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Thursday, April 20-April 26, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 17 MARILYN COOK GUFFEY Mrs. Marilyn Cook Guffey, 94, passed away on Friday, April 14th, 2023. Marilyn was the daughter of the late Rev. Ottis and Vassie Towery Cook. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dexter A. Guffey of Golden Valley, NC; two sisters: Betty Willis and Margaret Brackett; and one brother, Rev. Kenneth Cook. She is survived by her sister Martha Houser, broth- er Butch Cook (Catherine), five children: Chris Guffey (Linda), Sherry Molella (Stephen), Linda Elyasian (Ahmad), Vicki Kelley (Rick), Sonya Tomaro (Jim); nine grandchildren; five great- grandchildren, and the sixth on the way. The funeral service was held April 17, 2023, at Morris Memorial Baptist Church, Casar, with the Dr. Chris Emory officiating. The burial followed in the church cem- etery. 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. ALTON "LEROY" LISTER Alton "Leroy" Lister, age 65, of Forest City, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. Leroy was born Tuesday, August 20, 1957 in Greenville, SC to the late Robert Lister and Beatrice Hawkins Lister. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Dennis Lister The Funeral Service was held April 13, 2023 at Oak Grove Church, 418 Oak Grove Clover-Hill Church Road, Lawndale, NC. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC is honored to serve the Weaver Family. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl. com. BRENT JONES MCSWAIN Brent Jones McSwain, 63, of Shelby, passed away on April 10, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Janet McSwain; two daughters, Lauren Mattox and husband, Jonathan of Charlotte and Ashlan Drake and husband, Josh of Hendersonville; and broth- ers, Eddie McSwain and wife, Jackie of Charleston, SC and Garry McSwain and wife, Freda of Shelby; and a grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Tench officiating. Funeral services are entrust- ed to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center www.claybarne CINDY DOBBINS Cindy Dobbins, age 65, of the Alexander Community, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Cindy was born Saturday, November 16, 1957, in Rutherford County, to the late Jimmy Dobbins and Martha Banning Keyser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, who raised her, Lawrence Bradley. Those left to cherish her memory are her chil- dren, Ricky James Brown and Brandy Duncan both of Forest City; brothers, Leroy Dobbins of Forest City, Jimmy Dobbins (Pam) of Lancaster, SC and David Bradley (Tammy) of Forest City; sisters, Kandy Crosby (Ron) Greer, SC and Kristie Bradley of Mooresboro; sisters-in-law, Carol Catoe of Bostic, Dale Dobbins of Rutherfordton. A Celebration of life will be conducted at a later date. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services have been entrusted with arrange- ments. An online guest reg- istry is available at www. harrelsonfuneralhome.com LARRY KENT ROSS Larry Kent Ross, age 62, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. He is survived by the love of his heart, GiGi McSwain; two sons, Tralarus and Roddric Ross; two daugh- ters, Rashada and Takeyla Blanton; two brothers, Tony and Ronnie Ross; and one sister, Tina Moster. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Lathad Simmions and Magalean Ross. A memorial service was held April 15, 2023 at New and Wayne Lister of Greer, SC and Randall Lister of Greenville. Those left to cherish fond memories include his wife, Brenda Dixon Lister; children, Tonya Bradshaw (Kevin) of Greer, SC and Todd Lister of Easley, SC; stepchildren, Dewayne Brackett of Bostic, Bobby Brackett of Forest City and April Brackett of Spindale; brother, Carl "Jim" Lister (Pat) of Campobello, SC; sis- ters, Sherry Jackson (Steve) of Taylors, SC, Karen Reeves (Jim) of Landrum, SC and Sharon Sanders (Johnny) of Greenville, SC. He is also survived by elev- en grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held April 13th with Reverend Ernie Cole offici- ating. Interment followed at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations are requested to Wendover Hospice, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrange- ments. An online guest registry is available at www.harrelson- funeralhome.com TERESA WHITE WEAVER Teresa White Weaver, 74, of Lawndale passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Born in Cleveland County on December 15, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Horace White and Bernice Montea Cash White of Shelby, and foster child of the late Joe and Mattie Queen of Casar. