OBITUARIES
Mary Grigg
Jan 25, 2020
SHELBY: Mary Futch Grigg, 83, died Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Hospice at Wendover. Born in Hinesville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Euell and Lucille Ray Futch. She retired from the Ora Mill, and loved to fish and tend to her flower beds. She was affectionately known as “Sweetum”. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Ray Medlin
Jan 24, 2020
SHELBY: Ray Medlin, 84, died Friday, January 24, 2020, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Rowan County, he was the son of the late William and Celia Medlin. He served in the US Airforce, and worked as a caddie on the PGA Tour. FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funerals, Cremations, & Aquamation Center
Beverly Blanton
Jan 21, 2020
Mooresboro- BeverlyLedbetter Blanton, 61, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at her residence. funeral services will be private to the family.
Edna Bowen
Jan 13, 2020
SHELBY: Margaret Edna Thrift Bowen, 85, died Monday, January 13, 2020, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Donna Jolley Thrift. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Blaine Bowen; two brothers; and two sisters. She is survived...
Leroy Griffin
Jan 13, 2020
SHELBY: Henry Leroy Griffin, 77, died Monday, January 13, 2020, at Atrium Health in Charlotte. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Ed and Margie Matthews Griffin. Leroy retired from insurance sales, and attended New Hope Baptist Church in Gaffney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Marshall and...
Gail Carroll
Jan 12, 2020
LAWNDALE: Gail Blount Carroll, 57, died Sunday, January 12, 2020, at her home. A native of Palatka, Fla., she is the daughter of Ruth Hutchinson of Fla., and the late John Allen Blount. She worked as a teacher for many years, in Cleveland County Schools. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Roy...
Jack Kee
Jan 12, 2020
SHELBY: Jack Rodney Kee, 88, died Sunday, January 12, 2020, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late James and Harriet Hardin Kee. He served in the U.S. Air Force, was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church, and retired from Doran Mill. Jack loved baseball, was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, and...
Janice Maine
Jan 5, 2020
SHELBY: Janice McCredy Maine, 95, died Sunday, January 5, 2020, at White Manor in Shelby. Born July 15, 1924, in Springfield Center, NY, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Frances Ayers McCredy. She attended Malinello School of Beauty in Albany, NY, and later owned and operated McCredy Sisters Beauty Shop in Springfield Center, along with her...
Kay Davis
Jan 3, 2020
SHELBY: Kay Ervin Davis, 69, died Friday, January 3, 2020, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of the Dorothy Black Ervin, and the late Roy Ervin. She worked at Kemet Electronics, and was a member of Davidson Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Larry...
Donald Ray Howard
Jan 1, 2020
Boiling Springs: Donald (Don) Ray Howard, 70, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Tesseneer Howard. Donald served his Nation honorably in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, and retired from Duke Energy. An avid golfer, Donald enjoyed playing at Deer Brooke and River Bend...
Ric Delozier
Dec 31, 2019
SHELBY-Richard “Ric” DeLozier, 58, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Mary Jones DeLozier of Shelby, and the late Harold “Bud” Delozier. Ric was a loving companion, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend but most of all he was a wonderful musician. From the time he was a young...
Ronald Duncan
Dec 30, 2019
RUTHERFORDTON: Ronald M. Duncan, 63, died Monday, December 30, 2019, at his home. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late William Ernest and Florence Hyder Duncan. Ronald graduated from UNC, and retired from The Timken Company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Max Duncan. He is survived by...
Ra Del Wall
Dec 28, 2019
SHELBY: Ra Del Gardner Wall, 79, died Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Addie Davis Gardner. She attended Pleasant City Baptist Church, and enjoyed photography, sewing, and arts and crafts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Leanna Fraser
Dec 28, 2019
SHELBY: Leanna A. Fraser, 57, died Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Atrium Health in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Elden Ashe and Jackie Carter Hines. Leanna was the owner and operator of Whisker’s Nails & Puppy Dog Tails, where she made it her life’s work, caring for pets, and doing for others....
Betty Williams
Dec 28, 2019
SHELBY: Betty Jo Ledbetter Williams, 72, died Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Kathleen Champion Ledbetter. She worked in textiles and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved canine companion, Pebbles....
Oliver Lookadoo
Dec 27, 2019
SHELBY: James Oliver Lookadoo, 92, died Friday, December 27, 2019, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late James Monroe and Lillar McFarland Lookadoo. Oliver served in the US Army during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nine brothers and sisters. He is...
Mickey Estes
Dec 27, 2019
SHELBY: Mickey Jean Benfield Estes, 72, died Friday, December 27, 2019, at CaroMont Health in Gastonia. A private family burial will take place in Patterson Springs Baptist Cemetery. FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funerals, Cremations, & Aquamation Center
Deacon Thomas Mcpherson
Dec 25, 2019
GASTONIA-Baby Deacon Thomas McPherson, son of Ben and Samantha McPherson, went to be with Jesus on Christmas morning, at CaroMont Health in Gastonia. Funeral services will be private to the family.
Bob Ray
Dec 25, 2019
SHELBY: Robert “Bob” Ray, 62, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, Bob was the son of the late James and Ruby Ray. He worked for Lanxess Energizing in Gastonia, and was a member of Shelby New Bethel Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Angie...
Dean Patterson
Dec 17, 2019
SHELBY: Jack “Dean” Patterson, 85, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Willow Ridge Nursing Center in Rutherfordton. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Earl and Cynthia Bowman Patterson. Dean served in the Army, worked as a self-employed painter, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and farming. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
