OBITUARIES

Chuck Gibson

Chuck Gibson

Oct 17, 2024

SHELBY: Charles “Chuck” Gibson III, 51, died Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Gaston County, he is the son of Charles “Al” Gibson Jr. and the late Barbara Bradshaw Gibson. Chuck had always dreamed of serving in the military as a child. He served seven years in the Army, where he got to experience so many...

Jerry Hamrick

Jerry Hamrick

Oct 16, 2024

SHELBY: Jerry Hamrick,77, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A Cleveland County native and the son of the late Clyde and Winifred Hamrick. Jerry was a faithful man of God who attended Patterson Springs Baptist Church, loved Shelby High School football, and spending time with his family. He was known for being a very entertaining man who...

Katheryn Honeycutt

Katheryn Honeycutt

Oct 16, 2024

SHELBY: Katheryn “Kathe” Honeycutt, 68, died Wednesday, October16, 2024 at her home. Born in NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Dixie Hall Hart. Kathe enjoyed writing, crafting, gardening, sewing, watching sunrises at the beach and being a mother to her daughter’s friends. She loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was...

Patricia Russell

Patricia Russell

Oct 12, 2024

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Patricia H. Russell, 92, died Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation in Kings Mountain.

Donald Mitchell

Donald Mitchell

Oct 12, 2024

ELLENBORO: Donald Richard Mitchell, 96, died Saturday, October 12, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby.

Vickie Jenkins

Vickie Jenkins

Oct 11, 2024

SHELBY: Vickie Hamrick Jenkins, 78, died Friday, October 11, 2024 A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Coy and Christine Allen Hamrick. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 P.M. Monday, October 14, 2024 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby.

Billy Randy Davis

Billy Randy Davis

Oct 11, 2024

SHELBY:Billy Randy Davis, 69, died Friday, October 11, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Jesse and Geneva Osborne Davis. Randy was a singer/songwriter, who also played the drums and guitar. He was an avid sport fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son,...

Betty Syn

Betty Syn

Oct 11, 2024

COLUMBUS: Betty Syn, 90, died Friday, October 11, 2024 at Ridge Rest Assisting Living. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby.

Tim Anthony

Tim Anthony

Oct 11, 2024

GAFFNEY: Timothy “Tim” Douglas Anthony, 58, died Friday, October 11, 2024 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Pat Callahan Anthony of Boiling Springs and the late Charlie Anthony Jr. Tim was an avid sports fan, especially of the Dallas Cowboys. He was of the baptist faith and loved his Lord and Savior. His...

James Henry Oliver

James Henry Oliver

Oct 9, 2024

SHELBY: James Henry Oliver, 92, went to his heavenly home Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Caromont Health. A Cleveland County native he was the son of the late Glenn and Bessie Oliver. Henry was a dedicated deacon and 60-year member of Bethel Baptist Church; he had a great love for his church and his church family. He was an avid...

Bernice Greene

Bernice Greene

Oct 5, 2024

SHELBY: Bernice Martin Greene, 84, died Saturday, October 5, 2024. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late William and Eloise Mintz Martin. Bernice was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and a former Sunday school teacher. She worked at Fiber Industries, Kemet Electronics, Wal-Mart as a greeter and Atrium Surgical Pavilion. She was a loving...

Shirley Ewery

Shirley Ewery

Oct 2, 2024

SHELBY: Shirley Ann Capps Drewery, 88, died Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Garwood and Lottie Mooney Capps. Shirley owned and operated Drewery’s Restaurant. She was a member of Community Baptist Church and she enjoyed hummingbirds and collecting frogs. She also enjoyed listening to Elvis and...

Emma Summitt

Emma Summitt

Sep 26, 2024

SHELBY: Emma White Summitt, 75, died Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James and Sallie Mullinax White. Emma was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. She had a love for cleaning and doing for others. She enjoyed senior living and spending time with others. In addition...

Barbara Beatty

Barbara Beatty

Sep 23, 2024

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Barbara Beatty, 77, died Monday, September 23, 2024 at Caromont Health in Gastonia. A memorial service will be held at 4:30PM Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Duncan officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Jude's.

Donna Klinger Tidwell

Donna Klinger Tidwell

Sep 16, 2024

PAWLEY’S ISLAND, SC: Donna Klinger Tidwell, 89, died Monday, September 16, 2024 at Tidelands Community Hospital. Born in Chicago, IL to the late John and Edith Klinger, Donna grew up dairy farming in Wisconsin and South Carolina and spent most of her adult life living in Shelby before moving to Pawley’s Island. From raising and showing Holsteins to her pet...

Emma Gertrude Patrick

Emma Gertrude Patrick

Sep 13, 2024

SHELBY: Emma Gertrude Roberts Patrick died Friday, September 13, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Cyrus Edley and Molly Leigh Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Homer Roberts, Claton Roberts, Frank Roberts, Mamie Smith, Elizabeth Blanton, Mildred Blanton, Jack Roberts and...

Sam Davis

Sam Davis

Sep 11, 2024

SHELBY: Sam Davis, 85, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Wendover Hospice. He was the son of the late Henry and Nora Davis of Cliffside. Sam was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and an avid banjo player. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife,...

Jenny Cash Ryan Dennis

Jenny Cash Ryan Dennis

Sep 8, 2024

SHELBY, NC: Jenny Dennis passed away on September 8th, 2024 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born on November 13, 1937 to Melvin and Annabelle Cash in Braselton, Georgia. She was one of eleven children and grew up in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. She attended Bethware School from first grade through high school graduation, after which...

Elva Peeler

Elva Peeler

Sep 4, 2024

NEWTON, NC: Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Rev. Elva May Peeler, was born March 7, 1931, Camden, NJ. Elva gently passed away on Sept. 4, 2024 at the enduring age of 93. She was married 44 years to our beloved Father, Reverend Thomas M. Peeler, Sr., who preceded her in death. She is survived by her brother Ronald Sweeten, and...

John "Johnny" Markas Jr.

John "Johnny" Markas Jr.

Sep 1, 2024

John “Johnny” Markas, Jr. was born on August 10, 1940, in Morganton, NC, to Ruth Ann Harmon Markas and John Markas. He died September 1, 2024, surrounded by family, and in the arms and heart of his beloved wife Brenda Ann Markas after a brilliantly executed valiant, courageous life. John was a joyous and avid athlete every day of his...

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