OBITUARIES
Ron Baxley
Jul 31, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Ronald “Ron” Baxley, 65, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home. Born in Hopkinsville, KY he was the son of the late James and Katherine Geraldine Luckey Baxley. Ron was an avid Tar Heel and Braves fan. He enjoyed good music and acting goofy amongst others. He never met a stranger and excelled at being a loving...
Ray Bridges
Jul 30, 2023
SHELBY: Ray McNeil Bridges passed away July 30, 2023 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center in Shelby. He was 87. Ray was born July 13, 1936. He was the son of the late James Corbett (J.C.) Bridges and Tula Bell Beason Bridges. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Wilda B. Bridges,...
Tim Bolin
Jul 27, 2023
TUCKER, GA: Timothy Scott Bolin, 54, died July 27, 2023, at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta, GA. He is the son of Thomas and Judy Bolin. Tim was known for being a great brother, friend and his family described him as living a life well lived. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Josh Bolin...
Virginia Pritchett Mermin
Jul 27, 2023
SHELBY: Virginia "Ginger" Mermin,78, died on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at her home. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center.
Eddie Short
Jul 20, 2023
SHELBY: Eddie Short, 57, died Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Bonnie Summey Tesseneer of Shelby and the late Jimmy Short. Eddie enjoyed the outdoors and anything dealing with sports. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Richard Tesseneer; and brother,...
Betty Jean Cannon
Jul 20, 2023
SHELBY: Betty Jean Cannon, 87, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John Erie and Nelly Mae Tessiner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald William Cannon; sons, Donny and Rusty Spurlin; and brothers, James and Miles Tessiner. She is...
Helen Davidson
Jul 20, 2023
SHELBY: Helen Wray Davidson born October 29, 1939 to Fonze and Hattie Curtis White met her savior on July 20, 2023. As a member of Drury Dobbins Baptist church, Helen was baptized in 1950. She retired from Fiber Industries and her second career was cleaning the homes of families she came to love and cherish. Helen was a vibrant woman...
Sandra Paradis
Jul 19, 2023
SHELBY: Sandra Marie Paradis, 71, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at her home. Cremation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center.
Beulah Davis
Jul 19, 2023
SHELBY: Beulah Mae Davis, 84, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. She was born January 15, 1939 to the late Robert Lee and Ollie Wood Smith Short. She retired from Doran Mill, LLC after 30 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years,...
Charles Martin Page
Jul 18, 2023
SHELBY- Charles Martin Page, 81, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Atrium Main in Charlotte. Born in Chicago, he was the son of the late Shirley Bacevich and Charles F. Page. After 30 years of service with Local 11 Roofer’s Union, he retired to Wisconsin before settling in Shelby, North Carolina. Charley enjoyed working on muscle cars, travelling with his...
Keith Anthony
Jul 15, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Thomas “Keith” Anthony, 79, died Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Thomas Delma Anthony and Thelma Louise Clark Anthony. Keith retired after 42 years of service with Milliken Magnolia Finishing Plant and was a member of the Pleasant City Church, where he served as...
Paul Hord Jr.
Jul 15, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Paul Anderson Hord Jr., 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 15, 2023 at home. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Paul A Hord Sr. and Ruby Turner Hord. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 61 and half years of marriage. He was the owner and operator of Paul's Seafood for...
Nadine Toney
Jul 14, 2023
Nadine Edelman Toney, age 85, of Paducah, formerly of Charleston, WV and Benton, KY passed peacefully from this world to meet her heavenly Father on July 14, 2023 after a brief illness. She was a beloved mother, daughter, grandmother and great grandmother. Nadine was born in Charleston, WV to the late Clarence and Nellie Edelman on April 18, 1938. She...
Floyd Smith
Jul 7, 2023
SHELBY: Floyd Dean Smith, 79, died Friday, July 7, 2023 at his home. Born in Iowa, he was the son of the late Orley and Effie Smith. Floyd worked as a long haul truck driver and enjoyed fishing, motorcycles and showing livestock. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Jean Cope Smith....
Thelma Davis
Jul 4, 2023
SHELBY: Thelma White Davis, 85, died Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James and Sallie Mullinax White. Thelma was a faithful member of Landmark Baptist Church and retired from retail sales after many years of service. She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan and her family...
Cole Cooper
Jun 27, 2023
SHELBY: Baby Cole Cooper died Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Funeral services are private to the family. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center.
Minnie Rachel Biddix
Jun 25, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Minnie Rachel Biddix, 88, died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. She was the daughter of the late Walter Olen and Allie Jackson. Minnie was a member of New Camps Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Biddix; son, Gary Hardin; and daughter,...
Kathryn Mccurry
Jun 22, 2023
SHELBY: Kathryn Bridges McCurry, 82, died Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. Born in Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Evans and Mary Elizabeth Hopper Bridges. Kathryn served as the church secretary at New Hope Baptist Church for 54 years. She also owned and operated Kathryn’s Cakes and Catering for many years. In...
Gloria Head
Jun 22, 2023
SHELBY: Gloria Head, 82, died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her home. Gloria was a proud day care owner all her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Head. She was the mother of Tracy, Gloria, Patty, Connie, and Gary; Grandmother to seven; Great-grandmother to five; and Great-great-grandmother to two. Services will be private to the family....
Jerry Hembree
Jun 18, 2023
SHELBY: William “Jerry” Hembree, 82, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at 12:03 AM, Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital. Jerry was born November 28, 1940 to late John Basil and Margaret Rosa-Lucille Hembree. He was the only son of four children: Late Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Rodriquez, Carol Annette Tipton (80)...
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