OBITUARIES

Steven Clay

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...

Joan Williams

Joan Williams

May 13, 2021

SHELBY: Joan Woodard Williams, 51, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday May 13, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was born on October 8, 1969 in Mecklenburg County, to the late Luther Ward Woodard and Dorothy “Dot” May Howard Woodard. Joan was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church where she sung in the choir. She was...

Tommie Doster

Tommie Doster

May 11, 2021

SHELBY-William Thomas “Tommie” Doster Jr., 82, passed away at Cherokee Medical Center of Gaffney on Tuesday, May 11,2021. Born in York County, SC, on March 13,1939, he was the son of the late WT Sr. & Bea Breakfield Doster. He was self-employed auto mechanic at Payseours garage in Shelby for 63 years. He enjoyed playing and watching golf, and taking...

Mary Lee Mcswain

Mary Lee Mcswain

May 10, 2021

SHELBY: Mary Lee Causby McSwain, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 10, 2021 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, she was born on April 21, 1945 to the late Leonard Stanley Causby and the late Anna Catherine Jones Causby. Mary Lee was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be greatly missed....

Esther Cochran

Esther Cochran

May 10, 2021

GROVER: Esther Cochran, 66, died Monday, May 10, 2021 at CaroMont Health in Gastonia. A native of Rockingham County, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Duncan Joyce. She was a homemaker and a lady who loved all. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Billy Cochran, of the home; daughters, Jennifer Mason and fiancé...

Doug Carroll

Doug Carroll

May 9, 2021

SHELBY: Douglas “Doug” Carroll, 80, died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Hoyt and Mallie Dixon Carroll. Doug served in the Air Force, retired as a computer engineer, after 40 years of service, with Unisys, and was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. He stayed active with...

Ethel Wells

Ethel Wells

May 4, 2021

KINGS MOUNTAIN-Ethel Whetstine Wells, 91, died Tuesday, May 4,2021, at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. Born in York County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Lela Ford Whetstine. Ethel worked in the textile industry and she attended Kings Mountain Family Worship Center for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Dale Booth

Dale Booth

Apr 29, 2021

SHELBY-Dale Ray Booth,45, died Thursday, April 29,2021 at his home. A native of Cleveland County. He was preceded in death by his father Mitchell C Booth Sr.; grandparents, Arthur Booth, Francis Scruggs, John Gore and Louise Gore Sullivan. He is survived by his mother, Joann Tomlin of Shelby, son, Drew Booth of Gaffney, SC; daughters, Victoria Booth of Ellenboro, NC...

Billy Williams

Billy Williams

Apr 28, 2021

SHELBY: William Joel Williams (Billy) reached out to take the hand of Jesus early Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021, at the home of his daughter, Deborah Williams Wall, and her husband Frank Wall, Jr. Born June 14, 1930, to W. Alvin Williams and Dova Walker, Billy overcame Depression-era difficulties and faced his long life with determination, pride, and love for...

Donna Gideon

Donna Gideon

Apr 24, 2021

LINCOLNTON: Donna Kay Stout Gideon, 68, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her home. A native of McDonald County, MO, she is the daughter of Clyde Stout of MO, and the late Betty Stites Stout. Donna was a faithful pastor’s wife for 25 years, serving at Eastwind United Pentecostal Church, and several years prior, while living in Missouri. She loved...

Dexter "Deckie" Delk

Dexter "Deckie" Delk

Apr 22, 2021

SHELBY: Dexter “Deckie” Delk, 84, died Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Arval and Macie Ensley Guffey. Deckie loved her family and enjoyed good food and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Delk; and siblings, Mary Poteate,...

Craig Page

Craig Page

Apr 19, 2021

CHARLOTTE-Robert “Craig” Page, 38, died Monday, April 19,2021 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of David and Cindy Freeman of Shelby. He attended Shelby High School where he graduated in 2000. He furthered his education at Elon University where he graduated in 2005. He made numerous friends at both and stayed in contact with...

Bobby Mcmurry

Bobby Mcmurry

Apr 18, 2021

SHELBY: Bobby McMurry, 86, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Edith White Canipe and his step-father, A.L. Canipe. Bobby served in the Army, was a past master of Cleveland Lodge #202, retired from Overnight Transportation, and later owned and operated his lawnmower repair and lawn care...

Golda Glover

Golda Glover

Apr 16, 2021

SHELBY: Mary “Golda” Brooks Glover, 75, died Friday, April 16, 2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Luther Yates and Thelma Cabaniss Brooks. She is survived by her husband, James “Richard” Glover of the home; daughter, Cindy Rudd; and sister, Patsy Whitaker and husband John. A graveside service will be held...

Brad Murray

Brad Murray

Apr 15, 2021

SHELBY: William “Brad” Murray, 32, died Thursday, April 15, 2021. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Marty Murray Sr. and Melony Lewis. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold Lewis and wife Judith and Steve Murray. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sons, Blake Murray and Hunter Murray; daughter, Desiray...

Christine Faircloth

Christine Faircloth

Apr 14, 2021

GROVER-Christine Moore Faircloth,65, died Wednesday, April 14,2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late RT and Susie Taylor Moore. Christine was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who worked many years at Ingles. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years,...

Sandra Crouse

Sandra Crouse

Apr 11, 2021

BOILING SPRINGS-Sandra Kay Crouse, 70, died Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby, NC.

Carolyn Camp

Carolyn Camp

Apr 8, 2021

SHELBY-Carolyn Ivey Camp, 68, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Autumn Care of Saluda. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Camp; and daughter, Anita Marie Camp. She is survived by her son, Pete Camp of Saluda; and brother, James Ivey of Shelby. A graveside service will be held 2:30 pm, Sunday, April...

Marcella Beaver

Marcella Beaver

Apr 8, 2021

SHELBY: Marcella Beaver, 78, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Carolina Care in Cherryville. Funeral services and burial will take place in Azle, TX. FUNERAL HOME: Local funeral arrangements by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center

Loretta Jackson

Loretta Jackson

Apr 7, 2021

LAWNDALE-Loretta Young Jackson, 78, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Atrium Health Main. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Vearl Barnette Young. Loretta was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed sewing, crocheting, camping and eating out with her friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...