OBITUARIES
Kenneth Hewitt
Aug 19, 2019
SHELBY: Kenneth “Kenny” Hewitt, 65, died Monday, August 19, 2019, at his home. A native of Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Spurgeon and Mary Hamrick Hewitt. After 37 years of perfect attendance, Kenny retired from Eaton Corporation. Kenny is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rhonda Dawson Hewitt, of Shelby; daughter, Jennifer Hewitt Graham and...
Justin Matthew Crook
Aug 17, 2019
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Justin “Matt” Matthew Crook, 33, went to be with his Lord after being taken away to soon on Saturday August 17, 2019. He was a kind, loving man with a generous heart. He had a great sense of humor and loved singing, bowling and all of God’s creatures. He was the son of Amy Rudisill of Shelby, Barry...
Albert Lee Birdsong
Aug 14, 2019
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Albert Birdsong, 69, died Wednesday August 14, 2019 at Testa Family Hospice. A native of Watagua Co., he was born to the late Dallas and Hazel Hicks Birdsong. He loved reading old western novels, antiquing and yard and tag sales. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Birdsong. He is survived...
Janet Owens Wyatt
Aug 13, 2019
SHELBY: Janet Wyatt, lovingly known as “Big Momma”, 73, died Tuesday August 13, 2019 at her residence. A native of Cherokee Co., SC, she was born to the late George and Frances Hughey Owens. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and friend to all. She loved to watch wrestling and worked at Sackville Mill as a weaver. In addition...
Hays "Benny" Bennett
Aug 4, 2019
SHELBY: Hays “Benny” Bennett, 63, died Sunday August 4, 2019 in Victoria, British Columbia while on vacation. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Hays and Doris McBrayer Bennett. He was retired from the DOT as a supervisor for the upper shop. He was the first Eagle Scout of Aldersgate Troop 290 and a former Scoutmaster...
Sissy Blanton
Aug 2, 2019
LAWNDALE: St. Augustean “Sissy” Blanton, 60, died at her residence Friday, August 2, 2019. A native of Cleveland Co., she was born to the late Irvin and Ruth Gettys Franklin. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who retired from Food Lion. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Robert and Winton Franklin....
Michael Warren Reich
Jul 29, 2019
WISCONSIN: Michael W. Reich, 41, along with his service dog, Freya, died Monday, July 29, 2019, while traveling thru Shelby. FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements for Michael and Freya where handled by Clay-Barnette Funeral, Cremations, & Aquamation Center.
Gary Dean Hamrick
Jul 27, 2019
SHELBY: Gary Dean Hamrick, 66, passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2019 after many years of battling bad health. He was beloved by friends, family, and all that knew him. Although all the nurses that cared for him will miss his daily antics and charming comments, his suffering has finally ended. The angels in heaven should watch out! He is...
Thelma Jones Vandyke
Jul 23, 2019
SHELBY: Thelma Vandyke, 74, died Tuesday July 23, 2019. A native of Rutherford Co., she was born to the late Birdie and Odessa Wilson. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother but especially loved her dogs. She was a Christian woman who loved the Lord and was a member of Westwood Heights. In addition to her parents, she was...
Carolyn Ivie Mosteller
Jul 16, 2019
SHELBY: Carolyn Ivie Mosteller, 82, died Tuesday July 16, 2019 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland Co., she was born to the late Gus and Estelle McMurry Anthony. She loved to garden, sew and quilt. She was a member of Hoey Memorial Methodist Church where she was the secretary as well as a conference delegate...
Sheila Hopper
Jul 16, 2019
SHELBY: Sheila Hopper, 61, died Tuesday July 16, 2019 at Atrium Health Care-Pineville. A native of Cleveland Co., she is the daughter of Jean Edmondson and husband Ricky and the late DF Buff. She was a loving mother and grandmother who was just simply the best. She loved listening to and singing gospel music. She cared for everyone that knew...
Frances Runyan
Jul 14, 2019
SHELBY: Frances Foster Runyan, 96, died Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Maggie Padgett Foster. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church since 1946, and loved flowers and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Mary Pressley
Jul 11, 2019
SHELBY: Mary Whitener Pressley, 58, died Thursday, July 11, 2019, at her home. She was the daughter of the late John and Lottie Whitener. She was a faithful member of New Beginnings Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Tracy Pressley, of the home; children, Shea White of Shelby, Josh White and wife Mandy of Shelby,...
Tj Baumgardner
Jul 8, 2019
GROVER: Thomas James “TJ” Baumgardner, 33, died Monday, July 8, 2019, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Born in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Homer Thomas Baumgardner III, and Jennifer Ivey Baumgardner. TJ was a foreman with Asphalt Paving of Shelby, had a great sense of humor, and a big giving heart. He enjoyed the outdoors,...
Johnnie Dianne Capps
Jul 5, 2019
GROVER: Johnnie Dianne Capps, 71, died Thursday July 4, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte. A native of Mecklenburg Co., she was born to the late John and Pearl Wellman Green. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to take in strays, both animal and people. She became a caregiver to anyone who needed it. Even though...
Bruce Raymond Page
Jul 3, 2019
SHELBY: Bruce “Jed” Page, 76, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his residence. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Alton and Mittie Hamrick Page. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was a member of New Buffalo Baptist Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved old western movies. He loved...
Horace "Butch" Lemmons
Jul 3, 2019
SHELBY: Horace Wayne “Butch” Lemmons, 70, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Atrium Health-Shelby. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Grady Lemmons Jr. and Mamie Bivens Lemmons. He was a man who dearly love the Lord and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. He made a living as...
Jonas Bumgarner
Jun 25, 2019
SHELBY: Jonas Eli Bumgarner, 29, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Gastonia. A native of Longwood, Fla., he is the son of Jami Jenkins Bumgarner of Shelby, and Mark Bumgarner of Merritt Island, Fla. Jonas was a graduate of Crest High School, and Cleveland Community College. He grew up attending Putnam Memorial Baptist Church, and had a love for the...
Donna Sue Kerkesner
Jun 25, 2019
SHELBY: Donna Sue Nohe Kerkesner, 74, died Tuesday June 25, 2019 at Stanley Total Living Care in Stanley. A native of Parkersburg, WV, she was born March 20, 1945 to the late Donald and Helen Vargo Nohe. Our beloved Donna Sue lived a spirited life, full of love and joy always willing to share thanks to her giving spirit. The...
Kelly Baisden Mclean
Jun 24, 2019
Kelly Jean Baisden McLean, 47, was born July 8, 1971 in Mann, West Virginia. She died Monday, June 24, 2019 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Patricia Mitchum Baisden. She is survived by her daughter, Brookelynn McLean, of the home; sons Donald Chris McLean, Jr. of St. Pauls, Brice McLean of Orrum, Patrick...
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