OBITUARIES
Sharlene Lutz
Sep 1, 2024
LAWNDALE: Patsy “Sharlene” Lutz, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 1, 2024. A native of Lawndale, she was the beloved daughter of the late Colon and Agnes Garver. Patsy and husband Charles made their home in Belwood. Patsy was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, providing a loving and nurturing home for her family. She married Charles Lutz,...
Margaret Boone
Aug 26, 2024
SHELBY: Margaret E. Boone, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, August 26, 2024 while surrounded by her family at home. Born in Cherokee County, SC she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Genette Martin. Margaret was a faithful wife and Pastor’s wife for 30 years. She was a member of Calvary’s Cross Baptist Church,...
Martha Smith Strickland
Aug 26, 2024
SHELBY, NC: Martha Smith Strickland, 86, passed away August 26,2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Cleveland County, on August 18, 1938, to the late Ernest and Pearl Smith. Martha was a member of Pleasant City Church and worked at Fiber Industries for over 25 years. She loved the outdoors, Elvis, playing Bingo, shopping and most of all spending time...
Jane Kelly
Aug 25, 2024
WINSTON-SALEM: Jane Kelly, 93, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the Arbor Acres in Winston-Salem. Aquamation Services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
Sam Eaton Jr.
Aug 19, 2024
SHELBY: Sam Eaton Jr., 66, died Monday, August 19, 2024 at his home. A native of Essex County, MA, he is the son of Samuel Eaton Sr. of NH and the late Charlotte Heywood Eaton. Sam was a Truck Driver in New England for more than 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles and snowmobiles. In addition to his...
Charlotte Low
Aug 16, 2024
SHELBY, NC: Charlotte Venable Low,90, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024 at home. She was born on July 21, 1934 in Rustburg, VA to the late George and Blanche Venable. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Aubrey Venable and her husband of 32 years, Robert (Bob) Low. She is survived by...
Barry Bivins
Aug 12, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC: Barry Bivins, 77, died Monday, August 12, 2024 at Wendover Hospice. He was the son of the late Curtis and Betty Morehead Bivins. Barry was a Vietnam veteran who served 24 years in the military, was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Jeanette Harrill
Aug 6, 2024
SHELBY: Jeanette Wyatt Harrill, 77, went to be with her Lord on August 6, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland, surrounded by her family. Jeanette was a lifelong member of Flint Hill Baptist Church where she served in different roles over the years, and was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She enjoyed a brief career in banking, then...
Tyler Roper
Aug 5, 2024
Shelby, NC: Tyler Austin Roper, 33, died Monday, August 5,2024 at home. He is the son of Greg Roper of Inman, SC and Brenda Elmore and husband Jeff of Shelby. Tyler was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church, was a known comedian that put a smile on every ones face, loved hiking, being outside and had a passion for...
Robert Houser
Aug 4, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Robert Houser, 85, died Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. Born October 6, 1938, went home August 4, 2024. Beloved son of Curtis Henry Houser and Devola Houser Smith, stepson of Jack Smith. Bob leaves behind a wife, Diane Ormand Houser of Kings Mountain, NC, a brother, Rod Henry Houser, of Greer SC, and three children,...
Chris Melton
Aug 4, 2024
SHELBY: Christopher David Melton, cherished husband, proud father, and devoted friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2024 at the age of 53. A lifelong resident of Cleveland County, Chris was born on October 20, 1970. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and service to the community that will forever be etched into the hearts of...
Jan Wolters
Aug 3, 2024
SHELBY: Jan Wolters, 58, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.
Ed White
Aug 3, 2024
SHELBY: Ed White, 88, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Terra Bella Assisted Living in Shelby. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Ernest Childs
Aug 1, 2024
SHELBY: Dr. Ernest Childs went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 3:20 a.m. Ernest Childs was born on March 18, 1929, and was raised in Mohawk, NY. He was the oldest of eight children. Pearl Dunn, his younger sister, is the only sibling still living and is currently living with her daughter Jill in...
Grace Harrison
Aug 1, 2024
ASHEVILLE: Shannon "Grace" Harrison, 54, died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the Center for Conscious Living and Dying in Swannanoa. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
Bernice Buck
Jul 29, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Bernice Buck, 94, died Monday, July 29, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Funeral services and burial will take place in South Carolina. Local services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral and Aquamation in Kings Mountain.
Rusty Eskew
Jul 27, 2024
Shelby, NC: “Rusty” Edwin Earl Eskew, 67, passed away on July 27, 2024. Rusty had a desire for helping others learn about Jesus and His forgiveness. Rusty also had a passion for music. He used music to lead worship at numerous churches in Cleveland County as well as in the prison ministry. His deep love and service to the Lord...
Billy Miller
Jul 24, 2024
Shelby- Billy "Butch" Eugene Miller, 71, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Billy and Gloria Cox Miller. Billy was a loving husband, father, family man and friend. He was a Godly man who loved the Lord. He had...
Gary Waymon Griffin
Jul 20, 2024
BUFFALO, SC: The greatest Daddy, son, brother and friend, Gary Waymon Griffin, 71, went to be with Jesus, July 20, 2024. Born July 7, 1953, to the late Robert Branton and Betty Juanita Griffin. Gary was a 1972 graduate of Northwest High School in Clarksville, TN, and a dedicated Spartan Foods employee for 16 years before serving over 22 years...
Bonnie Childers
Jul 16, 2024
SHELBY: Mrs. Bonnie Henson Childers, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Cleveland House. She was the daughter of the late William and Annie Loyd Henson. Bonnie retired from Winn-Dixie after many years of service. She was a faithful and loyal member of Royster Avenue Church of God and will always...
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