OBITUARIES

Charles Haynes

Charles Haynes

Nov 20, 2010

SHELBY- Mr. Charles Junior Haynes, 86, formerly of Morton St., died Sat., Nov. 20, 2010 at Peak Resources in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Mae Wilson Haynes. Charles served in the Marines during WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart for the injuries he received. He retired from the Lily...

Louis Black

Louis Black

Nov 19, 2010

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Mr. Louis Elmer Black, 75, of 128 Farris Rd., went to Heaven, Friday, Nov. 19th, 2010 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Frank and Lillie Mae Henderson Black. Louis was a member of Midview Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Baby Kira Lynn Knotts

Baby Kira Lynn Knotts

Nov 16, 2010

SHELBY- Baby Kira Lynn Knotts, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. PRECEDED: She is preceded in death by great grandparents, Vernola Henson, Katie Greene, Zedo Lee Metts and Jimmy and Juanita Knotts. SURVIVED: She is survived by parents, Robbie and Amy Greene Knotts; brother Isaiah Smiley, all of the home; grandparents, Joanne and Jerry Schealy, Johnny...

Diana Putnam

Diana Putnam

Nov 15, 2010

SHELBY—Diana Kay Wright Putnam, 67, of 218 T.R. Harris Dr., died Nov. 15, 2010, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late J.B. Jr. and Bertha Moss Wright. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Putnam and sister, Kay Stamey. She is survived by her son,...

Ellnor Schmitt Schulz

Ellnor Schmitt Schulz

Nov 13, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Ellnor Dorothy Schmitt Schulz, of 105 Pinoak Lane, died Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Shelby Manor. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late William David and Emma Walters Schmitt. Ellnor was a member of Shelby Presbyterian Church and enjoyed crocheting and cooking. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...

Viola Perez

Viola Perez

Nov 12, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Viola Casanova Perez, 97, formerly of Ridge St., died Friday, November 12, 2010 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Las Villas, Cuba, she was the daughter of the late Rafael and Luz Rodriguez Casanova. Viola was a member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church. She belonged to American Association of University Women, Numerous Spanish Educational Organizations,...

William Czartoszewski

William Czartoszewski

Nov 10, 2010

SHELBY — Mr. William Jan Czartoszewski, 68, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Summit County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Leonard and Eleanor Ulatowski Czartoszewski. William was a maintenance supervisor for Metals of America for over 20 years and served in the U.S. Air Force. In addition to his parents,...

Virginia F. Wallace

Virginia F. Wallace

Nov 8, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Virginia Frances Shytle Wallace, 88, died Monday, November 08, 2010 at Peak Resources. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Calvin and Stella Spencer Shytle. Virginia was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and a GA leader for many years. She also belonged to...

Cathy Nance

Cathy Nance

Nov 4, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Cathy Jean Nance, 58, of 103 Indian Creek Dr., died Thursday, November 4, 2010 at home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Ada Head White. She attended Gaffney Free Will Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Nance; and brother...

Mary Allen

Mary Allen

Nov 1, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Mary Lois Hamrick Allen, 90, passed away peacefully at the home of her son Jerry and Pam Allen in Salisbury where she had made her home for the past five years. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late B.H. and Maude Pearson Hamrick. Mary took excellent care of her home. She was a...

John Bartlett

John Bartlett

Oct 31, 2010

SHELBY- Mr. John “Hammer” Charles Bartlett, 54, o f 867 E. Zion Church Rd., died Sunday, October 31, 2010. John was a native of Philadelphia County and enjoyed motorcycle riding. He also worked for Auto Zone for more than 6 years. SURVIVED: He is survived by his loving wife of 4 weeks, Melissa Williams Bartlett of the home, two daughters,...

Georgia Earls

Georgia Earls

Oct 30, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Georgia Smith Earl, 86, of 2751 S. Lafayette St., died Saturday, October 30, 2010 at White Oak Manor. A native of Fulton County, GA, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah Oaks Smith. Mrs. Georgia worked for Lilly Mill. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, enjoyed going to church and ready her bible....

Thomas Elliot Jr.

Thomas Elliot Jr.

Oct 29, 2010

Kings Mountain- Mr. Thomas Richard Elliot Jr., 34, of 846 Bell Rd., died October 29, 2010 at home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Thomas Richard Elliot Sr., of Texas and Lydia Mathis Hayes of Kings Mountain. Thomas was of the Pentecostal Faith PRECEDED: He is preceded in death by his step father Voyd Hayes and...

Carolyn Hurdt

Carolyn Hurdt

Oct 25, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Carolyn H. Hurdt, 73, died Monday, October 25, 2010 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James Franklin and Lottie Etta Hoyle Hurdt. Carolyn was a member of Faith Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her 3 brothers, John, Dwight,...

Frances Mcswain

Frances Mcswain

Oct 24, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Ida Frances Lee McSwain, 89, died Sun., Oct 24, 2010 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Twiggs County, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Belvie Jones Lee. Frances retired from Hoechst Celanese, and was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Brenda Putnam

Brenda Putnam

Oct 23, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Brenda P. Putnam, 61, of 2224 Ellis Rd., died Sat., Oct. 23, 2010 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of Maude Poston of Shelby and the late J.F. Poston. Brenda was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church where she was a member of the Nellie Sue Sunday School Class...

Moree Duncan

Moree Duncan

Oct 22, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Moree Johnson Duncan, 91, of 2932 Poplar Circle, died Friday, October 22, 2010 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Cleo Humphries Johnson. Mrs. Duncan was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and worked for Modern Beauty and Hairdesigners for over 37 years. She loved her...

William "Bill" Poteat

William "Bill" Poteat

Oct 22, 2010

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Mr. William “Bill” Gary Poteat, 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2010, at Kings Mountain Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Thomas and Arvie Poteat. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he retired from Lithium Corporation, and was owner/operator of Poteats Guns. He was a gunsmith and certified instructor...

Lillie Roberts

Lillie Roberts

Oct 21, 2010

SHELBY- Mrs. Lillie Hamrick Roberts, 87, died October 21, 2010 in West Palm Beach, Florida. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Carl J. and Addie Hamrick. Lillie was a member of Second Baptist Church. SURVIVED: She is survived by her son, Dr. E.J. Roberts and wife Blake of West Palm Beach, FL; and three...

Jim Lawson Kendrick

Jim Lawson Kendrick

Oct 18, 2010

SHELBY- Mr. Jim Lawson Kendrick, 92, died Monday, October 18, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Augustus Beam and May Turner Kendrick. Jim retired as a Regional Sales Manager after 35 years with Hydgrade Foods. He was a past president of Shelby Lions Club and past Master for Masonic...