OBITUARIES

Charlotte Hardin

Charlotte Hardin

Jan 17, 2024

Charlotte Ann Hardin, a licensed professional counselor and beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024 at the age of 71. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. William and Betsy Bowen; and her brother, Fredrick Bowen. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Gary Benton Hardin; daughter, Cynthia (Thea) Claire Hardin; her...

Tommy Ewery

Tommy Ewery

Jan 16, 2024

Tommy Drewery ,72, died January 16,2024 at his home. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.

Johnny Blynt

Johnny Blynt

Jan 15, 2024

Johnny Blynt, 52, died Monday, January 15, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Arrangements are pending at his time.

Nancy Rogers

Nancy Rogers

Jan 15, 2024

SHELBY: Nancy Lee Rogers, 91, died Monday January 15, 2024, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Lee Sr. and Sallie Gantt Lee. Nancy loved her church, Lafayette Street Church, which she had been a faithful member since she was a child. She retired from A&P Tea Company and later from Kemet Industries....

Faye Faulk

Faye Faulk

Jan 11, 2024

Faye Porter Suggs Faulk, 84, passed away on January 11, 2024. She had been living at Forest Heights Senior Living Center in Winston-Salem, NC, near her daughter, Betty Hastings. Faye was born on June 6, 1939, in Loris, SC. It became the place she grew up, returned to often, and requested to be buried. She was the daughter of the...

Thomas Jenkins

Thomas Jenkins

Jan 10, 2024

STATE ROAD: Thomas “Tommy” Jenkins, 81, died Wednesday January 10, 2024 at The Woltz Hospice House in Dobson. He was the son of the late Hazel and Ennis Jenkins. Tommy was a truck driver most of his life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Mae Wood Jenkins; son, Thomas Randall Jenkins; daughter,...

Vicky White

Vicky White

Jan 4, 2024

SHELBY: Vicky Ann Vickers White, 71, died Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. Born in Fort Gains, GA, she was the daughter of the late John Travis Vickers and Patricia Hicks Vickers. Vicky received her master’s degree from Troy State University. She was an educator who was most passionate in helping her students in all walks of...

Cheri Evans

Cheri Evans

Jan 4, 2024

SHELBY: Cheri Patterson Evan, 64, died Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Jeanette Duncan Patterson of Shelby and the late Jack Patterson. Cheri was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. She worked in mental health and was a founding partner in Foothills Consulting. She enjoyed shopping with...

Patty Saltares

Patty Saltares

Jan 2, 2024

MOORESBORO: Jessie “Patty” Spencer Saltares, 88, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Fair Haven of Forest City. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Mason and Candace Spencer. Patty attended John Knox Presbyterian Church and retired from Bridges Market. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Val Saltares. She...

Franklin Cox

Franklin Cox

Jan 1, 2024

RUTHERFORDTON- Franklin Cox, 89, died Monday January 1,2024 at Brookdale in Forest City. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Sylvia Goins

Sylvia Goins

Dec 29, 2023

SHELBY: Sylvia Franklin Goins, 90, died Friday December 29, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was the daughter of the late Dee and Sadie Franklin. Sylvia was a faithful member of The Burning Bush House of God, loved flowers, cooking and going to the beach with her family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Billie Whitworth

Billie Whitworth

Dec 29, 2023

Billie Whitworth,65, died December 29,2023 at Nash UNC Hospital in Rocky Mount. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Betty Warren. She is survived by her three sons. A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM Friday January 19, 2024 at Clay-Barnette with Pastor Tim Trexler. Burial to follow at Cleveland Memorial Park.

Tuscharora Kale

Tuscharora Kale

Dec 28, 2023

Kings Mountain: Tuscharora “Tusk” Farrell Kale died Wednesday December 28, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He loved music including making music. Tusk was a jokester that liked to make everyone laugh. He enjoyed going fishing and spending time with his family. He enjoyed cooking and was a cook at several area restaurants. He was a soft teddy...

Ricky Boone

Ricky Boone

Dec 27, 2023

Kings Mountain- Ricky Dean Boone, 59, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his home surrounded by His Family. A native of Cleveland County, He was the son of the late Jerry and Mary Ethel Boone. Ricky enjoyed fishing, hunting, and going on many adventures. He is survived by His wife of 16 years, Pamela Belt Boone of the home; son,...

Harold Camp

Harold Camp

Dec 26, 2023

SHELBY: Rev. James “Harold” Camp, 82, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Harold was born on July 25, 1941 to the late Margaret Jackson Camp and J.Y. Camp of Shelby. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his brother, Joel S. Camp. Harold is survived by his loving wife...

Barbara Greene

Barbara Greene

Dec 26, 2023

SEFFNER, FL: Barbara Poole Greene, 86, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Atrium Heath Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Blanche Wilson Poole. Barbara worked 50 years, retiring as an Administrative Manager with the Merchants Association of Florida. She enjoyed socializing with others and she was one to never meet a...

Travis Houser

Travis Houser

Dec 26, 2023

SHELBY, NC: Travis Alan Houser, 40, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home. Born in Huntington, IN he was the son of Theresa Stephens Dossen and husband Joel of Huntington, IN and the late Gregory Houser. Travis was originally from Indiana, living the past five years in Shelby. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing on Moss Lake....

Brenda Bronson

Brenda Bronson

Dec 23, 2023

SHELBY: Brenda passed away unexpectedly on December 23. Brenda was a loving wife to Dan, and was a devoted, and wonderful mother to Michelle, Anna, Latham, Richard and James. She was a grandmother (she preferred GiGi) to Caleb, Harper, Syrien, and Teddy. Brenda had a close knit relationship with her siblings, Bridget, Mickey and Marlow II. She was a loving...

Patricia Ann Markas

Patricia Ann Markas

Dec 21, 2023

Patricia Ann Markas died Thursday evening, December 21, 2023 after a wonderful life. Cherished for her keen intellect and love of communication this assured director and leader of numerous organizations helped to shape the policies and practices of The Girl Scouts of North Carolina along with the North Carolina Cooperative(s). In a generation where women made many difficult decisions about...

Bettie Jo Farrar

Bettie Jo Farrar

Dec 20, 2023

l expect to pass through this world but once any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow-creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. By Stephen Greeley, French Quaker and Missionary Bettie Jo Farrar died peacefully in...