OBITUARIES

Gloria Jane Jones

Gloria Jane Jones

Feb 23, 2017

SHELBY- Gloria Jane Williams Jones, 71, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Ruth Williams. She will be loved and missed always. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jones; daughter, Pam Smith; brother Kenneth...

Esther Burge

Esther Burge

Feb 19, 2017

SHELBY- Esther Jane Canipe Burge, 76, died Sun., Feb. 19, 2017, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late T.G. and Dovie Davis Canipe. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Burge; four infant children; sister, Thelma Patrick; and brother,...

Martha Hamrick Greene

Martha Hamrick Greene

Feb 18, 2017

BOILING SPRINGS-Martha Hamrick Greene, 88, died Sat., Fe. 18, 2017, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late David and Eliza Carswell Hamrick. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Greene; brothers, JT, Harrill, Jim, Archie, Ben, Dewey, and Johnny Hamrick;...

Vina Causby

Vina Causby

Feb 16, 2017

SHELBY- Vina Marlowe Causby , 91, died Thurs., Feb. 16, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Lumpkin County, GA., she was the daughter of the late Jonas Franklin and Fannie Collins Marlowe. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Causby; brothers, Frank and Jeff Marlowe; and sister, Velma Barrett. SURVIVED:...

Jane Ewery

Jane Ewery

Feb 11, 2017

SHELBY- Sylvia “Jane” Drewery, 66, died Sat., Feb. 11, 2017, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Rosa Lee Allen Turner. She worked at Wal-Mart, and loved the beach and spending time with her grandchildren. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her granddaughter,...

Bonnie Guin

Bonnie Guin

Feb 11, 2017

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Bonnie Sue Guin, 70, passed away, Saturday February 11, 2017 at Jim Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland county, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Lela McDaniel Black. She was a member of Calvary Way Holiness Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Along with her husband, they raised...

Tom Keeter

Tom Keeter

Jan 31, 2017

SHELBY- Thomas “Tom” Keeter, 78, died Tues., Jan. 31, 2017, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Lee and Pearl Keeter. He retired from PPG, and had a love of fishing. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Danny Keeter; daughter, Tina Ann Keeter;...

Winnie Hudson

Winnie Hudson

Jan 30, 2017

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Winnie Hudson, died Monday January 30, 2017 at Willow Ridge Nursing Facility in Rutherfordton. Arrangements are pending with Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.

Roger Dukes

Roger Dukes

Jan 29, 2017

SHELBY- Roger E. Dukes, 75, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Wendover Hospice. Arrangements are pending with Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.

Baby Daereanna Gill

Baby Daereanna Gill

Jan 26, 2017

SHELBY- Baby Daereanna Martrice Gill, died Thurs., Jan 26, 2017, at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte. Born Jan. 9, 2017, she was the daughter of Christopher Gill and Jada Mintz of Shelby. SURVIVED: In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Honor Mintz, Nataria Gill, Kalise Nicholas, Chrishawnna, Alayshia, and Samar Gill, and Kamya Byrd; grandparents, Shannon...

Randy Els

Randy Els

Jan 21, 2017

SHELBY- Barry Randall Revels, 56, went home to the arms of his savior, Sat., Jan. 21, 2017. Randy, as he was known to his friends and family, was a lover of technology, and had a generous and giving heart. PRECEDED: He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Revels. SURVIVED: He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth “Lib” Revels;...

Broadus Jackson

Broadus Jackson

Jan 16, 2017

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Broadus Lee Jackson, 85, passed away Monday January 16, 2017 at Willow Ridge Nursing Facility. A native of Cherokee County, SC he was born April 11, 1931. He was a member of Royal Praise Ministries in Kings Mountain. He was a loving husband, father, Grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. The family would like to extend a...

Albert Mancinelli

Albert Mancinelli

Jan 15, 2017

SHELBY- Albert Mancinelli passed into glory on Sunday, January 15th at Hospice Wendover. The son of Italian immigrants John and Savina Madrisi Mancinelli who came to America in 1906, Al was born in upstate New York on March 7th 1922. He enjoyed being part of an enormous and close-knit Italian family whose influence and love carried him throughout his life....

Lori Hughes

Lori Hughes

Jan 14, 2017

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Lori Anne Hughes, 40, passed away at her home Saturday January 14, 2017. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Delores Allen Davis and the late David Preston Hughes. She was a food server at Carolina Crossing Restaurant in Grover. SURVIVED: In addition to her mother, she is survived by three sons, Harley Walker, Shane...

Carl Washburn

Carl Washburn

Jan 13, 2017

SHELBY- Carl F. Washburn, 79, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at White Oak Manor of Shelby. A native of Cleveland Co., he was the son of the late Waylan T. and Sarah Frances Barnett Washburn. He was an Army veteran, and served a tour of duty in Korea. He was employed by Doran Textiles for 37 years, where he was...

Lucille Greene

Lucille Greene

Jan 11, 2017

SHELBY- Mildred Greene, 88, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Peak Resources of Shelby. She was born in Cleveland Co. to the late Zeb and Pearl Franklin Mauney. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Everett Greene, Jr. and two children. SURVIVED: She is survived by her sons, Mark Greene and wife...

Hollis Rabb

Hollis Rabb

Jan 7, 2017

HOLLIS RABB SHELBY-Hollis Mayo Chenery Rabb, 71, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Carolinas HealthCare System-Cleveland. A native of Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Waller Winston and Estelle Winkler Chenery. She is a graduate of Appalachian State University. She retired from Shelby Middle School after 25 years of teaching and was a member of New Bethel...

Arlin "Art" Wilson

Arlin "Art" Wilson

Jan 5, 2017

KINGS MOUNTAIN-Arlin “Art” Wilson, 77, died Thurs., Jan. 5, 2017, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Reed and Maie Edwards Wilson. He was a member of El Bethel United Methodist Church, was the owner of Wilson TV and Music for many years, served as a field...

Louise Livingston

Louise Livingston

Jan 3, 2017

SHELBY- Louise Livingston, 88, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Testa Family Hospice of Kings Mountain. She was born in Hamburg, New York to the late Wilbert and Alice Wilson Blacking. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Livingston. SURVIVED: She is survived by her sons, Mark Livingston and wife Lori of...

Tilson Lavern Ramsey

Tilson Lavern Ramsey

Jan 2, 2017

SHELBY- Tilson Ramsey, 90, died January 2, 2017 at Testa Family Hospice in Kings Mountain. He was born in Cocke Co. Tn. To the late James and Elizabeth Brown Ramsey. VISITATION: One hour prior to the service at the church. MEMORIAL SERVICES: A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 2 PM at Crowders Mountain...