OBITUARIES
Martha Cook
Mar 14, 2020
SHELBY: Martha B. Cook, 84, died Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Duke Hospice in Durham. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Pauline Carpenter Branton. Martha retired from PPG after 33 years of service, and later worked at Walmart for 12 more years. In 2012, she moved to Durham to live with her...
Angela Dotson
Mar 13, 2020
SHELBY: Angela Lee Ruff Dotson, 71, died Friday, March 13, 2020, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Lee Harrelson Ruff. Angela was a faithful member of Christopher Road Baptist Church, and retired from Kendrion/Fasco, after 47 years of service. She was the rock of her family and loved...
Mary Borders
Mar 12, 2020
SHELBY: Mary “BeBe” Borders, 96, died Thursday, March 12, 2020, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was born on September 18, 1923. She worked many years as Dr. Carter’s nurse. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband of 55 years, Bryan Borders; and son, Barry Borders. She...
Daniel Peeler
Mar 8, 2020
On Sunday, March 8, 2020, Daniel G. Peeler (aka “Danny”) loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 53. Danny was born August 5, 1966, in Orlando, FL to Tom and Elva Peeler. He was a trained professional musician, singer, guitarist, song-writer and highly experienced master carpenter with his own carpentry business in Florida, for years. Danny had...
Horace Hedgepeth
Mar 7, 2020
DAVIDSON-Mr Horace C. Hedgepeth, 79, died Saturday, March 7, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital in Columbus, NC. Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.
Patsy Walker
Mar 6, 2020
SHELBY: Patsy Kaye Champion Walker, 73, died Friday, March 6, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Minda Champion Francis. Patsy graduated from Shelby High School, retired from Fidelity Bank, and was employed for the past several years at Lowery’s Jewelry. She loved her family and spending...
Jean Greene
Mar 2, 2020
SHELBY: Jean Hartley Greene, 81, died Monday, March 2, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Cline and Eula Mae Henderson Hartley. Jean was a member of Westview Baptist Church where she also taught in the daycare for 17 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Mirta Alonso
Mar 1, 2020
SHELBY: Mirta Palenzuela Alonso, 91, died Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Matanzas, Cuba, she was one of eleven brothers and sisters, the daughter of the late Bernardo and Maria Cruz Palenzuela. Mirta worked as a seamstress for many years at Kingly Manufacturing in New York City. She enjoyed cooking and sewing, especially making canvass...
Teresa Blouin
Feb 28, 2020
SHELBY: Teresa Blouin, 84, died Friday, February 28, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funerals, Cremations, & Aquamation Center
Polly Daves
Feb 26, 2020
ELLENBORO: Polly Lovelace Daves, 82, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Rutherfordton. A native of Rutherford County She was the daughter of the late Jack and Pearl Holland Lovelace. She retired from the textile industry, and later worked at Mack’s Livermush for many years. She was a long time member of Mt. Olivet...
Florence Whitfield
Feb 25, 2020
Shelby- Florence Whitfield, 85, died Tuesday, February 25,2020 at Peak Resources of Shelby. Funeral services will be private to the family.
Ron Church
Feb 25, 2020
SHELBY: Ronald “Ron” Eugene Church, 70, died Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Atrium Health in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Fredrick and Mary Justice Church. Ron served in the US Army, was a member of Union Baptist Church and the VFW, owned and operated Church’s Landscaping, and enjoyed beach music. He will...
Bonnie Sue Mabry
Feb 20, 2020
SHELBY: Bonnie Sue Mabry, 75, died Thursday, February 20, 2020, at her home. Born August 25, 1944 in Memphis, TX, she was the daughter of the late Erskine and Bonnie Mae Warren Mabry. She worked as a CNA for many years, and was a lifelong resident of Sunset, Louisiana, before moving to Shelby and calling it her home. In addition...
Debra Massey
Feb 17, 2020
Shelby- Debra Massey, 59, died Monday, February 17, 2020, at Atrium Health Shelby. a private family service will take place at a later date.
Mary Shearin
Feb 13, 2020
SHELBY: Mary Lou Adcock Shearin, 92, died Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Westminster Health and Rehab in Rock Hill, SC. A Native of Unionville, TN she, was the daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Russell Adcock. Mary provided beautiful hairstyles for everyone that came through her salon were she was a hairstylist for over 20 years. In addition to...
Patty Deaton
Feb 4, 2020
SHELBY: Patricia “Patty” Phillips Deaton, 61, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late John and Rachel Harmon Phillips. Patty was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church, and was employed at Snak Time Foods. She loved watching her grandkids, spending time with her family, and...
Harold Allen
Feb 3, 2020
SHELBY: James “Harold” Allen, 79, died Monday, February 3, 2020, at his home. A Native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Roy and Lula Allen. He retired from Celanese Corporation, and loved deer hunting and music. He was a longtime member of Crestview Baptist Church and was a Mason. In addition to his parents, he is...
Scott Bolick
Jan 30, 2020
SHELBY: Wayne “Scott” Bolick, 56, died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Blanch and Betty Powell Bolick. He worked as an electrician. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patsy Laughter and Tina Deviney. He is survived by his loving...
Marty Burton
Jan 29, 2020
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Martin “Marty” Burton, 67, died Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at CaroMont Health in Gastonia. A native Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Forrest and Ethel Bowen Burton. Marty served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Certified Peer Support Specialist, and a Crisis Support Worker with Phoenix Counseling. Marty was a...
William Mccurry
Jan 26, 2020
William S. McCurry, Jr., age 95, died a peaceful death Sunday, January 26, 2020, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born in Shelby, North Carolina on May 15, 1924. He was the second of eight children born of William and Olney Champion McCurry. He was a graduate of Shelby, North Carolina High School, the University of South Carolina and George Washington...
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