OBITUARIES

Jean Robbins

Jean Robbins

Feb 12, 2022

GROVER: Betty “Jean” Robbins, 80, died Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Atrium Health North East. Born in Caldwell County, she was the daughter of the late Devon and Mattie Absher Triplett. Jean worked in healthcare with R.E.A.C.H for over 30 years and was an active and faithful member of Kings Mountain Assembly Church. She was a beloved grandmother affectionately known...

Gary Floyd

Gary Floyd

Feb 9, 2022

SHELBY: Gary Allen Floyd, 72, died Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Jack and Kate Palmer Floyd. Gary served in the Army during Vietnam. He also served as past Master of Lodge #744 and was a member of Northside Baptist Church, where he was a former deacon....

Kim Ford

Kim Ford

Feb 8, 2022

SHELBY: Kim Lavender Ford, 61, died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter Brenda Davis Lavender of Shelby and the late Rev. Dean Lavender. Kim was full of life, a lady who loved her God, church, family and shopping. She worked as a substitute teacher with Cleveland County Schools and...

C.O. Koon

C.O. Koon

Feb 7, 2022

SHELBY: CO Koon, 78, died Monday, February 7, 2022 at his home. Born in Lexington County, SC, he was the son of Odell and Elizabeth Davis Koon. CO graduated from Batesburg High School and Wofford College. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he was active in many different capacities. He retired from Burlington Industries and later...

Junior Harris

Junior Harris

Feb 6, 2022

CHERRYVILLE: Paul “Junior” Lee Harris Jr., 68, died Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Paul Lee Harris Sr. and Virginia Harrill Harris. Junior owned and operated Harris Enterprise, which included his junk yard that he loved spending time at, and HWY 120 Speedway. He graduated from...

Bill Cromer

Bill Cromer

Feb 6, 2022

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Bill “Butch” Cromer, 75, died Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born in York County, SC, he was the son of Louise Cromer. Bill served in the Army during Vietnam, and later worked on small engines for many years. He was known as a man who lived a strong Christian faith. In addition to his mother,...

John Roberts

John Roberts

Feb 6, 2022

KINGS MOUNTAIN-John D. Roberts, 80, died Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Hospice at Wendover. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Janet Owens

Janet Owens

Feb 5, 2022

SHELBY-Janet Owens, 77, died Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Caromont Health in Gastonia. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Grady Farris Jr.

Grady Farris Jr.

Feb 4, 2022

KINGS MOUNTAIN-Grady Durdin Farris Jr., 66, died Friday, February 4, 2022, at his home. Born in Gaston County, he is the son of Geraldine Wall and the late Grady Farris Sr. Grady loved his family and was a talented tradesman who never met a stranger. He was a big Steelers fan who also enjoyed remote control airplanes and playing music...

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson

Feb 2, 2022

SHELBY-Richard Wilson, 68, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at her home. Burial services will take place in Maryland.

Nancy Beaver

Nancy Beaver

Feb 1, 2022

Jerry Talmadge Beaver and Nancy Borders Beaver were united in marriage on October 29, 1966. They were blessed to join hands once again as they met their Lord and Savior with open arms on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. As Shelby natives, Jerry was born on June 7, 1942 and Nancy on April 26, 1948. They were preceded in death by...

Jerry Beaver

Jerry Beaver

Feb 1, 2022

Jerry Talmadge Beaver and Nancy Borders Beaver were united in marriage on October 29, 1966. They were blessed to join hands once again as they met their Lord and Savior with open arms on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. As Shelby natives, Jerry was born on June 7, 1942 and Nancy on April 26, 1948. They were preceded in death by...

Della Canipe

Della Canipe

Jan 31, 2022

SHELBY-Della Hamrick Canipe, 63, of 325 Grice Street, Shelby, NC, 28150, died Monday, January 31, 2022, at Hospice of Wendover Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Dewey D. Hamrick and Ruth Barnett Hamrick. Della enjoyed cooking, sewing, drawing, dancing. She loved New Year’s shooting and spending all the time she could with her...

Hailey Jackson

Hailey Jackson

Jan 31, 2022

SHELBY- Hailey Sheyenne Jackson, 22, died Monday, January 31, 2022. Born in Gaston County, she is the daughter of Kelly Flood and stepfather, Shane of KY, and Randy Jackson and stepmother, Alma of FL. Hailey was a perfect loving daughter, mother, sister, granddaughter, and friend who will be deeply missed. She loved her children with all her heart. Hailey was...

Mary Frances Schmidt

Mary Frances Schmidt

Jan 30, 2022

TRYON-Mary Frances Schmidt, 87, died Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Hospice of Carolina Foothills in Forest City, North Carolina. Mary Frances Schmidt, daughter of George Ellet and Mary Elizabeth (McMillan) Bowling, is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Gail Duane Schmidt; five children, Yvonne Newgent, Duane Schmidt (Christine Daily), Gordon Schmidt (Kim), Brian Schmidt (Sharon) and Valerie Hall...

Jerry Bauguss

Jerry Bauguss

Jan 29, 2022

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC: Jerry Allen Bauguss, 82, went into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. A native of Wilkes County, NC, he was the son of the late Roy and Deby Johnson Bauguss. Jerry graduated from W. Wilkes High School and served in the National Guard. He attended Winston-Salem Barber School and...

Cynthia Lewis

Cynthia Lewis

Jan 29, 2022

MOORESBORO: Cynthia McQuone Lewis, 66, died Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of Elk County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Faye Carnahan McQuone. Cynthia worked as a waitress at the Gaffney Cracker Barrel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Lewis. She...

Richard Wallace

Richard Wallace

Jan 24, 2022

KINGS MOUNTAIN-Richard Wallace, 67, died Monday, January 24, 2022 at The Brian Center in Gastonia. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Kings Mountain.

Crystal Crowder

Crystal Crowder

Jan 24, 2022

SHELBY: Crystal Dawn Crowder, 54, died Monday, January 24, 2022 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Hubert Crowder of Shelby and the late Guynell Shaw Crowder. Crystal graduated from North Shelby School and attended Cleveland Vocational Workshop, working with arts and crafts. She was a member of the church she...

Joyce Clark

Joyce Clark

Jan 24, 2022

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Joyce Leming Clark,87, died Monday, January 24,2022 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late James and Genava Standridge Leming. Joyce retired from Wix after more than 30 years of service. She loved her family and her church First Wesleyan of Kings Mountain. Joyce was a loving wife,...