OBITUARIES
John Martin
Dec 25, 2017
John B. Martin, 93, of Shelby, NC died peacefully Christmas morning. Born in Blacksburg, South Carolina on April 3rd, 1924, John was one of seven children born to Lyman and Eula (Wylie) Martin. He was a 1941 graduate of Blacksburg High School and served in the Air Force during World War II. After the war, he took degrees in Education...
Sandra Davis
Dec 24, 2017
SHELBY-Sandra Davis, 55, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
Margaret "Ocie" Jones
Dec 23, 2017
OCIE JONES SHELBY-Margaret “Ocie” Sisk Jones, 96, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, at Carolinas HealthCare System-Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was born to the late Roy and Van Dula Allen Sisk. She loved cooking, especially for her co-workers at JP Stevens. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Great Falls, S.C. In addition to...
George Frank Martin
Dec 21, 2017
SHELBY- George Frank Martin, 97, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, surrounded by his family at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. A native of Rutherford County, he was born to the late Marcus and Mittie Gold Martin. He was a charter member of Westview Baptist Church. George Martin, known by many as the Phone Man, was always a gentleman. He loved people...
Jerry Lee Bradley Iii
Dec 21, 2017
LAWNDALE: Jerry Lee Bradley, III died Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was born in Rutherford Co. to the late Jerry Lee Jr. and Willie Mae Wishon Bradley. VISITATION: The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. MEMORIAL SERVICES: will be held Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Lawndale Baptist Church OFFICIATING: Rev....
Betty Jolly
Dec 21, 2017
BETTY JOLLEY RUTHERFORDTON-Betty Smith Jolley, 90, went to Glory Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, at Fair Haven of Forest City. A native of Cleveland County, she was born to the late Washington and Mary Glenn Smith. She loved flowers, reading and quilting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, J. Clyde...
Marshall Ted Bowen
Dec 20, 2017
SHELBY-Marshall “Ted” Bowen, 94, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at Magnolia’s of Gaffney. A native of Cleveland County, he was born to the late Joseph and Mary Overstreet Bowen. He served his country in the Army during World War II. He was a member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church. He was a self employed plumber and an avid fisherman,...
Craig Poole
Dec 18, 2017
SHELBY: Walter Craig Poole, 46, died Monday, December 18, 2017 surrounded by his family at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Phyllis Smith Poole of Shelby, and the late Walter Poole. He was a member of New Bethel Church of Shelby, and was a former employee at Folks Cleaners for 15 years. SURVIVED:...
Doris Tate
Dec 18, 2017
SHELBY: Doris Campbell Tate, 87, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at her home. Born January 19, 1930, in Tirzah (York County), SC, she was the daughter to the late Sam Watson Campbell and Lila Lee Campbell. She grew up in Rock Hill, where she graduated from Winthrop Training School in 1946, and Winthrop College in 1950. She married Fred A....
Ruby Cox
Dec 14, 2017
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Ruby Jackson Cox, 91, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John and Lena Odell Jackson. She attended East Gold St. Wesleyan Church and retired from textiles PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond...
Elizabeth "Beth" Crawford
Dec 13, 2017
SHELBY- Beth Blanton Crawford, 61, died Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pitt Co. to Betty Blanton of Shelby and the late Benjamin Blanton. She loved reading and visiting Lake Waccamaw and especially her dog, Hope. SURVIVED: She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Tom Crawford, of...
Jack Patterson
Dec 12, 2017
SHELBY: Jack V. Patterson, 87, formerly of 404 S. Washington St., died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2017, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late L.M. and Docia Smith Patterson. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, usher, RA leader, and Sunday school teacher. He worked...
Etrulia "Trudy" Weaver
Dec 9, 2017
SHELBY: Etrulia 'Trudy' Victoria Ponder Weaver, 86, went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, December 9, 2017. She was born on June 24, 1931 in Cleveland County to Henry Camillus Ponder, Sr. and Kathleen Wright Ponder. . Her younger years were full raising her family, serving as a caregiver, and working full-time, eventually retiring from Esther Mills. She...
Philip Grigg
Dec 9, 2017
SHELBY: Philip Grigg, 57, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Boyd and Peggy Patterson Grigg. Philip had a love for playing music. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Lovelace. SURVIVED: He is survived by his wife, Cynthia...
Ray Sturgill
Dec 8, 2017
SHELBY: Ray Douglas Sturgill, 79, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at his home. A native of Russell County, Va., he was the son of the late Loyd and Agnes Osborne Sturgill. Ray served in the Airforce and Tennessee National Guard. He retired from Alstom Power, where he worked as a purchasing agent. He was a faithful member of Clearview Baptist...
Elizabeth Ann Miles
Dec 6, 2017
Ann Miles SHELBY – Ann Miles, 70, died peacefully on Dec. 6, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System - Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was born to the late Fred and Elizabeth Reviere Harmon. She will be missed dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, William Robert Alley and James F. Miles;...
Robert Houston Addington Sr.
Dec 4, 2017
ROBERT ADDINGTON SR. SHELBY- Robert Addington Sr., died Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, at Carillon Assisted Living in Shelby. He was born in Cherokee County, South Carolina, to the late Ernest and Juanita Gregory Addington. In his younger days he was active at Bethel Baptist including the bus ministry, coaching basketball and serving as a deacon. He then transferred his membership...
Kimberly Brown Craig
Dec 1, 2017
DALLAS: Kimberly Brown Craig, 37, died Friday, December 1, 2017 at her residence. She is the daughter of Eddie Brown and his wife, Cindy of Cherryville, and the late Sandra Brown. She deeply loved her family and especially her children. PRECEDED: In addition to her Mother, she was preceded in death by two grandfathers and one grandmother. SURVIVED: In addition...
Margaret Campbell Reever
Dec 1, 2017
Margaret Rosella Willis Reever passed away Dec. 2nd 2017 in Kings Mt. NC at 67 years old. She is preceded in death by husband George Reever, a son Carl Ehling. Her survivors include her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Willis of Texas. Two Sisters Gloria and husband Jack Forcucci of Texas, and Mrs. Anna Kight of Texas. Sons and Daughters...
Sara Proctor Chaney
Nov 30, 2017
SHELBY: Sara Proctor Chaney, 95, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2017 after years of living with the challenges of Alzheimer’s. She was born in Cherokee Co., SC to the late Samuel and Dollie Connor Proctor. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother who enjoyed walking about and traveling. After living in Shelby, NC for...
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