OBITUARIES

Bobby Hoppes

Bobby Hoppes

Jan 1, 2025

SHELBY: Robert “Bobby” Hoppes, 60, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. Born in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of Barbara Champion Hoppes of Shelby and the late Nelson David Hoppes. Bobby enjoyed riding dirt bikes in his younger days. He enjoyed going to the mountains, beach or just taking a scenic drive with his...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Queen

Jacqueline "Jackie" Queen

Dec 31, 2024

GROVER: Jackie Mullinax Queen, 75, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the Rev. Robert and Mildred Bagwell Mullinax. Jackie was a faithful lady who was a member of New Buffalo Baptist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher, a lecturer of ladies conferences and loved to work...

Phyllis Dolese

Phyllis Dolese

Dec 30, 2024

SHELBY: Phyllis Lichtenstein Dolese, 87, died Monday, December 29, 2024 at Peak Resources in Shelby. A private entombment will take place in the mausoleum at Rose Hill Memorial Park. Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.

Timmy Self

Timmy Self

Dec 27, 2024

MOORESBORO: Timmy “Bobby” Self, 41, died Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home. He was the son of Tim and Teresa Self of Blacksburg, SC. Whether you knew Timmy as Bobby, PawPaw, from derbying or CP Metal Crafters you couldn’t help but love him. He had a heart of gold and a caring nature that is rare. If you were...

Melissa Hatfield

Melissa Hatfield

Dec 25, 2024

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Melissa Hatfield, 41, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at her home. Funeral services and burial will take place in her home state of West Virginia. Local services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral and Aquamation in Kings Mountain.

James Walter Ramey

James Walter Ramey

Dec 23, 2024

KINGS MOUNTAIN: James Walter Ramey Sr., 98, went home to our heavenly Father, peacefully, Monday Dec 23, at his home. He was born on November 20, 1926 to parents, James and Nannie Ramey. In 1943, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy, and served during World War II. He worked at Burlington Mills in Kings Mountain and Gastonia. He...

Jacob Thomas Jones

Jacob Thomas Jones

Dec 21, 2024

SHELBY- On December 21, 2024 our world became dimmer as we lost our beloved Jacob. He passed away peacefully in his sleep holding his Sam bear. Jacob is survived by his parents, Tammy and Peter Newbery, his siblings Nick (Kelly) Jones, Andrea (Jorge) Diaz, and Rachel (Ward) Gibson. He is also survived by his nieces, Natalie, Riley, Kaitlyn, Harper, Averie,...

Andy Radford

Andy Radford

Dec 20, 2024

SHELBY: Andy Radford, 35, died Friday, December 20, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of the Todd Radford and fiancée Crystal Parker of Mooresboro and Lea Ann Galloway and Husband Kevin of Polkville. Andy loved to watch Bravo TV and he had a passion for decorating and fluffing Christmas trees. He worked...

Steve Page

Steve Page

Dec 8, 2024

SHELBY: Steve “Rabbit” Page, 82, died Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his home. A Cleveland County native, he was the son of the late Alton Raymond and Mittie Cooper Page. Steve was a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church and worked for Ora Textiles for 33 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting but most of all he enjoyed spending time...

Billy Joe Bridges

Billy Joe Bridges

Dec 7, 2024

SHELBY: Billy Joe Bridges, a kind, devoted, and faithful man, passed away peacefully at home on December 7, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on April 21, 1935, at home in Lattimore, North Carolina, Billy Joe lived a life characterized by love, integrity, and service to others. Billy Joe graduated from Lattimore High School and went on to earn...

Sondra Shanker

Sondra Shanker

Dec 5, 2024

MARYLAND: Sondra Shanker, 80, died Thursday, December 5, 2024. A graveside service will be held 11:00AM Sunday, December 22, 2024 in Sunset Cemetery.

Bernice Mcdaniel

Bernice Mcdaniel

Dec 3, 2024

SHELBY: Bernice Davis McDaniel, 67, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Deanie Davis Jr. and the late Essie Mae Sisk Davis. Bernice enjoyed watching birds. She loved dogs and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Annie Farris

Annie Farris

Dec 2, 2024

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Annie Armittie Farris, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain surrounded by family. Born in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Essie Farris. Affectionally known as “Mit”, she will be remembered for finding joy and laughter in the simplest of things. Having been diagnosed...

William "Billy" Rodriguez

William "Billy" Rodriguez

Dec 1, 2024

KINGS MOUNTAIN: William “Billy” Rodriguez, 66, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at CaroMont Regional in Gastonia. He was the son of the late Guillermo and Julia Rodriguez. Billy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved his Mexican music and Mexican food. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Charlotte Rodriguez; son, William A. Rodriguez III and...

Danny Lovelace

Danny Lovelace

Dec 1, 2024

SHELBY: Danny Charles Lovelace, 62, died Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Peak Resources in Shelby. He was the son of Patricia Chapman of Kings Mountain and the late Charles Lovelace. Danny was a member at Oak Grove Baptist Church, he loved going to the beach, and most of all he loved animals especially his two dogs, Bosco and Bailey. In...

Aiden Franklin

Aiden Franklin

Nov 25, 2024

LAWNDALE: Aiden Nickolas Franklin, 17, died Monday, November 25, 2024 at his home. Born in Cleveland County he was the son of Amanda Smith and husband Doug of Lawndale and Timothy Franklin of Kings Mountain . Aiden graduated from Turning Point Academy and he worked at Food Lion. He was an avid computer gamer and his favorite game was Fortnite....

Eira Peace Wilson

Eira Peace Wilson

Nov 24, 2024

WACO: Baby Peace Wilson entered the gates of heaven after two short months of life. She was the daughter of Timothy Wilson Jr. and Chelsea Towery of Waco. A family graveside service was held at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Funeral services entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby.

Carrie Lattimore

Carrie Lattimore

Nov 22, 2024

SHELBY: Ms. Carrie Bell Lattimore, age 91, departed her life November 22, 2024 at Carolina Care of Cherryville. She was born in July 18, 1933 to the late Ernest Muldrow and Lillie M. Cook Pooler. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James F. Walls, then later married George Lattimore Jr. whom predeceased her; sister, Azlee Surratt; brothers,...

Deloris Austin

Deloris Austin

Nov 16, 2024

SHELBY: DeLoris Austin, 77, died Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Peak Resources in Shelby. Born in Burnsville, NC she was the daughter of Lithy Austin. Deloris was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to thrift shops and was known as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. In addition to her mother, she was...

Carol York

Carol York

Nov 12, 2024

SHELBY: Carol Wellmon York, 84, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Elma Barnett Wellmon. Carol was a member of Zoar Baptist Church and she worked at the Lily Mill for many years, later retiring from Cleveland Regional Medical Center. She enjoyed going to...