OBITUARIES
Curtis Collins
Aug 14, 2023
Curtis Collins, 57, of Shelby, NC went to be with his Lord on August 14, 2023 at home surrounded by many loved ones. Curt was born on March 17, 1966 in Sumter, SC to AdaLyn Johnson and the late Frederick Greer Collins Jr. He attended Sumter schools, where he was a very skilled basketball player who played in both junior...
Benny Barclift
Aug 13, 2023
SHELBY: Benny Alvin Barclift Jr., 90, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Decatur, AL he was the son of the late Benny Alvin Barclift Sr. and Gladys Hansell. Ben served in the Army and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a loving husband and father who...
Bobby Eberle
Aug 12, 2023
AVONDALE ESTATES, GA: Robert “Bobby” Eberle, 52, died Saturday, August 12, 2023. Born in Marquette, MI, he is the son of Gabe and Mary Kollmeyer Eberle of Boiling Springs. Bobby worked as a Executive Chef. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Tim Eberle and wife Rebecca of Cary; nephews, Andrew and William Eberle of Cary;...
Derek Clary
Aug 9, 2023
ELLENBORO: Charles “Derek” Clary, 55, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Richard and Pauline Freiershaus Clary. Derek was a man who loved to spend time with his beloved daughter, Courtney and wife, Kathy. He graduated from Crest High School and Western Carolina in 1990 with a...
Missy Holland
Aug 5, 2023
LAWNDALE: Melissa “Missy” Mullinax Holland, 55, died Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. Born in Cherokee County, SC she is the daughter of Dolly Moore Rankin of Gaffney. She retired from Timken after 32 years of Service. She enjoyed traveling with her family and always put others first. Missy attended Clemson University, where she was an avid fan....
Evelyn Sisk Wright
Aug 3, 2023
RIGDEWAY, SC: Evelyn Sisk Wright, born June 1, 1934, died on August 3, 2023. A native of TN, she was raised in Cleveland County. Evelyn was the beloved mother of four children, grandmother to numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a member of the Shelby First Church of the Nazarene. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August...
Ron Baxley
Jul 31, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Ronald “Ron” Baxley, 65, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home. Born in Hopkinsville, KY he was the son of the late James and Katherine Geraldine Luckey Baxley. Ron was an avid Tar Heel and Braves fan. He enjoyed good music and acting goofy amongst others. He never met a stranger and excelled at being a loving...
Ray Bridges
Jul 30, 2023
SHELBY: Ray McNeil Bridges passed away July 30, 2023 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center in Shelby. He was 87. Ray was born July 13, 1936. He was the son of the late James Corbett (J.C.) Bridges and Tula Bell Beason Bridges. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Wilda B. Bridges,...
Tim Bolin
Jul 27, 2023
TUCKER, GA: Timothy Scott Bolin, 54, died July 27, 2023, at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He is the son of Thomas and Judy Bolin. Tim was known for being a great brother, friend and his family described him as living a life well lived. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Josh Bolin...
Virginia Pritchett Mermin
Jul 27, 2023
SHELBY: Virginia "Ginger" Mermin,78, died on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at her home. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center.
Eddie Short
Jul 20, 2023
SHELBY: Eddie Short, 57, died Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Bonnie Summey Tesseneer of Shelby and the late Jimmy Short. Eddie enjoyed the outdoors and anything dealing with sports. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Richard Tesseneer; and brother,...
Betty Jean Cannon
Jul 20, 2023
SHELBY: Betty Jean Cannon, 87, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John Erie and Nelly Mae Tessiner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald William Cannon; sons, Donny and Rusty Spurlin; and brothers, James and Miles Tessiner. She is...
Helen Davidson
Jul 20, 2023
SHELBY: Helen Wray Davidson born October 29, 1939 to Fonze and Hattie Curtis White met her savior on July 20, 2023. As a member of Drury Dobbins Baptist church, Helen was baptized in 1950. She retired from Fiber Industries and her second career was cleaning the homes of families she came to love and cherish. Helen was a vibrant woman...
Sandra Paradis
Jul 19, 2023
SHELBY: Sandra Marie Paradis, 71, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at her home. Cremation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center.
Beulah Davis
Jul 19, 2023
SHELBY: Beulah Mae Davis, 84, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. She was born January 15, 1939 to the late Robert Lee and Ollie Wood Smith Short. She retired from Doran Mill, LLC after 30 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years,...
Charles Martin Page
Jul 18, 2023
SHELBY- Charles Martin Page, 81, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Atrium Main in Charlotte. Born in Chicago, he was the son of the late Shirley Bacevich and Charles F. Page. After 30 years of service with Local 11 Roofer’s Union, he retired to Wisconsin before settling in Shelby, North Carolina. Charley enjoyed working on muscle cars, travelling with his...
Keith Anthony
Jul 15, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Thomas “Keith” Anthony, 79, died Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Thomas Delma Anthony and Thelma Louise Clark Anthony. Keith retired after 42 years of service with Milliken Magnolia Finishing Plant and was a member of the Pleasant City Church, where he served as...
Paul Hord Jr.
Jul 15, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Paul Anderson Hord Jr., 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 15, 2023 at home. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Paul A Hord Sr. and Ruby Turner Hord. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 61 and half years of marriage. He was the owner and operator of Paul's Seafood for...
Nadine Toney
Jul 14, 2023
Nadine Edelman Toney, age 85, of Paducah, formerly of Charleston, WV and Benton, KY passed peacefully from this world to meet her heavenly Father on July 14, 2023 after a brief illness. She was a beloved mother, daughter, grandmother and great grandmother. Nadine was born in Charleston, WV to the late Clarence and Nellie Edelman on April 18, 1938. She...
Floyd Smith
Jul 7, 2023
SHELBY: Floyd Dean Smith, 79, died Friday, July 7, 2023 at his home. Born in Iowa, he was the son of the late Orley and Effie Smith. Floyd worked as a long haul truck driver and enjoyed fishing, motorcycles and showing livestock. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Jean Cope Smith....
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