OBITUARIES
Renn Long
Jun 16, 2016
SHELBY- Renn Long, 45, died Thursday June 16, 2016 at Shady Side Raceway. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Ronnie Long and step mother, Jan and the late Linda Ivie Johnson. Renn was known for his love of cars; and had a talent to work on them as well. When he was at Shadyside Dragstrip, he...
Reedie Rose
Jun 12, 2016
SHELBY- Reedie Everette Rose, 98, left for his heavenly home on June 12, 2016 at Wendover Hospice. He was born on May 10, 1918 in Allegheny County, NC, one of nine children born to Floyd and Sallie Williams Rose. He was a World War II Army Veteran and served on the European front. After the war, he moved to Hartford...
Mildred Blanton
Jun 7, 2016
SHELBY- Mildred Blanton, 94, died June 7, 2016 at her residence. A native of Montgomery County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James and Eunice Mabry Scarboro. A volunteer for the American Red Cross, she was active in many blood drives, she worked Hurricanes Hugo and Katrina as well. She was a 1938 graduate of Shelby High School....
Clifford Lovelace
Jun 4, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Clifford Lovelace, 76, passed away Saturday June 4, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. A native of Cleveland county, he was the son of the late Barnett Glenn and Eva Mae McNeely Lovelace. He was owner and operator of a local Kings Mountain wrecker service for over 50 years, Lovelace Wrecker Service. He was a past...
Colleen Silver
Jun 2, 2016
PALM COAST, FL- Colleen Valerie Lane Silver, 86, passed away Thursday June 2, 2016 at Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast, FL. A native of Alamance County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Essie Wyrick Lane. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Flagler Beach, FL, and also a member of the...
Nadine Harrison
Jun 2, 2016
SHELBY-Nora Nadine Harrison, 89, died Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jettie Bivins Jones. She retired from Lily Mill, and was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Harrison;...
Macie Conner
Jun 1, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Macie Ramsey Conner, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday June 1, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Rev. L.E. and Gracie Lee Harlow Ramsey. She was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a member of Good News Tabernacle in...
Libby Bullman
May 29, 2016
SHELBY- Elizabeth “Libby” Bullman, 57, died Sunday, May 29, 2016, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Odell and Virginia Higgins Hoyle. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Jada and Jamie Bullman. SURVIVED: She is survived by her son, Jason Bullman of Kings Mountain;...
Richard Pruitt
May 27, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Richard “Cooter” Pruitt, 64, died Friday, May 27, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Bertha Hayes Pruitt of Shelby, and the late Otto Pruitt. He served in the Marines, enjoyed the outdoors, and was a loving husband and father. PRECEDED: In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...
Billy Davis
May 26, 2016
BESSEMER CITY- Billy “Bill” Eugene Davis, 61, passed away Thursday May 26, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of Harrison County, WV, he was the son of the late Carmen Leo and Betty Lou Mathany Davis. He worked at U-Haul as a mechanic for 11 years, before that he worked at Anvil Knitwear for 20 years until...
Donna Simmons
May 25, 2016
SHELBY- Dr. Aldonna Ra Simmons, 69, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Wendover Hospice. Born in Salina, Kansas, she grew up in Deland, FL. She was the daughter of the late William and Edna Painter Searles. She was a member of Shelby Presbyterian Church where she loved her church choir. She was the retired Dean with the School of...
Dennis Woodward
May 23, 2016
ELLENBORO-Dennis Jon Woodward, 64, died Monday morning at his home. A private family service will be held at his home. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
Gary "Zek" Parker
May 22, 2016
SHELBY- Gary “Zek” Parker, 71, died Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. He was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church, and an avid Shelby High School sports fan, where he was often seen. He also volunteered for the American Legion World Series. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, JD,...
Irene Fortenberry
May 18, 2016
SHELBY- Irene Fortenberry, 88, passed away Wednesday May 18, 2016 at Wendover Hospice. A native of Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Martha Ellen McSwain Allen. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a member of Westview Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, She is preceded in death by five...
Louise Jolly
May 17, 2016
SHELBY- Louise F. Jolly, 82, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Boin and Maude Canipe Francis. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, and worked at Husdon’s Department Store for 20 years, later retiring from Cleveland Federal/RBC Bank after 20 years of service. PRECEDED: In...
Mike Heath, Jr.
May 17, 2016
SHELBY- Robert Michael Heath, II was born May 17, 2016 and passed away on the same day. He was born to Mike and Dana Heath but God saw He needed him to be with Him. He was a beautiful baby boy that his mommy and daddy adored, but they know God’s plan is perfect and His plan is best. Still...
Doris Scruggs
May 16, 2016
MOORESBORO- Doris Harris Scruggs, 82, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late George and Selma Hamrick Harris. She worked at Cone Mill for 45 years, and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she served as church secretary for many years. PRECEDED: In addition to...
Sylvia Lovelace
May 15, 2016
SHELBY – Sylvia Bridges Lovelace, 70, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Testa Family Hospice in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Inez Roberts Bridges. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church for 45 years and for many years, worked at Wal-Mart in the produce department. She...
Annie Porter
May 9, 2016
SHELBY- Annie Fitch Porter, 87, went to be with her Lord, Monday, May 9, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John and Ozell Warren Fitch. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Porter; grandchildren, Trudi Biggerstaff and Eddie Porter;...
Shane Bowman
May 8, 2016
SHELBY- Michael Shane “B-Man” Bowman, 42, died Sunday, May 8, 2016, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Randy and Sherree Greene Bowman of Shelby. He was an avid carp fisherman, and love his kids. SURVIVED: In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Brianna Bowman of Kings Mountain; son, Lane...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
