OBITUARIES

Debbie Mattia

Debbie Mattia

May 31, 2023

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Anita Hullender

Anita Hullender

May 31, 2023

SHELBY: Anita Lynn Hullender, 59, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late George and Dessie Ellis Hullender. Anita enjoyed crocheting, cooking, baking, watching NASCAR and spending time with her family. She was a member of New Beginnings Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Doug Gold

Doug Gold

May 27, 2023

SHELBY: Benjamin “Doug” Gold, 75, died Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Griffin and Ellie Campbell Gold. Doug served in the Army and worked for Porter Brother’s and later served as a Cleveland County Magistrate. He enjoyed playing softball and was an avid Shelby High School...

Phillip Mclamb

Phillip Mclamb

May 27, 2023

SHELBY: Phillip Brandon McLamb, 41, died Saturday, May 27, 2023. Born in Myrtle Beach, SC, he is the son of Sue L. Rippy of Shelby and the late Joseph McLamb. Phillip served in the Army, serving two tours. He was part of the 82nd Airborne training. He graduated Cleveland Community College and worked for Hammer Cody Roofing. In addition to...

Robert Munoz

Robert Munoz

May 26, 2023

SHELBY: Dr. Robert “Rob” Munoz, 69, died Friday, May 26, 2023 at his home. Born in Seneca, OH, he was the son of the late Roberto and Marjorie Hollenbaugh Munoz. Rob graduated college from Ohio State University, and he always remained an avid Buckeye fan. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and retired as a Professor of...

Brock Smith

Brock Smith

May 26, 2023

LAWNDALE: Brock Stephen Smith, 32, died Friday, May 26, 2023 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Stephen Smith and wife Annette of Shelby and Pam Sarratt and husband Jacob Hoyle of Casar. Brock had a love for anything that involved being outside. He enjoyed grilling and building different things. His...

Harold Wilson

Harold Wilson

May 25, 2023

SHELBY: Harold Wilson, 76, died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late George and Virginia Blanton Wilson. Harold served in the Navy and worked for Piedmont Airlines which later became U.S. Airways, where he retired after 32 ½ years of service. After retirement, he worked in security in...

Jon Cobb

Jon Cobb

May 23, 2023

GROVER: Jonathan “Jon” Lane Cobb, 28, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Rodney and Misty Putnam Cobb of Shelby. Jon loved his wife and family dearly. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to music and celebrating Fourth of July and Halloween. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Carla...

Jemilyon Martin

Jemilyon Martin

May 17, 2023

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Baby Jemilyon Martin died Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Funeral services are private to the family.

Keith Parris

Keith Parris

May 17, 2023

SHELBY: Keith Eugene Parris, 69, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was son of Shirley Drewery and the late Paul Eugene Parris. Keith proudly served as a Marine, loved riding his scooter and watching wrestling. In addition to his father, he is preceded by his son, Kenny Parris; and sister, Tammy. He is survived by his...

Wolf Buehner

Wolf Buehner

May 16, 2023

MOORESBORO: Karl “Wolf” Wolfgang Buehner, 82, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Born in New Jersey, he was the son of the late Karl and Anna Kramer Buehner. Wolf served in the Navy and was a master brick mason. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Betty Bell Buehner...

Robyn Davis

Robyn Davis

May 11, 2023

SHELBY: Robyn Emery Davis, 60, died Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Emery and Betty Bridges. Robyn worked in textiles and had a love for her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Emory. She is survived...

Tonya Varnadore

Tonya Varnadore

May 11, 2023

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Tonya Renee Varnadore, 43, died Thursday, May 11, 2023 at home. Born in Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late James and Patty Varnadore. Tonya is survived by her daughter, Samantha Varnadore; and grandchildren, DJ and Dayana Simmons. Services are private to the family. FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings...

Max Wease

Max Wease

May 11, 2023

BOILING SPRINGS: Max Marsdon “Marty” Wease, 69, died Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Gene and Geraldine Blanton Wease. Max graduated from Crest High School and attended Gardner-Webb University. He was a 37 year employee with Republic and a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church. He...

Delores Young

Delores Young

May 7, 2023

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Delores Young, 91, died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Aquamation services provided by Clay-Barnette of Kings Mountain.

Curtis Herron

Curtis Herron

May 2, 2023

GROVER: Curtis Herron, 76, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was the son of the late Fred and Annie Mae Herron. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his wife, Judy Herron; and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his son, John Herron and husband Cliff of Greenville; daughters Liberty Herron and...

Carolyn Case

Carolyn Case

May 2, 2023

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Carolyn Nadine Case, 74, died Tuesday, May 2,2023, at her home. She was the daughter of the late James Floyd and Leiler Black. Carolyn was a member of Calvary Way Holiness Church and loved to volunteer at Patrick Senior Center in Kings Mountain. She was well loved by many and she never met a stranger. In addition to...

Donna Keown

Donna Keown

May 1, 2023

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Donna Keown, 48, died Monday, May 1, 2023 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral & Aquamation in Kings Mountain.

Velda "Mickey" Patton

Velda "Mickey" Patton

Apr 30, 2023

SHELBY: Velda "Mickey" Patton, 87, died Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Peak Resources in Cherryville. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Betty Sue Lanning

Betty Sue Lanning

Apr 28, 2023

SHELBY: Betty Sue Deaton Lanning, 84, died Friday, April 28, 2023 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. Born in GA, she was the daughter to the late Harrison and Essie Cain Deaton. Betty was a member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church and retired as a Nurse with Cleveland Regional Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...