OBITUARIES
Harry Cutlip
Mar 23, 2024
Kings Mountain- Harry Melvin Cutlip, 83, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. A Native of Williamsfield, OH, he was the son of the late William and Correne Nicholas Cutlip. Harry was a loving father, grandfather, and friend who never met a stranger. He was hardworking and served his Country in the U.S. Army. Harry enjoyed growing...
Dorothy Ford Parker
Mar 18, 2024
SHELBY: Dorthy Mae Parker, 98, died Monday March 18, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. She was the daughter of the late Dwight and Vera Ford. Dorthy was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, J.E. “Buck” Parker; son, Stephen Joseph Parker; grandson, Timothy Cole Parker;...
Matthew Dylan Smith
Mar 17, 2024
BLACKSBURG: Matthew Dylan Smith, 24, died Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his home. Born in Gaston County, he is the son of Jamey Smith Sr. and Kimberly Dover Smith of the home. Matthew was an avid gamer with a gentle soul. He was kind hearted to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louise L....
Daniel Ray Messick
Mar 15, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Daniel Ray Messick, 69, died Friday March 15, 2024 at his home. He was the son of the late Kenneth Colin and Ida Pearl Messick. He loved coon hunting, fishing and most of all he loved caring for his animals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Messick; and brother, Mark...
Lenora Hemme
Mar 11, 2024
SHELBY: Lenora Smith Hemme, 97, died Monday, March 11, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Funeral services and burial will take place in Lcokhart, TX. Local services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
Ethan Whaley
Mar 6, 2024
Ethan Joel Whaley, 32, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on March 6, 2024, in Sumter, South Carolina. He was born on May 6, 1991. Ethan is survived by his mother Samantha and Shannon Ledbetter, his father Joel Whaley (Janie), his beloved fiancé Krystal Carter, his pride and joy, his daughter Delilah Whaley; siblings Josey Whaley, Bella Blu Ledbetter, Gunner...
Elizabeth Jolley
Mar 4, 2024
MOORESBORO: Elizabeth “Liz” Jolley, 60, died Monday, March 4, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was the daughter of the late John Edward and Linda Hagy Plank. Liz was a member at Cliffside Baptist Church and her grandchildren where her life. She enjoyed crafting, shopping, going to Pigeon Forge and playing slot machines. In addition to her parents, she is...
Kathy Blackburn
Mar 3, 2024
SHELBY: Kathy Elaine Blackburn, 73, died Sunday March 3, 2024 at Monroe Rehabilitation in Monroe. Born in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Abernathy Scoggins. Kathy was a woman of faith, attended Community Baptist Church, and was an excellent mother who loved being a homemaker. She enjoyed going to the beach and Maggie Valley, and spending...
Tripper Scism
Mar 2, 2024
Kings Mountain- Tripper Scism, 43, died Saturday March 2, 2024, at his home. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.
Kathryn Cosgrove
Feb 29, 2024
ASHEVILLE: Kathryn Cosgrove, 63, died Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Shel was faithful to her religion, she enjoyed donating and helping Jewish refugees. She enjoyed donating to help children in need, sewing, drawing, and was working on a children's novel about cats at the time of her passing. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Eastwick;...
Shea Roberts
Feb 26, 2024
SHELBY: Larry “Shea” "Bones" Roberts, 47, died Monday, February 26, 2024 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Linda Lovelace Roberts and the late Roger Larry Roberts. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Kayla Marie Roberts and fiancée Sylvia; son, Joshua Haywood Roberts; sister, Christy Roberts Hamrick; brother, Roger...
Geneva Thrift
Feb 24, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Geneva Wiggins Thrift, 92, died Saturday, February 24, 2024 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Lillian Moore Wiggins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William C. Thrift; sons, Harold C. Thrift and Robert D. Thrift; daughter, Lillian...
Christopher Ryan Starr
Feb 23, 2024
CHARLOTTE- Christopher Ryan Starr, usually known as Chris, passed away on February 23, 2024 in Charlotte, NC at age 36. He was a bright and cheerful person, a great storyteller who had a knack for making people laugh and engaging others in meaningful, impactful conversations. Chris will be dearly missed by his life partner Valerie Preston, his parents Tina Lynn...
Keith Norman
Feb 21, 2024
EARL: Keith Norman, 69, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his home. A native of McDowell County, he was the son of the late Thomas “Roan” and Dorothy “Dot” Norman. Keith loved to share about Jesus and his boys. He always had a strong and positive attitude and enjoyed telling stories. He owned and operated Norman Sign Co. where he...
James Carrigan Sr.
Feb 16, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: James Preston Carrigan, Sr., 80, of Kings Mountain, passed away February 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born In Kings Mountain, NC to the late Arthur and Eliza Stiles Carrigan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Buell, Bob, Bill, and Gerald Carrigan and sister, Faye House. He is survived...
Becky White
Feb 16, 2024
MOORESBORO: Rebecca “Becky” White, 80, died Friday, February 16, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was the daughter of the late Furman “Jack” and Irene Hensley Grant. Becky loved working in her rose garden and she was known for her homemade cream cheese pound cakes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Crystle...
Bill Falls
Feb 14, 2024
Kings Mountain: Ira William “Bill” Falls, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Hospice of Wendover Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ira and Bertha Culberson Falls. Bill served his Country faithfully in the U.S. Air Force and was a longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great...
Raymond Pearson
Feb 13, 2024
SHELBY: Raymond Gerald Pearson, 82, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Wendover Hospice. He was the son of the late Jarvis and Verdie Blanton Pearson. Raymond had a love for antique John Deere tractors and enjoyed restoring them. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Joyce Hamrick Pearson; sisters, Doris Bright,...
Scott Franklin
Feb 12, 2024
BOILING SPRINGS: Gregory Scott Franklin (or more affectionately known as “Scott) died peacefully and surrounded by family and friends in Shelby, North Carolina, on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the age of 60, following a fearless battle with brain cancer. During that time, his love for his family remained steadfast and his faith never wavered. The enduring optimism and kindness...
Harold Beam
Feb 9, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Reverend Harold Beam, 81, passed away Friday February 9th, 2024 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. Born in Shelby, NC on May 11th, 1942. He was the son of the late Reviere Beam and Eugenia Mode Beam. Harold pastored area churches for 50 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Ruth...
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