OBITUARIES
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.
John Carpenter
Aug 17, 2022
SHELBY: John Arch “Dink” Carpenter, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Lee County, he was the son of the late Joseph Carpenter and Margie Arnold. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Sue Carpenter; grandmother, May Jane Holder; step-son, Christopher Putnam; niece and nephew, Cora Jane and...
Joseph Jeffrey-Campbell
Aug 16, 2022
Greensboro N.C.-Joseph Jeffrey-Campbell ,20, died August 16, 2022, at Moses Cone Hospital. Aquamation services provided by Clay- Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.
Linda Atkins
Aug 15, 2022
SHELBY: Linda Wheat Atkins, 78, died Monday, August 15, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Julia Wright Wheat. Linda worked in textiles and loved her friends, family and working with flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Roger, Ronnie, Mike...
David Fite
Aug 14, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN: David “Red” Wayne Fite, 73, died Sunday, August 14, 2022 at his home. Born in Gaston County, he was the son of the late Richard Earl and Jessie Elizabeth “Boots” Bridges Fite. David worked as a Carpenter and was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. He was an avid NACAR and Jeff Gordon fan. He enjoyed watching westerns...
Jd Caveny
Aug 10, 2022
GROVER: J. D. Caveny, 79, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at his home. He was born January 14, 1943 to the late James Harlan and Leila Bolin Caveny. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister; Pauline Caveny Lovelace and husband Dewey; brothers, James “Johnny”, Howard “Pee-Wee” and Floyd Odell ”Sam” Caveny, all...
Kathleen "Kathy" Bishop
Aug 10, 2022
SHELBY: Kathleen “Kathy” Myers Bishop, 71, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Hospice at Wendover. Born in Washtenaw County, MI, she was the daughter of the late Wilburn J. and Lova Belle Russ Myers. Kathy was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Kings Mountain where she was active in the Bus Ministry. She enjoyed...
Elizabeth "Lib" Parker
Aug 9, 2022
SHELBY: Elizabeth “Lib” Ogle Parker, 89, died Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at her home. Born in Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Emma Lucille Jones Ogle. Lib retired from PPG and was a member of Dover Baptist Church. She loved her family and enjoyed fishing and camping. In addition to her parents, she was...
Connie Conner
Aug 7, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Connie McGinnis Conner, 71, died Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Katherine Blanton McGinnis. Connie enjoyed shopping, gardening, cooking and spending time her grandchildren. She was a member of Sparrow Springs Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Jackie Mcdonald
Aug 5, 2022
BESSEMER CITY: Jackie Childers McDonald, 62, died Friday, August 5, 2022 at her home. Born in Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Jackie and Theresa Moody Hughes. She is survived by her lifetime partner, Dennis Hoyle, of the home; son, William McDonald of Mt. Holly; and daughter, Tammy Shehow-Melton of Dalzell, SC. Funeral services will be private...
Brandi Cunningham
Aug 4, 2022
SHELBY-Brandi Cunningham, 49, died Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Funeral arrangements are private to the family.
Kathy Stanley
Aug 3, 2022
SHELBY: Kathy “Kat” Watts Stanley, 64, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Watts and Helen Brown Watts. Kathy was employed with Atrium Health for nearly 40 years, and was of the Baptist faith and an avid animal lover. In...
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