OBITUARIES

Jeanette Jones

Jeanette Jones

Jan 20, 2013

SHELBY – Mrs. Jeanette Watkins Jones, 74, of 2466 Old Gaffney Rd., passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, Sun. Jan. 20, 2013. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Hester Mauney Watkins. She was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Shelby, and retired from Doran Mill after 35 years...

Paul Beatty

Paul Beatty

Jan 13, 2013

GROVER – Mr. Paul Harold Beatty, 59, of Kentbury Dr., died Sun., Jan. 13, 2013 at White Oak Manor of Shelby. A native of Cherokee County, SC, he was the son of the late Charles Hershel and Joanne Pauline Baptiste Beatty. He graduated from Gaffney High School, served in the US Air Force, and obtained three degrees from Cleveland Tech....

Cathy Lynn Wooten

Cathy Lynn Wooten

Jan 10, 2013

GROVER – Mrs. Cathy Lynn Wooten, 55, of 120 Garden Lane, went to be with her Lord, Thurs., Jan. 10, 2013, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James and Sara Moore Curry. She was a manager at the Walmart Distribution Center. SURVIVED: She is survived by her loving husband, Eddie Wooten,...

Mary Wedding

Mary Wedding

Jan 7, 2013

SHELBY-Mrs. Wilma Mary Wedding, 73, of Spring Forrest Dr., died Monday morning at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.

Al Spangler

Al Spangler

Jan 1, 2013

SHELBY- Mr. Malry Alfred Spangler, III, 69, of Shelby, passed away, Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Peak Resources of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, NC, he was born on October 15, 1943, son of the late M. A., Jr. and Ethel Odom Spangler. He was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church, Shelby where he served as an usher...

Martha Ann Lee

Martha Ann Lee

Jan 1, 2013

YORK, PA- Mrs. Martha Ann Lee, 79, of York, PA, formerly of Shelby, passed away January 1, 2013 in York, PA. A native of Anson County, NC, she was born September 28, 1933, daughter of the late Dexter Allen and Bertie Crowder Lee. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Arch Martin Lee;...

Mary Ledbetter

Mary Ledbetter

Jan 1, 2013

SHELBY – Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Blanton Ledbetter, 91, died Tues., Jan. 1, 2013, at Rex Rehab of Apex. A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late John and Lizzie Ellis Blanton. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by her husband, Billy G. Ledbetter;...

Elizabeth Hamrick Smith

Elizabeth Hamrick Smith

Jan 1, 2013

SHELBY- Mrs. Elizabeth Hamrick Smith, 90, of 1507 South Morgan Street, Shelby, passed away, Tuesday, January 01, 2013 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, NC, she was born on May 9, 1922 daughter of the late Weldon and Georgia Borders Martin. She enjoyed sewing and gardening in her free time. She retired from the Diana Shop....

Ambrose Chapman

Ambrose Chapman

Dec 31, 2012

SHELBY – Mr. Ambrose John Chapman Jr., 74, of 2832 Nickey Sharts Rd., died Mon., Dec. 31, 2012 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ambrose and Maggie Poole Chapman. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Farris Leroy Chapman; brothers, John Chapman and Flay...

Mary Lynn Moore Geymont

Mary Lynn Moore Geymont

Dec 30, 2012

SHELBY- Mrs. Mary Lynn Moore Geymont, 81, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Brian Center in Hendersonville. A native of Blount County, TN, she was born November 21, 1931, the daughter of the late Byron “Barney” and Lela Harmon Moore. She loved to travel and enjoyed skiing. She was a retired social worker for Cleveland County Social Services where...

Joyce Gardner

Joyce Gardner

Dec 29, 2012

SHELBY- Mrs. Joyce Gardner, 83, of Shelby, passed away, Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, North Carolina, she was born on August 22, 1929, daughter of the late Benjamin Elzie and Sudie Bailey Lemons. She was a caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved to travel and was a longtime member...

Reba Ann Tarbush

Reba Ann Tarbush

Dec 29, 2012

SHELBY- Mrs. Reba Tarbush, 76, 3028 Hazel Drive of Shelby, passed away, Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County, NC, she was born on January 24, 1936, daughter of the late James and Ellie Pintuff Estep. She was a loving mother, grand, great grand, great-great grand, Aunt and friend to all who knew her....

Sonny Hoyle

Sonny Hoyle

Dec 25, 2012

KINGS MOUN TAIN-Mr. Sonny Hoyle, 49, of N. Piedmont Ave., died Tuesday morning at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.

Edwiena Karroll Hinton

Edwiena Karroll Hinton

Dec 21, 2012

HENDERSONVILLE- Ms. Edwiena Karroll Hinton, 68, of 1065 Greenwood Drive, Apt. 2, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are pending with Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.

Ruth Weaver

Ruth Weaver

Dec 21, 2012

BLACKSBURG – Mrs. Ruth Weaver, 86, of 516 Dravo Road., passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 at Kings Mountain Hospice. A native of Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Nettie Collins Weaver. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Maralyn Christine Goins

Maralyn Christine Goins

Dec 20, 2012

SHELBY- Ms. Maralyn C. Goins, 56, of 200 Fox Run Road, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012 at her residence. A native of Cleveland County, she was born March 1, 1956 daughter of the late Samuel Sr. and Martha Raye Newton Goins. SURVIVED: She is survived by one son, Joshua Raye Walker; one daughter, Shonta Camp; two brothers, Rodney Goins...

Nellie Marie Hamrick

Nellie Marie Hamrick

Dec 19, 2012

EARL- Nellie Marie Hamrick, 76, of 642 Austell Graham Road, passed away Wednesday December 19, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Hampshire County, WV, she was born September 17, 1936, daughter of the late John and Lillie Roberson Wilson. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved her family dearly. PRECEDED: In addition...

Opal Woody

Opal Woody

Dec 14, 2012

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Opal Foster Woody, 77, of 912 First Street, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at her residence. A native of Cleveland County, she was born August 9, 1935, daughter of the late Howard O’Grady and Sarah Myers Foster. God has gained our precious angel we had here on earth, we loved her with all our hearts and she...

Grace Kiser

Grace Kiser

Dec 14, 2012

SHELBY – Mrs. Grace Shepard Kiser, 75, of Dellinger Rd., died Fri., Dec. 14, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Catherine Allen Shepard. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Shepard; stepchildren, Sherri and Jason Kiser. SURVIVED: She...

Frankie Morehead

Frankie Morehead

Dec 13, 2012

SHELBY – Mrs. Frances “Frankie” Morehead, 77, of Canterbury Rd., died Thurs., Dec. 13, 2012. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Agnes Thompson Terry. She was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church, where she was a children’s Sunday School teacher for many years. She enjoyed volunteering at schools, camping with her...