OBITUARIES

Dale Booth

Dale Booth

Apr 29, 2021

SHELBY-Dale Ray Booth,45, died Thursday, April 29,2021 at his home. A native of Cleveland County. He was preceded in death by his father Mitchell C Booth Sr.; grandparents, Arthur Booth, Francis Scruggs, John Gore and Louise Gore Sullivan. He is survived by his mother, Joann Tomlin of Shelby, son, Drew Booth of Gaffney, SC; daughters, Victoria Booth of Ellenboro, NC...

Billy Williams

Billy Williams

Apr 28, 2021

SHELBY: William Joel Williams (Billy) reached out to take the hand of Jesus early Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021, at the home of his daughter, Deborah Williams Wall, and her husband Frank Wall, Jr. Born June 14, 1930, to W. Alvin Williams and Dova Walker, Billy overcame Depression-era difficulties and faced his long life with determination, pride, and love for...

Donna Gideon

Donna Gideon

Apr 24, 2021

LINCOLNTON: Donna Kay Stout Gideon, 68, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her home. A native of McDonald County, MO, she is the daughter of Clyde Stout of MO, and the late Betty Stites Stout. Donna was a faithful pastor’s wife for 25 years, serving at Eastwind United Pentecostal Church, and several years prior, while living in Missouri. She loved...

Dexter "Deckie" Delk

Dexter "Deckie" Delk

Apr 22, 2021

SHELBY: Dexter “Deckie” Delk, 84, died Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Arval and Macie Ensley Guffey. Deckie loved her family and enjoyed good food and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Delk; and siblings, Mary Poteate,...

Craig Page

Craig Page

Apr 19, 2021

CHARLOTTE-Robert “Craig” Page, 38, died Monday, April 19,2021 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of David and Cindy Freeman of Shelby. He attended Shelby High School where he graduated in 2000. He furthered his education at Elon University where he graduated in 2005. He made numerous friends at both and stayed in contact with...

Bobby Mcmurry

Bobby Mcmurry

Apr 18, 2021

SHELBY: Bobby McMurry, 86, died Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Edith White Canipe and his step-father, A.L. Canipe. Bobby served in the Army, was a past master of Cleveland Lodge #202, retired from Overnight Transportation, and later owned and operated his lawnmower repair and lawn care...

Golda Glover

Golda Glover

Apr 16, 2021

SHELBY: Mary “Golda” Brooks Glover, 75, died Friday, April 16, 2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Luther Yates and Thelma Cabaniss Brooks. She is survived by her husband, James “Richard” Glover of the home; daughter, Cindy Rudd; and sister, Patsy Whitaker and husband John. A graveside service will be held...

Brad Murray

Brad Murray

Apr 15, 2021

SHELBY: William “Brad” Murray, 32, died Thursday, April 15, 2021. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Marty Murray Sr. and Melony Lewis. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold Lewis and wife Judith and Steve Murray. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sons, Blake Murray and Hunter Murray; daughter, Desiray...

Christine Faircloth

Christine Faircloth

Apr 14, 2021

GROVER-Christine Moore Faircloth,65, died Wednesday, April 14,2021 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late RT and Susie Taylor Moore. Christine was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who worked many years at Ingles. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years,...

Sandra Crouse

Sandra Crouse

Apr 11, 2021

BOILING SPRINGS-Sandra Kay Crouse, 70, died Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby, NC.

Carolyn Camp

Carolyn Camp

Apr 8, 2021

SHELBY-Carolyn Ivey Camp, 68, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Autumn Care of Saluda. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Camp; and daughter, Anita Marie Camp. She is survived by her son, Pete Camp of Saluda; and brother, James Ivey of Shelby. A graveside service will be held 2:30 pm, Sunday, April...

Marcella Beaver

Marcella Beaver

Apr 8, 2021

SHELBY: Marcella Beaver, 78, died Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Carolina Care in Cherryville. Funeral services and burial will take place in Azle, TX. FUNERAL HOME: Local funeral arrangements by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center

Loretta Jackson

Loretta Jackson

Apr 7, 2021

LAWNDALE-Loretta Young Jackson, 78, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Atrium Health Main. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Vearl Barnette Young. Loretta was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed sewing, crocheting, camping and eating out with her friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Chris Beaver

Chris Beaver

Apr 4, 2021

SHELBY: Christopher Eugene Beaver met his Lord and Savior with open arms on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland after a brief battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Chris, son of Jerry Talmadge Beaver and Nancy Borders Beaver, was born on August 29, 1967 in Shelby, NC. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Virginia Byers

Virginia Byers

Apr 4, 2021

Heaven reclaimed Virginia Sparks Byers, 95, from the Shelby Wendover Hospice House on April 4, 2021. She was born on April 29, 1925 in Union, South Carolina to the late Joseph Sparks and Pearl Anthony Sparks. Virginia graduated from Union High School, attended Carson-Newman in Tennessee and graduated from Knoxville General Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. She worked as...

Rick Mellon

Rick Mellon

Apr 2, 2021

SHELBY-Rick Wayne Mellon, 60, died, Friday April 2, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Doris “Dot” Mellon of Shelby and the late Ralph Mellon Sr. Rick was self-employed in the septic tank business. He was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather. He loved his jeep and enjoyed fishing, camping and...

Martha Hamrick

Martha Hamrick

Mar 30, 2021

SHELBY-Martha J. Hamrick, 88, died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Delphus Hamrick and Dora Allen Hamrick and her husband Hershel. Martha was a member of Davidson Memorial Baptist Church, and a faithful caregiver to many. She is survived by her sister, Hazel Stafford...

Carolyn Hamrick

Carolyn Hamrick

Mar 21, 2021

SHELBY: Carolyn Greene Hamrick, 73, died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Zella Morgan Greene. She was a member of Westover Baptist Church, and a former employee of McDonalds and Goodwill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Kathi Beratan

Kathi Beratan

Mar 21, 2021

DURHAM, NC – Kathi K. Beratan died peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 21st 2021. She was 64 years old. She is survived by her husband David, and her beloved dog, Bo. Kathi was born in western North Carolina, and grew up in the woods with her four older brothers and parents. She was a varsity student athlete at...

Leonard Everett

Leonard Everett

Mar 20, 2021

SHELBY: Leonard Windford Everett, 91, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Borrow County, GA, he was the son of the late Paul Everett Sr. and Maggie Elizabeth Brown Everett. Leonard served in the Army and was a member of Lattimore Baptist Church. He retired from Doran Mills after 40 years of service. He...