OBITUARIES

Shelia Ann Suttles

Shelia Ann Suttles

Sep 2, 2014

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Shelia Ann Suttles, 61, of 118 N. City Street, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, she was born December 18, 1952, daughter of the late James Abraham and Edna Mandy Medford Suttles. She was a member of First Wesleyan Church in Kings Mountain. SURVIVED: She is survived by...

Steve Newton

Steve Newton

Aug 31, 2014

SHELBY-Steve Newton, 66, of Pecan Dr, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary Sanders Newton. He retired from Drywall Carolina in Charlotte and had a love for racing. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four...

Ralph Difiore Jr.

Ralph Difiore Jr.

Aug 29, 2014

GROVER-Ralph J. DiFiore, 48, died Friday, August 29, 2014, at home. Funeral services will be held in Savannah, Ga. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.

Vesta Lancaster

Vesta Lancaster

Aug 29, 2014

SHELBY-Vesta Harris Lancaster, 86, of White Oak Manor, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cherokee County, NC, she was the daughter of the late George and Ida Clark Harris. She loved her family, quilting, fishing, reading her bible, and old time gospel music. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Agnes Winn

Agnes Winn

Aug 26, 2014

SHELBY-Agnes Philbeck Winn, 68, of Old Boiling Springs Rd., died Tues., Aug. 26, 2014, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Martha Hamrick Philbeck. She was a former employee of Kendall Drug and currently worked for Cleveland County Schools, as a bus driver, and in food service....

Daniel Hopper

Daniel Hopper

Aug 24, 2014

SHELBY-Daniel “Danny” Scott Hopper, 53, died Sun, Aug. 24, 2014. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ernest and Marjorie Allen Hopper. He was formerly employed with Mayflower in Grover. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Hopper; brothers, Bobby and Roger Hopper; and sister, Betty Jean...

Joann Lineberry

Joann Lineberry

Aug 23, 2014

KINGS MOUNTAIN-Joann Caveny Lineberry, 79, of Horseshoe Lane, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John Caveny Sr. and Ruth McGinnis Caveny. She retired from Pathways in Gastonia and was a member of Advent Lutheran Church. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. The family would...

Lena Moore Kale

Lena Moore Kale

Aug 16, 2014

SHELBY- Lena Moore Kale, 89, of 401 N. Morgan Street, passed away Saturday August 16, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was born June 24, 1925, daughter of the late William Plato and Rossie Padgett Moore and step-mother Kathleen Blanton Moore. She was a member of Lafayette Street United Methodist Church. She was best known...

Samuel Thiral Greer Jr.

Samuel Thiral Greer Jr.

Aug 16, 2014

SHELBY-Samuel Thiral Greer Jr., 80, of Melody Lane, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at Hospice of Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Samuel T. and Faye Kidd Greer. He served in the Navy Aviation as an Aviation Ordnance Senior Chief, and retired from Nationwide Insurance Company. He was past Commander of American Legion...

Thomas "Tom" Philbeck

Thomas "Tom" Philbeck

Aug 16, 2014

SHELBY- Tom Philbeck, 86, a resident of White Oak Manor, passed away Saturday August 16, 2014 at White Oak. A native of Cleveland County he was better known as “The Egg Man” to the county residences, he was born January 8, 1928, son of the late Ephraim Mayberry and Lona Humphries Philbeck. He was a Charter Member of New Buffalo...

Linda Kay Haynes

Linda Kay Haynes

Aug 15, 2014

SHELBY-The families of Glenn and Linda Kay Haynes are sad to announce their passing on Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at their home. Glenn was a native of TN, the son of the late Hubert and Helen Thurston Haynes. He served in the Air Force and worked at Copeland. Linda was a native of Cleveland County, the daughter of the late...

Glenn Haynes

Glenn Haynes

Aug 15, 2014

SHELBY-The families of Glenn and Linda Kay Haynes are sad to announce their passing on Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, at their home. Glenn was a native of TN, the son of the late Hubert and Helen Thurston Haynes. He served in the Air Force and worked at Copeland. Linda was a native of Cleveland County, the daughter of the late...

Jimmy Medlin

Jimmy Medlin

Aug 11, 2014

SHELBY-James “Jimmy” Irvin Medlin, 60, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, in Reidsville. A native of Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Irvin and Betty Huss Medlin. He worked as an automotive mechanic for many years. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Stillwell; and wife Debbie Medlin. SURVIVED: He...

Paul Justice

Paul Justice

Aug 10, 2014

CHERRYVILLE- Paul Justice, 27, of 404 Pine Grove Ave., passed away Sunday August 10, 2014 at the residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Ralph Justice of Shelby and Vicky Conn Thrift of Reidsville, NC. SERVICES: A memorial service will be held 7:00 pm, Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Landmark Baptist Church. FUNERAL HOME: Clay-Barnette Funeral...

Larry "Willie" Williams

Larry "Willie" Williams

Jul 27, 2014

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Larry “Willie” Williams, 68, of 126 Cricket Drive, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center. A native of Cleveland county he was born April 19, 1946 son of the late Homer and Madge White Williams. He was the owner of Williams Services. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents he is...

Mike Loveday

Mike Loveday

Jul 26, 2014

SHELBY-Michael “Mike” Loveday, 65, of Canterbury Rd., died Sat., July 26, 2014, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Orange Co., FL, he is the son of Mary Glenn Burgess Loveday and the late Lee Roy Loveday. He attended Christopher Road Baptist Church. SURVIVED: In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Dianne Booth Loveday, of...

J. Don Shields

J. Don Shields

Jul 18, 2014

SHELBY- J. Don Shields, 86, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Murphy, NC, he was born November 1, 1927, son of the late Edgar and Willa Heldreth Shields. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Shelby and a faithful member of the Chris White Bible Class. He was a lifetime...

Nettie Juanita Reinhardt

Nettie Juanita Reinhardt

Jul 18, 2014

SHELBY- Mrs. Juanita Robertson Reinhardt,83, a resident of Cleveland Pines, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cherokee County, SC she was born September 7, 1930, daughter of the late John Lester and Olive Mae Owens Robertson. She was a member of Hoyle Memorial United Methodist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents,...

Betty Hastings

Betty Hastings

Jul 17, 2014

SHELBY-Betty McGinnis Hastings, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thurs., July 17, 2014, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Summey and Dare Ryan McGinnis. She served many years at the Shelby Mill, until it closed. She retired from Fiber and Artee Industries. She was a member of...

Willene Snellings

Willene Snellings

Jul 13, 2014

SHELBY- Barbara “Willene” Snellings, 72, of 1598 Maysville Rd., died Sun., July 14, 2014, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late William Andy and Eloise Mintz Martin. She was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church, and worked as a beautician for many years, owning Community and Images by Design salons. The family...