OBITUARIES
Charles Green
Jan 5, 2016
SHELBY-Charles Ray Green, 73, died Tues., Jan. 5, 2016, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late James Charles and Bertie Patterson Green. Charles served in the Airforce, retired from the NC Department of Corrections, loved hunting, fishing, and his red 1999 Chevy pickup. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was...
Rena Morgan
Jan 4, 2016
SHELBY- Rena Christine Morgan, 57, of 418 E. Warren Street, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 at her residence. A native of Parkersburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harley Lee and Edna Marie Allen Cokeley. She was loved by many, and will be missed by all but now spreading her glorious wings in heaven where she can...
Virginia Costner
Jan 3, 2016
CHARLOTTE-Clemmie Virginia Costner, 87, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at her home in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Clem and Ada Devine Costner. She retired in Oct. 1991 from Bell South, now AT&T, after 40 years of service. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister,...
Craig Hamrick
Dec 28, 2015
SHELBY-Nelson Craig Hamrick, 58, died Mon., Dec. 28, 2015, at Carolinas Healthcare-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ben and Iris Riddle Hamrick. He was a retired truck driver. SURVIVED: He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Morrow and husband Jaime of Grover; sisters, Jan Walker of Hickory and Benita Runyans of Earl; grandchildren,...
Edie Cobb
Dec 27, 2015
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Edith “Edie” Cobb, 88, died Sun., Dec. 27, 2015, at White Oak Manor of Shelby. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late John Robert and Pearl Huffstetler Gordon. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Cobb; and sisters, Lucille Moore, Peggy Guin, and Mae Calvert...
Steve Hanson
Dec 25, 2015
SHELBY- Steve Hanson. 71, died Friday, December 25, 2015, at Hospice at Wendover. Funeral arrangements by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
Buell Carrigan
Dec 24, 2015
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Buell Glenn Carrigan, Sr., 82, of Dilling Street passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Gaston County, he was born December 27, 1932, son of the late Arthur Glenn and Eliza Stiles Carrigan. He was retired from Foote Mineral in Kings Mountain. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents,...
Tavia Peterson
Dec 23, 2015
SHELBY-Octavia “Tavia” Burnette Peterson, 81, died Wed., Dec. 23, 2015, at Hospice of Wendover. A native of New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Lillian Mullinax Burnette. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Kathy Jenkins and Wanda Smith; grandchildren, Denise Mitchell and Tavia Cash; and brother, Alfred Nedgewick....
Dorothy Champion
Dec 23, 2015
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Dorothy Champion, 90, passed away Wednesday December 23, 2015 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late M.A. and Sallie Ann Hullender Costner. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Kings Mountain. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Dewey Hamrick
Dec 20, 2015
CHERRYVILLE- Dewey David “Shadow” Hamrick, 83, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late David and Eliza Carswell Hamrick. He worked 45 years at Doran Textiles, and was a member of Zoar Baptist Church. Dewey Served in the National Guard. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was...
Martha "Mot" Hoppes
Dec 20, 2015
SHELBY- Martha “Mot” Parris Hoppes, 81, passed away Sunday December 20, 2015 at Wendover Hospice. A native of Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick Reuel and Juanita McDaniel Parris. She was a devout Christian lady and was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church. She was a hard worker who loved her family and always...
Floyd Mauney Jr.
Dec 17, 2015
SHELBY-Floyd Ray Mauney, Jr., 59, of S. Lafayette St., passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at Carolinas HealthCare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Floyd Ray, Sr. and Harriet Louise Eubanks Mauney. He owned and operated Mauney’s Auto Trim Shop in Shelby. He is survived by his wife Jane Yarbro Mauney of the...
Mary Ruth Sanders
Dec 17, 2015
SHELBY- Mary Ruth Sanders, 74, died Thurs., Dec. 17, 2015, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ethel Lee Owens. FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be held 2pm, Tuesday, at New Buffalo Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the church. BURIAL: Will...
Gene Allen
Dec 14, 2015
SHELBY- Gene Allen, 86, of Bear Creek Road, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Cleveland county, he was the son of the late Charles Lester and Jessie Dover Allen. He was a member of Zoar Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by seven brother, and...
Louise Terry
Dec 13, 2015
SHELBY-Louise Terry, 82, died Sun., Dec. 13, 2015, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Millard and Mammie Lola Pruitt Philbeck. Louise was a loving and caring lady, who loved her family more than life. She enjoyed cooking, riding on boats and jet skis, and was a dedicated Christian with strong faith....
Peggy B. Allen
Dec 5, 2015
SHELBY- Peggy Bowman Allen, 76, died Sat., Dec. 5, 2015, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Alton and Helen Edna Humphries Bowman. Peggy retired from Kemet Electronics. SURVIVED: She is survived by her daughter, Karen White and husband Reece of Shelby; son, Christopher Wright of Lincolnton; sister, Faye Cooke and...
Jacklyn F. Hibberts
Dec 4, 2015
GASTONIA- Jacklyn F. Hibberts, 69, died Fri., Dec. 4, 2015, at CaroMont Health in Gastonia. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late William and Lela Wright Fortenbery. GRAVESIDE SERVICES: A graveside service will be held 3pm, Monday, at Gaston Memorial Park. The family will receive friends following the service. FUNERAL HOME: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of...
Elden Ashe
Dec 3, 2015
SHELBY-Elden Ashe, 72, widely known on his CB handle as “Bedbug”, died Thurs., Dec. 3, 2015, at his home. A native of Jackson County, NC, he was the son of the late Hiram and Myrtle Coggins Ashe. Elden was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, and retired from Carolina Freight/ABF, after 35 years of service. He was an avid golfer,...
Betty Warren
Dec 3, 2015
SHELBY- Betty Lorene Philbeck Warren, 87, a resident of White Oak Manor-Kings Mountain, passed away Thursday December 3, 2015 at White Oak Manor. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Millard William and Mamie Ola Pruett Philbeck. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Bob Warren; one...
Charles Ray Womack
Dec 1, 2015
SHELBY- Charles Ray “Boo Boo” “Snake Man” Womack, 83, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at his home. A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late Collett R. and Olla Anna Byers Womack. He was a member of Second Baptist Church, and retired from Cleveland Lumber after 35 years of service. Ray loved his family and friends....
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