OBITUARIES
Mike Blanton
Jun 9, 2014
SHELBY-Mike “Phat Bak” Blanton, 49, died Mon., June 9, 2014, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County, he is the son of Tommy Blanton and wife Linda of Shelby, and Judy Morris and husband Roger of Cliffside. He was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church. SURVIVED: In addition to his parents, he is survived by his...
Donald Bridges
Jun 6, 2014
SHELBY-Donald “Don” Bridges, 87, died Friday, June 6, 2014, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late James Colbert and Tula Bell Bridges. He served in the Army during WWII, having fought in the Battle of Luzon. He retired from Dover Textiles, and had a love for hunting, fishing, boating, archery, bowling,...
Margie Griffin
May 31, 2014
SHELBY-Margie Matthew Griffin, 91, went to be with her Lord, Sat., May 31, 2014, at her home. A native of Inman, SC, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Estelle Flynn Matthew. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, an avid reader, and a caregiver to all. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Barbara Fretto
May 27, 2014
SHELBY-Barbara Ann Allman Fretto, 56, our beautiful warrior, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Tues, May 27, 2014 at 5a.m. After four years of battling stage IV breast cancer, she is now made whole, in heaven, with her Lord and Savior. A native of Will County, Ill., she was the daughter of Mary Etheridge Allman of Glen...
John Riddle Jr.
May 26, 2014
KINGS MOUNTAIN-John Lamar Riddle Jr., 62, died Mon., May 26, 2014, at home. He was the son of the late John Sr. and Kathrine Kittrell Riddle. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, 3PM, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel of Kings Mountain VISITATION: The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service, at the funeral home. CLERGY: Rev. Patsy Jenkins FUNERAL HOME:...
Frances Grant Linderman
May 26, 2014
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Francis Grant Linderman, 78 of 1001 Phifer Road passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends and wonderful caregivers from Summit Place and Cleveland County Hospice on Monday, May 26, 2014. a native of Union County Sc, she was born December 11, 1935, daughter of the late W.A. and Bleeka Sigmon Grant. Everyone who knew Frances loved...
Donald Rhom
May 25, 2014
SHELBY-Donald Franklin Rhom, 80, of 811 Pleasant Dr., died Sat., May 25, 2014, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of McDowell County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Florence Hoppes Rhom. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the Chosin Few. He worked as a Plant Engineer for the City...
David Hugh Smith Sr.
May 19, 2014
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Mr. David Hugh Smith, Sr., 91, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 at his residence. A native of the Reepsville area of Lincoln County, he was born October 23, 1922, son of the late Thomas and Bertha Dellinger Smith. He moved at an early age with his parents to Bladen County where he graduated from high school. He...
Helen Weathers
May 17, 2014
SHELBY-Helen Lee Weathers left Cleveland Regional Medical Center for her eternal home, on Sat., May, 17, 2014. She was the oldest of nine children, born to the late Edgar Owenby Lee Sr., and Sallie Gantt Lee. She was 95 years old, having been born Oct. 12, 1918, in Cleveland County. Helen was a wonderful Christian lady and a role model...
Wendell Ray Hamrick
May 12, 2014
SHELBY- Mr. Wendell Ray Hamrick, 66, of 934 West Warren Street, Apt. 4E, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was born June 6, 1947, son of the late Arnold Fortenberry and Ruth Hamrick. SERVICES- A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday May, 14, 2014 at Clay-Barnette...
Robert Kenneth Barnett
May 12, 2014
VALE- Mr. Robert Kenneth Barnett, 57, of 1071 Hulls Grove Church Road, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at his residence. A native of Cleveland county, he was born Janurry 25, 1957, son of the late Robert Cecil and Ruth Mae Hamrick Barnett. A memorial service will be held at his residence Friday at 11:00 am. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of...
Tim Martin
Apr 29, 2014
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Mr. Tim Martin, 57, of 152 Unity Church Road, passed away Tuesday April 29, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A native of Cleveland county, he was born November 17, 1956, son of the late Elmer Clio, Sr. and Mary Kinley Martin. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He...
Reba Inez Davis Ellis
Apr 25, 2014
MOORESBORO- Mrs. Reba Inez Davis Ellis, 89, of Westside Lane, passed away Friday April 25, 2014 at Autumn Care of Forest City. A native of Cleveland County, she was born February 19, 1925, daughter of the late Rufus and Frances “Frannie” Lovelace. She was a member Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. PRECEDED: In addition...
John Christopher Beason
Apr 24, 2014
SHELBY- Mr. John Christopher Beason, 42, of 1908 Oakhurst Drive, passed away Thursday April 24, 2014. a native of Cleveland County, he was born May 12, 1971, son of Robert Gene and Doris Cochran Beason. He was a member of the ST12 Riders Association, a loving son, devoted father, and loving brother. He attended Cleveland Community College where he was...
William Patterson Sr.
Apr 22, 2014
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Mr. William Thomas “Tom” Patterson, 84, passed away Tues., April 22, 2014, at Caromont Health in Gastonia. A native of Cleveland County, he was born February 8, 1930, son of the late James Seth and Cora Emmaline Dale Patterson. He grew up in the Lily Mill Community, later going to Washington DC, to serve under President Harry Truman,...
Betty Jean Whisnant
Apr 19, 2014
SHELBY-Betty Jean Kiser Whisnant, 82, went to be with her Lord, Sat., April 19, 2014, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Junie Collins Kiser. She was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she loved her Friendship Sunday school class. She was a loving mother...
Tony Lee Stewart
Apr 15, 2014
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Mr. Tony Lee Stewart, 65, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was born October 25, 1948, son of the late Lawrence Hardin and Rebecca Jo Hicks Stewart. He had worked at Hoechst Celanese and Kosa and for many years he was Director of Grover Youth Little League Baseball. He...
Genelle Newton Dodson
Apr 15, 2014
SHELBY-Genell Newton Dodson, 85, of Apple Hill Dr., died Tues., Apr. 15, 2014, at Peak Resources of Shelby. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lola Lail Causby. She grew up in the Walls Church community, was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and later retired from Hoechst Celanese. Genell was an avid...
Lily Tessener
Apr 10, 2014
SHELBY- Lily Irene Glenn Tessener, 85, died Wed., April 9, 2014, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Charlotte Moore Glenn. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and worked as a bookkeeper and cashier at Western Steer Steak House in Shelby. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents,...
Patricia Ellis
Apr 9, 2014
SHELBY-Patricia Whisnant Ellis, 74, of College Ave., died Wed., April 9, 2014, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Lorene Hardin Whisnant. She retired from Kemit Electronics and was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church. She will be remembered for her faithfulness and love for her Lord...
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