OBITUARIES

Edith Livingstone

Edith Livingstone

Dec 8, 2012

CASAR-Mrs. Edith D. Livingstone, 90, went to be with her Savior on Dec. 8, 2012, while visiting her daughter in N.C. She was born January 21, 1922 in Circleville, OH, and moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 1948. During her lifetime, she was an active volunteer for many organizations and at Pasadena Community Church. PRECEDED: She was preceded in death...

Junius "Candyman" Gardner

Junius "Candyman" Gardner

Dec 6, 2012

SHELBY – Mr. Junius “Candyman” Taswell Gardner, 79, of Beaumonde Ave., died Thurday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Lewis and Maude Wilkins Gardner. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War Conflict, was a member of Norman’s Grove Baptist Church, and retired...

Mary Hazel Crawford

Mary Hazel Crawford

Dec 4, 2012

SHELBY – Mrs. Mary Hazel Ellis Crawford, 100, of John Crawford Rd., met her savior face to face, Tues., Dec. 4, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John Lee and Gertrude Rippy Ellis. While in LPN school, she received the highest grade in her class. She retired from...

John Rhyne

John Rhyne

Dec 3, 2012

KINGS MOUNTAIN– John Richard Rhyne, 69, of Hillside Drive, passed away Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at Hospice at Wendover . A native of Cumberland County, NC, he was born October 29, 1943, son of the late Leon Little and Alieta Beam Rhyne. He served in the US Army from 1964 to 1966 as a military police officer. In 2001, he...

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...