OBITUARIES
Trudy Ledbetter
Jun 23, 2022
SHELBY: On June 23, 2022, Gertrude (Trudy) Freeman Ledbetter passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Trudy was born Nov. 20, 1939 to the late Clyde Talmadge Freeman and Shirley Bridges Freeman. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Crystal (Keith) Biddix; son, Joel Ledbetter; three grandsons, Josh (Scotti) Biddix, Jordan (Jessica) Ledbetter of Shelby...
Jackson Wacaster
Jun 22, 2022
Our beautiful little Jackson Howard Wacaster was born into the loving arms of Jesus on June 22nd at 1:24am. We believe that he is ultimately healed! There is nothing more comforting than knowing he is in the arms of the Great Physician! We ask for your continued prayers as we walk this difficult road. -Jordan & Kady A private family...
Vickie Carpenter
Jun 16, 2022
SHELBY: Victoria “Vickie” Baker Carpenter, 61, died Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Atrium Health Kings Mountain. Born in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of Marianne Kleist Baker of Shelby and the late Willard Baker. Vickie worked as a bookkeeper with First National Bank for many years, and later worked at Kmart. In addition to her father, she was preceded...
Ruth Preston
Jun 15, 2022
SHELBY: Mary “Ruth” Bowen Preston, 84, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Hoyle and Dehlia Blanton Bowen. Ruth was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church where she was active in the WMU, Willing Workers Sunday school class and care ministry. In addition...
Charlotte Johnston
Jun 15, 2022
Charlotte Martin Johnston left this earth on June 15, 2022. She was born on August 4th of 1950, as the first child of Elmer and Mary Martin and was raised in Kings Mountain. Charlotte traveled the world as a United States Air Force spouse, all while raising a family. She was also a Registered Nurse for 25 years, with those...
Janet Philbeck
Jun 11, 2022
SHELBY: Janet “Sissy” Philbeck, 55, died Saturday, June 11, 2022 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Niedgiewick and Janet Owens Wyatt and husband Gerald. She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Donald Philbeck, of the home; sons, Carl Lee Burnett of Shelby and William Philbeck and wife...
Charlotte Maloney
Jun 11, 2022
GROVER: Charlotte Burns Maloney, 68, died Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Jewel Burton Burns. Charlotte attended Landmark Baptist Church and worked at Rug & Home, as a Design Associate, for several years. She along with her husband, Boyd managed and...
Fred Thain
Jun 9, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Frederick “Fred” Thain, 82, died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his home. Born in Candler County, GA, he was the son of the late Milton and Fairy Webster Thain. Fred participated in the non-denominational church known as The Truth, and he had a love for fishing, gardening, camping, sweets, traveling, playing the piano and listening to gospel music....
Dottie Canipe
Jun 7, 2022
SHELBY: Dorothy “Dottie” Gibson Canipe, 80, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Betty Betz Gibson. Dottie loved birds, flowers, car rides, trips to the mountains, playing bingo and just being around people. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Marilyn Dycus
Jun 6, 2022
SHELBY: Friends and family in Christ, our mother died. Marilyn Gail McMullan Dycus was born into this world on September 12, 1952 to take care of as many animals and people as she could. She passed away peacefully, at her home, on Monday, June 6, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Sonny Dycus; her oldest and greatest son, Matt...
Mary Boyer
Jun 4, 2022
MOORESBORO: Mary Hamrick Boyer, 78, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family on June 4, 2022. Born in Cleveland County on September 14, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Garland Gibbs and Pauline Pearson Hamrick. In Mary’s early adult life she worked many years for PPG and Fiber Industries before embarking on a 25 year...
Jerry Boiter
Jun 1, 2022
CHERRYVILLE: Jerry Wayne Boiter, 63, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Hospice at Wendover. Born in Anderson County, SC, he was the son of the late Bobby Ray and Anna Davis Boiter. Jerry worked as a diesel mechanic and had a love for fishing and racing race cars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Baby Alannah Hardy
May 31, 2022
SHELBY-Baby Alannah Hardy died Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Duke University Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Carol Chapman
May 29, 2022
SHELBY: Carol Ann Bridges Chapman, 81, died Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Inez Roberts Bridges. Carol retired from Reliance Electric/Baldor and had a passion for gardening and reading. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband A.J....
Jimmy Haynes
May 29, 2022
SHELBY: Jimmy Ray Haynes, 80, died Sunday, May 29, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. A native of McDowell County, he was the son of the late Milton and Jewell Greenlee Haynes. Jimmy served in the US Army, worked many years at Doran Textiles and later retired with NC Department of Corrections, as an officer. He was an...
Donna Vess
May 27, 2022
SHELBY: Donna Lee Vess, 27, died Friday, May 27, 2022. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Jerry DeWitt Vess and wife Brandy of Grover and April Gardner of Shelby and Tammy Vess of Ohio. Donna loved her children, playing the violin, running and swimming in the pool. In addition to her parents, she is survived by...
Ann King
May 26, 2022
SHELBY-Ann King, 61, died Thursday, May 26, 2022 at her home. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Wade Davis
May 25, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Jarvis “Wade” Davis, 81, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Testa Family Hospice House. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Buena Greene Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Dover Davis; son, Terry Davis; sister, Ruth Toney; and brothers, Robert, Roger and...
Diana Harris
May 25, 2022
SHELBY-Diana Harris, 36, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at her home. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Thomas Tanguay
May 22, 2022
MOORESBORO: “If it’s free and made of paper, take two”. Some families have their mottos. That was ours. My father, Thomas H Tanguay, who passed on May 22, 2022, sold paper for a living after a stint of film direction and serving in the US Army. It seems rather fitting that he was more at home behind the scenes that...
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