OBITUARIES

Glen Hammitt Sr.

Glen Hammitt Sr.

Dec 1, 2020

Kings Mountain- Glen Weldon Hammitt Sr.,83, died Tuesday, December 1,2020, at Atrium Health Charlotte. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation of Kings Mountain.

Geraldine Oliver

Geraldine Oliver

Nov 29, 2020

SHELBY: Geraldine Clary Oliver, 87, a native of Cleveland County, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. FUNERAL HOME: Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center

Marie Horne

Marie Horne

Nov 25, 2020

SHELBY: On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Marie S. Horne peacefully passed through the gates of Heaven, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her own home. Marie, lovingly known as “Granny”, was born on June 25, 1934 in Shelby, NC, to George Vernon and Madge Queen Silver. She married her childhood sweetheart, Wallace L. Horne, and so began their...

Faye D. Hollifield

Faye D. Hollifield

Nov 25, 2020

SHELBY: Faye Dalton Hollifield, 97, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Guyvie and Sally Crawford Dalton. She worked many years at Blanton’s Variety Store. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Hollifield; daughter, Kay Ruppe; son, Dale...

Judith Hipps

Judith Hipps

Nov 23, 2020

SHELBY: Judith Shields Hipps, 79, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at Caromont Health in Gastonia. A native of Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Roper and Frances Shields Gantt and her husband James. She was of the Baptist faith, and worked many years at Wal-Mart. She had a love for crocheting, flowers, carousels, butterfly’s and the...

Margaret Greene

Margaret Greene

Nov 22, 2020

SHELBY: Margaret Louise Greene, 88, died Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Peak Resources of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Eva Bolton Greene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Esther Edmonson and Gwen Grumbine; brothers, Dewey, Howard and Haas Greene; sisters in law, Arvina...

Melvin Bolton

Melvin Bolton

Nov 22, 2020

SHELBY- Melvin Wood Bolton, 92, died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at White Oak Manor of Shelby. Born in Vesuvius,VA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosa Lee Wood. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Don Bolton; sisters, Kathleen and Edith; brothers, Joseph Jr. and James. She is survived by her...

Sheila Ann Grigg

Sheila Ann Grigg

Nov 18, 2020

FALLSTON-Sheila Wright Grigg, 55, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Grace Greene Wright. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She graduate from Shelby High School Class of 1983. She enjoyed beading, making jewelry, cooking, baking as well as spending time...

Donald Foster

Donald Foster

Nov 16, 2020

Grover- Donald Gold Foster, 72, went to be with his Lord in Heaven, Monday, November 16, 2020, at his home. Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Ben and Eva Tucker Foster. Donald loved his family and enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Minnie Lee...

Russell Ramsey

Russell Ramsey

Nov 15, 2020

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Russell “Rusty” Ramsey, 61, died Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Caromont Health in Gastonia. A native of Mecklenburg County, he is the son of Maxine Davis Ramsey of Kings Mountain and the late Woodrow Ramsey. Rusty loved to ride his Harley Davison. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Darrell Ramsey. In...

Betty Hall

Betty Hall

Nov 13, 2020

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC: Betty Jean Hall, 84, passed on Friday, November 13, 2020, at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A West Virginia native and a North Carolina transplant, she was the daughter of Omer and Rosa McClure of Huntington, WV. She was preceded in death by her sisters; Lucille and Lou Porter and Mildred and James Johnson; brothers, Clyde...

Randy "Taz" Padgett

Randy "Taz" Padgett

Nov 13, 2020

SHELBY: Randy “Taz” Padgett, 66, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Betty Callahan Poteat of Lattimore and the late Gene Coran Padgett. Randy was a 1973 graduate of Crest High School, served in the US Navy, retired from Timken Bearing Co., and was a member of...

Renee Powell

Renee Powell

Nov 9, 2020

SHELBY: Karen “Renee” Powell, 69, died, Monday, November 9, 2020 at Atrium Health Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James and Betty Morehead Bivins. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Childers Martin. She is survived by...

Zoey Mills

Zoey Mills

Nov 9, 2020

SHELBY: Zoey “Pumkin” Leigh Mills, 10, went to be with her Lord, Monday, November 9, 2020, at her home. Born in Cleveland County on April 23, 2010, she is the daughter of Bobby and Brittnay Williams Mills of Shelby. Zoey loved Trolls, Vamperina and bright colors. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Devin Mills of...

Fred Dyer

Fred Dyer

Nov 9, 2020

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Fred Dyer, 84, died peacefully, Monday, November 9, 2020, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late W. Lawrence and Leo Wade Dyer. A soft spoken man who was loved by many in his community. Fred was a loving husband and father who enjoyed to playing golf and pool, especially going...

Barbara Anderson

Barbara Anderson

Nov 8, 2020

Shelby-Barbara Anderson,72, died Sunday, November 8,2020, at Peak Resources Shelby.

Miguel Zapata-Jimenez

Miguel Zapata-Jimenez

Nov 7, 2020

SHELBY-Miguel Zapata-Jimenez, 58, died Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A family burial will take place at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery on Christopher Road.

Thurman Humphries

Thurman Humphries

Nov 4, 2020

SHELBY-Thurman Humphries, 79, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A graveside service will be held 10 AM,Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Patterson Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Darrius Hughes

Darrius Hughes

Oct 30, 2020

SHELBY-Darrius Steven Hughes, 15, died Friday, October 30, 2020. He was a native of Cleveland County. Darrius was an outgoing young man who never met a stranger. He loved the outdoors, where he would ride his dirt bike, or anything with wheels. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He is preceded in death by his grandmother,...

Walter Wright Jr.

Walter Wright Jr.

Oct 28, 2020

SHELBY-Walter Louis Wright Jr., 69, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Peak Resources of Shelby. Born in Gaston County, he was the son of the late Walter Sr. and Gloria Biggs Wright. Walter was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, who never met a stranger. He was always happy to share the gospel wherever he went and asked if...