OBITUARIES
William Erschen
May 8, 2022
William Copeland Erschen June 17, 2002 – April 24, 2022. Born in Rock Hill, SC. William was an adventurer at heart. During his younger years he played soccer from the age of four to thirteen, goalie was his chosen position and was great at it. During his teen years he found a love for the outdoors. Many times, William would...
Ebbie "Jo" Dyer
May 8, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Ebbie “Jo” Lemons Dyer, 76, died peacefully, Sunday, May 8, 2022, with her children by her side. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Fitchue Floyd and Ruby Young Lemons. Jo was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, where she loved her Sunday School Class. She was an avid birdwatcher and gardener,...
Butch Connor
May 3, 2022
SHELBY: Boyce “Butch” Eugene Connor, 76, died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Willow Ridge Nursing Center in Rutherfordton. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Charles Boyce and Oleen White Connor. He was a member of New Bethel Church of Shelby where he enjoyed singing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Veronica Battle
May 1, 2022
Veronica Battle gained her wings on Sunday May 1, 2022, at her family home in Shelby NC. She was born on November 24, 1974, to late Ellis Gene Battle Sr. and Edna Mae Battle. Veronica leaves to cherish fond memories to her mother, Edna Battle; her daughters Christina Battle (Abiyd) and Callisha Flack (Roshad); her son, James Battle; her siblings...
Luke Berry
May 1, 2022
SHELBY: Luke Matthew Berry, 39, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at home. Born in Geneva, OH, he is the son of Barbara Berry and the late Dallas Berry Sr. Luke was employed at Greenheck for the past 8 years. He was a very simple man who was selfless and would do anything for anyone. He loved to camp, fish,...
Richard Saulsbury
Apr 29, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Richard Saulsbury, 86, died Friday, April 29, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.
Virginia Fernandez
Apr 29, 2022
LATTIMORE-Virginia Fernandez, 71, died Friday, April 29, 2022 at her home. Funeral services and burial will take place in Mississippi. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby in handling all local arrangements.
Iris Greer
Apr 26, 2022
SHELBY: Iris Champion Greer, 91, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Wilson and Myrtle Crawford Borders. Iris graduated high school from Number 3 in Earl, attended Gardner-Webb Junior College and graduated from Appalachian State with her teaching certificate in 1953. She taught fourth grade...
Mark Raymond
Apr 22, 2022
HENDERSONVILLE-Mr. Mark Raymond, 86, died peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022 at his home. A beautiful family visitation was held at the family home over the weekend. Aquamation services are being provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby, NC.
Hugh Williams
Apr 22, 2022
SHELBY: Hugh Ray Williams, 79, died Friday, April 22, 2022 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Edessell Williams. Hugh served in the Army and retired as a Road Driver. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Chris Saldo
Apr 11, 2022
GROVER-Chris Saldo, 52, died Monday, April 11, 2022, at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Judy Saldo and the late Donald Saldo. Chris was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother who was a long time employee of Kings Mountain High School. Chris enjoyed working at KMHS, he truly found his calling...
Bette Wiggins
Apr 6, 2022
CHARLOTTE-Bette Wiggins, 79, died Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Ennis Johnson
Apr 4, 2022
SHELBY: Ennis Hartwell Johnson, 89, died Monday, April 4, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in Hancock County, GA, he was the son of the late Ennis A. and Mattie Wilson Johnson. Ennis retired from the US Airforce and was an active member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. He was an avid Braves and GA Bulldogs fan. He use to...
David Turner Sr.
Mar 30, 2022
SHELBY: David Albert Lee Turner Sr., 67, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Hospice of Wendover Shelby. A native of Cleveland County he is the son of Pauline Turner and the late DL Turner. He was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved his grandchildren. With David it was never a dull moment....
Sherry Hughes
Mar 29, 2022
Kings Mountain- Sherry Marie Hughes, 49, passed away Tuesday, March 29th, at CMC Main in Charlotte. Residing in Kings Mountain, she was the beloved daughter of Elaine Morrison (66) and Randy Morrison (64). She also leaves behind her biological father, Lenny Bridges. Sherry was loved by her friends and family for her kind nature, and always put others before herself....
Patricia Panther
Mar 26, 2022
SHELBY: Patricia Carter Panther, 81, died Saturday, March 26,2022, at Testa Family Hospice House. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Boyd and Mable Hayes Carter. Patricia was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed reading and dancing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Carter. She is...
Roy Swofford
Mar 20, 2022
SHELBY: Roy Martin Swofford, 93, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, March 20, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. Born in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Ethel Greene Swofford. Roy grew up in White Bear, MN, the youngest of nine children, and later served four years in the Navy. He returned...
Patricia Stewart
Mar 20, 2022
BLACKSBURG, SC: Patricia “Trish” Hardin Stewart, 63, died Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born in Tulsa, OK, she is the daughter of Rachel Jackson Biddix of Kings Mountain and the late James Hardin. She worked at the Boyd Corporation in Gaffney. She enjoyed walking, exercising, growing plants, spending time with her grandchildren, collecting angels and baby dolls,...
Judy Herron
Mar 15, 2022
GROVER: Judy Ann Rayfield Herron, 74, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Testa Family Hospice House. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Estell Martin Rayfield. Judy was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Curtis Herron of the home; son, John Herron of Greenville, SC;...
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