OBITUARIES
Ethel Fortenberry
Feb 7, 2018
SHELBY: Ethel Cook Fortenberry, 92, died Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at her residence, surrounded by her family. A native of Cleveland Co., she was daughter of the late Alvin and Ola Towery Cook. She was a long time member of Hoyle Memorial United Methodist Church, and she retired from PPG. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Lynn Munoz
Feb 6, 2018
SHELBY: Lynn Childrez Munoz, 57, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in Hospice at Wendover, after a courageous, four year battle, with cancer. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Ruth Roberts Childrez of Shelby, and the late Robert Allen Childrez, Sr. Lynn was a Christian, faithful member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and a longtime supporter of...
Bill Webber
Feb 5, 2018
SHELBY: Bill Webber, 78, of Shelby, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018, at White Oak Manor of Shelby after a long-term battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born June 2, 1939, the son of Ralph Furman Webber and Willie Belle Webber. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Donna Sanders Webber, of the home; daughters, Penny Brower and...
Melvin Smith
Feb 4, 2018
SHELBY: Melvin Smith, 83, died Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Carolinas Continue Care Hospital in Kings Mountain. He was born in Brazos Co., TX, to the late Robert and Sally Petty Smith. He proudly served his country in the US Navy, which led to his love for travel. He was good with his hands and could fix anything. He was...
Gregory Alan Cook
Feb 1, 2018
Gregory Alan Cook, 54, of Maynardville, TN, passed away, Thursday, February 1, 2018 at home surrounded by family. Gregory was born in Shelby, NC on April 4, 1963 to DL & Martha Cook. He was a member of Claxton Church of God of Union Assembly and spent his career in the manufacturing industry. Gregory enjoyed watching sports, especially the University...
Marissa Hamrick
Jan 31, 2018
SHELBY: Marissa Hamrick, 24, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Paula Hamrick and husband Greg of Shelby, and Rick Hopper and wife Rolanda of Grover. Marissa graduated from R.S Central in 2012, and was known as “baby girl” by her loving family. SURVIVED: In addition to her parents, she is survived...
Betty Catherine Davis
Jan 28, 2018
SHELBY-Betty Catherine Kendrick Davis, 87, 1106 Martha Drive Monroe, NC, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the Levine & Dickson Hospice Home in Charlotte NC. She was born in Cleveland County on February 15, 1930 to the late Hugh Quinn Kendrick and Luvicie Lowery Kendrick. At a young age her father nicknamed her Toots and that is how she...
Deane M. Proctor
Jan 27, 2018
SHELBY: Deane Miller Proctor, 81, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at White Oak Manor of Shelby. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Grace Casman Miller. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and volunteered at Hospice of Cleveland County, Cleveland County Women’s Abuse Center, Senior Center, and the Salvation Army Thrift...
Estelle Vanhorn
Jan 27, 2018
MOORESBORO: Estelle Martin Vanhorn, 93, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Peak Resources of Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Turner Martin. Estelle retired from Doran Textiles, attended Faith Baptist Church, and enjoyed shopping and working in her yard. She loved to bake, cook, and share with her family. She...
Stacey Lee Franklin
Jan 25, 2018
SHELBY: Stacey Franklin, 54, died Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Shelby. He was born in Greenville Co., SC. and he loved his family very much. He was a good son and was always there for his Mother. PRECEDED: He was preceded in death by his grandson, Karsyn Franklin. SURVIVED: He is survived by his parents, Peggy Franklin and...
Virginia "Mable" Goforth
Jan 20, 2018
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Mable Herndon Goforth, 92, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland Co., she was born to the late Ernest and Rena Bookout Herndon. She was an active member of Resurrection Lutheran Church as well as a member of the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club and the Town & Country Garden...
Margie Jolley
Jan 18, 2018
CLOVER: Margie Benfield Jolley, 88, died Thursday, January 18, 2017 at her residence. A native of Gaston Co., she was born to the late Kenneth and Alice Mays Benfield. She was dedicated to her Lord and was an avid reader of her many bibles. She love listening to gospel and country music and especially Elvis Presley. She love to cook,...
Mallie D. Carroll
Jan 14, 2018
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER ON WEDNESDAY THAT THE FUNERAL DATE HAS CHANGED TO THURSDAY SHELBY: Mallie Dixon Carroll, 101, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Ellen Horn Dixon. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, and...
Gary L. Hardin
Jan 11, 2018
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Gary Hardin, 62, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held 3 pm, Sunday, Jan 14, 2018, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in New Camps Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted...
Ronald Cooper
Jan 6, 2018
CONNELLY SPRINGS: Ronald Arthur Cooper, 59, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Burke Hospice Care in Valdese. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Isaiah Harrill Cooper and Geneva Inez Russ Cooper. Ronald had a heart for helping others, in their time of need, including many pets. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was...
Debbie Bolin
Jan 3, 2018
SHELBY: Debbie Ann Bolin, 62, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, at her home. A native of Orange County, CA, she was the daughter to the late Larry and Leona Stage Willis. FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be private to the family FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby
Pamela Smith
Jan 2, 2018
SHELBY: Pamela Martin Smith, 69, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Harrill Martin and Eva “BeBe” Newton Patterson. She worked in landscaping for many years, and was an active member of Way of the Cross Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition...
Willard "Bill" Huntsinger
Jan 2, 2018
SHELBY: Willard James “Bill” Huntsinger, 86, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Peak Resources of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Robert and Lela Rabb Huntsinger. Bill was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and retired from PPG after 35 years of service. He was an avid Shelby Football and Carolina Tar Heels...
Karsyn Franklin
Jan 2, 2018
SHELBY: Baby Karsyn Max Franklin, was born sleeping, Tuesday, Jan.2, 2018, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. He was the son of Cory and Brittany McCombs Franklin of Shelby. SURVIVED: In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Kadyn Franklin, of the home; grandparents, Kevin and Kim McCombs and Tina McCombs and Jamie Lane, all of Shelby, Amber and...
Donald White
Dec 31, 2017
SHELBY: Donald Zeno White, 71, went home to be with his Lord, with his family by his side, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. He was the son of the late William Zeno and Florence Willis White. He served in the Army, and retired as a business owner. SURVIVED: He is survived by his son, Donald “Aaron” White;...
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