OBITUARIES
Ethel Stiles
Sep 19, 2021
MOORESBORO: Ethel Pendergrass Stiles, 81, died Sunday, September 19, 2021 at her home. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Lucy Neal Pendergrass. She was a member of Cliffside Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, David Alden Stiles; sisters, Delphia Stiles and Florence West;...
Shea Garrison
Sep 19, 2021
SHELBY: Shea Greene Garrison, 58, died Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Wake County, she was the daughter of Betty Bridges Greene. Shea was an employee of Daimler/Freightliner for 37 years. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Marla Proctor and Debbie Sullivan; and brother, Chuck Bridges. She is survived...
Kay Hardy
Sep 19, 2021
Dorothy ‘Kay’ Hardy, age 70, of Cherryville, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 18th after spending a special day with her family. Born in Birmingham, AL on November 29, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Catherine South. Kay was a retired physical therapist and was instrumental in opening the Spine Center in Charlotte, NC. Her...
Bubba Howell Jr.
Sep 18, 2021
LAWNDALE: Charles “Bubba” Howell Jr., our beloved Bubba, passed to his heavenly home, Saturday, September 18, 2021. A resident of Lawndale, born in Shelby on June 23, 1960. He is the son of Peggy D. Howell and the late Charles H. Howell Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by Grandparents Dewey and Edna Earl Howell...
Johnny Belk
Sep 17, 2021
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Johnny Grayson Belk,81, died suddenly in Morganton, NC on Friday, September 17,2021. A Native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Hall and Irene Belk. Johnny retired as a Kings Mountain Police Officer after 20 years of service. He will be greatly missed but we will see him again. In addition to his parents, he was...
Billy Freeman
Sep 15, 2021
SHELBY: Billy Wayne Freeman, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Duffy Freeman Sr. and Mary Dee Hoyle Freeman. Billy was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church, retired from PPG after 34 years of service, and later...
Roy Spurling
Sep 14, 2021
SHELBY-Roy Edward Spurling, 83, died Tuesday, September, 14, 2021 at Hospice of Wendover Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late John Gaston and Lou Ella Spurling. Roy was a loving husband, father and grandfather who served his Country in the U.S Marines. Roy was a Shelby police officer from 1960-1988 until his retirement, after...
Ben Kiser Sr.
Sep 12, 2021
SHELBY: Ben H. Kiser Sr., died at the age of 94, Sunday September 12, 2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland. Ben was the son of Ralph and Junie Kiser of Shelby. Ben “Poppy” Kiser was a loving father, devoted husband, brother, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by many. He was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church. Ben was...
Jerry Amalfi
Sep 12, 2021
Jerome “Jerry” Louis Amalfi,69, died Sunday, September 12,2021 at Peak Resources of Shelby. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary Toth Amalfi. Jerry was a giving person who helped anyone in need. Jerry was a cat lover who was nationally recognized for his breeding and showing cattery tailsoluz of the Siamese and oriental...
Betty Jordan
Sep 12, 2021
SHELBY: Betty Johnson Jordan, 73, died Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late David Johnson and Mary Allen Wellmon. Betty was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and worked as a beautician for more than 40 years. She enjoyed crocheting, where she made beautiful hats for the cancer...
Tony Jordan
Sep 11, 2021
SHELBY: Tony Douglas Jordan, 57, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Baxton Jordan of Shelby, and the late Betty Johnson Jordan. Tony was employed at NEG for 34 years, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and loved hunting deer. He...
Pete Camp
Sep 10, 2021
SHELBY: Dwayne “Pete” Camp, 50, died Friday, September 10, 2021 at Autumn Care of Saluda. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Hugh and Carolyn Ivey Camp. In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his sister, Anita Marie Camp. He is survived by many extended family members. The family will receive...
Larry Clark
Sep 9, 2021
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Larry Claude Clark,77, left this world suddenly on September 9,2021. Born in Gaston County, Larry worked at Wix in Gastonia for 40 years before retiring. He was an avid fan of the Carolina Tarheels, Atlanta Braves, and loved NASCAR racing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Mark West. Larry is survived by...
Johnny Tesseneer
Sep 7, 2021
SHELBY: Johnny Fay Tesseneer, 81, died went to his heavenly home Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. Born in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Fay and Addie Horn Tesseneer. John was a member of Zoar Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Men’s Friends Sunday Class. He worked...
Julie Owle
Sep 7, 2021
EARL: Julie Allen Owle, 78, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lula Drewery Allen. Julie worked as a school teacher in Cherokee. She enjoyed taking pictures, cooking and her family was most important to her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Jeanette Hayes
Sep 7, 2021
SHELBY: Jeanette Wease Hayes, 88, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her daughter’s home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Anderson and Rixie Greene Wease. Jeanette was a member of Ledford Grove Baptist Church and worked in textiles. She loved her church, work and family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Ray Causby
Sep 6, 2021
SHELBY: Eddie “Ray” Causby, 78, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at Peak Resources in Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ed and Sallie Porter Causby. Ray was a kind and gentle man who never met a stranger. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, he was...
James Panther
Sep 6, 2021
SHELBY: James “Buster” Panther, 89, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Christmas and Lola Lawson Panther. Buster served as a Sergeant in the US Army, was a member of New Buffalo Baptist Church and retired as a plumber. He is survived by his...
Cathy Marshall
Sep 6, 2021
SHELBY-Cathy Dellinger Marshall,63, died Monday September 6,2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County she was the daughter of the late Crayton and Vera Short Dellinger. Cathy was a loving wife and mother who was a friend or mother figure to all she met. She loved the Lord and served as church secretary for Calvary Baptist Church for more...
Marie Hoyle
Sep 1, 2021
CHERRYVILLE: Marie Bridges Hoyle, 83, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Lee and Ocie Cooper Bridges. Marie was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. She retired from Kings Mountain Hospital, as a nurse, and she enjoyed reading. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
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