OBITUARIES
Julia Bertholf
Sep 3, 2020
SHELBY-Julia Fine Bertholf, 63, died Thursday, September 3, 2020, at her home. Born in Newport, TN, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruby Strange Fine. Julia had a deep love for God. She also had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and most of...
Rebecca Heafner
Aug 31, 2020
SHELBY: Rebecca Ann Clayton Heafner, born August 2, 1939, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, August 31, 2020, at her home. “Becky” was full of life and love, and as colorful a person as the hats and shoes she donned, and the pocketbooks she carried. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph Sr. and Argie Clayton; and...
Lewis Toney
Aug 29, 2020
Lewis C. Toney, age 85, of Paducah, formerly of Mooresboro, NC and Benton, KY passed peacefully from this world to meet his heavenly Father on August 29, 2020 after a brief illness. He was a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Lewis was born in Mooresboro, NC to the late Fred and Lois Toney on October 1, 1934...
Bobby Ridge Sr.
Aug 29, 2020
SHELBY: Dr. Bobby F. Ridge Sr., passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the age of 94, in Hickory, NC. He is preceded in death by his wife Betsy Ridge; and a daughter, Toni E Ridge at birth. He is survived by his son, Bobby F. Ridge Jr. and wife Kathy; grandchildren, Toni South and Chris Ridge and wife...
Pansy Horne
Aug 26, 2020
SHELBY: Pansy Icard Horne, passed peacefully at her home on August 26, 2020. A native of Caldwell Co., she was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Horne, of 68 years of marriage. A loving mother of four children, she served her Lord and Savior through her church. She gave generously of her time and resources, often serving in the...
Donna Short
Aug 24, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Donna Hope Short, 59, died Monday, August 24, 2020, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of the Rev. Bob and Betty Alexander Hope of Kings Mountain. Donna was a member of Harvest Baptist Church, and worked many years in food service and retail in Kings Mountain. She loved to care for others. She...
Nancy Rhyne
Aug 22, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Nancy Oxford Rhyne, 77, died Saturday, August 22, 2020, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. A native of Burke County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Charles Oxford Sr. and Leila Moore Oxford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Bobbie Mraz. She is survived by her brother,...
Phate W. Mcswain
Aug 22, 2020
Rev. Phate William McSwain, Jr., age 86, peacefully went to his heavenly home Saturday, August 22, 2020, with the love of his children surrounding him. On June 11, 1934, Phate was born to Phate and Ruby McSwain in Shelby, NC. He was raised one of five children (three sisters and one brother) in a family of Christian love. In 1945,...
Andy Ray
Aug 20, 2020
SHELBY-Andrew "Andy" Robert Ray, 36, died Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his home. He was the son of the late Bob and Angie Bronson Ray. A visitation will be held 6-7:30 pm, Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home. Aquamation Services provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center
Mattie Edwards
Aug 15, 2020
SHELBY: Mattie Hipps Edwards, 92, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Peak Resources in Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late George and Mae Queen Hipps. Mattie was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, and a retiree of Celanese. She was an avid gardener, and enjoyed quilting, traveling, camping and baking. In addition...
Betty Martin
Aug 12, 2020
CONWAY, SC: Betty Bowen Hemmingsen Martin, 90, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Conway. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow W. and Lela Queen Bowen. She retired as a nurse anesthetist and attended Sweetwater Branch Baptist Church in Conway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Bobbie Childers
Aug 10, 2020
SHELBY: Mrs. Bobbie Henson Childers, 87, went home to be with her Lord and savior on Monday, August 10, 2020, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. She was the daughter of the late William and Annie Loyd Henson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lynn Childers; son, Terry Childers; and grandson, Terry Childers Jr. She...
William Scott
Aug 10, 2020
SHELBY: William David Scott, 52, died Monday, August 10, 2020, at his home. A native of Ohio, he was the son of TJ and Sally Brobst Jenkins. FUNERAL HOME: Aquamation services provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center
Billy Smith
Aug 8, 2020
SHELBY-Billy Dean Smith, 88, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation of Rutherfordton. A native of Cowpens, SC, he was the son of the late Clyde and Vada Shehan Smith. Billy served his nation faithfully during the Korean War, in Communications. He worked as an electrician and retired from Gardner Webb University. He enjoyed NASCAR, watching...
Sylvia Fox
Aug 6, 2020
SHELBY: Sylvia McGee Fox, 75, died Wednesday, August, 5, 2020, at her home. A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Pauline Williams McGee. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where she was active in the senior Lady’s Ministry. She was also an avid card sender, for any occasion, such as a...
Linda Hartman
Aug 2, 2020
SHELBY: Linda Anne Hartman, 75, died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Walt and Annabell Edmondson. Linda was a member of New Bethel Church of Shelby, and had a love of working in her yard and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Charles Stines
Aug 2, 2020
Gastonia-Charles Edward Stines, 81, died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover Shelby. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Wesley and Lerlie Mitchem Stines. He was an avid scuba diver and woodworker. During his career as a sheet metal worker he built two submarines. In addition to his parents he is preceded in...
Sharon Walker
Aug 1, 2020
MOORESBORO-Sharon Bridges Walker, 61, died Saturday, August 1, 2020, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Max Bridges and wife Jeanette of Mooresboro, and the late Sue Carol Bridges. Sharon worked at Witherspoon Insurance Agency for many years, as well as selling real estate. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death...
Reba Davis
Aug 1, 2020
SHELBY: Reba Cash Davis, 90, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Hoschton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Annie Belle Pheagins Cash. Reba was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was an avid reader, and loved tending to her grandchildren and great grandchildren....
Pamela Harvley
Jul 28, 2020
CHERRYVILLE: Pamela “Pam” Rodgers Harvley, 58, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Testa Family Hospice in Kings Mountain. A native of Greenville County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Mathis and Julie Rodgers. She worked for KFC in Kings Mountain for 14 years, and loved to spend time with her grandkids. In addition to her parents, she...
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