OBITUARIES
Mary Helen Mccombs
Aug 4, 2017
SHELBY: Mary Helen Morrison McCombs, 80, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Ollie Hamrick Morrison. She was a member of Davidson Memorial Baptist Church, and retired from Cleveland Regional Medical Center as a Nursing Supervisor. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents,...
Betty Thomas
Aug 4, 2017
BOILING SPRINGS-Betty Lou Thomas, 73, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Batie Turner Cook. She was a member of Springmore Baptist Church, and work many years at Lowes Home Improvement. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Nevert Nation Sr.
Aug 3, 2017
SHELBY: Nevert Leroy “Neb” Nation Sr., 72, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cherokee County, NC, he was to son of the late Clyde and Pauline Burrell Nations. He retired as a welder, where he work with Duke Energy, and had a love for fishing. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Wilene Smith
Jul 31, 2017
SHELBY: Wilene Bailey Smith, 92, died Monday, July 31, 2017, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Eula Doty Bailey. Wilene was a member of Westview Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school. She volunteered at the Baptist Association, was a member of Woodmen of the World,...
Janice Boyles
Jul 27, 2017
Janice BOYLES SHELBY-Mary "Janice" Falls Boyles, 90, died Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Brookdale Hospice in Greenville, S.C. A native of Cleveland County, she was born to the late Odus and Vernie Spangler Falls. She retired from Hudson’s Department Store in Shelby. She was a member of First Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she served in many capacities...
James Claffee Jr.
Jul 25, 2017
James Claffey died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Testa Family Hospice House. He was born in Warren Co, NY to the late James and Eva Larson Claffee. He is survived by his sons, John Claffee and wife Suzanne of Gastonia and James Claffee of Kings Mountain. The family will have a private graveside service. Internment will be at Mountain...
Phyllis Wheat
Jul 23, 2017
ELLENBORO-Phyllis Holt Wheat, 76, died at her residence Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was born in Greenville, Tennessee, to the late Theodore and Mary Smeltzer Holt. She was an avid quilter and loved cooking. She was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She loved her kids, grandchildren, and her church family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Kathy Hooper Hamrick
Jul 19, 2017
MOORESBORO- Kathy Hooper Hamrick, 63, died Wednesday July 19, 2017 at her residence. A native of Cleveland Co., she was born to the late Richard and Corene Putnum Hooper. She retired from PPG after 37 years of service. She loved going to the mountains and caring for all of her special fur babies. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law...
William Earl Mullinax
Jul 17, 2017
BILL MULLINAX SHELBY-William “Bill” Mullinax, 62, died Monday, July 17, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center-Charlotte. He was born in Cherokee County, S.C., to the late William Lamar and Helen Stroup Mullinax. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and especially loved fishing on Lake Wateree, Clemson football, golfing, and was always ready to lend...
Winton Barry Franklin
Jul 17, 2017
SHELBY- Winton Barry Franklin, 53, died at his residence on Monday, July 17, 2017. He was born in Fulton Co. Georgia to the late Irvin and Ruth Gettys Franklin. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Franklin SURVIVED: He is survived by his sisters, Sissy Blanton and husband Jimmy of Fallston, Del...
Robert Bradshaw
Jul 16, 2017
ELLENBORO-Robert Gene Bradshaw, 53, died Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his residence. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Tommy Gene “Nod” and Nancy Jo Hamrick Bradshaw. He enjoyed all of his time with his grandchildren, working on cars, singing karaoke, and just living life. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
James Teddy
Jul 14, 2017
SHELBY-James “Jim” Edward Teddy, 87, died Friday, July 14, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Roy F. and Lucille Auten Tiddy. He was a lifelong member of Shelby Presbyterian Church, serving as a deacon, Sunday School Treasure and worked in the food ministry. He was a quiet man with...
Judy Smith
Jul 13, 2017
JUDY SMITH GROVER-Judy Diane Smith, 66, died Thursday, July 13, 2017, at CaroMont Health in Gastonia. A native of Dekalb County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn Dickson Smith. She is survived by her special friends and caregivers, Lane and Phyllis Dixon of Grover. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, in...
Bonnie Hughes
Jul 12, 2017
SHELBY- Bonnie F. Hughes, 82, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Pardee Healthcare in Hendersonville. A native of Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Nell Poor Franklin. She was a member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church, work as a CNA at CRMC for 10 years, and private duty for many years after. Bonnie enjoyed gardening...
Belton "Butch" Parris
Jul 10, 2017
BELTON GETTYS PARRIS KINGS MOUNTAIN: Belton “Butch” Parris, 67, died Monday, July 10, 2017 at CaroMont Health-Gastonia. A native of Cherokee Co, he was the son of Lorena “Sis” Moore of Kings Mountain and the late Gettys Parris. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp, loved building things, was an avid collector of eagles, and loved...
Rick Cummings
Jul 9, 2017
Rick Cummings SHELBY- Richard “Rick” Cummings, 66, died Sunday, June 9, 2017, at Carolinas HealthCare System-Pineville. He was born in Arlington County, Va., and is the son of Margaret “Peggy” Cummings, of Bel Air, Md., and the late Allen Cummings. He was a member of Zoar Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, RA leader and Sunday school teacher....
Jim Foster
Jul 8, 2017
SHELBY-James “Jim” Robert Foster, 70, died Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Minnehaha County, SD, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen Steffie Foster. He served in the Army, worked as a process engineer, and was a loving husband, father, and a huge animal lover. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he...
Howard Lee Warren
Jul 8, 2017
SHELBY- Howard Lee Warren, 90, died Saturday, July 8, 2017, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late North and Gaddie Waters Warren. He served in the Navy, retired from Ellis Lumber Company, and was a member of Zoar Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Suzy Lowrance
Jul 5, 2017
SHELBY-Suzy Lowrance, 57, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Dean Patterson and wife Joann of Shelby, and the late Mary Ann Camp Patterson. She attended New Life Outreach Church, enjoyed crocheting, canning, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and family. She worked for Magnolia Finishing in...
Frances Blanton Bowen
Jul 4, 2017
FRANCES BLANTON BOWEN SHELBY- Frances Blanton Bowen, 84, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Cherokee Co to the late Henry Grady and Mallie Robbs Blanton. She was a long time member of Flint Hill Baptist Church and loved square dancing. She was retired from PPG after 37 years of service. PRECEDED: In addition to...
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