OBITUARIES
Ethan Whaley
Mar 6, 2024
Ethan Joel Whaley, 32, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on March 6, 2024, in Sumter, South Carolina. He was born on May 6, 1991. Ethan is survived by his mother Samantha and Shannon Ledbetter, his father Joel Whaley (Janie), his beloved fiancé Krystal Carter, his pride and joy, his daughter Delilah Whaley; siblings Josey Whaley, Bella Blu Ledbetter, Gunner...
Elizabeth Jolley
Mar 4, 2024
MOORESBORO: Elizabeth “Liz” Jolley, 60, died Monday, March 4, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was the daughter of the late John Edward and Linda Hagy Plank. Liz was a member at Cliffside Baptist Church and her grandchildren where her life. She enjoyed crafting, shopping, going to Pigeon Forge and playing slot machines. In addition to her parents, she is...
Kathy Blackburn
Mar 3, 2024
SHELBY: Kathy Elaine Blackburn, 73, died Sunday March 3, 2024 at Monroe Rehabilitation in Monroe. Born in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Abernathy Scoggins. Kathy was a woman of faith, attended Community Baptist Church, and was an excellent mother who loved being a homemaker. She enjoyed going to the beach and Maggie Valley, and spending...
Tripper Scism
Mar 2, 2024
Kings Mountain- Tripper Scism, 43, died Saturday March 2, 2024, at his home. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.
Kathryn Cosgrove
Feb 29, 2024
ASHEVILLE: Kathryn Cosgrove, 63, died Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Shel was faithful to her religion, she enjoyed donating and helping Jewish refugees. She enjoyed donating to help children in need, sewing, drawing, and was working on a children's novel about cats at the time of her passing. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Eastwick;...
Shea Roberts
Feb 26, 2024
SHELBY: Larry “Shea” "Bones" Roberts, 47, died Monday, February 26, 2024 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Linda Lovelace Roberts and the late Roger Larry Roberts. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Kayla Marie Roberts and fiancée Sylvia; son, Joshua Haywood Roberts; sister, Christy Roberts Hamrick; brother, Roger...
Geneva Thrift
Feb 24, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Geneva Wiggins Thrift, 92, died Saturday, February 24, 2024 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Lillian Moore Wiggins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William C. Thrift; sons, Harold C. Thrift and Robert D. Thrift; daughter, Lillian...
Christopher Ryan Starr
Feb 23, 2024
CHARLOTTE- Christopher Ryan Starr, usually known as Chris, passed away on February 23, 2024 in Charlotte, NC at age 36. He was a bright and cheerful person, a great storyteller who had a knack for making people laugh and engaging others in meaningful, impactful conversations. Chris will be dearly missed by his life partner Valerie Preston, his parents Tina Lynn...
Keith Norman
Feb 21, 2024
EARL: Keith Norman, 69, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his home. A native of McDowell County, he was the son of the late Thomas “Roan” and Dorothy “Dot” Norman. Keith loved to share about Jesus and his boys. He always had a strong and positive attitude and enjoyed telling stories. He owned and operated Norman Sign Co. where he...
James Carrigan Sr.
Feb 16, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: James Preston Carrigan, Sr., 80, of Kings Mountain, passed away February 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born In Kings Mountain, NC to the late Arthur and Eliza Stiles Carrigan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Buell, Bob, Bill, and Gerald Carrigan and sister, Faye House. He is survived...
Becky White
Feb 16, 2024
MOORESBORO: Rebecca “Becky” White, 80, died Friday, February 16, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was the daughter of the late Furman “Jack” and Irene Hensley Grant. Becky loved working in her rose garden and she was known for her homemade cream cheese pound cakes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Crystle...
Bill Falls
Feb 14, 2024
Kings Mountain: Ira William “Bill” Falls, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Hospice of Wendover Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ira and Bertha Culberson Falls. Bill served his Country faithfully in the U.S. Air Force and was a longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great...
Raymond Pearson
Feb 13, 2024
SHELBY: Raymond Gerald Pearson, 82, died Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Wendover Hospice. He was the son of the late Jarvis and Verdie Blanton Pearson. Raymond had a love for antique John Deere tractors and enjoyed restoring them. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Joyce Hamrick Pearson; sisters, Doris Bright,...
Scott Franklin
Feb 12, 2024
BOILING SPRINGS: Gregory Scott Franklin (or more affectionately known as “Scott) died peacefully and surrounded by family and friends in Shelby, North Carolina, on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the age of 60, following a fearless battle with brain cancer. During that time, his love for his family remained steadfast and his faith never wavered. The enduring optimism and kindness...
Harold Beam
Feb 9, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Reverend Harold Beam, 81, passed away Friday February 9th, 2024 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. Born in Shelby, NC on May 11th, 1942. He was the son of the late Reviere Beam and Eugenia Mode Beam. Harold pastored area churches for 50 years. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Ruth...
George Card
Feb 9, 2024
George Henry Card, of Blacksburg, SC, left this Earth after a brief, but difficult illness. A fighter until the end. George passed away Friday, February 9, 2024; at the age of 46. George was born on July 27, 1977 in Oil City, PA to the late William Charles Card and Georgena Everett. George will be remembered for his love of...
Mary Chapin
Feb 6, 2024
Kings Mountain- It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Mary Lois Chapin of Kings Mountian, North Carolina passed away February 6, 2024, at the age of 73, leaving behind her beloved husband, David Leonard Chapin, and children, Rachel Chapin Martinez (Erick Martinez), David Chapin (Fred Long), Samuel Collins (Heather Collins), Jeremy Chapin (Laura Chapin), Paul Chapin, Sarah J....
Gregory Wilson
Feb 5, 2024
MIDLAND, TX- Gregory Wilson, 67, died February 5,2024 in Shelby. Aquamation services provided by Clay-Barnette.
Randall Coleman
Feb 4, 2024
Shelby- Randall Coleman, 69, died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Carolina Care in Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Rev. James Howell and Dorothy Randall Coleman. Randall was a gifted musician a a devoted Christian. He is survived by brother, Hayne Coleman and wife Lori; one nephew; one niece, one great niece; and...
Linda Hamrick
Feb 1, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Linda Peterson Hamrick, 76, died Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. A private graveside service will be held in Mountain Rest Cemetery.
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