OBITUARIES
Esther Cochran
May 10, 2021
GROVER: Esther Cochran, 66, died Monday, May 10, 2021 at CaroMont Health in Gastonia. A native of Rockingham County, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Duncan Joyce. She was a homemaker and a lady who loved all. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Billy Cochran, of the home; daughters, Jennifer Mason and fiancé...
Doug Carroll
May 9, 2021
SHELBY: Douglas “Doug” Carroll, 80, died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Hoyt and Mallie Dixon Carroll. Doug served in the Air Force, retired as a computer engineer, after 40 years of service, with Unisys, and was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. He stayed active with...
Ethel Wells
May 4, 2021
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Ethel Whetstine Wells, 91, died Tuesday, May 4,2021, at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. Born in York County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Lela Ford Whetstine. Ethel worked in the textile industry and she attended Kings Mountain Family Worship Center for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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