OBITUARIES
Jennifer Rice
Jul 7, 2020
EARL: Jennifer Green Rice, 47, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at CaroMont Heath in Gastonia. A native of Onslow County, she is the daughter of Joseph and Pearl Byars Green of Kings Mountain. FUNERAL HOME: Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center
Marvin Jackson
Jul 7, 2020
SHELBY: Marvin E. Jackson, 71, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Howard “Pete” and Catherine Hollifield Jackson. Marvin worked at PPG, Eaton, and retired with the NC Department of Corrections, as a security officer. He was an avid fisherman, who loved...
Steve Murphree
Jul 6, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAN-Stephen “Steve” Murphree, 87, died Monday, July 6, 2020, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Dickson, TN, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Petty Murphree. Steve served in the US Navy, and retired from the Navy Reserves. He attended Temple Baptist Church. He also worked as a Lab Technician at...
Mary Brannon
Jul 5, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Mary Conard Brannon, 69, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. A Native of Union County, SC she was the daughter of the late Wilburn and Ludie Godshall Conard. Mary worked for many years in State Government. Mary was an avid baseball fan, especially watching her grandson play. In addition to her parents she is...
Debbie Hunt
Jul 4, 2020
IRON STATION-Debbie Hunt, 60, died Saturday, July 4th, 2020, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Frank Greene
Jul 4, 2020
SHELBY: Frank Osborne Greene, 96, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Frank Avery and Lala Beatrice McKee Greene. Frank served in the Army, and retired from Akers Motor Lines, as a long distance truck driver. He was a faithful member...
Douglas Parrish
Jul 3, 2020
Douglas Bedford Parrish, 69, of Mooresboro passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Brian Health and Rehabilitation Center in Gastonia, NC. Born in Upshur County, TX on September 24, 1950 he was the son of the late J.D. Parrish and Ila Lorraine Akin. He was a retired accountant from Zales Diamond Company. Mr. Parrish attended services at Sandy...
Robert Roussell
Jun 25, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Robert “Bob” Roussell, 58, died, Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Atrium Health in Charlotte. A native of Germany, he is the son of Robert Roussell of St. Petersburg, FL, and the late Erna Kastal Roussell. He worked for Battleground BP. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his son, Adam Roussell. In addition to...
Laura "Sam" Mote
Jun 18, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Laura “Sam” Mote, 68, died Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Atrium Health in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Bessie Lovelace Green. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Pat Passmore. She is...
Bea Warlick
Jun 17, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Macie “Bea” Warlick, 83, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Macie Scism Bridges. Bea was a member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Warlick; sister, Patsy Carver;...
Larry Lovelace
Jun 16, 2020
SHELBY: Larry Junior Lovelace, 76, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Woodford and Venie Emory Lovelace. Larry retired from Maco after many years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Bridges Lovelace; grandson, Jesse; special...
Katherine Wood
Jun 16, 2020
BOILING SPRINGS: Katherine Webb Wood, 85, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Debro and Alma Pearson Webb. Katherine retired from Hoechst Celanese after 28 years of service, and was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Nathan Hester
Jun 15, 2020
SHELBY: Nathan Kyle Hester, 16, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Virginia Hester of Shelby. Nathan was a student at Shelby High School, and had a love for woodworking, playing video games and spending time with family. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister,...
Don Conn
Jun 14, 2020
SHELBY: Donald “Don” Conn, 84, died Sunday, June 14, 2020, at his home. Born in Noxubee County, MS, he was the son of the late SD Conn and Maeola White and her husband Cleveland. Donald was a truck driver for more than 50 years, driving for Johnson Motor Lines, NASCAR and retired from PPG Trucking. He was a charter member...
Jewel Greene
Jun 13, 2020
SHELBY-Jewel Estelle Greene, 84, died Saturday, June 13, 2020, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Mary Hoffman. Jewel worked the majority of her career in the business office of the Lily Mill, and was a member of their retiree group. Jewel loved and appreciated her Zion Baptist Church...
Marcelle Mccurry
Jun 10, 2020
Marcelle Allen McCurry, age 94, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2020. She was born on March 13, 1926, in Shelby, North Carolina. She married her longtime friend and love, William S. McCurry, Jr., in August of 1946, who proceeded her in death in January. Marcie and Bill lived in the Chicago area before retiring to Skidaway...
Paul Jurkowich
Jun 9, 2020
JACKSONVILLE, AL-Mr. Paul Jurkowich, 67, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Alabama. He was the husband of Ursula Jurkowich, of Jacksonville, AL. Aquamation services were provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.
Eric Wilkinson
Jun 9, 2020
David "Eric" Wilkinson, 60, native of Shelby, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on June 9, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Marion Coyte Wilkinson and Erla Dean Hollifield Wilkinson both of Shelby. Eric is survived by his children Adam Wilkinson of Shelby and Courtney Wilkinson of Charlotte, North Carolina. Brother Keith "Corky" Wilkinson and wife Kathy of...
Mary Jo Sides
Jun 9, 2020
SHELBY-Mary Jo Lamountain Sides, 68, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Phillip and Kathleen Rosa Robertson Lamountain. Mary Jo was a compassionate and loving person. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Ann Gilliam. She is...
Carl Wheat
Jun 4, 2020
ELLENBORO: Carl Douglas Wheat, 55, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at his home. A native of Cumberland County, NJ, he was the son of the late Ronald and Phyllis Holt Wheat. Carl served in the US Navy, worked many years as a USPS Carrier, and will be remembered as a patriotic and family man. He is survived by his daughters,...
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