OBITUARIES
Kenneth Kies
Jul 24, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Kenneth “Plute” Kies Sr., 81, died Friday, July 24, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Champaign, OH, he was the son of the late Ernest and Evelyn Magato Kies. He retired from the Copeland Shelby Plant in 1987, and had a love for fishing, camping and golfing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Harold Cook
Jul 24, 2020
SHELBY: Harold Dean Cook, 84, died Friday, July 24, 2020, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late George and Ollie McCurry Cook. Harold served in the Air Force, worked several years at PPG, and later retired from Shelby Yarn/Doran Textiles. He had a love of deer hunting, golfing, fishing, softball, boxing, bowling,...
Gary Hill
Jul 23, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Gary Eugene Hill, 70, died Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Kings Mountain. Aquamation arrangements are being provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation in Kings Mountain.
Allen Peace
Jul 21, 2020
WACO-Allen Caldwell Peace, 89, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Spartanburg County SC, he was the son of the late William Thomas and Bessie Morris Peace. He served his country faithfully from 1951-1955, in the U.S Air Force, as a Radio Mechanic, serving during the Korean War. He later worked in the Textile industry...
Martha Fox
Jul 15, 2020
MOORESBORO: Martha Ann Fox, 87, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Willow Ridge Nursing Center in Rutherfordton. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late William and Maude White Fox. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She also enjoyed playing the guitar. In addition to her parents, she...
Michael Skinner
Jul 11, 2020
Michael William Skinner of Shelby entered the presence of his Savior on July 11, 2020, at the age of 61 after a short, but courageous, fight with Glioblastoma. Mike was born in Athens, Ohio, on April 7, 1959, to Samuel and Patricia Skinner. After graduation from Athens High School in 1977, he entered the United States Navy, where he served...
John Elkins
Jul 11, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN- John David Elkins,53, died Saturday, July 11,2020, at his home. A native of Dover, Delaware, he was the son of the late Johnny and Lillian Wilson Elkins. He was a creative artist who like to create sculptures. He is survived by his loving daughter, Trista Elkins of Kings Mountain; brother, Dale Elkins and Wife Terry of Blacksburg, SC;...
Jennifer Rice
Jul 7, 2020
EARL: Jennifer Green Rice, 47, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at CaroMont Heath in Gastonia. A native of Onslow County, she is the daughter of Joseph and Pearl Byars Green of Kings Mountain. FUNERAL HOME: Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center
Marvin Jackson
Jul 7, 2020
SHELBY: Marvin E. Jackson, 71, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Howard “Pete” and Catherine Hollifield Jackson. Marvin worked at PPG, Eaton, and retired with the NC Department of Corrections, as a security officer. He was an avid fisherman, who loved...
Steve Murphree
Jul 6, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAN-Stephen “Steve” Murphree, 87, died Monday, July 6, 2020, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Dickson, TN, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Petty Murphree. Steve served in the US Navy, and retired from the Navy Reserves. He attended Temple Baptist Church. He also worked as a Lab Technician at...
Mary Brannon
Jul 5, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Mary Conard Brannon, 69, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. A Native of Union County, SC she was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Ludie Godshall Conard. Mary worked for many years in State Government. Mary was an avid baseball fan, especially watching her grandson play. In addition to her parents she is...
Debbie Hunt
Jul 4, 2020
IRON STATION-Debbie Hunt, 60, died Saturday, July 4th, 2020, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Frank Greene
Jul 4, 2020
SHELBY: Frank Osborne Greene, 96, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Frank Avery and Lala Beatrice McKee Greene. Frank served in the Army, and retired from Akers Motor Lines, as a long distance truck driver. He was a faithful member...
Douglas Parrish
Jul 3, 2020
Douglas Bedford Parrish, 69, of Mooresboro passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Brian Health and Rehabilitation Center in Gastonia, NC. Born in Upshur County, TX on September 24, 1950 he was the son of the late J.D. Parrish and Ila Lorraine Akin. He was a retired accountant from Zales Diamond Company. Mr. Parrish attended services at Sandy...
Robert Roussell
Jun 25, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Robert “Bob” Roussell, 58, died, Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Atrium Health in Charlotte. A native of Germany, he is the son of Robert Roussell of St. Petersburg, FL, and the late Erna Kastal Roussell. He worked for Battleground BP. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his son, Adam Roussell. In addition to...
Laura "Sam" Mote
Jun 18, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Laura “Sam” Mote, 68, died Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Atrium Health in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Bessie Lovelace Green. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Pat Passmore. She is...
Bea Warlick
Jun 17, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Macie “Bea” Warlick, 83, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Macie Scism Bridges. Bea was a member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Warlick; sister, Patsy Carver;...
Larry Lovelace
Jun 16, 2020
SHELBY: Larry Junior Lovelace, 76, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Woodford and Venie Emory Lovelace. Larry retired from Maco after many years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Bridges Lovelace; grandson, Jesse; special...
Katherine Wood
Jun 16, 2020
BOILING SPRINGS: Katherine Webb Wood, 85, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Debro and Alma Pearson Webb. Katherine retired from Hoechst Celanese after 28 years of service, and was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Nathan Hester
Jun 15, 2020
SHELBY: Nathan Kyle Hester, 16, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Virginia Hester of Shelby. Nathan was a student at Shelby High School, and had a love for woodworking, playing video games and spending time with family. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister,...
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