OBITUARIES

Mary Phillips

Mary Phillips

Oct 13, 2023

SHELBY:Mary Laura Phillips, born on December 31, 1943, in Morganton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023, at her home in Shelby, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 79 years old. Mary was the beloved daughter of the late H.K. Phillips and Cassie Inez Phillips. A devoted mother, she is survived by her three children: William A....

Rodney Smith

Rodney Smith

Oct 12, 2023

FOREST CITY: Rodney Eric Smith, 56, died Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Prisma Health in Greenville, SC. Born in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late John and Mattie Toney Smith. Rodney worked as a Supply Chain Director at Prisma Health in Greenville. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with friends. His hobbies included camping, kayaking and spending time...

Vickie Jane Conner

Vickie Jane Conner

Oct 11, 2023

BELMONT- Vickie Conner, 80, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Caromont Health in Gastonia. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC

Lamona Gregory

Lamona Gregory

Oct 11, 2023

LONG ISLAND,NY- Lemona Gregor, 54, died on Wednesday at the home of her daughter. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC

Loretta Ludwig

Loretta Ludwig

Oct 10, 2023

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Loretta Noles Ludwig, 74, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her home. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie Tilley Noles. She was a member of Westover Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don Ludwig; daughter, Angela Vaughn; and five brothers...

Jayne Shaw

Jayne Shaw

Oct 10, 2023

SHELBY: Jayne Bailey Shaw, 81, of Shelby, NC, joined her precious Lord and Savior in Heaven on October 10, 2023. She was born at home in Mooresboro, NC on July 6, 1942 to Alvie Ernest Bailey and Nelle Harris Bailey, and was the middle child of two brothers, Larry & Jimmie. Jayne graduated from Shelby High School where she played...

Charles Humphries

Charles Humphries

Oct 5, 2023

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Charles Newland Humphries, 84, died Thursday, October 5, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Born in Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Avery and Nora Batson Humphries. Charles served in the National Guard and worked many years as a Brick Mason, later retiring from Eaton Corp. after 22 years of service. He loved...

Jerry Carroll

Jerry Carroll

Sep 30, 2023

SHELBY: Jerry Wayne Carroll, 78, died Saturday, September 30, 2023 at his home. A native of Watauga County, he was the son of the late Fred and Cleo Johnson Carroll. Jerry lived all of his life in Boone, later moving to Shelby where he has lived for the past 11 years. He was a former member of Boone Baptist Church...

Mary White

Mary White

Sep 30, 2023

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Mary White, 79, died Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Peak Resources in Shelby. Born in Isabella County, MI she was the daughter of the late Frank and Joy Abbott Rilett. Mary was a Mail Carrier for the Postal Service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband of 37 years, Fred White. She is...

Mary Skinner

Mary Skinner

Sep 26, 2023

Mary Wirtz Skinner of Shelby quietly entered the presence of her Savior on September 26, 2023, at the age of 65. Mary was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, on September 20, 1958, to Ervin and Betty Wirtz. After graduating from Fond du Lac High School in 1977, her lifelong love of books and learning led her to Gateway Technical...

Elpidio Ledezma Flores

Elpidio Ledezma Flores

Sep 23, 2023

SHELBY: Elpidio Ledezma Flores, 65, died Saturday, September 23, 2023 at his home. A native of Mexico, Elpidio was the son of the late Emiliano Ledezma and Maria Flores. He worked in construction locally and attended St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Fernandez Gonzaga; and son , David Ledezma and wife Guadalupe, both of...

Brent Gipson

Brent Gipson

Sep 22, 2023

SHELBY: Brent Lee Gipson, 20, died Friday, September 22, 2023. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Brian Gipson and wife Maria and Jaime Gipson and fiancé Doug Dawson, both of Shelby. Brent graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 2021 and was employed with Cheyenne Intl. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church and enjoyed...

Joan Star

Joan Star

Sep 21, 2023

SALISBURY: Joan Star, 86, died Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Terra Bella Assisted Living in Salisbury. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.

Roy Hankins

Roy Hankins

Sep 21, 2023

SHELBY: Roy Hankins passed away on September 21, 2023, at the age of 92. He grew up in Terra Haute, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Opal Hankins and his sister, Barbara Ann. He joined the U.S. Airforce and traveled the world. Through his travels he met his first wife, Alice, in Pennsylvania and together...

Robert Warren Runyans

Robert Warren Runyans

Sep 19, 2023

EARL: Robert Warren Runyans, 67, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Joe and Betty Cadenhead Runyan. He worked as a HVAC Technician. He is survived by his daughter, Bobbie Watts and husband Mace of Little River, SC; son, Chad Runyans of Shelby; brothers, Joe and Marty...

Roy Keeney

Roy Keeney

Sep 18, 2023

SHELBY: Roy Keeney, 86, died Monday, September 18, 2023 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Clay Thompson

Clay Thompson

Sep 16, 2023

KINGS MOUNTAIN: William Clayton Thompson III, Clay, 68, passed away on September 16, 2023, at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC due to a massive stroke. Clay was born on May 31, 1955 to William Clayton Thompson Jr. and Eloise Fagan-Bridges in Greenwood, SC. Clay graduated from Richmond High School in 1973, he went on to study engineering at Eastern Carolina...

Donna Willis

Donna Willis

Sep 15, 2023

SHELBY: Donna Marlow Willis, 60, died Friday, September 15, 2023 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Sandra Gaddy Marlow. Donna was a loving and caring lady who always put others first. She enjoyed playing cards and loved the color purple. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Roger Hamrick

Roger Hamrick

Sep 12, 2023

SHELBY: Roger Wayne Hamrick age 80 of Hibbing, MN, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He was born in Shelby, NC October 7, 1942 to Archie and Ruby (Smith) Hamrick, following graduation from high school Roger joined the Navy, he served aboard the USS Mississinewa and was honorably discharged just as the Vietnam War was starting. Following his discharge from...

Larry William Self

Larry William Self

Sep 12, 2023

SHELBY: Larry William Self, 81, died Tuesday, September 13, 2023 at Atrium Cleveland. Larry was the son of the late Dale and Nellie Self. He is survived by his son, Jason Self; daughter, Keely Pace; and grandchildren, Madison, Hunter, Jason II, and Bell. Aquamation Services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center in Shelby