OBITUARIES
Earl Biddix
Jun 23, 2021
Kings Mountain- Earl Junior Biddix, 80, died Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ross and Frances Hullender Biddix. Earl worked for many years in the textile business until his retirement. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Sandra Chafin
Jun 22, 2021
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Sandra James Chafin, 63, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at CaroMont Regional Health. Born in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Creed and Ollie Robinson James. Sandra was a loving mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed. She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Chafin of Kings Mountain; Son, David “Deuce” Chafin II of Hickory;...
James Lookabill
Jun 22, 2021
CHERRYVILLE: James Lee Lookabill, 66, died Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home. Born in Watauga County, he is the son of Billie June Lawrence Lookabill of Shelby and the late John Lookabill. James was loved by many, working for Duke Energy for over 35 years. He enjoyed NASCAR and the outdoors. In addition to his mother he is survived...
Mary Reid
Jun 16, 2021
SHELBY: Mary Elizabeth Duncan Reid, 63, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late William and Moree Johnson Grant. Elizabeth graduated from Shelby High School and Gardner-Webb University. She retired after 30 years of service with NC Department of Justice. After retirement, she worked part time at Atrium...
Robert "Bob" Thomas Jr.
Jun 15, 2021
SHELBY: Robert “Bob” Eirwin Thomas Jr., died Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A full obituary and service details will be announced at a later date. FUNERAL HOME: Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center
Bobby Hamrick
Jun 14, 2021
SHELBY-Bobby Joe Hamrick, 85, died Monday, June 14,2021, at Peak Resources of Shelby. Born in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Emmett and Katie Padgett Hamrick. Bobby was a truck driver for Dixie Industrial for over 30 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather as well as a member of Pleasant City Church. In additions...
Betty Jackson
Jun 14, 2021
SHELBY: Betty Henderson Jackson, 70, went to be with her Lord after a short and courageous battle with cancer, Monday, June 14, 2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James and Maggie Beaver Henderson. Betty retired from Carolinas Heath Care System, where she worked as an LPN. She was a past...
Holly Styers
Jun 13, 2021
SHELBY: Holly Lynn Styers, 39, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, June 13, 2021. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Max Styers and Lynn Blanton Styers of Shelby. Holly worked 19 years, as a stylist, at The Silver Chair, and most recently, she opened and operated Thrive Salon & Co. She was a member of...
Hazel Putnam
Jun 12, 2021
SHELBY: Hazel Hoyle Putnam, 82, died Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Lemuel and Letha Swink Hoyle. Hazel was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, where she was active in the Nellie Sue Sunday School Class. She was an avid reader. In addition to her parents,...
Teresa Hildebrandt
Jun 9, 2021
SHELBY-Teresa McNeely Hildebrandt,61, died Wednesday, June 9,2021 at Hospice of Wendover Shelby. Born in Richmond, VA, to Carolyn Farthing McNeely and the late Lynwood McNeely Sr. Teresa was a strong fighter and a loving daughter, wife, and mother who loved to do crafts. She also read her Bible continually. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by...
Mark A. Morgan
Jun 7, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that I say that Mark went home to be with the Lord that he served many years on this Earth. He served in the Air National Guard of Indiana from 8/1/1967 – 6/31/1973. He then had a long career in the trucking industry. In his youth, when not working, he was the life of...
Ronald "Ronnie" Hull
Jun 7, 2021
SHELBY: Ronald “Ronnie” Hull, 74, died Monday, June 7, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Eugene and Ruth Porter Hull. Ronnie has a great work ethic, working for Fiber Industries, Bost Bakery and Doran Mill, until they all closed. When Cleveland Yutaka opened in Shelby, he was one of...
June Craig
Jun 6, 2021
VALE-June Elaine Craig, 93, died Sunday, June 6, 2021. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.
Steven Monroe
Jun 5, 2021
Steven Dale Monroe , age 68, passed peacefully to a better life, surrounded by his loving family. Steve is survived by his wife Dixie Monroe, loving wife for 47 years, his son Steven Bryce Monroe, granddaughters Cassidy Levonne Monroe and Rileigh Stewart. Also of the family are Dale Allen Monroe, cherished nephew and his daughter Krista Monroe. Surviving sisters are...
Tony Ballew
May 29, 2021
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Tony James Ballew, 64, died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland. Born in Gaston County he was the son of the late Otis Jr. and Dura Ballew. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Greg Ballew. He is survived by his loving wife, Della Ballew of the home; step son, Brian...
Ralph Elliott Jr.
May 28, 2021
SHELBY-Ralph Sloan Elliott Jr., 71, died Friday, May 28, 2021 at Hospice of Wendover Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ralph Sr. and Sarah Falls Elliott. Ralph was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He graduated from Shelby High School and Erskine College. Ralph retired as Chief of Probation and Parole for Cleveland...
Steven Poston
May 26, 2021
CHERRYVILLE: Steven Eric Poston, 53, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home. A native of Mecklenburg County, he is the son of McBride “Mack” Poston of Cherryville and the late Amelia Kiser Poston. Steven worked as a crane operated with Duke Energy. He had a huge family at Lake James, where he was a member of the Moose Lodge....
Dorothy Murray
May 23, 2021
SHELBY: Dorothy Hamrick Murray, 85, died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Garland and Earlie Clary Hamrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace “Pineknot” Murray; son, Murphy Murray; and ten brothers and sisters. She is survived by her...
Pauline Bickley
May 21, 2021
Kings Mountain-Pauline Brassington Bickley,85, died Friday, May 21, 2021 at Testa Family Hospice of Kings Mountain. A Native of Wales, England, she was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Brian Bickley; son, Guy Bickley; and one grandchild. She is survived by her sons, Brian...
Steven Clay
May 17, 2021
ELLENBORO-Steven Michael Clay, 47, went to be with his Lord, Monday, May 17, 2021 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Kathy Weathers Barclift and her husband Ben and Mike Clay and his wife Kay. Steven was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was employed by Rutherford Heat and Air. In addition...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
