OBITUARIES

Donald Foster

Donald Foster

Nov 16, 2020

Grover- Donald Gold Foster, 72, went to be with his Lord in Heaven, Monday, November 16, 2020, at his home. Born in Spartanburg, SC, he was the son of the late Ben and Eva Tucker Foster. Donald loved his family and enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Minnie Lee...

Russell Ramsey

Russell Ramsey

Nov 15, 2020

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Russell “Rusty” Ramsey, 61, died Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Caromont Health in Gastonia. A native of Mecklenburg County, he is the son of Maxine Davis Ramsey of Kings Mountain and the late Woodrow Ramsey. Rusty loved to ride his Harley Davison. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Darrell Ramsey. In...

Betty Hall

Betty Hall

Nov 13, 2020

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC: Betty Jean Hall, 84, passed on Friday, November 13, 2020, at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A West Virginia native and a North Carolina transplant, she was the daughter of Omer and Rosa McClure of Huntington, WV. She was preceded in death by her sisters; Lucille and Lou Porter and Mildred and James Johnson; brothers, Clyde...

Randy "Taz" Padgett

Randy "Taz" Padgett

Nov 13, 2020

SHELBY: Randy “Taz” Padgett, 66, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Betty Callahan Poteat of Lattimore and the late Gene Coran Padgett. Randy was a 1973 graduate of Crest High School, served in the US Navy, retired from Timken Bearing Co., and was a member of...

Renee Powell

Renee Powell

Nov 9, 2020

SHELBY: Karen “Renee” Powell, 69, died, Monday, November 9, 2020 at Atrium Health Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James and Betty Morehead Bivins. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Childers Martin. She is survived by...

Zoey Mills

Zoey Mills

Nov 9, 2020

SHELBY: Zoey “Pumkin” Leigh Mills, 10, went to be with her Lord, Monday, November 9, 2020, at her home. Born in Cleveland County on April 23, 2010, she is the daughter of Bobby and Brittnay Williams Mills of Shelby. Zoey loved Trolls, Vamperina and bright colors. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Devin Mills of...

Fred Dyer

Fred Dyer

Nov 9, 2020

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Fred Dyer, 84, died peacefully, Monday, November 9, 2020, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late W. Lawrence and Leo Wade Dyer. A soft spoken man who was loved by many in his community. Fred was a loving husband and father who enjoyed to playing golf and pool, especially going...

Barbara Anderson

Barbara Anderson

Nov 8, 2020

Shelby-Barbara Anderson,72, died Sunday, November 8,2020, at Peak Resources Shelby.

Miguel Zapata-Jimenez

Miguel Zapata-Jimenez

Nov 7, 2020

SHELBY-Miguel Zapata-Jimenez, 58, died Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A family burial will take place at Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery on Christopher Road.

Thurman Humphries

Thurman Humphries

Nov 4, 2020

SHELBY-Thurman Humphries, 79, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A graveside service will be held 10 AM,Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Patterson Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Darrius Hughes

Darrius Hughes

Oct 30, 2020

SHELBY-Darrius Steven Hughes, 15, died Friday, October 30, 2020. He was a native of Cleveland County. Darrius was an outgoing young man who never met a stranger. He loved the outdoors, where he would ride his dirt bike, or anything with wheels. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He is preceded in death by his grandmother,...

Walter Wright Jr.

Walter Wright Jr.

Oct 28, 2020

SHELBY-Walter Louis Wright Jr., 69, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Peak Resources of Shelby. Born in Gaston County, he was the son of the late Walter Sr. and Gloria Biggs Wright. Walter was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather, who never met a stranger. He was always happy to share the gospel wherever he went and asked if...

Linda Mcclain

Linda Mcclain

Oct 27, 2020

Kings Mountain: Linda Allman McClain, 77, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Atrium Health Kings Mountain. A Native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Ethel Pressley Allman. Linda liked doing crafts, mostly sewing. She loved her dogs and enjoyed watching birds. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

James Ormand

James Ormand

Oct 27, 2020

KINGS MOUNTAIN: James “Jim” Ormand, 60, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at his home. Born in France on September 29, 1960, he is the son of Virginia Diane Trammell Ormand and her husband Robert C. Houser of Kings Mountain, and the late Joe Meek Ormand Sr. Jim served in the Navy, where he served on the USS Elrod, and achieved...

Barbara Mcbrady

Barbara Mcbrady

Oct 27, 2020

HERDON, VA-Barbara Ann (Dewey) McBrady, aged 75, died peacefully on Tuesday, 27 October, surrounded by a loving, extended family providing home-based care in the final 5 months of her rich and rewarding life. A long-time cancer survivor, her health began to decline in May, prompting a relocation from her current home in Bellevue, WA to Herndon, VA where 2 of...

Daniel Overstreet

Daniel Overstreet

Oct 26, 2020

SHELBY: Daniel Hayes Overstreet, 75, was born in Jacksonville, Florida, to Juanita and Wilbur Overstreet. Dan graduated from Landon High School, Jacksonville, and went on to serve four years in the Air Force, one in Vietnam. Dan travelled to various cities as a General Manager in minor league baseball for many years. He was featured in articles in Readers Digest...

Kathleen Iggers

Kathleen Iggers

Oct 26, 2020

MOORESBORO-Kathleen Odom Driggers, 66, died Monday, October 27, 2020 at her home. A native of Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine Mitchell Odom. Kathleen loved everyone, and enjoyed animals and nature. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Driggers; son, Shawn Driggers; and brothers, Sparky and Buddy...

Teagan Benfield

Teagan Benfield

Oct 21, 2020

Clover-Teagan Rae Benfield, died, Wednesday, October 21,2020 at Atrium Health Charlotte.

Ray Lewis

Ray Lewis

Oct 20, 2020

MOORESBORO: Howard “Ray” Lewis, 76, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Howard Ray Lewis Sr. and Mary Etta Harrill Gragg. Ray served in the US Army, owned and operated Lewis Roofing, enjoy his “coffee breaks” at the Snack Shop in Boiling Springs and was the kindest...

Perry Huskey

Perry Huskey

Oct 17, 2020

SHELBY: Perry Huskey, 55, died Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born September 10, 1965, in Polk County, NC. Perry served in the Navy, and was a member of Shelby Lodge 744 and Oasis Shriner. He loved to play bluegrass music, and enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing and kayaking. He was preceded in death by his daddy, Bobby Joe Huskey Sr.;...