OBITUARIES
Devair G. Pruitt
Aug 5, 2009
SHELBY- Mrs. Devair Pruitt, 47, of 1417 South Morgan Street, died Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of James Boyd Gilliam of Blacksburg and the late Ruth Connor Gilliam. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: In addition to her father, she is survived by her...
Mary Kirkendall
Aug 5, 2009
OCALA, FL- Mrs. Mary Jane Kirkendall, 98, formerly of 2900 Edwards Street, died Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at her home in Ocala, Florida. A native of York County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Iola Queen White. Mrs. Kirkendall was a member of Zoar Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, she is preceded in death...
Bruce Dale Bennett Sr.
Aug 4, 2009
SHELBY- Mr. Bruce Dale Bennett Sr., 49, of 2311 Honey Haven Farm Road, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at home. A native of Raleigh County, he is the son the late Alvin Paul Sr. and Myrtle Russell Bennett. Mr. Bennett served his country in the US Army. SURVIVORS: He is survived by his son Bruce Dale Bennett Jr. of Shelby,...
Vernie Bolton
Aug 3, 2009
SHELBY- Mrs. Vernie Hamrick Bolton, 97, of 125 Davis Rd., died Monday, August 3, 2009 at Century Care of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Hamrick and Ida Humphries Hamrick. She was a retired caregiver and was the oldest member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. PRECEDED IN DEATH: In addition to her...
Frances Wilson
Aug 1, 2009
BOONE- Mrs. Frances Bolton Wilson, 75, of 287 Bamboo Rd., formerly of Shelby, died Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late Henry J. Bolton and Vernie Hamrick Bolton. She was a nurse for more than 20 years at Kings Mountain Hospital and then worked for...
Leslie Anne Gardner
Aug 1, 2009
SHELBY-Mrs. Leslie Gardner, 40, of 604 Blanton Street, died Saturday afternoon at home. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
William "Bill" Wright
Jul 29, 2009
SHELBY- Mr. William “Bill” Wright, Sr., 95, of 709 Smith Street, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at White Oak Manor of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Jessie Burton Wright, Sr. and Alice Philbeck Wright. He was an apartment complex maintenance engineer and was a member of Second Baptist Church. PRECEDED IN DEATH:...
J.B. Philbeck Sr.
Jul 22, 2009
SHELBY- Mr. J.B. Philbeck, Sr., 74, of 1211 Horsetrail Drive, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of the late John Smith and Carrie Tessenner Philbeck. He was owner and operator of J.B. Philbeck Roofing for 48 years. He had a special love for his wife, children, grandchildren,...
Lela Mae Hartman
Jul 16, 2009
CHERRYVILLE- Mrs. Lela Mae Costner Hartman, 83, of 3353 Fallston-Waco Rd., died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Sally Costner. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Bynum Amzi Hartman; and a brother Austin Costner. SURVIVORS:...
David Bridges
Jul 15, 2009
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Mr. David Lee Bridges, 34, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Dennis Luther Bridges of Cherryville and Mary Campbell of Gastonia. VIEWING: Mr. Bridges will be available for viewing Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home from 9:30-10:00 a.m. GRAVESIDE: A graveside service...
Mary Magdalene Putnam
Jul 14, 2009
SHELBY- Mrs. Mary Magdalene Wright Putnam, 94, formerly of College Avenue, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Nellie Roberts Wright. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and retired from Ora Mill. She enjoyed cooking and sewing. PRECEDED: In...
James "Bud" Clary
Jul 5, 2009
GASTONIA- Mr. James “Bud” Boyd Clary, 82, of 101 Mountain Village Circle, died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late John and Tiny Hays Clary. He retired from Homelite and was a member of South Gastonia Church of God. He also served in the...
Roy C. "Hotdog" Duncan
Jul 4, 2009
SHELBY- Mr. Roy C. “Hotdog” Duncan, 67, of 2004 Robyn Avenue died Saturday, July 4th, 2009 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Emzy Clay and Gladys Barrett Duncan. Roy served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Azdel Corporation and was an Avid Shelby High School and Dallas Cowboys...
Daisy Blanton
Jul 4, 2009
LAWNDALE- Ms. Daisy Jenkins Blanton, 54, of 106 Buckhorn Lane, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was a daughter of the late John William and Lula Mae Smith Jenkins. She was a cook at Jerry’s Mini Mart for 22 years and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. She was...
Charles "Reuben" Mcbrayer
Jul 3, 2009
SHELBY- Mr. Charles “Reuben” McBrayer, Jr., 62, formerly of Shelby, died Friday, July 3, 2009 at his home in Hixson, Tenn. Reuben, a beloved member of the Shelby community for most of his adult life, was born in Greenville, NC, on May 20, 1947, to his late parents, Charles and Virginia McBrayer. Reuben retired from Shelby City Schools and Harris...
William "Worth" Powell
Jun 29, 2009
MOORESBORO- Mr. William “Worth” Powell, 73, of 2303 Camp Creek Church Road, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of the late Richard Vew and Luna Mode Powell. He was a member of Camps Creek Baptist Church, owner and operator of Powell’s Green House, and was the ground superintendent for Cleveland...
George Ware
Jun 16, 2009
SHELBY- Mr. George Ware, 86, of 617 Dellinger Rd., died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at home. A native of Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Thomas and Maggie McDaniel Ware. He was former owner and operator of the Ware Brothers Auto Body Shop in Forest City and was a member of Zoar Baptist Church. He served in...
Mary Ixchop
Jun 9, 2009
SHELBY- Mrs. Mary Gibson Ixchop, 64, of 1206 Patterson Street, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at home. A native of Mecklenburg County, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Lois Waldrop Swink. PRECEDED IN DEATH: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Stacy Gibson, two sisters and a brother. SURVIVORS: She is...
Mikey Tesseneer
Jun 3, 2009
SHELBY- Mr. Michael “Mikey” Tesseneer, Jr. ,24, of 504 Roberts St., died Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was a son of Michael Tesseneer and Kimberley Earwood and step-father, Mitchell Earwood, both of Shelby. He attended Burns High School and was a member of Royster Avenue Church of God. PRECEDED IN...
Joseph Miller
Jun 3, 2009
SHELBY- Mr. Joseph “Joe” Conrad Miller, 57, of 2070 Biggers Lake Rd., died Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at home. A native of Burke County, he was the son of the late Victor and Elsie Freeman Miller. Joseph was in the landscaping business and attended Patterson Springs Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
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