OBITUARIES

Donna Klinger Tidwell

Donna Klinger Tidwell

Sep 16, 2024

PAWLEY’S ISLAND, SC: Donna Klinger Tidwell, 89, died Monday, September 16, 2024 at Tidelands Community Hospital. Born in Chicago, IL to the late John and Edith Klinger, Donna grew up dairy farming in Wisconsin and South Carolina and spent most of her adult life living in Shelby before moving to Pawley’s Island. From raising and showing Holsteins to her pet...

Emma Gertrude Patrick

Emma Gertrude Patrick

Sep 13, 2024

SHELBY: Emma Gertrude Roberts Patrick died Friday, September 13, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Cyrus Edley and Molly Leigh Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Homer Roberts, Claton Roberts, Frank Roberts, Mamie Smith, Elizabeth Blanton, Mildred Blanton, Jack Roberts and...

Sam Davis

Sam Davis

Sep 11, 2024

SHELBY: Sam Davis, 85, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Wendover Hospice. He was the son of the late Henry and Nora Davis of Cliffside. Sam was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and an avid banjo player. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife,...

Jenny Cash Ryan Dennis

Jenny Cash Ryan Dennis

Sep 8, 2024

SHELBY, NC: Jenny Dennis passed away on September 8th, 2024 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born on November 13, 1937 to Melvin and Annabelle Cash in Braselton, Georgia. She was one of eleven children and grew up in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. She attended Bethware School from first grade through high school graduation, after which...

Elva Peeler

Elva Peeler

Sep 4, 2024

NEWTON, NC: Our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Rev. Elva May Peeler, was born March 7, 1931, Camden, NJ. Elva gently passed away on Sept. 4, 2024 at the enduring age of 93. She was married 44 years to our beloved Father, Reverend Thomas M. Peeler, Sr., who preceded her in death. She is survived by her brother Ronald Sweeten, and...

John "Johnny" Markas Jr.

John "Johnny" Markas Jr.

Sep 1, 2024

John “Johnny” Markas, Jr. was born on August 10, 1940, in Morganton, NC, to Ruth Ann Harmon Markas and John Markas. He died September 1, 2024, surrounded by family, and in the arms and heart of his beloved wife Brenda Ann Markas after a brilliantly executed valiant, courageous life. John was a joyous and avid athlete every day of his...

Sharlene Lutz

Sharlene Lutz

Sep 1, 2024

LAWNDALE: Patsy “Sharlene” Lutz, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 1, 2024. A native of Lawndale, she was the beloved daughter of the late Colon and Agnes Garver. Patsy and husband Charles made their home in Belwood. Patsy was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, providing a loving and nurturing home for her family. She married Charles Lutz,...

Margaret Boone

Margaret Boone

Aug 26, 2024

SHELBY: Margaret E. Boone, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, August 26, 2024 while surrounded by her family at home. Born in Cherokee County, SC she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Genette Martin. Margaret was a faithful wife and Pastor’s wife for 30 years. She was a member of Calvary’s Cross Baptist Church,...

Martha Smith Strickland

Martha Smith Strickland

Aug 26, 2024

SHELBY, NC: Martha Smith Strickland, 86, passed away August 26,2024, surrounded by her family. Born in Cleveland County, on August 18, 1938, to the late Ernest and Pearl Smith. Martha was a member of Pleasant City Church and worked at Fiber Industries for over 25 years. She loved the outdoors, Elvis, playing Bingo, shopping and most of all spending time...

Jane Kelly

Jane Kelly

Aug 25, 2024

WINSTON-SALEM: Jane Kelly, 93, died Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the Arbor Acres in Winston-Salem. Aquamation Services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.

Sam Eaton Jr.

Sam Eaton Jr.

Aug 19, 2024

SHELBY: Sam Eaton Jr., 66, died Monday, August 19, 2024 at his home. A native of Essex County, MA, he is the son of Samuel Eaton Sr. of NH and the late Charlotte Heywood Eaton. Sam was a Truck Driver in New England for more than 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles and snowmobiles. In addition to his...

Charlotte Low

Charlotte Low

Aug 16, 2024

SHELBY, NC: Charlotte Venable Low,90, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024 at home. She was born on July 21, 1934 in Rustburg, VA to the late George and Blanche Venable. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Aubrey Venable and her husband of 32 years, Robert (Bob) Low. She is survived by...

Barry Bivins

Barry Bivins

Aug 12, 2024

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC: Barry Bivins, 77, died Monday, August 12, 2024 at Wendover Hospice. He was the son of the late Curtis and Betty Morehead Bivins. Barry was a Vietnam veteran who served 24 years in the military, was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Jeanette Harrill

Jeanette Harrill

Aug 6, 2024

SHELBY: Jeanette Wyatt Harrill, 77, went to be with her Lord on August 6, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland, surrounded by her family. Jeanette was a lifelong member of Flint Hill Baptist Church where she served in different roles over the years, and was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She enjoyed a brief career in banking, then...

Tyler Roper

Tyler Roper

Aug 5, 2024

Shelby, NC: Tyler Austin Roper, 33, died Monday, August 5,2024 at home. He is the son of Greg Roper of Inman, SC and Brenda Elmore and husband Jeff of Shelby. Tyler was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church, was a known comedian that put a smile on every ones face, loved hiking, being outside and had a passion for...

Robert Houser

Robert Houser

Aug 4, 2024

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Robert Houser, 85, died Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. Born October 6, 1938, went home August 4, 2024. Beloved son of Curtis Henry Houser and Devola Houser Smith, stepson of Jack Smith. Bob leaves behind a wife, Diane Ormand Houser of Kings Mountain, NC, a brother, Rod Henry Houser, of Greer SC, and three children,...

Chris Melton

Chris Melton

Aug 4, 2024

SHELBY: Christopher David Melton, cherished husband, proud father, and devoted friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2024 at the age of 53. A lifelong resident of Cleveland County, Chris was born on October 20, 1970. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and service to the community that will forever be etched into the hearts of...

Jan Wolters

Jan Wolters

Aug 3, 2024

SHELBY: Jan Wolters, 58, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.

Ed White

Ed White

Aug 3, 2024

SHELBY: Ed White, 88, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Terra Bella Assisted Living in Shelby. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Ernest Childs

Ernest Childs

Aug 1, 2024

SHELBY: Dr. Ernest Childs went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 3:20 a.m. Ernest Childs was born on March 18, 1929, and was raised in Mohawk, NY. He was the oldest of eight children. Pearl Dunn, his younger sister, is the only sibling still living and is currently living with her daughter Jill in...