OBITUARIES
Tex Dotson
Oct 28, 2022
SHELBY: Tex Arnold Dotson, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, October 28, 2022 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Pearl Greene Dotson. Tex was member of Christopher Road Baptist Church, where he loved his church. He enjoyed NASCAR and fishing. In addition to his...
Dorothy "Dot" Hollifield
Oct 27, 2022
SHELBY: Dorothy “Dot” Hollifield, 81, died Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her home. She was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Hamrick. Dot worked many years as a bookkeeper at First Union Bank, she was a member of Zoar Baptist Church where she was the past president of her Lydia Sunday school class, and she was lovingly known...
Dora Heavner
Oct 25, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Dora Sims Heavner, 76, died Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Nell Kircus. Dora retired from Caromont Health and was a member of El Bethel UMC. In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by her brother, Buddy Kircus; and...
Gary Littman
Oct 24, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Gary Littman, 76, died Monday, October 24, 2022 at his home. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.
Faye Shepperson
Oct 22, 2022
SHELBY: Bessie “Faye” Shepperson, 82, died Saturday, October 22, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late JP Hart Sr. and Georgia Hartsell Hart. Faye served in the Navy and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she served in many different capacities over the years. In addition to...
Bobby Jones
Oct 21, 2022
LATTIMORE: Bobby Ray Jones, 90, died Friday, October 21, 2022 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Noah and Ivey Hulsey Jones. Bobby retired from Arey Oil and was an avid Carolina Basketball and Braves fan. He enjoyed his friends and independence. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Ralph White
Oct 20, 2022
SHELBY: Ralph White, 82, died Thursday, October 20, 2022 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late James and Sallie Mullinax White. Ralph retired from Doran Textiles and enjoyed gardening and working in his yard. He was a Braves fan and loved spending time with his grandsons. In addition to his parents, he...
Sharon Perry
Oct 14, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Sharon Perry, 45, died Friday, October 14, 2022 at Hospice At Wendover. She was the daughter of Robert William Medlin, JR. and Shirley Herrin Medlin.; her children, Jade Merida Perry (26), Marissa Marie Perry (24), Brooke Lynn Perry (22) & Aubrey Elizabeth Perry (10); and her husband, Scott Anthony Perry Sharon's favorite things were going to the beach, watching...
Joyce Roberson
Oct 14, 2022
SHELBY: Joyce Clardy Roberson, 71, died Friday, October 14, 2022 at her home. Born in Greenville County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Holmer and Myrtle Davis Clardy. Joyce loved the beach, reading and her family. She is survived by her daughter, Kristie Richards and husband John of Shelby and Brandi Allen and boyfriend Billy Terry of Boiling...
Joan Guin
Oct 14, 2022
SHELBY: Joan Simpson Guin, 58, died Friday, October 14, 2022 her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter the late Ralph and Katherine Hicks Simpson. She was active with Bikers with Boxes, toy runs and giving back to the community. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tim Simpson. She is...
Cleo Blanton
Oct 11, 2022
SHELBY: Cleophus “Cleo” Blanton, age 76, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his home. He was the son of the late William and Vennie Blanton. He was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church, Friendship Masonic Lodge, a Shriner, and an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brothers, Jimmie Blanton...
Mark Osborne
Oct 8, 2022
SHELBY-Mark “Marty” Pressley Osborne, 86, went to be with our lord on Saturday October 8, 2022. He was born in Akron, OH on November 6, 1935 and grew up in Brevard, NC. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Mark and Nancy Osborne; and his sister, Carolyn Darst. Marty is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ruth Dellinger...
Tony Martin
Oct 1, 2022
GROVER: Tony Carlos “Rat” Martin, 62, died Saturday, October 1, 2022 at his home. Born in Cherokee County, SC, he is the son of Betty Turner Martin and the late David Martin. He worked as a forklift operator and cut trees for many years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Trinidy Martin and wife Ruby...
Shane Hale
Oct 1, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Shane Hale, 50, died Saturday October 1, 2022 at his home. He is the son of the late Johnny and Dorothy Hale. He enjoyed working on cars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wesley Hale. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Jennifer Hale; brothers, David Hale and...
Thom Deaver
Oct 1, 2022
SHELBY-Thom Deaver, 72, died Saturday, October 1, 2022 at his home. A native to Cleveland County, he was the son of the late John and Mary Deaver. He served in the Army, was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, he worked as a horse trainer for many years and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents he was proceeded...
Skylar Bacon
Oct 1, 2022
FAIRFAX, VA-Skylar Bacon, 20, died Saturday, October 1, 2022. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
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,...
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