney and Edith May Carpenter Mauney; and 1 brother, Yates Franklin Mauney, Sr. She is survived by hus- band of 54 years, Harold Gene Sellers of the home; 1 son, Harold Duane Sellers of Cherryville, NC; 2 grand- children; 1 great-grandson; 1 sister, Betty Mauney Crane and husband John Frank of Charlotte, NC; and 1 sister- in-law, Jenny Heavner and husband Claude. In lieu of flowers, memori- als may be made to: Gaston Hospice, 258 E. Garrison Blvd., P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054; or to: Missionary Methodist Church, 318 W. Ballard Street, Cherryville, NC 28021. Carpenter’s Funeral Home, Cherryville, NC is serving the family. D.C. DeVENNY Mr. D.C. DeVenny, 89, of 501 N. Elm Street, Cherryville, NC passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Services were held at First United Methodist Church, Cherryville, NC. Burial fol- lowed in Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery. Mr. DeVenny served our country in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Leroy DeVenny and Susan Liller Whisnant DeVenny; 1 son, Kevin Scott DeVenny; a great-granddaughter, Victoria Rose Jones; 3 broth- Funeral Home Funeral Home Stamey Stamey 846 E. Stagecoach Trail • Fallston, NC 28042 PO Box 639 • Fallston, NC 28042 Providing Service With Dignity www.stameyfuneralhome.com Owned By Doug Tysinger Judy Tysinger Phone 704-538-8631 ers, Albert Blaine DeVenny, Theron DeVenny and Harlan DeVenny; and 3 sis- ters, Claudia D. McAlister, Roberta D. Allen and Dullie Mae Moss. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Martha Walker DeVenny of the home; 1 son, Keith DeVenny and wife Deborah of Cherryville; a daughter-in-law, Robin Seate DeVenny of Cherryville; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grand- son; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memori- als may be made to: First United Methodist Church, 601 North Pink Street, Cherryville, NC 28021. Carpenter’s Funeral Home, Cherryville, NC is serving the family. HAROLD GENE WALKER Mr. Harold Gene Walker, 58, of 151 Barksdale Drive, Casar, NC passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Services were held at Olive Grove Baptist Church, Casar, NC. Burial followed in the church cem- etery. Mr. Walker was preced- ed in death by his parents, Colonel H. Walker and Gertie Cook Walker; 1 brother, Robert Walker; and 1 sister, Ora Lee Ledford. He is survived by 3 daugh- ters, Kelly Walker Anderson and husband Kenny of Lawndale, Kim Walker Campbell and husband Craig of Statesville, NC; and Karen Walker Hayes and husband Beau of Connelly Springs, NC; 6 grandchildren; 1 great- grandchild; 5 sisters, Norma Lee Gross and husband Fred, Mae Towery and husband Gene, Bonnie Willis and hus- band Gene and Irene Ledford and husband Bill all of Casar, and Evelyn Hess and hus- band Lonnie of Lawndale; 1 sister-in-law, Betty Walker of Morganton, NC; a broth- er-in-law, Melvin Ledford of Hickory; and mother of his daughters, Charlotte Walker. In lieu of flowers, memori- als may be made to: Hospice Cleveland County, 953 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston, NC is serving the family. Please sign the guest book at www.stameyfuneralhome.com REV. BENJAMIN DAVIS Rev. Benjamin “Ben” Franklin Davis, 77, of Lawndale, NC passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Services were held at First United Methodist Church, Lawndale, NC. Masonic and Military Rites will follow the service. Mr. Davis served our coun- try in the U.S. Air Force serving in Kuma-Jima dur- ing the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Andrew Davis, Sr. and Nettie Erma Morrison Davis; 1 daughter, Ann Elizabeth Davis; 1 brother, Forrest A. Davis, Jr.; and 2 sisters, Germaine Davis and Fannie Lue Pritchard. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Patsy Bridges Davis; 3 sis- ters, Mary Sue Davis Haag of Charlotte, NC, Dorothy Davis Hoyle and husband Paris of Shelby, and Sarah Davis Boggs and husband Norris, all of Fallston; numer- ous nieces and nephews; a number of great-nieces and nephews; and many great- great-nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memori- als may be made to: Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and Burn Center, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC 28262; or to: First United Methodist Church, Lawndale, NC c/o Betty Hord, P.O. Box 23, Lawndale, NC 28090. Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston, NC is serving the family. Please sign the guest book at www.stameyfuneralhome.com GENEVA GAMBLE GREENE Mrs. Geneva Gamble Greene, 95, of Oak Grove Health Care Center, Rutherfordton, NC passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Services were held at The A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Cliffside Cemetery. Mrs. Greene was preced- ed in death by her husband, Jason Greene; her parents, John Charles and Brenda Hunt Gamble; and 1 son, Bobby Lee Greene. She is survived by 1 daughter, Patricia Greene Long and husband Jim of Columbia, SC; 2 sons, Richard Greene and wife Wanda of Mooresboro and David M. Greene, formerly of Cliffside; 1 sister, Eula Mae Bishop of Tampa, FL; 9 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and 1 great- great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memori- als may be made to: Cliffside Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 336, Cliffside, NC 28024. Continued On Page 14 Helping to ensure that the life you have built never has to change. • Life Insurance & Annuities • Critical Illness Insurance* • Medical Insurance** • Mortgage Protection * Critical Illness Insurance does not replace the need for health insurance. ** Medical insurance products offered through companies not affiliated with Western & Southern Life. L-832 0807 The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company Western-Southern Life Assurance Company Cincinnati, Ohio