OBITUARIES
Marietta Gregory
Sep 30, 2022
SHELBY: Marietta Vick Gregory, 91, died Friday, September 30, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was the daughter of the late Mack and Ora Vick. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and enjoyed jewelry making and crafting. She loved her two four legged companions, Tobe and Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by...
Betty Smith
Sep 29, 2022
CHESNEE, SC: Betty Grigg Smith, 68, died Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born in Savannah, GA, she was the daughter of the late Maynard and Mary Futch Grigg. Betty worked in textiles and loved her family tremendously. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Smith; and son, Donny Gene Bryant....
Kenneth Andrew Phillips
Sep 27, 2022
SHELBY-Kenneth Andrew Phillips, 60, died Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Jane Loncar
Sep 26, 2022
SHELBY: Jane Claflin Loncar, 84, died Monday, September 26, 2022 at her home. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, she is the daughter of the late Robert and Gladys Claflin. She worked as a hairdresser. In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by her daughter, Martha Loncar. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years,...
Buster Kendrick
Sep 21, 2022
SHELBY: Charles “Buster” Franklin” Kendrick, 83, died Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at his home. Born in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late John Burl and Reola Wall Kendrick. Buster graduated in 1957 from Number Three High School. He was a starting forward on the championship basketball team that same year, then attended Gardner Webb to continue his...
Clarence Short
Sep 21, 2022
MOORESBORO: Clarence “Tommy” Short, 79, died Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Beacher and Venar Williams Short. He worked as a Brick Mason. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Brittany Short. He is survived by his loving...
Lisa Sailors
Sep 18, 2022
SHELBY: Lisa Marie Sailors, 47, died Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Ed and Mary Bailes Sailors of Shelby. Lisa loved her dogs, horses and mostly her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Jessica Adams and husband Austin of Gaffney; sister, Kathy...
Lynn Hendrick
Sep 16, 2022
GROVER: Mrs. Jerri Lynn Hendrick (Lynn) was 53 years old when she passed peacefully at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. Lynn was a native of Shelby and resided in Grover for the last 15 years. Lynn was an active member of Light Oak Missionary Baptist church holding many roles within the church. She leaves behind two sons; Kaleb Scott and...
Claude Gamble
Sep 16, 2022
SHELBY: Claude Bryce Gamble, age 92, of Shelby, was called to his Heavenly home Friday, September 16, 2022. Born in Cleveland County on March 12, 1930, he was a son of the late Ulice William "Pete" Gamble and Mable Turner Gamble. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Gamble; a daughter Nancy...
Danny Panther
Sep 15, 2022
HENDERSONVILLE: Billy “Danny” Panther, 69, died Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Four Seasons Hospice in Flat Rock. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Williams and Patrician Sisk Panther. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Gwendolyn Panther. He is survived by his cousins, Sherry Blanton, Johnny Ware...
Ben Carpenter
Sep 12, 2022
SALISBURY - After a long, courageous struggle with leukemia, Benjamin Richard Carpenter, 93, was called home to be with his Savior on Monday, September 12, 2022. Ben was well loved by everyone who knew him, blessed with a gentle spirit and a genuine desire to help others in need. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was the kind...
Earnest "Big Boy" Fowler
Sep 9, 2022
LAWNDALE: Earnest “Big Boy” Fowler, 62, died Friday, September 9, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Wesley and Annie Emery Fowler. He worked in construction and enjoyed playing dominos and cards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Tammie...
Dan Boryta
Sep 8, 2022
SHELBY: Daniel “Dan” Boryta, 85, died Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Hospice at Wendover. Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Alfred and Valeria Knapik Boryta. He retired as a Chemist and enjoyed sailing and camping. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Al Boryta. He is survived by his...
James Floyd
Sep 7, 2022
FOREST CITY: James Wade Floyd, 52, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barentte Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby.
Crystal Henson
Sep 5, 2022
BOILING SPRINGS: Crystal Ledford Henson, 46, died Monday, September 5, 2022 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Christine Sheehan Ledford of Shelby, and the late Jimmy Ledford. Crystal was employed with Atrium Health and use to be active in the biker’s ministry, helping the homeless. She loved helping others and traveling to the...
Ramon Estevez
Aug 29, 2022
SHELBY-Ramon Dearco Estevez, 78, died Monday, August 29, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Aquamation services provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation.
Donald Diffendorf
Aug 19, 2022
SHELBY-Don Diffendorf, 66, died Friday, August 19, 2022 at Atrium Health Main. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Amber Blackwood
Aug 18, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Amber Cooper Blackwood, 61, died Thursday, August 18, 2022 at her home. Born in Greensboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late David E. Cooper Jr. and Shirley Temple Riggan Cooper. Amber worked as an Art Teacher, mostly at Kings Mountain High School, and was a member of the National Educators Association and Teal Diva. In addition...
Horace Blanton
Aug 17, 2022
SHELBY: Horace “Bubba” E. Blanton, 74, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Robert and Bessie Bingham Blanton. Horace served as a Staff Sergeant in the Army, retired from Eaton and was active in the American Legion, especially with the World Series. He loved to fish and...
Mary Harrington
Aug 17, 2022
Boiling Springs- Marry Harrington, 53, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Atrium Main in Charlotte. Funeral services are pending at this time.
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