OBITUARIES
Tony Ballew
May 29, 2021
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Tony James Ballew, 64, died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland. Born in Gaston County he was the son of the late Otis Jr. and Dura Ballew. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Greg Ballew. He is survived by his loving wife, Della Ballew of the home; step son, Brian...
Ralph Elliott Jr.
May 28, 2021
SHELBY-Ralph Sloan Elliott Jr., 71, died Friday, May 28, 2021 at Hospice of Wendover Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ralph Sr. and Sarah Falls Elliott. Ralph was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He graduated from Shelby High School and Erskine College. Ralph retired as Chief of Probation and Parole for Cleveland...
Steven Poston
May 26, 2021
CHERRYVILLE: Steven Eric Poston, 53, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home. A native of Mecklenburg County, he is the son of McBride “Mack” Poston of Cherryville and the late Amelia Kiser Poston. Steven worked as a crane operated with Duke Energy. He had a huge family at Lake James, where he was a member of the Moose Lodge....
Dorothy Murray
May 23, 2021
SHELBY: Dorothy Hamrick Murray, 85, died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Garland and Earlie Clary Hamrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Horace “Pineknot” Murray; son, Murphy Murray; and ten brothers and sisters. She is survived by her...
Pauline Bickley
May 21, 2021
Kings Mountain-Pauline Brassington Bickley,85, died Friday, May 21, 2021 at Testa Family Hospice of Kings Mountain. A Native of Wales, England, she was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Brian Bickley; son, Guy Bickley; and one grandchild. She is survived by her sons, Brian...
Steven Clay
May 17, 2021
ELLENBORO-Steven Michael Clay, 47, went to be with his Lord, Monday, May 17, 2021 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Kathy Weathers Barclift and her husband Ben and Mike Clay and his wife Kay. Steven was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was employed by Rutherford Heat and Air. In addition...
Joan Williams
May 13, 2021
SHELBY: Joan Woodard Williams, 51, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday May 13, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was born on October 8, 1969 in Mecklenburg County, to the late Luther Ward Woodard and Dorothy “Dot” May Howard Woodard. Joan was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church where she sung in the choir. She was...
Tommie Doster
May 11, 2021
SHELBY-William Thomas “Tommie” Doster Jr., 82, passed away at Cherokee Medical Center of Gaffney on Tuesday, May 11,2021. Born in York County, SC, on March 13,1939, he was the son of the late WT Sr. & Bea Breakfield Doster. He was self-employed auto mechanic at Payseours garage in Shelby for 63 years. He enjoyed playing and watching golf, and taking...
Mary Lee Mcswain
May 10, 2021
SHELBY: Mary Lee Causby McSwain, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 10, 2021 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, she was born on April 21, 1945 to the late Leonard Stanley Causby and the late Anna Catherine Jones Causby. Mary Lee was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be greatly missed....
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...
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