OBITUARIES

Miranda Woods

Miranda Woods

Oct 27, 2016

MIRANDA WOODS SHELBY-Miranda “Mandy” Kelly Woods, 22, was taken to soon Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. She was born in Charleston County, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her daughter McKenzie Cannon. She was currently working at CVS in Kings Mountain and was taking classes to become a pharmacy tech. She is survived by her parents, Brian Woods, Ravenel,...

Velle Packard

Velle Packard

Oct 22, 2016

SHELBY-Frances Velle Davis Packard, 95, died Saturday, Oct 22, 2016, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Cherokee Co., SC, she was the daughter to the late John Garland and Mittie Jane Ruppe Davis. She was a member of First Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fields O. Packard;...

Dorothy Wyatt

Dorothy Wyatt

Oct 22, 2016

GROVER-Dorothy Classec Rumfelt Wyatt, moved to her home in Heaven, Sat., Oct. 22, 2016. She was born March 10, 1920 in Belmont, to the late Conner G. and Lacy Poole Rumfelt. She was married to the late Rev. J.D. Roland Wyatt. Mrs. Wyatt faithfully served alongside her husband, during his 39 years of service as pastor, of six different Baptist...

Elizabeth Sepaugh

Elizabeth Sepaugh

Oct 19, 2016

SHELBY- Elizabeth English Sepaugh, 83, went to be with her Lord, Wed., Oct. 19, 2016, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Glen and Vernie Lowrance English. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mark Lovelace

Mark Lovelace

Oct 19, 2016

SHELBY- Mark Asa Lovelace, 53, died Wed., Oct. 19, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of William “Asa” Lovelace of Shelby, and the late Geraldine Blanton Lovelace. He worked 20 years as a machinist, and retired as CNA with Hospice of Cleveland County. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. PRECEDED:...

Thomas "Jimmy" Houser

Thomas "Jimmy" Houser

Oct 16, 2016

KINGS MOUNTAIN-Thomas “Jimmy” Houser, 73, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Lawson and Lillian Whiteside Houser. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Alma Deaton; three brothers, Rev. Johnny Houser, Gene and Lester Houser. He is survived by his...

Louise Panther

Louise Panther

Oct 16, 2016

GROVER-Mary Louise Panther, 93, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John and Ada Hayes. She retired from textiles. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Clifford Panther; son, Johnny Emory; sisters, Ruby Emory, Ellen Emory,...

Zaiden Maxwell

Zaiden Maxwell

Oct 14, 2016

GASTONIA — Zaiden Omarr Larry Maxwell, 8 months old, passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at Caromont Regional Hospital. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of Antoine Maxwell and Helen Hargett. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Pearline Hardy and Larry Maxwell. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Kilah...

Ed Heinz

Ed Heinz

Oct 12, 2016

SHELBY- Edward “Soupy” Heinz, 75, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at his residence. A native of Alleghany County, PA, he was the son of the late John J. and Mildred Jones Heinz. Ed graduated from Norwin High School in 1959, and graduated from Slippery Rock State College in 1964, with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He retired from Hoechst...

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

Oct 10, 2016

Robert Allen Jones, 81, of Shelby joined his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Hospice of Cleveland County. Robert, son of William Allen Jones and Hannah McCurry Jones and grandson of Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Jones and Mr. & Mrs. Robert McCurry, was born on October 26, 1934 in Shelby, NC. Robert was preceded in death...

Mary Worthen

Mary Worthen

Oct 8, 2016

KINGS MOUNTAIN — Mary Worthen, 92, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at Wendover Hospice House. A native of Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Tate and Omie Grier Leonard. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Worthen. SURVIVED: She is survived by one son, Steve Murphy and...

Iris Rose

Iris Rose

Oct 8, 2016

BOILING SPRINGS- Iris Beam Rose, 78, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at Peak Resources of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Esther Allen Beam. Iris was a faithful member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She retired as a HR Manager with Crawley Memorial Hospital, worked...

Emily Mayes

Emily Mayes

Oct 2, 2016

KINGS MOUNTAIN-Emily Alice Hamrick Mayes, 74, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Victor Lee and Rachel Clary Hamrick. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth Mayes; sisters, Nellie Sue Fraser, Nancy Mayes, and Annie...

Mike Tiddy

Mike Tiddy

Sep 25, 2016

SHELBY-Michael “Mike” Edward Tiddy, 67, passed away Sun., Sept. 25, 2016, at his residence. Born in Shelby on Nov. 5, 1948, he was the son of the late Roy and Margaret Caldwell Teddy. SURVIVED: He is survived by his loving sister, Julia Price and husband Tom of Shelby; nieces Lea Lang and husband Billy, and Bonney Price; nephew, Garrett Price...

Millage Spires

Millage Spires

Sep 24, 2016

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Millage Carrington Spires, 73, passed away Saturday September 24, 2016 at Wendover Hospice House. A native of Palm Beach County, Florida, he was the son of the late Perl Carrington and Hettie Dykes Spires. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired US Postal worker after 35 years. After he retired he and Libby...

Eargel Camp

Eargel Camp

Sep 21, 2016

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Eargel Perry Camp, 84, passed away Wednesday September 21, 2016 at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Lemuel Malcom and Elizabeth Lovelace Camp. He was a member of New Camp Creek Baptist Church in Kings Mountain where served as a former deacon. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he is...

Ramona Bridges

Ramona Bridges

Sep 20, 2016

SHELBY-Ramona Vassey “Granny” Bridges, 87, of West Zion Church Road Shelby died peacefully at Hospice Wendover with family surrounding her and went “home” Tuesday, September 20th after a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, friend and soulmate of 63 years, Bill Hubbard Bridges. Also preceding “Granny” is a precious great-grandson Levi Carter Caffell. She is survived...

James "Jimmy" Hamrick

James "Jimmy" Hamrick

Sep 18, 2016

SHELBY-James Michael “Jimmy” Hamrick, 76, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Chalmer Jim and Willie Bill Self Hamrick. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Shelby where he was ordained as a Deacon in May of this year. Everyone loved Jimmy and he...

Betty Debruler

Betty Debruler

Sep 17, 2016

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Betty Stone DeBruler, 84, passed away Saturday September 17, 2016 at Peak Resources of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth McCumbee Stone. She was a member of El Bethel United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain. She was a loving mother; grandmother; great-grandmother; loving friend and she loved everyone...

Jason Wright

Jason Wright

Sep 15, 2016

SHELBY- Jason Bennett Wright, 33, passed away Thursday September 15, 2016 at Carolinas Heatlthcare Systems-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Donald Bennett and Dawn Graham Wright. SERVICES: The family will have a service at Cleveland Memorial Park on Tuesday afternoon, the time will be announced by the family. INURNMENT: Cleveland Memorial Park FUNERAL HOME: Clay-Barnette...