OBITUARIES

Tammy Moose Gunter

Tammy Moose Gunter

Nov 25, 2018

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Tammy Moose Gunter, 32, earthly journey ended peacefully Sunday, November 25, 2018. A native of Cabarrus Co., she is the daughter of David and Marilyn Sellers Baker. She was a loving daughter and mother who was warm and caring with a light spirit. She loved her friends and family and equally loved the beach and mountains. She loved...

Lunette Bridges

Lunette Bridges

Nov 21, 2018

MOORESBORO: Lunette Ruppe Bridges, 81, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 21, 1937, the daughter of the late James Homer and Minnie Lonie Ruppe. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Amie Charles Palmer

Amie Charles Palmer

Nov 19, 2018

SHELBY: Amie Charles Palmer “Chuck”, 82, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late John and Nettie Pendleton Palmer. He was a career Army man who served during the Korean War. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives...

Nikolay Leonidovich Lipatniko

Nikolay Leonidovich Lipatniko

Nov 19, 2018

Charlotte- Nikolay Leonidovich Lipatniko died at his home November 19, 2018. The family will have a private family service Sunday November 25, 2018. He is survived by his wife Inna Lipatnikov, and three sons. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home

Grady Edwards

Grady Edwards

Nov 15, 2018

SHELBY: Grady R. Edwards, 94, died Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Mountain Home Health & Rehab in Hendersonville. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Colin and Artie Lemons Edwards. Grady was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He worked as a farmer, and was self-employed for more than 30 years, as a radio...

William J "Billy" Panther

William J "Billy" Panther

Nov 9, 2018

SHELBY: William J “Bill” Panther, 85, died Friday, November 9, 2018 at Wendover Hospice. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Fred and Vada Lankford Panther. He was a long time member of Amity Presbyterian Church, Charlotte and proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was also a Mason and...

Pauline Dorsey

Pauline Dorsey

Nov 5, 2018

KINGS MOUNTAIN-Pauline Greene Dorsey, 89, died Monday, November 6, 2018, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. FUNERALSERVICES: Funeral services will be held 2pm, Thursday, November 8, 2018, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel in Kings Mountain. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. OFFICIATING: Rev. Greg Neely BURIAL: Will follow in Oak...

Wesley Tindall

Wesley Tindall

Nov 2, 2018

KINGS MOUNTAIN-John Wesley Tindall, 38, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. A private family graveside will be held on his family property. Funeral services are being handled by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.

Ethel Burgess Burton

Ethel Burgess Burton

Oct 30, 2018

SHELBY: Ethel Julia Burgess Burton, 86, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Anderson County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas William and Rossie Amandaline Simpson Burgess. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Boyce Burton....

Frances Roberts Warlick

Frances Roberts Warlick

Oct 28, 2018

SHELBY: Margaret Frances Roberts Warlick, 90, died Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Wendover Hospice. A native of Cleveland Co., she was born to the late Solon and Kathleen Borders Roberts. She was a homemaker for over 70 years and a member of Second Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed. PRECEDED: In addition...

Tim Simpson

Tim Simpson

Oct 25, 2018

SHELBY: Tim Simpson, 58, died Thursday, October 25, 2018, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Kathryn Hicks Simpson. He started working at Doran Textiles at the age of 17, and currently working at Shelby Hardware for the last 25 years. He was a member of Peach Street Baptist Church....

Elizabeth "Lib" Granger

Elizabeth "Lib" Granger

Oct 24, 2018

SHELBY: Elizabeth “Lib” Granger, 78, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at her home. A native of Cleveland Co., she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Ruth Porter Hull. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, and a proud grandmother to her own, and many others. Lib lived for her family. The family would like to thank Tammie...

Paul Everett Jr.

Paul Everett Jr.

Oct 20, 2018

MOORESBORO- Paul Everett Jr., 74, died Saturday, October 20, 2018, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Paul Everett Sr., and Maggie Elizabeth Brown. Paul served in the Army, and was a member of Lattimore Baptist Church. He retired from PPG after 38 years of service. He enjoyed silhouette shooting, studying his...

Alan Lee Hardin

Alan Lee Hardin

Oct 9, 2018

GROVER-Alan Lee Hardin, 72, went home to his eternal reward in Heaven on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his home. Alan was born in Gaston County, NC but was raised and lived his life in Cleveland County, NC. Alan was the oldest son of the late A.L. Hardin, Jr. and Ladenia Benfield Hardin, born September 15, 1946. Alan graduated from...

Ellie Bridges

Ellie Bridges

Oct 8, 2018

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Eloise “Ellie” Fagan Bridges, 86, died Monday, October 8, 2018 at Peak Resources-Shelby. A native of Rutherford Co., she was born to the late Boyce and Anna Underwood Fagan. She loved to read and watch TV. She attended Lander College and Gardner Webb. She retired as an office manager from Grover Family Practice. PRECEDED: In addition to her...

Dot Brown

Dot Brown

Oct 8, 2018

ELLENBORO: Dot Williams Brown, 86, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at Atrium Health in Charlotte. Born in Gainesville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Dock and Mary Lou Elizabeth O’Dell Williams. Dot was a devoted and faithful member of Campfield Memorial Baptist Church, where she loved her church family. She graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1950....

Brenda Allen

Brenda Allen

Oct 8, 2018

GROVER: Brenda Black Allen, 71, died Monday, October 8, 2018, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Cherokee Co., SC, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ruthie Moore Black. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Ann Gladden, Jannie Wilson, Edna Cogdell, and Bennie Moore; and brothers, Theodore,...

Helen Proctor Welch

Helen Proctor Welch

Oct 2, 2018

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Helen Pearl Proctor Welch, 83, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at CaroMont Health-Gastonia. A native of Cleveland Co., she was the daughter of the late Burgin and Florence Elmore Proctor. She was a devoted member of Temple Baptist Church and loved reading. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed. PRECEDED: In addition to...

Clifford Junior Owens

Clifford Junior Owens

Sep 27, 2018

NAME: CLIFFORD OWENS SHELBY: Cliff Owens, 89. Died Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Wendover Hospice. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Dexter and Essie Mae Johnson Owens. He proudly served his country in the Air Force. He was a true man of God who was dedicated to his church family and a loving husband and...

William "Bugger" Wilson

William "Bugger" Wilson

Sep 26, 2018

GROVER- William “Bugger” Wilson, 58, died Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at his residence. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Sam and Eltennia Smith Wilson. He was a great man, father and brother who was a hard worker. He loved to fish and drove a truck for over 40 years. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents,...