OBITUARIES

Lewis Ewery

Lewis Ewery

Oct 3, 2020

SHELBY-Lewis Drewery, 73, died Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Atrium Health in Pineville. Funeral arrangements are pending at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home in Shelby.

Matt Borders

Matt Borders

Oct 1, 2020

SHELBY: Matthew “Matt” Michael Borders, 41, went to his heavenly Lord and home, Thursday, October 1, 2020, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Mike and Karen Hardin Borders of Shelby. Matt was a member of Patterson Springs Baptist Church, where he worked the sound system, and served in other capacities of the church....

Linda Warren

Linda Warren

Sep 30, 2020

SHELBY: Linda Borders Warren, 77, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late George Dixon Borders and Ruth Arrowood Borders. Linda was a member of New Buffalo Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth, Jack and Doyle Borders. She...

Wayne Thomas

Wayne Thomas

Sep 29, 2020

Kings Mountain- Wayne Lee Thomas, 67, died Tuesday, September, 29, 2020 at Atrium Health Kings Mountain. A Native of Dahlonega, Georgia he was the son of the late Herbert and Sarah Hatfield Thomas. Wayne was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved to laugh and make others laugh, he was never on time, but never met a stranger. Wayne...

Nancy Webb Pinkerton

Nancy Webb Pinkerton

Sep 28, 2020

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Nancy Webb Pinkerton, 64, died peacefully, Monday, September 28, 2020, at her home. A native of Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Webb Sr. and O’Nell Wehunt Webb. Nancy served in the US Army, and was educated and trained as a highly skilled chef. She taught culinary at Central Piedmont Community College for...

Jane Venter

Jane Venter

Sep 26, 2020

GROVER-Jane Venter, 76, died Saturday, September 26, 2020, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Horace Dawson

Horace Dawson

Sep 24, 2020

SHELBY: Horace K. Dawson, 90, died Thursday, September 24, 2020, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ira and Blanch Taylor Dawson. Horace worked many years at Morrison Construction, and retired from the county school system in maintenance. He was a ham radio enthusiast. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Kristen Townsend

Kristen Townsend

Sep 23, 2020

SHELBY-Kristen Townsend, 39, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Caromont Health in Gastonia. Aquamation services are provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby.

Roddy Cobb Jr.

Roddy Cobb Jr.

Sep 21, 2020

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Roddy Lee Cobb Jr., 89, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at Caromont Health in Gastonia. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Roddy Sr. and Floy Ruth Jolly. He retired as an Overnight Truck Driver, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain. In addition to his parents, he was...

Anthony Parodi

Anthony Parodi

Sep 19, 2020

Kings Mountain- Anthony Parodi, 57, died Saturday , September 19, 2020, at Atrium Health of Kings Mountain. He is survived by his loving wife, Fran Parodi; and son, Anthony Parodi Jr.; both of the home. A private family visitation will be held at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel in Kings Mountain. Aquamation services provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center...

Debbie Short

Debbie Short

Sep 19, 2020

DENTON- Debbie Short, 67, of Denton passed away on September 19, 2020 with family by her side after a period of declining health. She was born to the late M.L. Pinkney Hollar and Ruth Ileen Hollar of Newton on July 12, 1953. She was a member of Old St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Newton. She graduated from Newton-Conover High School...

Sebra Owens

Sebra Owens

Sep 18, 2020

Sebra “Jayne” “NaNa” Lovelace Owens, 66, died Friday, September 18, 2020, at Atrium Health in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late George Lovelace and Peggy Patterson. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed laughing and spending time with her family, including her grandchildren. Jayne was a kind and loving person,...

Edwin Kendrick

Edwin Kendrick

Sep 12, 2020

Edwin Randolph Kendrick ​The life journey of Edwin Randolph Kendrick came to an end on September 12, 2020. It began as the first-born of Hugh Quinn and Louvice Lowery Kendrick of Shelby, NC on November 8, 1920. After graduation from Number 3 School, Edwin did various jobs until World War II began. Then, he became part of the Greatest Generation....

Tammie Fowler

Tammie Fowler

Sep 11, 2020

LAWNDALE: Tammie W. Fowler, 62, died Friday, September 11, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Grover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Max Whitworth and Francis Weaver Davis. Tammie was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church in Fallston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mars Ray...

Richard Borders

Richard Borders

Sep 7, 2020

SHELBY-Richard “Rick” Austell Borders, 70, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on September 7, 2020 at his home. Please share any condolences or fond memories of Rick with the family via the Clay-Barnette funeral home website Rick was born on March 17, 1950 in Shelby to Mary “Bebe” Borders and Charles Bryan Borders. He graduated from Shelby High School. On...

Joann Lowery

Joann Lowery

Sep 6, 2020

SHELBY: Joann Marler Lowery, 84, died Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Estelle McSwain Marler. Joann was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and retired from FASCO after 35 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Julia Bertholf

Julia Bertholf

Sep 3, 2020

SHELBY-Julia Fine Bertholf, 63, died Thursday, September 3, 2020, at her home. Born in Newport, TN, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruby Strange Fine. Julia had a deep love for God. She also had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and most of...

Rebecca Heafner

Rebecca Heafner

Aug 31, 2020

SHELBY: Rebecca Ann Clayton Heafner, born August 2, 1939, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, August 31, 2020, at her home. “Becky” was full of life and love, and as colorful a person as the hats and shoes she donned, and the pocketbooks she carried. She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph Sr. and Argie Clayton; and...

Lewis Toney

Lewis Toney

Aug 29, 2020

Lewis C. Toney, age 85, of Paducah, formerly of Mooresboro, NC and Benton, KY passed peacefully from this world to meet his heavenly Father on August 29, 2020 after a brief illness. He was a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Lewis was born in Mooresboro, NC to the late Fred and Lois Toney on October 1, 1934...

Bobby Ridge Sr.

Bobby Ridge Sr.

Aug 29, 2020

SHELBY: Dr. Bobby F. Ridge Sr., passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the age of 94, in Hickory, NC. He is preceded in death by his wife Betsy Ridge; and a daughter, Toni E Ridge at birth. He is survived by his son, Bobby F. Ridge Jr. and wife Kathy; grandchildren, Toni South and Chris Ridge and wife...