OBITUARIES

John Mcbrayer

John Mcbrayer

Nov 30, 2012

MOORESBORO – Mr. John Robert McBrayer, 76, of 4 Yates-McBrayer Dr., died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Edwin Yates and Helen Blanton McBrayer. He was a loving and vibrant, generous father, grandfather, and friend to many, known for enjoying motorcycle riding and trips to the beach....

Lucille Sills

Lucille Sills

Nov 28, 2012

SHELBY – Mrs. Lucille Dillard Sills, 96, died Wed., Nov. 28, 2012 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of McDuffie County, GA., she was the daughter of the late Oscar Hamilton and Alice Elizabeth Hurt Dillard. She was a member of Dover Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James...

Billy Ray Cooper

Billy Ray Cooper

Nov 26, 2012

SHELBY- Mr. Billy Ray Cooper, 61, of Hardin Dr., died Mon., Nov. 26, 2012 at Hospice at Wendover. MEMORIAL SERVICE – Monday, 11:00am, at Zion Baptist Church VISITATION- The family will receive friends following the service, at the church. OFFICIATING- Rev. Phil Hughes and Dr. Dennis Bingham FUNERAL HOME- Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby

Mae D. Kendrick

Mae D. Kendrick

Nov 25, 2012

CHARLOTTE- Mrs. Mae D. Kendrick, 94, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 at The Brian Center in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Lero and Stella Deviney Downs. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Shelby. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of...

Charles Raines Sr.

Charles Raines Sr.

Nov 23, 2012

SHELBY – Mr. Charles William Raines Sr., 84, of 1413 Lackey St., died Fri., Nov. 23, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late W.D. and Letha Grantt Raines. He retired from Hoechst Celanese and was a charter member of Westview Baptist Church. SURVIVED: He is survived by his...

Carrie Carwell

Carrie Carwell

Nov 22, 2012

POLKVILLE-Ms. Carrie Denise Carwell, 56, died November 22, 2012 at her home. Funeral services were private to the family. Arrangements are by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.

Charles Smith

Charles Smith

Nov 21, 2012

GROVER- Mr. Charles Smith, 79, of 134 Mallard Drive, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was born May 25, 1933, son of the late William Edward and Novella Greene Smith. A member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Shelby, he conducted Sunday school at White Oak Manor for many years. He worked...

Horace Murray

Horace Murray

Nov 18, 2012

SHELBY- Mr. Horace “Pineknot” Murray, 81, born December 5, 1930, the Lord took him home November 18, 2012. SURVIVED: He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, of 61 years; five sons, Larry (Donna), Jerry (Lissa), Bass (Denise), Monk, Mason (Penny); one daughter, Sherry Jane (Rev. Donald White); 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 8 step grandchildren; 19 step great grandchildren....

Bonnie Willis

Bonnie Willis

Nov 18, 2012

SHELBY – Mrs. Bonnie Dayberry Willis, 94, died Sun., Nov. 18, 2012, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Sarah Page Dayberry. She retired from textiles and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She loved to work crossword puzzles and enjoyed keeping a daily journal. PRECEDED: In addition...

Joe H. Anthony

Joe H. Anthony

Nov 17, 2012

BOILING SPRINGS – Mr. Joe Herbert Anthony, 82, of 1810 Gaffney Road, died Sat., Nov. 17, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Austin Odell and Lucille Blanton Anthony. Mr. Anthony was owner-operator of Anthony’s Jewelry Store in Boiling Springs. He spent two years in the Army, serving as...

Margaret Callahan

Margaret Callahan

Nov 10, 2012

SHELBY- Mrs. Margaret Callahan, 87, of Shelby passed away, Saturday, November 10, 2012 at her residence. A native of Cleveland County she was born January 30, 1925, daughter of the late Otto and Annie Hamrick Long. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Shelby and a math teacher in Cleveland county and Winston Salem for over 44...

Sheila Marie Hall

Sheila Marie Hall

Nov 9, 2012

SHELBY- Sheila Marie Hall, 53, of 126 Ridgefield Road passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Houston, Texas, she was born October 24, 1959 daughter of the late Quinton Richard and Mary Ferguson Osborne. SERVICES: A memorial service will be held 2:30 pm Sunday at Rock Springs Baptist Church, 1184 Bridges Rd. in...

Mike Hoyle

Mike Hoyle

Nov 5, 2012

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Mr. Joseph Michael “Slade” Hoyle, 51, of 7008 Richmond Drive, passed away Monday, November 5, 2012 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. A native of Orange County, Florida he was born May 10, 1961 son of the late Frank and Marie Proctor Hoyle. He was a member of Westview Baptist Church in Shelby; he was also a radio announcer...

Harry Coggins

Harry Coggins

Nov 4, 2012

SHELBY – Mr. Harry Anderson Coggins, 59, of 113 Blackhawk Dr., died Sun., Nov. 4, 2012 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late James and Ida McCurry Coggins. He served in the US Army. PRECEDED: in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Gray; and special...

Donald Shelton

Donald Shelton

Nov 4, 2012

SHELBY- Mr. Donald Early Shelton, Sr., 78, of 117 Carl Lane, passed away Sunday November 4, 2012 surrounded by his family at Wendover Hospice. A native of Pulaski County, VA, he was born June 25, 1934, son of the late Early Hobson and Nettie Mabel Hollingsworth Shelton. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. PRECEDED: In addition to...

Betty Dixon

Betty Dixon

Nov 3, 2012

SHELBY – Mrs. Betty Chilton Dixon, 75, of Charles Rd., passed away Sat. Nov. 3, 2012 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Rockingham County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lola Boyd Chilton. She was a member of Westview Baptist Church and the Come & See Sunday School Class. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she...

Georgia Foster

Georgia Foster

Nov 1, 2012

CHARLOTTE – Mrs. Georgia Mae Foster, 96, went to be with her Lord on Thurs. Nov. 1, 2012, surrounded by her family at the Levine-Dickson Hospice in Huntersville. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Alexander and Sarah Melton Melton. Mrs. Foster was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister in Christ. A...

Ralph Wilson Mckinney Jr.

Ralph Wilson Mckinney Jr.

Oct 30, 2012

SHELBY – Mr. Ralph Wilson McKinney Jr., 79, of 1238 New Crest Lane, died Tues. Oct. 30, 2012 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Pickens County, SC, he was the son of the late Ralph Sr. and Grace Looper McKinney. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War Conflict, graduated from Furman University, and retired from the...

Faye Deaton Morgan

Faye Deaton Morgan

Oct 28, 2012

SHELBY – Mrs. Faye Deaton Morgan, 59, of 142 Jones Rd., died Sun. Oct. 28th, 2012 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Howard Yates and Hannah Blanton Deaton. She retired from PPG, and was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church. Faye loved her grandchildren and being active in their lives....

Wayne Childers

Wayne Childers

Oct 21, 2012

KINGS MOUNTAIN – Mr. Wayne Childers, 62, died Sunday, Oct 21, 2012 at Kings Mountain Hospital. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Charles Jesse and Mary Louise Scruggs Childers. He worked as a real estate appraiser. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Pryor Franklin Childers. SURVIVED:...