OBITUARIES
Roy Spurling
Sep 14, 2021
SHELBY-Roy Edward Spurling, 83, died Tuesday, September, 14, 2021 at Hospice of Wendover Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late John Gaston and Lou Ella Spurling. Roy was a loving husband, father and grandfather who served his Country in the U.S Marines. Roy was a Shelby police officer from 1960-1988 until his retirement, after...
Ben Kiser Sr.
Sep 12, 2021
SHELBY: Ben H. Kiser Sr., died at the age of 94, Sunday September 12, 2021, at Atrium Health Cleveland. Ben was the son of Ralph and Junie Kiser of Shelby. Ben “Poppy” Kiser was a loving father, devoted husband, brother, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by many. He was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church. Ben was...
Jerry Amalfi
Sep 12, 2021
Jerome “Jerry” Louis Amalfi,69, died Sunday, September 12,2021 at Peak Resources of Shelby. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary Toth Amalfi. Jerry was a giving person who helped anyone in need. Jerry was a cat lover who was nationally recognized for his breeding and showing cattery tailsoluz of the Siamese and oriental...
Betty Jordan
Sep 12, 2021
SHELBY: Betty Johnson Jordan, 73, died Sunday, September 12, 2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late David Johnson and Mary Allen Wellmon. Betty was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and worked as a beautician for more than 40 years. She enjoyed crocheting, where she made beautiful hats for the cancer...
Tony Jordan
Sep 11, 2021
SHELBY: Tony Douglas Jordan, 57, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Baxton Jordan of Shelby, and the late Betty Johnson Jordan. Tony was employed at NEG for 34 years, and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and loved hunting deer. He...
Pete Camp
Sep 10, 2021
SHELBY: Dwayne “Pete” Camp, 50, died Friday, September 10, 2021 at Autumn Care of Saluda. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Hugh and Carolyn Ivey Camp. In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his sister, Anita Marie Camp. He is survived by many extended family members. The family will receive...
Larry Clark
Sep 9, 2021
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Larry Claude Clark,77, left this world suddenly on September 9,2021. Born in Gaston County, Larry worked at Wix in Gastonia for 40 years before retiring. He was an avid fan of the Carolina Tarheels, Atlanta Braves, and loved NASCAR racing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Mark West. Larry is survived by...
Johnny Tesseneer
Sep 7, 2021
SHELBY: Johnny Fay Tesseneer, 81, died went to his heavenly home Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. Born in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Fay and Addie Horn Tesseneer. John was a member of Zoar Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Men’s Friends Sunday Class. He worked...
Julie Owle
Sep 7, 2021
EARL: Julie Allen Owle, 78, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lula Drewery Allen. Julie worked as a school teacher in Cherokee. She enjoyed taking pictures, cooking and her family was most important to her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Jeanette Hayes
Sep 7, 2021
SHELBY: Jeanette Wease Hayes, 88, died Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her daughter’s home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Anderson and Rixie Greene Wease. Jeanette was a member of Ledford Grove Baptist Church and worked in textiles. She loved her church, work and family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Ray Causby
Sep 6, 2021
SHELBY: Eddie “Ray” Causby, 78, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at Peak Resources in Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ed and Sallie Porter Causby. Ray was a kind and gentle man who never met a stranger. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, he was...
James Panther
Sep 6, 2021
SHELBY: James “Buster” Panther, 89, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Christmas and Lola Lawson Panther. Buster served as a Sergeant in the US Army, was a member of New Buffalo Baptist Church and retired as a plumber. He is survived by his...
Cathy Marshall
Sep 6, 2021
SHELBY-Cathy Dellinger Marshall,63, died Monday September 6,2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County she was the daughter of the late Crayton and Vera Short Dellinger. Cathy was a loving wife and mother who was a friend or mother figure to all she met. She loved the Lord and served as church secretary for Calvary Baptist Church for more...
Marie Hoyle
Sep 1, 2021
CHERRYVILLE: Marie Bridges Hoyle, 83, died Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar Lee and Ocie Cooper Bridges. Marie was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church. She retired from Kings Mountain Hospital, as a nurse, and she enjoyed reading. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Otha Bridges
Aug 30, 2021
SHELBY-Otha Bridges, 95, died Monday, August 30,2021 at White Oak Manor of Shelby. He was born in Rutherford County to the late Alonzo and Alpha Mae Bridges. Otha served his country during World War II in the US Army. He worked for the NC Department of Transportation as a Maintenance Supervisor for 40 years and 10 months. He was a...
Lynda Hammill
Aug 30, 2021
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Lynda Sue Herndon Hammill, 78, died Monday, August 30, 2021 at Caromont Health in Gastonia. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Aileen Moore Herndon. She was a member of David Baptist Church and retired from the judicial system. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Libby Greene
Aug 30, 2021
SHELBY: Elizabeth “Libby” Greene, 71, died Monday, August 30, 2021 at Atrium Health Main. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Beatrice Hardin Butler. Libby retired from Celanese and loved to drawl and go to the beach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 19 years,...
Joe Dean Estep
Aug 25, 2021
SHELBY: Joe Dean Estep, 89, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Robert and Dellia Hensley Estep. Joe was an active member at Zoar Baptist Church, where he was a former deacon, RA leader where he enjoyed the pinewood derby, and was a member of the...
Joyce Earls
Aug 24, 2021
MOORESBORO-Joyce Graves Earls, 66 died Tuesday, August 24,2021 at her home. She was born on December 12, 1954 in Norfolk Virginia, to the late Leroy Jr. and Mary Wiggins Graves. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved her little doggies. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters, along with...
Randy Myers
Aug 22, 2021
SHELBY: Randy Wayne Myers, 83, died Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Caromont Health in Gastonia. Born in Pennsylvania County, VA, he was the son of the late Earl and Eugenia Turpin Myers. Randy served in the Navy during the Korean War Conflict. He was General Manager of The Cone Mill in Cliffside, and was a mason, shriner and an avid...
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