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Pete Weaver, and sisters, Diane Marlow and Terrie Sigmon. She is survived by her daughter, Misty Weaver Baker and husband, Taylor of Lawndale, three grand- children; and sister, Linda Haskin and husband, Emmett of Shelby. Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church located at 263 Forest Street, Forest City, NC 28043. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortu- ary.com. VICKIE RENEE FRANKLIN BENIGAR Vickie Renee Franklin Benigar, 64, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born to the late Jerry T. Franklin and Shirley Powell Franklin in Cleveland County. Vickie leaves behind to cherish her memories her husband, Timothy Scott Benigar; daughter, Kelly Hopper Shull; two grand- children; sister-in-law, Teresa Self; and brother-in- laws, Tim Self and Robert Vandervort. No Services are planned at this time. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmor- ganfsl.com. 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 16 BILLY VANCE LEDFORD Billy Vance Ledford, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Billy was born on October 27, 1932 to the late Farris Ledford and Bryte Hull Ledford in Lincoln County. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, the late Homer Ledford, M.L. Ledford and Max Ledford. Bill is survived by his wife Irene; son, Tony Ledford (Marya); daughters, Penny Perdieu (Cecil) and Sandra (Sandi) Jones (Tony); eight grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild on the way. The funeral service was held April 16, 2023, at Olive Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Terrill Crump offici- ating. The burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to 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. He heals the broken heartened, binding up their wounds. Psalms 147:3 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. Monuments of Distinction 704-481-1198 www.riverhillmonuments.com Family Owned & Operated Since 1957 Bonita's drawings are featured in an exhibit at Southern Arts Society in Kings Mountain now through April 22. "It's All About the Music" show- cases many of Bonita's favorites in the music in- dustry. Among the musi- cians/singers portrayed in the exhibit are members of the Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, Elvis Pre- sley, Janis Joplin, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, and Tom Petty to name a few. There are 24 portraits in the What draws Bonita to certain portraits? "First of all, my love for music, and my gratitude to the people who make it hap- pen. I feel that every face tells its own unique story, and my goal in creating a portrait is to try to bring a little of that story to life. Some people have more stories to tell than others, and because of the lives they lead, musicians are among them." Bonita Lowe has always been drawn to art. As a young child she watched her father draw and paint, and he inspired her artis- tic curiosity. Mostly self- taught, she has pursued studies in life-drawing, design and painting which expanded her knowledge greatly. Another person who influenced Bonita was AB Mauney Snow, the founder of Southern Arts Society. AB wanted to retire from working as a colorist in the textile in- dustry at Dicey Mills and saw the potential in Boni- ta's work. Bonita then took over for AB at Dicey and worked there for 20 years before retiring herself. Now Bonita lives in Mount Holly where she works in her home studio. Her primary medium is graphite pencil, which she uses to create detailed, highly realistic drawings. Primarily focusing on portraits of her favorite people, she also has drawn animals, structures and even an airplane. Also on view - works by AB Mauney Snow in the Founders Gallery. In 1984 Snow invited friends and newcomers to start an art organization to educate and support local artists. The name Southern Arts Society (SASi)was chosen to be inclusive of all artists in the region. Snow died in 2003, just as SASi found a permanent home in the old Southern Railway Depot. Though she began paint- ing later in life, Snow was a prolific painter. She worked in a variety of mediums and styles, taking workshops with well-known artists around the county. Several of the paintings on display are watercolor and mixed media landscapes, some real and some imagined. Also included are musical figures and florals. SASi continues to sell Snow's work in their gallery. Last week to visit Bonita Lowe exhibit at Southern Arts Society ELVIS PRESSLEY by Bonita Lowe