OBITUARIES
Robert Thrift
Feb 20, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Robert D. Thrift, 65, died Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Geneva Wiggins Thrift of Kings Mountain and the late William “W.C.” Thrift. Robert loved to work and he owned and operated Robert’s Backhoe Service for many years. In addition to his father, he was preceded in...
Faye Horton
Feb 18, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Faye Leming Horton, 78, died Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Hospice of Carolina Foothills in Forest City. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late James and Geneva Standridge Leming. Faye was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was a lady who loved her family dearly. She was an avid Carolina Tar Heel Basketball...
Cleatus Hunsinger
Feb 16, 2023
SHELBY: Cleatus Hunsinger, 89, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. He was the son of the late Jesse Wilbert and Altas Burnett Hunsinger. Cleatus served in the Army, was a charter member of Westview Baptist Church, and a charter member of the Shelby Exchange Club. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death...
Billie Mcdaniel
Feb 12, 2023
SHELBY: Billie Martin McDaniel, 93, died Sunday, February 12, 2023. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late John and Sallie Elliott Martin. Billy was a member of New Camp Creek Baptist Church and retired from AT&T. She was a former music director and organist at Eastside Baptist Church in Kings Mountain and filled in at various...
Ted Simpson
Feb 11, 2023
WINSTON SALEM: Ted K. Simpson, 60, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at hospice in High Point. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation in Shelby, NC.
Maxine Sisk
Feb 11, 2023
SHELBY: Maxine Sisk, 82, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Lillian Sisk. Maxine retired from Hoechst Celanese and was member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Fred Sisk; and sister,...
Jeff Labarge
Feb 9, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Jeffrey “Jeff” Charles LaBarge, 67, died Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home. Born in Franklin County, NY he was the son of the late Berton Elwood and Louise Knox LaBarge. Jeff was a Chef Instructor and Program Director for the Culinary Department at Central Piedmont Community College for 26 years. He is survived by his loving wife...
Tammy Marie Peace
Feb 6, 2023
Cherryville: Tammy Peace, 48, died Monday, February 6, 2023, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Gilbert and Sandy Elder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Skyler Peace and step-father, Lee Carlson. Her family says her pride and joy was granddaughter Leela. She is...
Mike Owens
Feb 5, 2023
SHELBY: Mike Owens, 62, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Born in Tennessee, he was the son of the late Joseph and Louise Owens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenny and Bobby Owens. Mike was an avid sports fan, his favorites were basketball and football. He...
Thomas Horton
Jan 30, 2023
GROVER: Thomas “Tommy” Cohen Horton, 80, had an appointment to meet Jesus at 8:30am, Monday morning, January 30, 2023. Born in Cleveland County to the late C.G. “Bus” and Vyra Horton on June 19, 1942. Tommy was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served as deacon and usher. He owned and operated Jo-Tam Fabrics for 38 years. He...
Robert Marshall
Jan 29, 2023
ELKRIDGE, MD: Robert "Rob" Bruce Marshall, 73, died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Morning Side House of Friend Hospice in Hanover, MD. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
Barbara Kale
Jan 24, 2023
SHELBY: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Kale, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Surrounded by the love of her husband, children and sisters, Barbara passed from this earthly realm into the presence of her Heavenly Father on January 24, 2023. Barbara was born on March 22, 1948, in Mooresboro, NC, to Lawrence...
Bishop Brady Jackson
Jan 23, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Bishop Brady E. Jackson Sr., 67, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. Bishop Jackson was a native of Cleveland County. He was born July 27, 1955. He was the son of the late Broadus Jackson, Sr. and Callie Elizabeth Martin Jackson. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, his brother Bobby Eugene Jackson, mother-in-law Louise...
Dot Hyde
Jan 20, 2023
SHELBY: Dorothy “Dot Dot” Hyde, 74, went to be with The Lord Friday, January 20, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Greenwood, SC, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Harold and Ruby Miller Brown. Everyone who knew Dot immediately loved her. She was one of the most kindhearted, loving and thoughtful people you would ever meet. Dot...
Mary Delozier
Jan 20, 2023
Mary “Judy” Jones Delozier, 87, of 3820 W. Dixon Blvd., died Friday, January 20, 2023, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Laddie and Mary Jane Jones, she was the wife of the late Rev. Harold “Bud” DeLozier. She retired from STI where she worked until she was 72 and...
Patricia Allmond
Jan 17, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Patricia Allmond, 74, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
Melissa Hood Devane
Jan 13, 2023
Melissa Lee Hood was born to Cy and Gladys Hood on December 3, 1933, in Mooresville, NC where her father was Principal of the Mooresville High School. The family moved to Charlotte when Melissa was eighteen months old. There she grew up in the freedom of the woods and fields of then rural Sardis Road, a member of Sardis (then...
Mary Bell
Jan 8, 2023
SHELBY: Mary Allen Bell, 98, went to her heavenly home, Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Emmit and Delilah Mayse Allen. She was a member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church, belonged to Shelby Women’s Club and was a dedicated Girl Scout Leader for many years. She retired...
Avis Clary
Jan 8, 2023
SHELBY: Avis Cartee Clary, 94, died Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Lillie Chapman Cartee. She was a member of Zoar Baptist Church, where she loved her church family. Avis worked as a bookkeeper for many years and enjoyed going to the mountains. She was...
Zula Owens
Jan 6, 2023
SHELBY: Zula Mae Craig Owens, 90, died Friday, January 6, 2023 at Fair Haven of Forest City. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John and Junie Butler Craig. Zula retired from Dover Textiles and was a longtime member of Shelby Freewill Baptist Church, later attending Crestview Baptist Church. She had a great love for...
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