OBITUARIES
Jeff Labarge
Feb 9, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Jeffrey “Jeff” Charles LaBarge, 67, died Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his home. Born in Franklin County, NY he was the son of the late Berton Elwood and Louise Knox LaBarge. Jeff was a Chef Instructor and Program Director for the Culinary Department at Central Piedmont Community College for 26 years. He is survived by his loving wife...
Tammy Marie Peace
Feb 6, 2023
Cherryville: Tammy Peace, 48, died Monday, February 6, 2023, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Gilbert and Sandy Elder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Skyler Peace and step-father, Lee Carlson. Her family says her pride and joy was granddaughter Leela. She is...
Mike Owens
Feb 5, 2023
SHELBY: Mike Owens, 62, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Born in Tennessee, he was the son of the late Joseph and Louise Owens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenny and Bobby Owens. Mike was an avid sports fan, his favorites were basketball and football. He...
Thomas Horton
Jan 30, 2023
GROVER: Thomas “Tommy” Cohen Horton, 80, had an appointment to meet Jesus at 8:30am, Monday morning, January 30, 2023. Born in Cleveland County to the late C.G. “Bus” and Vyra Horton on June 19, 1942. Tommy was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served as deacon and usher. He owned and operated Jo-Tam Fabrics for 38 years. He...
Robert Marshall
Jan 29, 2023
ELKRIDGE, MD: Robert "Rob" Bruce Marshall, 73, died Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Morning Side House of Friend Hospice in Hanover, MD. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
Barbara Kale
Jan 24, 2023
SHELBY: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Kale, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Surrounded by the love of her husband, children and sisters, Barbara passed from this earthly realm into the presence of her Heavenly Father on January 24, 2023. Barbara was born on March 22, 1948, in Mooresboro, NC, to Lawrence...
Bishop Brady Jackson
Jan 23, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Bishop Brady E. Jackson Sr., 67, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023. Bishop Jackson was a native of Cleveland County. He was born July 27, 1955. He was the son of the late Broadus Jackson, Sr. and Callie Elizabeth Martin Jackson. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, his brother Bobby Eugene Jackson, mother-in-law Louise...
Dot Hyde
Jan 20, 2023
SHELBY: Dorothy “Dot Dot” Hyde, 74, went to be with The Lord Friday, January 20, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Greenwood, SC, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Harold and Ruby Miller Brown. Everyone who knew Dot immediately loved her. She was one of the most kindhearted, loving and thoughtful people you would ever meet. Dot...
Mary Delozier
Jan 20, 2023
Mary “Judy” Jones Delozier, 87, of 3820 W. Dixon Blvd., died Friday, January 20, 2023, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Laddie and Mary Jane Jones, she was the wife of the late Rev. Harold “Bud” DeLozier. She retired from STI where she worked until she was 72 and...
Patricia Allmond
Jan 17, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Patricia Allmond, 74, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
Melissa Hood Devane
Jan 13, 2023
Melissa Lee Hood was born to Cy and Gladys Hood on December 3, 1933, in Mooresville, NC where her father was Principal of the Mooresville High School. The family moved to Charlotte when Melissa was eighteen months old. There she grew up in the freedom of the woods and fields of then rural Sardis Road, a member of Sardis (then...
Mary Bell
Jan 8, 2023
SHELBY: Mary Allen Bell, 98, went to her heavenly home, Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Emmit and Delilah Mayse Allen. She was a member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church, belonged to Shelby Women’s Club and was a dedicated Girl Scout Leader for many years. She retired...
Avis Clary
Jan 8, 2023
SHELBY: Avis Cartee Clary, 94, died Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Lillie Chapman Cartee. She was a member of Zoar Baptist Church, where she loved her church family. Avis worked as a bookkeeper for many years and enjoyed going to the mountains. She was...
Zula Owens
Jan 6, 2023
SHELBY: Zula Mae Craig Owens, 90, died Friday, January 6, 2023 at Fair Haven of Forest City. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John and Junie Butler Craig. Zula retired from Dover Textiles and was a longtime member of Shelby Freewill Baptist Church, later attending Crestview Baptist Church. She had a great love for...
Preston Todd
Jan 5, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Henry “Preston” Todd, 93, went from this life to Eternity Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his home. Born in Jones County, NC he was the son of the late Elisha and Janie Keeter Todd. Preston served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and later relocated to Kings Mountain in 1957 with his wife and only child to...
Jamie Griffin
Jan 5, 2023
SHELBY: Jamie Lee Griffin, 35, died Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Rev. Buster and Ann Hamrick Griffin of Shelby. Jamie was an avid fisherman, a teddy bear and affectionately referred to himself as “Big Sexy”. He was preceded in death by his brother, Little Buster Griffin; and...
Mildred Gregory
Jan 2, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Mildred Adams Gregory, 92, died Monday, January 2, 2023. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late C.J. and Louise Adams Schronce. Mildred was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years,...
Thomas Butt Jr.
Jan 1, 2023
SHELBY: Thomas Butt Jr., 73, died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral & Aquamation in Kings Mountain.
Judy Black
Dec 31, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Judy Bailey Black, 72, died Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Martha Carroll Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was the preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Coy Black; and sister, Faye Belk. She is survived by her...
Jerry Sanders
Dec 31, 2022
SHELBY: Born October 8, 1933, in Shelby, NC, Jerry passed away December 31,2022, at 89 in Metro Atlanta, GA. He is predeceased by his parents, Gus C. Sanders and Nancy Christine Panther Sanders; his wife of 49 years, Barbara Franklin Sanders, who died of cancer in 2004; and his second wife, Mary Copes Jones Sanders. He is survived by his...
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