OBITUARIES
Shirley Barton
Apr 13, 2023
SHELBY: Shirley Morgan Barton, 86, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at her home. Born in Cherokee County, SC she was the daughter of the late Dever and Leila Traylor Morgan. Shirley graduated from Shelby High School and retired from Piedmont Natural Gas in Charlotte. She enjoyed music, dancing and working in her yard. In addition to her parents, she was...
Billy Cochran
Apr 13, 2023
SHELBY: Billy Ray Cochran,62, died Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Wendover Hospice. He was the son of the late, Alfred Dare and Euveta Cochran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife, Esther Cochran; sister, Shena Cochran; and brother, Jody Petty. Billy is survived by his daughters, Ella Cochran and husband Scott, Angela Kelley and husband Ezell...
Sandy Griffin
Apr 13, 2023
SHELBY: Sandy Hendrick Griffin, 67, died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Dot Hamrick Hendrick of Shelby and the late Charles Hendrick. She was a lifetime member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 38 years, Walt Griffin...
Brent Mcswain
Apr 10, 2023
SHELBY: Brent Jones McSwain, 63, passed away peacefully, April 10, 2023, with his closest family by his side. He was the son of the late J.L. and Lib McSwain. Brent was a graduate of Crest High School, UNC Charlotte, Converse College, and a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. He retired from NC Public Schools after serving as a counselor...
Billie Durbin
Apr 10, 2023
GROVER: Billie Faye Durbin, 84, died Monday, April 10, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in York County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Anderson and Arlie Ramsey Huskey. Billie retired from textiles and she always enjoyed working. She had a love for animals and working in her flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Adrian Anthony
Apr 10, 2023
SHELBY: Adrian Franklin Stevenson Anthony, 68, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at his home. He was the son of the late, Frank and Leona Anthony. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister and three brothers. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Robinson and husband Patrick; son, Adrin Anthony and wife Stephanie of Kings...
Doug Hull
Apr 7, 2023
SHELBY: Wayne “Doug” Douglas Hull, 64, passed from his temporal life to eternal life on Friday, April 7, 2023. Born on May 14, 1958, he was the son of the late Eugene and Ruth Porter Hull. Doug was a Shelby native and a Shelby High School graduate. He was best known as Athletic Programs Supervisor for Shelby Park and Recreation,...
Charles Oxford Jr.
Apr 7, 2023
GASTONIA: Charles Earl Oxford Jr., 78, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home. He was the son of the late, Charles Earl Oxford Sr. and Juanita Oxford. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two sisters. He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Bevil and husband Johnathon of Shelby and Cherie Painter; son, Danny...
Elaine Tessneer
Apr 6, 2023
SHELBY: Elaine Morrow Tessneer, 70, died Thursday, April 6, 2023 at her home. Born in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Clyde and Stella Brandle Morrow. Elaine graduated from Crest High School and was a member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church. She loved the Cleveland County Fair, trips to Florida, traveling with her family’s BBQ team, Mountain Magic...
Sherry Parker
Apr 6, 2023
NASHVILLE: Sherry Hinton Parker, 49, died Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral and Aquamation in Shelby, NC.
Glenda Fredell
Apr 4, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Glenda Barnette Fredell, 67, entered into her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late J.D. and Jeanette Barnette. Glenda was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother (G-Mom) who loved her family and Jesus and used her life as a testimony...
Angie Wicke
Apr 1, 2023
GROVER: Angie Queen Wicke, 53, died Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Cherokee County, SC, she is the daughter of Ronald and Jackie Mullinax Queen of Grover. She attended New Buffalo Baptist Church and had a passion for caring for others. She enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. She was preceded in death by her...
Susan Lesser
Mar 30, 2023
LANDRUM, SC: Susan Drucker Lesser, 72, died Thursday, March 30, 2023 at her home. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby, NC.
Rachel Webber
Mar 30, 2023
SHELBY: Rachel Reid Webber, 87, died Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Andy and Mary Lou Williams Reid. Rachel was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Lawndale and she worked for Belk and Shope’s Shoes. She served as Director of Entertainment at the Cleveland...
George Harris
Mar 29, 2023
SHELBY: George Nesbitt Harris, 76, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Wendover Hospice. He was the son of the late, James and Madge Harris. George served in the Navy, was an avid golfer, reader and had a love for music. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Killian Harris. He is survived by his...
Kayyisa Wiggins
Mar 24, 2023
CHARLOTTE: Kayyisa Jamalah Wiggins, 52, died Friday, March 24, 2023 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Bette Wiggins. Kayyisa was a member of The Park Ministries. She loved art, doing hair, cooking, and above all her grandbabies. Her family and friends say she loved with her whole heart. She is survived...
Connie Hudson
Mar 22, 2023
SHELBY: Connie Hudson, 82, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Caromont Health in Gastonia. A Cleveland county native, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Minnie Jones. She is survived by her son, Donald Creswell; daughters, Donna Bumgardner and Dottie Creswell; grandchildren, Derek Jones, Nikki Greene, Breann Cooley, Joseph Creswell, and Brooke Creswell; and great-grandchildren, Anna Greene, Isabella...
Maude P. Poston
Mar 22, 2023
SHELBY: Elvenia “Maude” Poston, 97, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Veda Blanton Philbeck. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and she enjoyed the Harvest Seeds Ministry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
David Pruitt
Mar 21, 2023
SHELBY: David Dean Pruitt, 66, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Atrium Health Main. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Helen Pruitt. David loved working with his hands and enjoyed fishing, bowling and water and snow skiing. He worked at PPG for 25 years and had a loved for his grandchildren and family. In...
Maxine Davis Ramsey
Mar 20, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Maxine Davis Ramsey, 86, died Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home. A native of Gaston county, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Lois Davis. She was a member of Church of God of Prophecy in Gastonia. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, Dan Ramsey; sons, Darrell Ramsey and...
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