OBITUARIES

Jennifer Rice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...