OBITUARIES
Roger William Matheson Sr.
Jul 3, 2017
SHELBY- Roger William “Big Roger” Matheson Sr., 72, died Monday, July 3, 2017, at his home. A native of Caldwell County, he was the son of the late Willy and Ruby Watson Matheson. Roger served in the Army during Vietnam, retired from Sunbeam after 35 years of service, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. PRECEDED: In addition to his...
Virginia Reep Pennington
Jul 1, 2017
SHELBY- Virginia Reep Pennington, 67, died Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Hospice of Wendover. She was born in Mecklenburg Co. to the late James and Lula Collins Reep. She was a master biscuit maker, loved working in her garden and growing flowers and was one of Elvis Presley’s biggest fans. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Linda Loftis
Jun 29, 2017
SHELBY- Linda Yoder Loftis, 62, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of Washington County, IA, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Ellen Stutzman Yoder. Linda worked in textiles, was a member of New Beginnings Church, and loved taking part in the Community Bible Study. She...
Frankie Grigg
Jun 26, 2017
SHELBY- Frankie Varie Grigg, 95, formerly of Kings Rd., died Monday, June 26, 2017, at White Oak Manor. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Floise Davis Barrett. She worked as a beautician and was a member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church. She believed the promise of Christ with all her heart and...
Carl B. Wood
Jun 23, 2017
BOILING SPRINGS-Carl B. Wood, 86, died Friday, June 23, 2017, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Dobson, NC, he was the son of the late Carl and Madge Beamer Wood. He was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church, and served two years in the Army. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Karen Hamrick
Jun 21, 2017
SHELBY- Karen Elizabeth Hamrick, 65, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Rose Lackey Hamrick. She was a member of First Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICES: A private burial will take place in Sunset Cemetery. FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements handled by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby
Lucille Tessneer Crowe
Jun 20, 2017
SHELBY- Lucille Tessneer Crowe, 93, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at White Oak Manor of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late David and Effie Beaver Tessneer. She was a 60 year member of Zoar Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and reading....
Earl Bridges
Jun 19, 2017
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Rev. Benjamin “Earl” Bridges, 82, died Tuesday, June 19, 2017 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Rev. Odell and Clara Wilkerson Bridges. He retired from the city of Cherryville after many years, loved preaching the gospel and filling in at Bethany Baptist when needed; Visiting and ministering at all...
Gladys Pheagin Ledbetter
Jun 16, 2017
Gladys Ledbetter KINGS MOUNTAIN - Gladys Pheagin Ledbetter, 93, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017, at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. She was born in Jackson County, Georgia, to the late William Homer and Lula Lawson Pheagin. She attended Bethlehem Baptist Church where she taught the Dorcas Sunday School class. She loved being a seamstress and was a long...
Patsy Swink
Jun 15, 2017
SHELBY- Patsy Ann Swink, 74, died Thursday, June 15, 2017, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Boyd and Annie Maude Bivins Dayberry. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, later joining Faith Baptist Church. She retired from Reliance Electric, and was a former member of the local group, Women’s...
Sharon Denise Biddix
Jun 13, 2017
NAME: SHARON DENISE BIDDIX LAWNDALE- Sharon Denise Biddix, 58, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Sullivan Co. Tn., she was a member of New Buffalo Baptist Church and loved spending quality time with her husband Doug. PRECEDED: She was preceded in death by her brother, David Dingus SURVIVED: She is survived by her loving...
James Still
Jun 13, 2017
SHELBY- James E. “Jim” Still Sr., 83, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Shelby. A native of Abbeville, SC, he was the son of the late Evedon and Addie Bowen Still. Jim graduated from Clemson University in 1956, retired in management from Dover Textiles, and was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where he was...
Charlie Blanton
Jun 11, 2017
SHELBY-Charlie “Stretch” Blanton, 56, died Sunday, June 11, 2017, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Bobby and Ruth Davenport Blanton of Shelby. Charlie was a member of Landmark Baptist Church, the Crimson Crusaders Motorcycle Ministry, a mason and shriner, and past master of Friendship Lodge No 388. He was a truck driver for...
C.J. Holland
Jun 9, 2017
KINGS MOUNTAIN-CJ Holland, 77, died Friday, June 9, 2017, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Furman and Willie Kale Holland. He served in the Airforce, and operated his own landscaping business. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters. SURVIVED: He is survived...
Charles E. Lutz
Jun 8, 2017
LLAWNDALE- Charles E. Lutz, 80, died Thursday, June 8, 2017, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Belwood, he was the son of the late Protus and Ethel Norman Lutz. Charles served in the Army, retired from Fiber Industries, and was a member of Knob Creek United Methodist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Brenda Fite
Jun 7, 2017
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Brenda Eaves Fite, 72, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Sydney and Lucille Morrison Eaves. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Bessemer City, retired from Thermacote Welco, and enjoyed cooking. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Tommy Bradley
Jun 5, 2017
SHELBY- Tommy L. Bradley, 80, died Monday, June 5, 2017, at Shelby Manor. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Bertha Lovelace Bradley. GRAVESIDE SERVICES: A graveside service will be held 1pm, Wednesday, at Fellowship Baptist Church FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements being handled by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby
Darlene Bolin
Jun 1, 2017
SHELBY- Janice Darlene Bolin, 57, died Thursday, June 1, 2017, at her home. A native of Decatur, GA, she was the daughter of the late Frances Turner Chapman. PRECEDED: In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Bolin; and brother, William McAllister. SURVIVED: She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Bolin of Shelby; brother,...
Ronnie Wheat
May 30, 2017
ELLENBORO- Ronald “Ronnie” “Papa” Wheat, 76, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cherokee County, SC, he was the son of the late William and Julia Wright Wheat. He worked in textiles, was a faithful member and deacon of Cornerstone Baptist Church, and had a love for building anything out of wood and painting. PRECEDED:...
Ed Click
May 25, 2017
SHELBY- William Edward Click, 92, died Thurs., May 25, 2017, at his home. A native of Del Rio, Tenn., he was the son of the late William Creed and Nellie Panther Click. Ed Served in the Navy during WWII. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Geneva Click Abercrombie. SURVIVED: He is survived...
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