OBITUARIES
George Puckett
Apr 24, 2024
SHELBY: George Allen Puckett, 82, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. He was born in the state of Washington and served in the U.S. Airforce. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, Sibyl Edwards Puckett; and granddaughter, Sloan Wright. He is survived by his daughter, Alice Wright of Forest City;...
James Lowery Sr.
Apr 20, 2024
SHELBY: James H. Lowery Sr., 92, died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Atrium Cleveland. He was the son of the late Daniel and Julia Lowery. James was a legendary carp fisherman for many, many years. He was given the nickname “Whoa-Boy” by his fellow fisherman friends. His favorite lake was Midway #1 in Shelby. Before his retirement, James worked for...
Bruce Lail
Apr 17, 2024
SHELBY: Bruce Lail, 65, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Peggy Rogers Lail of Shelby and the late Willie Lail. Bruce served in the Navy for eight years and retired from Curtis-Wright Controls. He was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church and enjoyed helping and visiting...
Todd Carpenter
Apr 16, 2024
SHELBY: Todd Carpenter, 62, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Cleveland County, he was preceded in death by his birth father, Ronald Melton Carpenter; father, David Travis Sr. and mother, Judy Langley Travis. Todd was a 1980 graduate of Crest High School and served in the Marines from 1980 to 1991....
Rose Ledford
Apr 15, 2024
Kings Mountain- Rose Ledford, 67, died Monday April 15,2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Gaston County, NC She was the daughter of the late John and Betty Hill. She was a hard worker who loved to do yard work. She is survived by her loving husband Wayne Ledford of the home; sister, Amy Phillips; sister in law, Linda Clary;...
Marvin Cobb
Apr 15, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Marvin Junior Cobb, 85, died Monday April 15,2024 at Atrium Health Pineville. He was the son of the late Hunter and Bessie Cobb. Marvin enjoyed many things in life such as his church and church family, fishing, hunting but he was best known for his love of taking a drive. His love of driving would usually lead him...
Michael Presnell
Apr 14, 2024
Shelby- Michael Presnell, 61, died Sunday April, 14, 2024 at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. Michael is a native of Mecklenburg County and was the son of the late Buster and Evelen Presnell. He was a loving husband, father and grand father, who was a jack of all trades. He worked for Charlotte Street Maintenance and NC DOT. He helped a...
Amanda Ewery
Apr 8, 2024
SHELBY- Amanda Drewery, 76, died Monday April 8, 2024 at Wendover Hospice. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Kenny Richardson
Apr 8, 2024
Kings Mountain- Kenneth " Kenny" Richardson,59, died Monday April 8, 2024 at Caromont Regional Gastonia. Kenneth was the son of the late Myrtle McNeil. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed being a jokester. He was a people person who touched many peoples lives. He is survived by his loving wife, Angie Richardson of the home; sons,...
Cheree Murphy
Apr 8, 2024
Cheree Murphy, 53, of Shelby. NC passed away Monday April 8,2024 at Wendover Hospice. She was surrounded by her Family who cherished her. She was the Daughter of Jerry and Linda Crotts Cheree was a very Special Young Lady. She never met a stranger and always looked for the good in every person. She had a kind and loving heart...
Anice Walker
Apr 7, 2024
SHELBY: Anice Tessneer Walker, 79, died Sunday April 7,2024 at Wendover Hospice. She was the daughter of the late Erie and Francies Bowman Tessneer. Anice was a member of Faith Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her half-sister, Betty Cannon; and half-brother, James Tessneer. She is survived by her husband of 28 years,...
Marjorie Mcknight
Apr 7, 2024
LAWNDALE: Marjorie Cleo McKnight, 81, died Sunday April 7, 2024 at Wendover Hospice. She was the daughter of the late James William Pruitt and Vergie Lane. Marjorie loved to help people and thrift shop. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Sheena Bright; and sisters, Connie Adair and Brenda Terry. She is survived by...
Ruth Prince
Apr 4, 2024
SHELBY: Ruth Gold Prince,85, died Thursday, April 4, 2024 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Warren Ivester and Lela Irene Gold. Ruth retired from Stouffer’s in Gaffney, she was a long-time member of Trinity Baptist Church and loved looking up her family genealogy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving...
Rosanne Surrett
Mar 30, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN- On March 30, 2024 Rosanne Marie Surrett of Kings Mountain, NC entered into the presence of her Savior. Rosanne Marie Van Pelt was born on April 20, 1943 to Arthur and Marjorie Van Pelt of Perry, Iowa. After graduating from high school she enrolled at Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in Owatonna, MN and graduated in 1965. On July...
Bobby Mosteller
Mar 28, 2024
SHELBY: Bobby Gene Mosteller, 91, died Thursday March 28, 2024 at his home. A Cleveland County native, he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy Mosteller. He served his county in the United States Air Force during the Korena War and he retired from DM&E Corporation. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...
Harry Cutlip
Mar 23, 2024
Kings Mountain- Harry Melvin Cutlip, 83, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. A Native of Williamsfield, OH, he was the son of the late William and Correne Nicholas Cutlip. Harry was a loving father, grandfather, and friend who never met a stranger. He was hardworking and served his Country in the U.S. Army. Harry enjoyed growing...
Dorothy Ford Parker
Mar 18, 2024
SHELBY: Dorthy Mae Parker, 98, died Monday March 18, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. She was the daughter of the late Dwight and Vera Ford. Dorthy was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, J.E. “Buck” Parker; son, Stephen Joseph Parker; grandson, Timothy Cole Parker;...
Matthew Dylan Smith
Mar 17, 2024
BLACKSBURG: Matthew Dylan Smith, 24, died Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his home. Born in Gaston County, he is the son of Jamey Smith Sr. and Kimberly Dover Smith of the home. Matthew was an avid gamer with a gentle soul. He was kind hearted to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louise L....
Daniel Ray Messick
Mar 15, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Daniel Ray Messick, 69, died Friday March 15, 2024 at his home. He was the son of the late Kenneth Colin and Ida Pearl Messick. He loved coon hunting, fishing and most of all he loved caring for his animals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Messick; and brother, Mark...
Lenora Hemme
Mar 11, 2024
SHELBY: Lenora Smith Hemme, 97, died Monday, March 11, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Funeral services and burial will take place in Lcokhart, TX. Local services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
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