OBITUARIES
Joyce Borders
Aug 17, 2012
SHELBY- Mrs. Joyce Pearson Borders, 66, of 413 James Love School Rd., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Aug. 17, 2012 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. She looked with joyous anticipation in reuniting with her children, Terry and Timothy, in their heavenly home. She was a native of Cleveland Co., daughter of the late Doyle...
Opal Umm
Aug 15, 2012
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Mrs. Nina Opal Drumm, 76, of 832 Oak Grove Rd., died Wed., Aug. 15, 2012, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. A native of Cleveland Co., she was the daughter of the late Hunter and Ocie Bell Ware. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Lydia Sunday School Class. PRECEDED:...
Walter Manley Iii
Aug 13, 2012
GASTON COUNTY-Mr. Walter Manley III, died Tuesday at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangement are being handled by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
Chris Frank
Aug 12, 2012
SHELBY- Mr. Christopher “Chris” Frank, 48, of Mull St., died Sun., Aug. 12, 2012. A native of Cleveland Co., he was the son of the late Roland Frank and Emily Frank of Shelby. Chris was a talented brick mason and a faithful son in helping his mother. PRECEDED: In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his...
Evelyn Latham
Aug 11, 2012
SHELBY- Mrs. Evelyn Blanton Latham, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sat., Aug. 11, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center, after a short illness. Born in Shelby on Oct. 18th, 1946, she was the daughter of the late C.J. and Maggie Blanton. Evelyn dedicated many years to teaching cosmetology, which she enjoyed sharing the art of cosmetology...
Barbara Bolin
Aug 10, 2012
SHELBY- Mrs. Barbara Jean Jewell Bolin, 40, of 5104 Spring Lane, died Fri., Aug. 10, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. A native of Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William Jr. and Alma Jean Jewell. She was a security guard at Eaton for more than 20 years, and was a member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church. SURVIVED:...
Roberta Hill
Aug 9, 2012
ASHEVILLE-Mrs. Roberta Willis Hill, 92, formerly of Crescent View Retirement Community and Asheville Manor in Asheville, and Lattimore St., Shelby, died Thurs., Aug. 9, 2012 at Care Partners Hospice of Asheville. A native of Gaston Co., she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Lela Oaks Willis. She was a former employee of First Union National Bank and...
Betsy Ridge
Aug 9, 2012
SHELBY- Mrs. Betsy Ridge, 86, went to be with her Lord, Thurs. Aug. 9th, 2012 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Davidson Co., she was the daughter of the late Emory and Ione Shaw Zimmerman. She was a loving pastor’s wife and a member of Davidson Memorial Baptist Church, where she enjoyed playing the organ and piano. PRECEDED: In...
Martha Harris
Aug 7, 2012
SHELBY- Mrs. Martha Clary Harris, 78, of Spangler Dr., died Tues., Aug. 7th, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland Co., she was the daughter of the late EB and Maude Blanton Clary. She was employed at First Atlantic Corporation, where she was very proud of her work. She enjoyed volunteering at the Senior Center, and was...
Ann M. Causby
Aug 5, 2012
SHELBY- Mrs. Ann Moore Causby, 65, ended her journey of life on Aug. 5th, 2012 after a strong and courageous battle of cancer. She was the daughter of the late Bruce Mitchell and Maggie Hartsoe Moore of Kings Mountain. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Donald Moore Sr.; sister, Betty Moore Huss. She was employed at Monsanto...
Matril Wilson
Jul 30, 2012
SHELBY- Mrs. Matril C. Wilson, 70, of Maple Springs Church Rd., died Mon., July 30th, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Catawba Co., she was the daughter of the late Roy and Minnie Rabb Hopper. She retired from the Esther Mill after 40 years. SURVIVED: She is survived by her two sons, Richard “Keith” Wilson and wife...
Madge Turner
Jul 22, 2012
SHELBY- Mrs. Madge McIntyre Turner, 99, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Rutherfordton. A native of Cleveland County she was born September 14, 1912, daughter of the late Broadie V. and Mary Hardin McIntyre. She was retired for the Dover Mill. She was a long time member of Second Baptist Church of Shelby where...
Alex Murray
Jul 22, 2012
SHELBY-Mr. Alex Murray, 50, died Sunday evening at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
Lora Ann Crawford
Jul 21, 2012
SHELBY- Ms. Lora Ann Crawford, 33, of 1815 Melrose Drive, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012. a native of Spartanburg County, SC. She was born November 22, 1978, daughter of Rob and Sandra Philbeck Crawford. PRECEDED: She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, JB and Delores Philbeck; her paternal grandparents, Claude Crawford and Barbara Ann Thornburg; two sister-in-laws,...
Jeanne Crane
Jul 21, 2012
SHELBY- Ms. Jeanne Crane, 58, of S. Lafayette St., died Sat., July 21, 2012 at home. A native of Cleveland Co., she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Kate Shaw Crane. She was a member of Zoar Baptist Church, and a graduate of Shelby High School and Cleveland Tech. She was employed with Lowes Hardware, and was a...
Margaret Spencer
Jul 20, 2012
SHELBY- Mrs. Margaret Morrison Spencer, 84, of Walker Dr., died Fri., July 20, 2012 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Cleveland Co. she was the daughter of the late William “Ed” Morrison and Daisy Mae Lowe Morrison Lail. She was a member of Shelby Missionary Methodist Church. She enjoyed working in her flowers, had a love for dogs,...
Steve Fortenberry
Jul 17, 2012
SHELBY- Mr. Steve Ray Fortenberry, 67, of 216 College Ave., died Tues., July 17, 2012. A native of Cleveland Co. he was the son of the late Clevie and Ruby Roberts Fortenberry. Steve was an avid gardener, loved to hunt and fish, and had a passion for singing karaoke. He served in the Air Force. PRECEDED: In addition to his...
Javier Martinez
Jul 14, 2012
SHELBY-Mr. Javier S. Martinez, 25, died Friday evening at Hospice at Wendover. Funeral arrangements are pending at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
Elizabeth Falls
Jul 13, 2012
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Ms. Lillie Elizabeth Falls, 69, died Fri., July 13, 2012 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. A native of Gaston Co. she was the daughter of the late George and Helen Spurrier Falls. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Kings Mountain, daughters of the American Revolution, Children of the Confederacy, and numerous other...
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