OBITUARIES
Preston Todd
Jan 5, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Henry “Preston” Todd, 93, went from this life to Eternity Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his home. Born in Jones County, NC he was the son of the late Elisha and Janie Keeter Todd. Preston served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and later relocated to Kings Mountain in 1957 with his wife and only child to...
Jamie Griffin
Jan 5, 2023
SHELBY: Jamie Lee Griffin, 35, died Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Rev. Buster and Ann Hamrick Griffin of Shelby. Jamie was an avid fisherman, a teddy bear and affectionately referred to himself as “Big Sexy”. He was preceded in death by his brother, Little Buster Griffin; and...
Mildred Gregory
Jan 2, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Mildred Adams Gregory, 92, died Monday, January 2, 2023. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late C.J. and Louise Adams Schronce. Mildred was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years,...
Thomas Butt Jr.
Jan 1, 2023
SHELBY: Thomas Butt Jr., 73, died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral & Aquamation in Kings Mountain.
Judy Black
Dec 31, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Judy Bailey Black, 72, died Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Martha Carroll Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was the preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Coy Black; and sister, Faye Belk. She is survived by her...
Jerry Sanders
Dec 31, 2022
SHELBY: Born October 8, 1933, in Shelby, NC, Jerry passed away December 31,2022, at 89 in Metro Atlanta, GA. He is predeceased by his parents, Gus C. Sanders and Nancy Christine Panther Sanders; his wife of 49 years, Barbara Franklin Sanders, who died of cancer in 2004; and his second wife, Mary Copes Jones Sanders. He is survived by his...
Richard Byers
Dec 30, 2022
GROVER-Richard Glenn Byers, 71, departed this life on Friday, December 30, 2022 to begin his Heavenly journey. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Paul and Francis Price Byers. Richard was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was a wonderful person. He was kind to everyone that he met. He is survived by his...
Gary Blanton
Dec 29, 2022
GROVER: Gary Richard Blanton, 59, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Toy and Elizabeth Rippy Blanton. Gary had a love for cars, grilling, dirt track racing and NASCAR. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Jada Blanton Holland and husband Chris of Forest City; his only...
Sandra Jugan
Dec 28, 2022
Shelby, NC: Sandra Kathryn Jugan, 77, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 peacefully at her home in Shelby, North Carolina. Born in Middlesex County, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Martyko) Deak. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Andy Jugan (1987) and fiancé/life partner Steve Nelson (2013); and...
Barry Linkous
Dec 26, 2022
SHELBY: Barry Grady Linkous 68, was called to Heaven Monday, December 26, 2022, at Atrium Health in Shelby. He was the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy Carter Linkous and was preceded in death by wife Patsy Hamrick Linkous; and sister Diana Linkous Bennett Oaks. He is survived by his daughter, Joann Toney and husband Chad of Columbia, SC;...
Kevin Falls
Dec 26, 2022
GROVER: Kevin Eugene Falls, 66, died Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Doytt and Nell Costner Falls. Kevin retied as an Area Manager in the food service industry and had a great love for his grandchildren. Halloween was especially meaningful to Kevin, where his home was the...
Phil Putnam
Dec 25, 2022
SHELBY: Phil Putnam, 74, died Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Peak Resources in Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Jack and Willie Putnam. Phil was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and retired from Hoersch Celanese. He will be remembered as a loving, gentle and kindhearted man who will be missed...
Chris Riecken
Dec 24, 2022
SHELBY-Charles "Chris" Riecken, 88, died Saturday, December 24, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A family service was held at the home. Aquamation services provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby, NC.
Don Reece
Dec 22, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Davis “Don” Reece, 80, passed to his heavenly home on December 22, 2022. Don was born in a log cabin in Yadkin County on July 3, 1942. He was the son of the late Rush Henry Reece and Bessie Carlton Reece. He retired from NC Department of Transportation as District Engineer after working 40 years. He served during...
Mack Poston
Dec 19, 2022
CHERRYVILLE: McBride “Mack” Poston, 84, died Monday, December 19, 2022 at his home. Born October 29, 1938, he was the son of William and Lillie Borders Poston. Mack served in the Army and retired from Duke Energy as a Surveyor. He was known for his faithfulness and generosity while providing for his family and others. He enjoyed golf, teaching others...
Gay Anthony
Dec 19, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Gay McSwain Anthony, 75, died Monday, December 19, 2022 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Hillard and Genelia Wright McSwain. Gay was a devoted worker and member of Pleasant City Church, where enjoyed teaching Sunday school. She retired from Monumental Insurance Company after 25 years of service, and was...
Larry Williams
Dec 19, 2022
SHELBY: Larry Franklin Williams, 84, died Monday, December 19, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Gainesville, GA, he was the son of the late Dock and Mary Lou O’Dell Williams. Larry graduated from Shelby High School in 1956, served in the US Army and retired from Hoechst Celanese after 40 years of service. Larry and his wife enjoyed Western...
Jerry Hensley
Dec 15, 2022
BOILING SPRINGS: Raymond Jerald “Jerry” Hensley, 80, died Thursday, December 15, 2022. Born in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late Raymond Arnold and Shirley Scruggs Hensley. Jerry worked for Holman & Moody for many years, later working and retiring from PPG after nearly 30 years of service. After retirement, he worked for the Town of Boiling Springs,...
Scott Blackwood
Dec 13, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Scott Blackwood, 60, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his home. Born in Gaston County, he was the son of the late Harold Buddy Blackwood and Blanche Waldrup Blackwood. Scott owned and operated Blackwood’s in Kings Mountain since 2006 and was a community leader. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who always enjoyed playing Santa Claus....
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