OBITUARIES
Phate W. Mcswain
Aug 22, 2020
Rev. Phate William McSwain, Jr., age 86, peacefully went to his heavenly home Saturday, August 22, 2020, with the love of his children surrounding him. On June 11, 1934, Phate was born to Phate and Ruby McSwain in Shelby, NC. He was raised one of five children (three sisters and one brother) in a family of Christian love. In 1945,...
Andy Ray
Aug 20, 2020
SHELBY-Andrew "Andy" Robert Ray, 36, died Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his home. He was the son of the late Bob and Angie Bronson Ray. A visitation will be held 6-7:30 pm, Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home. Aquamation Services provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center
Mattie Edwards
Aug 15, 2020
SHELBY: Mattie Hipps Edwards, 92, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Peak Resources in Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late George and Mae Queen Hipps. Mattie was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, and a retiree of Celanese. She was an avid gardener, and enjoyed quilting, traveling, camping and baking. In addition...
Betty Martin
Aug 12, 2020
CONWAY, SC: Betty Bowen Hemmingsen Martin, 90, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Conway. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow W. and Lela Queen Bowen. She retired as a nurse anesthetist and attended Sweetwater Branch Baptist Church in Conway. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Bobbie Childers
Aug 10, 2020
SHELBY: Mrs. Bobbie Henson Childers, 87, went home to be with her Lord and savior on Monday, August 10, 2020, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. She was the daughter of the late William and Annie Loyd Henson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lynn Childers; son, Terry Childers; and grandson, Terry Childers Jr. She...
William Scott
Aug 10, 2020
SHELBY: William David Scott, 52, died Monday, August 10, 2020, at his home. A native of Ohio, he was the son of TJ and Sally Brobst Jenkins. FUNERAL HOME: Aquamation services provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center
Billy Smith
Aug 8, 2020
SHELBY-Billy Dean Smith, 88, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation of Rutherfordton. A native of Cowpens, SC, he was the son of the late Clyde and Vada Shehan Smith. Billy served his nation faithfully during the Korean War, in Communications. He worked as an electrician and retired from Gardner Webb University. He enjoyed NASCAR, watching...
Sylvia Fox
Aug 6, 2020
SHELBY: Sylvia McGee Fox, 75, died Wednesday, August, 5, 2020, at her home. A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Pauline Williams McGee. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where she was active in the senior Lady’s Ministry. She was also an avid card sender, for any occasion, such as a...
Linda Hartman
Aug 2, 2020
SHELBY: Linda Anne Hartman, 75, died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Walt and Annabell Edmondson. Linda was a member of New Bethel Church of Shelby, and had a love of working in her yard and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Charles Stines
Aug 2, 2020
Gastonia-Charles Edward Stines, 81, died Sunday, August 2, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover Shelby. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Wesley and Lerlie Mitchem Stines. He was an avid scuba diver and woodworker. During his career as a sheet metal worker he built two submarines. In addition to his parents he is preceded in...
Sharon Walker
Aug 1, 2020
MOORESBORO-Sharon Bridges Walker, 61, died Saturday, August 1, 2020, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Max Bridges and wife Jeanette of Mooresboro, and the late Sue Carol Bridges. Sharon worked at Witherspoon Insurance Agency for many years, as well as selling real estate. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death...
Reba Davis
Aug 1, 2020
SHELBY: Reba Cash Davis, 90, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Hoschton, GA, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Annie Belle Pheagins Cash. Reba was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was an avid reader, and loved tending to her grandchildren and great grandchildren....
Pamela Harvley
Jul 28, 2020
CHERRYVILLE: Pamela “Pam” Rodgers Harvley, 58, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Testa Family Hospice in Kings Mountain. A native of Greenville County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Mathis and Julie Rodgers. She worked for KFC in Kings Mountain for 14 years, and loved to spend time with her grandkids. In addition to her parents, she...
Kenneth Kies
Jul 24, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Kenneth “Plute” Kies Sr., 81, died Friday, July 24, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Champaign, OH, he was the son of the late Ernest and Evelyn Magato Kies. He retired from the Copeland Shelby Plant in 1987, and had a love for fishing, camping and golfing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Harold Cook
Jul 24, 2020
SHELBY: Harold Dean Cook, 84, died Friday, July 24, 2020, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late George and Ollie McCurry Cook. Harold served in the Air Force, worked several years at PPG, and later retired from Shelby Yarn/Doran Textiles. He had a love of deer hunting, golfing, fishing, softball, boxing, bowling,...
Gary Hill
Jul 23, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Gary Eugene Hill, 70, died Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Kings Mountain. Aquamation arrangements are being provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation in Kings Mountain.
Allen Peace
Jul 21, 2020
WACO-Allen Caldwell Peace, 89, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Spartanburg County SC, he was the son of the late William Thomas and Bessie Morris Peace. He served his country faithfully from 1951-1955, in the U.S Air Force, as a Radio Mechanic, serving during the Korean War. He later worked in the Textile industry...
Martha Fox
Jul 15, 2020
MOORESBORO: Martha Ann Fox, 87, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Willow Ridge Nursing Center in Rutherfordton. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late William and Maude White Fox. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She also enjoyed playing the guitar. In addition to her parents, she...
Michael Skinner
Jul 11, 2020
Michael William Skinner of Shelby entered the presence of his Savior on July 11, 2020, at the age of 61 after a short, but courageous, fight with Glioblastoma. Mike was born in Athens, Ohio, on April 7, 1959, to Samuel and Patricia Skinner. After graduation from Athens High School in 1977, he entered the United States Navy, where he served...
John Elkins
Jul 11, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN- John David Elkins,53, died Saturday, July 11,2020, at his home. A native of Dover, Delaware, he was the son of the late Johnny and Lillian Wilson Elkins. He was a creative artist who like to create sculptures. He is survived by his loving daughter, Trista Elkins of Kings Mountain; brother, Dale Elkins and Wife Terry of Blacksburg, SC;...
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