OBITUARIES
Thelma Davis
Jul 4, 2023
SHELBY: Thelma White Davis, 85, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James and Sallie Mullinax White. Thelma was a faithful member of Landmark Baptist Church and retired from retail sales after many years of service. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and her family...
Cole Cooper
Jun 27, 2023
SHELBY: Baby Cole Cooper died Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Funeral services are private to the family. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center.
Minnie Rachel Biddix
Jun 25, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Minnie Rachel Biddix, 88, died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was the daughter of the late Walter Olen and Allie Jackson. Minnie was a member of New Camps Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Biddix; son, Gary Hardin; and daughter,...
Kathryn Mccurry
Jun 22, 2023
SHELBY: Kathryn Bridges McCurry, 82, died Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. Born in Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Evans and Mary Elizabeth Hopper Bridges. Kathryn served as the church secretary at New Hope Baptist Church for 54 years. She also owned and operated Kathryn’s Cakes and Catering for many years. In...
Gloria Head
Jun 22, 2023
SHELBY: Gloria Head, 82, died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her home. Gloria was a proud day care owner all her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Head. She was the mother of Tracy, Gloria, Patty, Connie, and Gary; Grandmother to seven; Great-grandmother to five; and Great-great-grandmother to two. Services will be private to the family....
Jerry Hembree
Jun 18, 2023
SHELBY: William “Jerry” Hembree, 82, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at 12:03 AM, Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital. Jerry was born November 28, 1940 to late John Basil and Margaret Rosa-Lucille Hembree. He was the only son of four children: Late Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Rodriquez, Carol Annette Tipton (80)...
Michael Sepaugh
Jun 17, 2023
SHELBY: Rev. Michael J. Sepaugh, 79, died Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Jackson and Ida Mae Blanton Sepaugh. Michael graduated from Wake Forest and Southeastern Seminary. While at Southeastern, he started pastoring at Kittrell Baptist Church. He later served as Pastor at First...
Harold "Vaughn" Mccracken
Jun 16, 2023
CHERRYVILLE: Harold “Vaughn” McCracken, 81, passed away the morning of June 16, 2023 at his home with his family at his side. Vaughn was born in Haywood County on October 10, 1941 to Blake Andrew and Mora Jane Justice McCracken. He served 6 years in the Army Nation Guard in Mooresville, where he worked heavy equipment. He was known for...
Mary Jo Turner
Jun 15, 2023
SHELBY: Mary Jo (Davis) Turner, 81, passed away Thursday, June 15, with her favorite girls by her side. Born in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Benjamin Thomas and Viola Pitchford Davis. In addition to her parents, Mary Jo is preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Turner, Jr.; son Jerry Dwayne Turner; and sister, Burnette...
Roger Guthrie
Jun 14, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Roger Guthrie, 69, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at his home. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
Ronny Honeycutt
Jun 14, 2023
SHELBY: Ronny Lane Honeycutt,74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on June 14, 2023. He was the son of the late, Thomas and Carrie Honeycutt. Ronny proudly served his country as a young man in the US Army in Germany. His family, including siblings and grandkids, brought him much pride and joy. He had a passion for...
Norris Snellings
Jun 12, 2023
SHELBY: Norris H. Snellings, 81, died Monday, June 12, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Sampson and Alma Rippy Snellings. Norris worked for more than 40 years at Celanese Corporation and was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. He enjoyed hot rods and spending time with his grandchildren. In...
Elma Vassey
Jun 10, 2023
SHELBY: Elma Vassey, 49, died Saturday, June 10, 2023 at her home. Born in the Philippines, she was the daughter of Epifania Candame of Shelby and the late Elias Candame. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Candame. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving husband, Thurman “Moran” Vassey...
Seven Potlow
Jun 7, 2023
GROVER: Baby Seven Potlow died Wednesday, Jule 7, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Funeral services are private to the family.
Jean Mckinney
Jun 5, 2023
SHELBY: Jean A. McKinney, 64, died Monday, June 5, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. Born in Gaston County, she is the daughter of Phyllis McKinney of Shelby and the late Ralph McKinney Jr. Jean retired as a RN from Cleveland Regional Medical Center after almost 30 years of service. She had a great love for her nieces and nephews. In...
Thomas "Tommy" Yarborough
Jun 5, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Thomas “Tommy” Dixon Yarborough Jr., 93, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at Hospice at Wendover in Shelby, NC. Born on June 11, 1929, in Gaston County, NC, he was the son of the late Thomas Dixon Yarborough Sr. and Ethel Opal Stroup Yarborough. Tommy was a 1947 graduate of Gastonia High School and served with pride in the...
Kenneth Ray Walker
Jun 3, 2023
SHELBY: Kenneth Ray “Doc” Walker, 75 of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on June 3, 2023 surrounded by family and friends at Charles George VA Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. He was born on February 16, 1948 to Paul Walker and Vera Hoyle of Shelby, North Carolina. Ken graduated from Shelby High School in 1966. He was a Navy corpsman...
Luis Reyes
Jun 2, 2023
SHELBY: Luis Reyes, 50, died Friday, June 2, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Mexico, he was the son of the late Marie Reyes. Luis worked for Tilmar Textiles for 25 years and loved playing soccer and spending time with his daughters. He is survived by his daughters, Breanna Reyes of Wilmington and Chelsea Reyes of Shelby; step-daughter, Michelle...
Brenda Meeks
Jun 1, 2023
SHELBY: Brenda Robinson Meeks, 50, died Thursday, June 1, 2023 at home. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby.
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