OBITUARIES
Robert Warren Runyans
Sep 19, 2023
EARL: Robert Warren Runyans, 67, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Joe and Betty Cadenhead Runyan. He worked as a HVAC Technician. He is survived by his daughter, Bobbie Watts and husband Mace of Little River, SC; son, Chad Runyans of Shelby; brothers, Joe and Marty...
Roy Keeney
Sep 18, 2023
SHELBY: Roy Keeney, 86, died Monday, September 18, 2023 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Clay Thompson
Sep 16, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: William Clayton Thompson III, Clay, 68, passed away on September 16, 2023, at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC due to a massive stroke. Clay was born on May 31, 1955 to William Clayton Thompson Jr. and Eloise Fagan-Bridges in Greenwood, SC. Clay graduated from Richmond High School in 1973, he went on to study engineering at Eastern Carolina...
Donna Willis
Sep 15, 2023
SHELBY: Donna Marlow Willis, 60, died Friday, September 15, 2023 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Sandra Gaddy Marlow. Donna was a loving and caring lady who always put others first. She enjoyed playing cards and loved the color purple. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Roger Hamrick
Sep 12, 2023
SHELBY: Roger Wayne Hamrick age 80 of Hibbing, MN, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He was born in Shelby, NC October 7, 1942 to Archie and Ruby (Smith) Hamrick, following graduation from high school Roger joined the Navy, he served aboard the USS Mississinewa and was honorably discharged just as the Vietnam War was starting. Following his discharge from...
Larry William Self
Sep 12, 2023
SHELBY: Larry William Self, 81, died Tuesday, September 13, 2023 at Atrium Cleveland. Larry was the son of the late Dale and Nellie Self. He is survived by his son, Jason Self; daughter, Keely Pace; and grandchildren, Madison, Hunter, Jason II, and Bell. Aquamation Services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center in Shelby
Barbara Ann Hope
Sep 10, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Barbara Ann Hope, 85, died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was the daughter of the late John and Nora Scercy. Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church of Shelby and enjoyed doing yardwork. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hope Sr. and sister, Betty Jean...
Charles Walker
Sep 8, 2023
SHELBY: Charles “Steve” Walker, 74, died Friday, September 8, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late William and Ruby-Mae Bright Walker. Steve served in the Navy and was in the Vietnam War. He work in law enforcement with the towns of Grover and Boiling Springs and later served as a police...
Wanda Mcmurry
Sep 8, 2023
SHELBY: Wanda Ligon McMurry, 84, died Friday, September 8, 2023 at her home. Born in Cherokee County, SC she was the daughter of the late Grady and Ruth Carroll Ligon. Wanda enjoyed gardening and was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She worked as a Paralegal for John Church for 40 years. She was an inspiration to her family....
John Faircloth
Sep 7, 2023
GROVER: John Keith Faircloth, 63, died Wednesday, September 7, 2023 at Peak Resources in Shelby. Born in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Giles and Selma Brackett Faircloth. John enjoyed playing the guitar, swimming and coaching his son in ball. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 34 years,...
Mickey Bell
Sep 6, 2023
SHELBY: Mickey Wayne Bell, 75, died Wednesday, September, 6 2023 at Caromont Health in Gastonia. Born in Cleveland County on October 8, 1947 , he was the son of the late Jack and Margaret Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Goins and brother, Don Bell. He is survived by his sister,...
Elizabeth Els
Sep 2, 2023
LINCOLNTON: Elizabeth Gold Revels, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 2 at The Greens at Lincolnton. A 1954 graduate of Shelby High School and a 1957 graduate of Baptist School of Nursing in Winston-Salem, NC. Elizabeth’s (Lib) career as an RN spanned 43 years, the last 25 at the Cleveland County Health Department. Her passion for being a caregiver...
Steven Clay
Sep 1, 2023
SHELBY: Steven Kyle Clay, 32, went to be with his Lord Friday, September 1, 2023. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Christy Whisnant Clay of Shelby and the late Steven Clay. Steven was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and had a love for sports, especially the Carolina Panthers, fishing, racing and playing corn hole. He...
Stephen Reynolds
Aug 30, 2023
SHELBY: Stephen “Steve” Reynolds, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at his home. Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of the late Harold and Annie Sue Clontz Reynolds. Steve served our Nation bravely in the United States Army. Steve was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served as...
Mike Callahan
Aug 21, 2023
SHELBY: George Michael “Mike” Callahan, 66, died on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was the son of the late, Frank Sr. and Marie Callahan. Mike’s grandchildren were his world, he also enjoyed football, NASCAR, getting outside and working in his building. He was well known for being the quarterback at Shelby High School from 1973 to 1975. He is survived...
Rickey Eggers
Aug 20, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Rickey “Rick” Eggers, 61, died Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. Born in Germany, he is the son of Elvira Eggers of Rogersville, TN and the late Robert Eggers. Rick loved high school sports, playing chess and watching NASCAR. He drove an 18 Wheeler, worked as a Driver Trainer and Saftey Educator, and pulled and set...
Richard Wynnberry
Aug 18, 2023
SHELBY: Richard “Ritchie” Wayne Wynnberry, 54, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was the son of the late Myra W. Farris and Mickey Wynnberry. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, graduated from Shelby High School and attended Cleveland Community College and UNC Greensboro. He was a Caregiver for Jim Wilson for many years...
Verleen Blanton
Aug 18, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Verleen Ross Blanton, 70, died Friday, August 18, 2023 at CaroMont Health in Gastonia. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Jeanette Anthony Ross of Kings Mountain and the late Garvis Ross. Verleen worked for Fiber Industries for many years, later retiring as a Teacher Assistant at West Elementary. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, painting, reading...
Nancy Ross
Aug 18, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Nancy Conner Ross, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Hospice at Wendover. Born in Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Ollie Hawkins Conner. Nancy was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She retired from the Kings Mountain Post Office after 30 years of service and spent...
S. Joan Mcgaha Lovelace
Aug 18, 2023
LEICESTER: S. Joan McGaha Lovelace, of Leicester, NC went to her heavenly place Friday, August 18, 2023, at Mission Hospital. Joan was born December 30, 1931, in Gaston County. She attended Shelby High School and Virginia Altamont. She was a talented painter, an avid photographer, and in her later years loved to sit on her front porch and color intricate...
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