OBITUARIES
Donnie Rippy
Mar 7, 2023
SHELBY: Donnie Lee Rippy, 83, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Robert and Wilma Webber Rippy. Donnie worked as a Printer and had a love for fishing and bowling, where his team was known as the “Mini Hogs.” He is survived by his sons, Dean...
Mary Rogers
Mar 3, 2023
SHELBY: Mary Parker Rogers, age 83, died Friday, March 3, 2023 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Bessie Parker. In addition of her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Rogers; brothers, Buddy, Alfred, and Billy; sisters, Beatrice, Shirley, and Barbra; granddaughter, Windy; and grandson, Noah. She is survived by her...
Richard Honeycutt
Mar 2, 2023
GROVER: Richard D. Honeycutt, 75, died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his home. A funeral service will be held, Saturday, May 20th at 2:00pm, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Brian Tillotson officiating.
Don Mccurry
Mar 1, 2023
SHELBY: Donald Eugene McCurry, Sr. went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2023 surrounded by his family at home. He was born on September 4, 1937 and was the son of the late William and Olney McCurry. Don was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, where he served as a former Deacon and was a member of...
Linda Bennett
Feb 27, 2023
Linda Baity Bennett, 87, passed away on February 27, 2023. She was born in Cleveland County, NC. Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Bonnie Eloise Early Baity and the late Arthur P. Baity, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Donald Bennett, brother, Arthur P. Baity, Jr. and brother David (Dave) Jake Baity. She...
Rita Mcmurry
Feb 26, 2023
SHELBY: Rita McMurry, 64, died Sunday, February 26, 2023 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Ruby Waters McMurry of Shelby and the late Bobby McMurry. Rita was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and she enjoyed caring for others. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sons, Michael Searcy and...
Richard Mcswain
Feb 25, 2023
SHELBY: Richard McSwain, 81, died Saturday, February 25, 2023. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Everette and Lula Wiggins McSwain. Richard served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and he was a dedicated member of Bethel Baptist Church. He retired as a Veteran’s Representative for the N.C. Employment Security Commission, and was active...
Al Caralli
Feb 23, 2023
SHELBY: Albert “Al” Caralli, 68, went to be with his Lord Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Westmoreland County, PA he was the son of the late Albert and Martha Grabowsky Caralli. Al was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir and enjoyed doing custodial work around the church. He...
Ron Ivie
Feb 20, 2023
SHELBY: Ronald Mitchell Ivie, 77, of Shelby died peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Atrium Shelby, while surrounded by his family and listening to gospel music. Born June 13, 1945 to Rufus Nathaniel Ivie, Jr. and Nell Elizabeth Jones Ivie, he was a 1963 graduate of Shelby High School, 1965 graduate of Gardner-Webb College, and 1967 graduate of NC...
Robert Thrift
Feb 20, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Robert D. Thrift, 65, died Monday, February 20, 2023 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Geneva Wiggins Thrift of Kings Mountain and the late William “W.C.” Thrift. Robert loved to work and he owned and operated Robert’s Backhoe Service for many years. In addition to his father, he was preceded in...
Faye Horton
Feb 18, 2023
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Faye Leming Horton, 78, died Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Hospice of Carolina Foothills in Forest City. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late James and Geneva Standridge Leming. Faye was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was a lady who loved her family dearly. She was an avid Carolina Tar Heel Basketball...
Cleatus Hunsinger
Feb 16, 2023
SHELBY: Cleatus Hunsinger, 89, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. He was the son of the late Jesse Wilbert and Altas Burnett Hunsinger. Cleatus served in the Army, was a charter member of Westview Baptist Church, and a charter member of the Shelby Exchange Club. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death...
Billie Mcdaniel
Feb 12, 2023
SHELBY: Billie Martin McDaniel, 93, died Sunday, February 12, 2023. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late John and Sallie Elliott Martin. Billy was a member of New Camp Creek Baptist Church and retired from AT&T. She was a former music director and organist at Eastside Baptist Church in Kings Mountain and filled in at various...
Ted Simpson
Feb 11, 2023
WINSTON SALEM: Ted K. Simpson, 60, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at hospice in High Point. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation in Shelby, NC.
Maxine Sisk
Feb 11, 2023
SHELBY: Maxine Sisk, 82, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Lillian Sisk. Maxine retired from Hoechst Celanese and was member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Fred Sisk; and sister,...
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.
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