OBITUARIES
Don Conn
Jun 14, 2020
SHELBY: Donald “Don” Conn, 84, died Sunday, June 14, 2020, at his home. Born in Noxubee County, MS, he was the son of the late SD Conn and Maeola White and her husband Cleveland. Donald was a truck driver for more than 50 years, driving for Johnson Motor Lines, NASCAR and retired from PPG Trucking. He was a charter member...
Jewel Greene
Jun 13, 2020
SHELBY-Jewel Estelle Greene, 84, died Saturday, June 13, 2020, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Mary Hoffman. Jewel worked the majority of her career in the business office of the Lily Mill, and was a member of their retiree group. Jewel loved and appreciated her Zion Baptist Church...
Marcelle Mccurry
Jun 10, 2020
Marcelle Allen McCurry, age 94, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2020. She was born on March 13, 1926, in Shelby, North Carolina. She married her longtime friend and love, William S. McCurry, Jr., in August of 1946, who proceeded her in death in January. Marcie and Bill lived in the Chicago area before retiring to Skidaway...
Paul Jurkowich
Jun 9, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, AL-Mr. Paul Jurkowich, 67, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Alabama. He was the husband of Ursula Jurkowich, of Jacksonville, AL. Aquamation services were provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.
Eric Wilkinson
Jun 9, 2020
David "Eric" Wilkinson, 60, native of Shelby, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on June 9, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Marion Coyte Wilkinson and Erla Dean Hollifield Wilkinson both of Shelby. Eric is survived by his children Adam Wilkinson of Shelby and Courtney Wilkinson of Charlotte, North Carolina. Brother Keith "Corky" Wilkinson and wife Kathy of...
Mary Jo Sides
Jun 9, 2020
SHELBY-Mary Jo Lamountain Sides, 68, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Phillip and Kathleen Rosa Robertson Lamountain. Mary Jo was a compassionate and loving person. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Ann Gilliam. She is...
Carl Wheat
Jun 4, 2020
ELLENBORO: Carl Douglas Wheat, 55, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at his home. A native of Cumberland County, NJ, he was the son of the late Ronald and Phyllis Holt Wheat. Carl served in the US Navy, worked many years as a USPS Carrier, and will be remembered as a patriotic and family man. He is survived by his daughters,...
Brian Mellon
Jun 4, 2020
FALLSTON: Brian Lee Mellon, 42, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Connie Brittain Helms. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister, Stasa Mellon; and grandparents, Geter and Ruth Brittain. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Rickie Purnell...
Charles Davidson
Jun 3, 2020
SHELBY- Charles Thomas Davidson Sr., 86, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at his home. Services will be private to the family.
Mike Pressnall
May 31, 2020
LAWNDALE: Michael “Mike” Bruce Pressnall, 65, died Sunday, May 31, 2020, at his home. A native of Madison County, IN, he was the son of the late Dale and Velma Wilson Pressnall. Mike worked as a master electrician and attended New Beginnings Church. He was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed collecting guns, and had a love of sports. In addition...
Cameron Carpenter
May 30, 2020
SHELBY: Cameron Jaycob Carpenter, 21, died Saturday, May 30, 2020. A native of Cleveland County, he was born on March 30, 1999. Cameron graduated from Burns High School, in the class of 2017, and later obtained his associate degree from Cleveland Community College. He had a love for the outdoors and simply hanging out with his good friends. Cameron was...
Mary Hunt
May 29, 2020
SHELBY-Mary Hunt, 93, died Friday, May 29, 2020, at her home. Services are pending at this time.
Doug Davis
May 29, 2020
SHELBY — Douglas “Doug” Davis, 68, died Friday, May 29, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Ralph Davis and Virginia Bivins Davis. Doug was an avid bowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Charlotte Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 39...
Jolene Whitehead
May 24, 2020
Kings Mountain- Jolene Whitehead, 81, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Testa Family Hospice of Kings Mountain.
Angie Pugh
May 24, 2020
SHELBY: Angie Scruggs Pugh, 49, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Patricia Lemons Scruggs of Shelby, and the late CB Scruggs. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, and enjoyed gardening and painting. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by...
Mary Partin
May 21, 2020
SPARTANBURG, SC- Mary Margarette Partin, 88, died Thursday, May 21, 2020, at her daughters home. Funeral services and burial will take place in Morehead, KY. Local services provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral & Aquamation Center.
Howard Lail
May 21, 2020
SHELBY: Howard Gilbert Lail, 81, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020, at his home. Howard was born October 31, 1938. He always said that being born on Halloween, all children celebrated his birthday. Howard was born and raised on the Lilly Mill Hill to his parents, Marvin “Bud” and Eve Ledford Lail. Howard was most proud of the ten years...
Mary Etta Trammell
May 18, 2020
PATTERSON SPRINGS- Mary Etta Hamrick Trammell, 85, died Monday, May 18, 2020, at her home. A Native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Martha Parris Hamrick. She was a member of Patterson Springs Baptist Church, retired from Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, as a nurse, and later worked at K-Mart. In addition to her parents,...
Gary Lanier
May 11, 2020
MOORESBORO: Belton “Gary” Lanier, 58, died Monday, May 11, 2020, at his home. A native of Lincoln County, he is the son of Roy Lanier of Maiden, and the late Iva Frances Keever. Gary worked as a painter for many years. In addition his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sheri Lanier; and brother, Robert Ledwell. In...
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