OBITUARIES

William Czartoszewski

William Czartoszewski

Nov 10, 2010

SHELBY — Mr. William Jan Czartoszewski, 68, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Summit County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Leonard and Eleanor Ulatowski Czartoszewski. William was a maintenance supervisor for Metals of America for over 20 years and served in the U.S. Air Force. In addition to his parents,...

Virginia F. Wallace

Virginia F. Wallace

Nov 8, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Virginia Frances Shytle Wallace, 88, died Monday, November 08, 2010 at Peak Resources. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Calvin and Stella Spencer Shytle. Virginia was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and a GA leader for many years. She also belonged to...

Cathy Nance

Cathy Nance

Nov 4, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Cathy Jean Nance, 58, of 103 Indian Creek Dr., died Thursday, November 4, 2010 at home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Ada Head White. She attended Gaffney Free Will Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Nance; and brother...

Mary Allen

Mary Allen

Nov 1, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Mary Lois Hamrick Allen, 90, passed away peacefully at the home of her son Jerry and Pam Allen in Salisbury where she had made her home for the past five years. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late B.H. and Maude Pearson Hamrick. Mary took excellent care of her home. She was a...

John Bartlett

John Bartlett

Oct 31, 2010

SHELBY- Mr. John “Hammer” Charles Bartlett, 54, o f 867 E. Zion Church Rd., died Sunday, October 31, 2010. John was a native of Philadelphia County and enjoyed motorcycle riding. He also worked for Auto Zone for more than 6 years. SURVIVED: He is survived by his loving wife of 4 weeks, Melissa Williams Bartlett of the home, two daughters,...

Georgia Earls

Georgia Earls

Oct 30, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Georgia Smith Earl, 86, of 2751 S. Lafayette St., died Saturday, October 30, 2010 at White Oak Manor. A native of Fulton County, GA, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah Oaks Smith. Mrs. Georgia worked for Lilly Mill. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, enjoyed going to church and ready her bible....

Thomas Elliot Jr.

Thomas Elliot Jr.

Oct 29, 2010

Kings Mountain- Mr. Thomas Richard Elliot Jr., 34, of 846 Bell Rd., died October 29, 2010 at home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Thomas Richard Elliot Sr., of Texas and Lydia Mathis Hayes of Kings Mountain. Thomas was of the Pentecostal Faith PRECEDED: He is preceded in death by his step father Voyd Hayes and...

Carolyn Hurdt

Carolyn Hurdt

Oct 25, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Carolyn H. Hurdt, 73, died Monday, October 25, 2010 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin and Lottie Etta Hoyle Hurdt. Carolyn was a member of Faith Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her 3 brothers, John, Dwight,...

Frances Mcswain

Frances Mcswain

Oct 24, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Ida Frances Lee McSwain, 89, died Sun., Oct 24, 2010 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Twiggs County, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Belvie Jones Lee. Frances retired from Hoechst Celanese, and was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Brenda Putnam

Brenda Putnam

Oct 23, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Brenda P. Putnam, 61, of 2224 Ellis Rd., died Sat., Oct. 23, 2010 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of Maude Poston of Shelby and the late J.F. Poston. Brenda was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church where she was a member of the Nellie Sue Sunday School Class...

Moree Duncan

Moree Duncan

Oct 22, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Moree Johnson Duncan, 91, of 2932 Poplar Circle, died Friday, October 22, 2010 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Cleo Humphries Johnson. Mrs. Duncan was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and worked for Modern Beauty and Hairdesigners for over 37 years. She loved her...

William "Bill" Poteat

William "Bill" Poteat

Oct 22, 2010

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Mr. William “Bill” Gary Poteat, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2010, at Kings Mountain Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Thomas and Arvie Poteat. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he retired from Lithium Corporation, and was owner/operator of Poteats Guns. He was a gunsmith and certified instructor...

Lillie Roberts

Lillie Roberts

Oct 21, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Lillie Hamrick Roberts, 87, died October 21, 2010 in West Palm Beach, Florida. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Carl J. and Addie Hamrick. Lillie was a member of Second Baptist Church. SURVIVED: She is survived by her son, Dr. E.J. Roberts and wife Blake of West Palm Beach, FL; and three...

Jim Lawson Kendrick

Jim Lawson Kendrick

Oct 18, 2010

SHELBY- Mr. Jim Lawson Kendrick, 92, died Monday, October 18, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Augustus Beam and May Turner Kendrick. Jim retired as a Regional Sales Manager after 35 years with Hydgrade Foods. He was a past president of Shelby Lions Club and past Master for Masonic...

Helen P. Davis

Helen P. Davis

Oct 15, 2010

SHELBY-Mrs. Helen Price Davis, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct.15th, 2010 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Meade Patterson Price. She retired from the Lily Mill and was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Davis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved...

Elaine Watkins

Elaine Watkins

Oct 11, 2010

SHELBY-Mrs. Elaine Watkins, 63, of 934 W. Warren St., died Monday, Oct 11th, 2010 at her home. Memorial Service: Thursday, October 14, 2pm at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: Thursday, October 14, 12:30-2pm at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home. Full obituary to be posted........

Ruth Davis Darnell

Ruth Davis Darnell

Oct 10, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Ruth Kathleen Davis Darnell, 87, died Sunday, Oct. 10th, 2010 at Carolina Care of Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Edward “Ed” and Annie Newman Davis. She retired from Doran Textiles and was a member of New Bethel Church of Shelby. Mrs. Darnell enjoyed cooking and looking after others. PRECEDED: In...

Jerry Bob Brittain

Jerry Bob Brittain

Oct 8, 2010

SHELBY-Mr. Jerry “Bob” Brittain, 69, of 201 Carmel Dr., died Friday, October 08, 2010, at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late James and Ann Perry Brittain. Mr. Brittain was a truck driver for over 30 years and was a member of Redeemed Pentecostal Church. PRECEDED: In addition to...

Matt Barrett

Matt Barrett

Oct 8, 2010

SHELBY- Mr. Matt Barrett, 32, of 124 Lear St., died October 8, 2010. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Marvin and Debbie Jones Barrett. SURVIVED: He is survived by his companion, Christina Moore; son, Gavin Edward Barrett; two daughters Alyssa Nicole Barrett and Candice Leigh Barrett; two sisters Lisa Barrett and Karen Barrett; and...

Wayne Roberts

Wayne Roberts

Oct 6, 2010

CHERRYVILLE- Mr. Richard “Wayne” Roberts, 61, of 128 Windy Hill Dr., went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Oct..6th ,2010 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Iredell County, he is the son of Robert Ernest Jr. and Chancey Pennell Roberts of Shelby. He served in the Army during Vietnam and was awarded two Purple Hearts and most...