OBITUARIES
Frank "Applejack" Appleman
Jun 15, 2015
Frank Appleman, 57, passed away Monday June 15, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family. A native of Durham County, NC, he was the son of the late Joseph Carpenter and Mary Callaway. He worked for UPS in Gaffney and all his friends knew him as “Applejack”. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Bob Arey
Jun 10, 2015
Robert “Bob” Jackson Arey, 94, passed away on June 10, 2015. Born in Shelby, N.C., he was the son of William Griffin Arey and Catherine Roberts Arey. He was the epitome of what has been named the “greatest generation.” He and his family persevered through the Great Depression. He earned the Boy Scout rank of Eagle which was presented to...
Roger Wigginton Jr.
Jun 5, 2015
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Roger Lee Wigginton, Jr. passed away Friday June 5, 2015. A native of Hollywood FL, he was the son of the late Roger Lee and Frances Arvada Mitchell Wigginton. SERVICES: A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Friday in the chapel of Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain. FUNERAL HOME: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain
Jimmy Jones
Jun 5, 2015
KINGS MOUNTAIN-James “Jimmy” Jones, 70, died Friday, June 5, 2015, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late William and Cora Lee West Jones. He served in the Army. SURVIVED: He is survived by his sister, Paula Betz of York, SC; brothers, Floyd Sanders and wife Barbara of Kings Mountain, Bob Jones of...
Pat Linkous
Jun 3, 2015
SHELBY-Patsy “Pat” Hamrick Linkous, 70, died Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Testa Family Hospice in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Murray Hamrick. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Judy Smith and Pam Morrow. SURVIVED: She is survived her husband...
Barbara Bennett
May 31, 2015
KINGS Mountain- Barbara Joyce Vannoy Bennett, passed away Sunday May 31, 2015 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain. Service will be at a later date in Tennessee. FUNERAL – The family has entrusted the services of Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.
Blanche Kiser
May 29, 2015
SHELBY- Blanche Elizabeth Kiser, 87, passed away Friday May 29, 2015 at Carolinas Healthcare Systems-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late S.G. and Lonia Davis Glover. She was a member of New Bethel Church of Shelby where she was a part of the Jolly Elders. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents she is preceded...
Thomas Funderburk
May 28, 2015
GROVER- Tom Franklin Funderburk, 67, of Freshwater Drive, passed away Thursday May 28, 2015. A native of Rutherford County, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain. SURVIVED: He is survived by his wife, Nancy Cooke Funderburk of the home; two sons, Aaron and Jason Funderburk; two step sons, Virgil “Chris” Harvey Cook, Jr. and James Garrett...
Eddie Jerry Ruff Sr.
May 24, 2015
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Eddie Jerry Ruff, Sr., 66, passed away Sunday may 24, 2015 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. A native of Haywood county, he was the son of the late Roy Chester and Dortha Lee Ruff. He worked many years in textiles and enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and enjoyed watching television in general. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents he...
Pearl Kiser
May 23, 2015
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Pearl Dixon Kiser, 93, died Saturday, May 23, 2015, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mattie Blanton Dixon. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Sunday School Class. She enjoyed working in her flowers, fishing, camping, and...
Maxine Langley
May 18, 2015
Maxine Black Langley, age 75, peacefully completed her “circle of life” and departed for her heavenly home on May 18, 2015. Born in Cleveland County on December 8, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Mary Dellinger Black of Casar, North Carolina. Maxine was a member of New Bethel Church of Shelby. She retired from Fiber Industries...
Daniel Benfield
May 14, 2015
SHELBY-Daniel “Danny” Benfield, 50, died Thurs., May 14, 2015, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Pattie Stratton Benfield of Shelby, and the late James Cecil Benfield. He served in the Navy, and was a former employee of Clearwater Paper. He was of the Baptist faith. SURVIVED: In addition to his mother, he is...
Kate Floyd
May 7, 2015
SHELBY- Kate Palmer Floyd, 90, a resident of White Oak Manor of Shelby, peacefully drifted into the presence of her Savior Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Wendover Hospice. A native of Cleveland county, she was the daughter of the late John and Nettie Pendleton Palmer. She was a member of LaFayette Street United Methodist Church where she served as a...
Jean Black
May 7, 2015
SHELBY- Jean Black, 86, of Polkville Road, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Cleveland Pines. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Rome and Alphie Swink Terry. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved going and having yard sales, loved working in her yard with her flowers and doing yard work. PRECEDED: In...
Raye Davis
May 5, 2015
MOORESBORO- Helen Raye Dysart Davis, 89, passed away Tuesday May 5, 2015 at Brookdale Senior Living in Forest City. A native of Swainsville NC, born June 11, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William Clifton and Rella Putnam Dysart. She worked at JCPenney for 48 years as a buyer for her department. Many people depended on her expertise...
Betty Jean Mobley
Apr 30, 2015
SHELBY- Betty Jean Taylor Mobley, 86, passed away Thursday April 30, 2015 at Kings Mountain Hospice House with her loving family by her side. A native of Lancaster, SC she was born December 21, 1928, daughter of the late Walter and Vinnie Hollis Taylor. PRECEDED: in addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband George Mobley;...
Bobby Poston
Apr 26, 2015
SHELBY-Bobby Poston, 82, died Sunday, April 26, 2015, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Summie and Minnie Connor Poston. Bobby served in the Air Force, and was a member of First Baptist Church. He taught elementary school for six years as well as serving as a baseball coach. He started teaching...
Betty Roark
Apr 24, 2015
SHELBY-Betty Roark, 63, died Friday afternoon at Carolinas Healthcare-Cleveland. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
Janice Bronson
Apr 22, 2015
SHELBY- Janice Patterson Bronson, 74, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Epsie Greene Patterson. Janice retired after 42 years at Dicey Mill, and was a member of New Bethel Church of Shelby. Her family meant the world to her. PRECEDED: In addition to...
Walter Poole
Apr 21, 2015
SHELBY- Walter Poole, 70, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Howard and Aileen Willis Poole. Walter served in the Army during the Vietnam War, and was a member of New Bethel Church of Shelby. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
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