OBITUARIES
Russell Davis Sr.
Feb 22, 2021
SHELBY: Russell Sparks Davis Sr., 100, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Chesnee, SC, he was the son of the late Fred and Mary Sparks Davis. Russell served in the Army during WWII, was a member of First Baptist Church and retired from Duke Energy after 30 years of service. He later worked for Williams...
Rebecca Wyte
Feb 21, 2021
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Rebecca “Becky” Clara Self Wyte, 81, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. Born in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Andrew Sr. and Sallie Mae Ingle Self. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and a long time employee of Mauney Hosiery. Becky was a graduate of...
Dorothy Mcdaniel
Feb 10, 2021
Shelby-Dorothy McDaniel,86, died Wednesday, February 10,2021 at her home.
Ronald Dobbins
Feb 9, 2021
Kings Mountain: Ronald Dobbins, 67, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Caromont Health in Gastonia.
James Robbins
Feb 6, 2021
SHELBY-James “Jim” Floyd Robbins Jr., 76, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home after a period of extended illness non covid related. A native of Cleveland County he was the son of the late James Sr. and Irene Head Robbins. Jim was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who retired from Anvil Knitwear after 30 years and was a...
Mike Huntsinger
Feb 4, 2021
SHELBY: James “Mike” Huntsinger, 68, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Willard “Bill” and Betty McKee Huntsinger. Mike graduated Shelby High School in 1971, served in the US Airforce, and retired from UPS after 32 years of service. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church,...
Leon Ledbetter
Feb 3, 2021
SHELBY: Leon Monroe Ledbetter, 85, of Shelby, NC passed peacefully into the arms of the Jesus, with his wife, children, and grandchildren by his side. Just like he dealt with all life experiences Leon managed his illness with strength and grace and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. His final goal on earth was...
Ethel Mae Proctor
Feb 2, 2021
Fallston-Ethel Mae Proctor, 99, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her home. Born in Polk County she was the daughter of the late Early and Della Davis Martin. Ethel was a caretaker who loved to plant flowers and cook. The family would like to thank Angie Hillman, Shevela Parris, Chris Melton and Hospice of Catawba for their care of Ethel....
Raymond Edwards
Feb 1, 2021
MOORESBORO: Raymond “Ray” “Buff” Lewis Edwards, 74, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at his home. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Furman and Lonia Mae Hudson Edwards. Raymond was a loving husband, father, brother, and pawpaw who loved his family. He enjoyed shooting guns and any form of racing, especially drag racing and NASCAR....
Everette Brackett
Jan 30, 2021
GROVER: Everette Dean Brackett, 73, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Summie and Beulah Robinson Brackett. Everette served in the US Army during Vietnam, was a member of Patterson Springs Baptist Church, owner and operated Brackett Farm & Forrest Product, along with his wife and...
Charles Barrett
Jan 27, 2021
SHELBY: Charles A. Barrett, 78, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was native of Cleveland County, and retired with 20 years of service, as Sergeant First Class, with the US Army. He attended the Salvation Army Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Barrett. He is survived by his second wife, Mary,...
Carl Greene Jr.
Jan 27, 2021
Kings Mountain-Carl Greene Jr, 76, of Kings Mtn. NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 27, 2021. He drew his last breath on earth while being held by his beloved wife, Natalie Lysek Greene and holding the hand of his youngest son, Paul. There is no doubt that he passed into the presence...
Betty P. Jones
Jan 27, 2021
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Betty Putnam Jones, 91, died Wednesday, January27, 2021, at Testa Family Hospice of Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Lala Wright Putnam. Betty was a kind and gentle person who loved to cook and feed others. She made a career of feeding at least 2 generations of young students...
Ronald Gibbs
Jan 26, 2021
Ronald “Ronnie” Gibbs passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Gastonia, NC at the age of 50. Ronnie was born in Gastonia, NC on June 12, 1970 to Melinda Perry and Ronald Grigg. He attended South Point High School and worked in construction. Ronnie enjoyed the outdoors and had a passion for hunting, fishing and grilling. He was a...
Paulette Chappell
Jan 23, 2021
SHELBY: Paulette R. Chappell, 74, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was born in Charlotte to the late James and Geneva James Reavis. She loved her God and family. In addition her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Chappell Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Shelley Sensing and Starla Mergott...
Bea Meacham
Jan 22, 2021
Shelby-Beatrice (Bea) Hollifield Meacham, 98, has gone to be with the Lord and is celebrating eternal life and a reunion with her husband, Paul F. Meacham Sr., on Friday, January 22, 2021. Bea was born in Cleveland County to the late Cordie Lee and Mary Olivia Hollifield. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul F. Meacham...
Bill Fortenberry
Jan 20, 2021
SHELBY: William “Bill” Fortenberry, 93, went to be with Jesus, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home. A native of Hickory, he was the son of the late Marvin and Minnie Pearl Wallace Fortenberry. He served in the US Navy, and retired form Cleveland County Club, where he served as the golf pro. After his retirement, he could be found...
Diane Wellmon
Jan 16, 2021
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Janice “Diane” Goins Wellmon, 75, died Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Peak Resources of Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Boyce “Dutch” and Rosaleen Hudson Goins. Diane was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed watching television and doing word search books. The family would like to thank Peak...
Carmen Coles
Jan 15, 2021
SHELBY: Carmen Christopher Coles, 66, died Friday, January 15, 2021 at Caromont Health in Gastonia. A native of Cleveland County, Carmen was the daughter of the late Sam and Betty Woods Christopher. She graduated from Gardner-Webb University, and was a faith member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she played the piano. Carmen was a talented musician, and enjoyed gardening and...
Pearl Creech
Jan 14, 2021
CHERRYVILLE-Pearl J. Creech, 88, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Carolina Care in Cherryville. Funeral services and burial will take place in Florida next week. Local funeral services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby.
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