OBITUARIES
Bud Thompson
Dec 16, 2019
SHELBY-Nelson Bradley Thompson (Buddy), age 82, died Monday, December 16, 2019. Born in Johnson City, TN on January 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Jack Taylor Thompson and Sallie Kate Shepherd Thompson. Buddy loved watching ball games, and would often reminisce on his own high school football career. His success as a left-handed quarterback led to one...
Frances Wright
Dec 14, 2019
SHELBY: Frances Patterson Wright, 94, of Poplar Springs Church Road, passed away peacefully at the home of her beloved son, Tommy Wright, on December 14, 2019. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Seth and Cora Patterson. Frances worked at the Lily Mills Company for 37 years. She then worked at J and C Dyeing...
Clara Wood
Dec 9, 2019
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Clara Ann Wood, 90, died peacefully, Monday, December 9, 2019, at Testa Family Hospice in Kings Mountain. Clara was the rock of her family. She was a native of Cleveland County, the daughter of the late Floyd Yates and Jennie Payne Ross. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Kurtis Dalton Floyd, John...
Ruth Childrez
Dec 8, 2019
Roberts Childrez, 86, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Atrium Health Cleveland, after a stroke. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Edley Cyrus and Mollie Leigh Roberts. She was a graduate with honors from Gardner-Webb College, Limestone College, and Appalachian State University with a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in English. She was also...
Eric Talley
Dec 7, 2019
SHELBY: Eric Mario Talley, 53, died Saturday, December 7, 2019, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Norman “Bud” and Viola Perez Talley of Shelby. Eric was a 1984 graduate of Shelby High School, where he was active in the Spanish and drama club. He also attended NC State and UNC Asheville, and worked...
Bobby Ledbetter
Dec 6, 2019
SHELBY: Bobby G. Ledbetter, 86, died Friday, December 6, 2019, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late G.G. and Maxie Pearson Ledbetter. Bobby graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1952, was drafted into the Army, and served during the Korean War. He was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church,...
Brenda Owens
Dec 2, 2019
GROVER: Brenda Turner Owens, 73, died Monday, December 2, 2019, at her home. A native of Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Marvin “Bill” and Jeanette Mullinax Turner. She was a faithful and active member of Faith Baptist Church, and worked 30 years as waitress, at the City Restaurant, and six years at Shelby Café. She...
Jesse Daves
Dec 1, 2019
ELLENBORO-Jesse Thomas Daves, 87, died Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Carolina Foothills Hospice House in Forest City. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late James Thomas and Lala Hamrick Daves. Jesse served in the Army, during the Korean War Conflict, and was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. He and work in textiles, later...
Paul Allison
Nov 30, 2019
MOORESBORO: Paul Alan Allison, 83, died Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cherokee County, SC, he was the son of the late Otis and Eula Bachelor Allison. Paul served in the Army, while stationed in Korea, and was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church. He retired from Timken in Gaffney. In addition to his...
Amelia Whitesides
Nov 30, 2019
SHELBY: Amelia K. Whitesides, 78, died Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Lexington County, she was the daughter of the late Melton and Janet King Kiser. She was a member of Hoey United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dan Whitesides Jr., and brother, Royace Kiser....
Ann Kee
Nov 29, 2019
SHELBY: Ann Hambright Kee, 89, died Friday, November 29, 2019, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Printis Quay and Ethel Howell Hambright. She was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church, and retired from PPG. She enjoyed sewing, working in her plants and flower, and tending to her family. She was...
Elizabeth Bell
Nov 29, 2019
Kings Mountain- Elizabeth Bell, 87, died Friday, November 29, 2019 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.
Marlene Bell
Nov 27, 2019
SHELBY: Marlene Borders Bell, 87, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Summit Place in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John O. and Ruth Hunt Borders. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, and Worked many years at Well Fargo Financial Advisors, before retiring. She was an avid card player, and...
Marvin Allen
Nov 25, 2019
SHELBY: Marvin H. Allen, 85, died Monday, November 25, 2019, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of York, SC, he was the son of the late Andrew and Estelle Jenkins Allen. Marvin drove for Carolina Freight, retiring after 34 years of service. He was an avid Carolina Tar Heels fan, and loved to hunt and fish. In addition to...
Kathy Cooke Wilkes
Nov 23, 2019
TIMMONSVILLE, SC: Kathy Cooke Wilkes, 51, formerly of Shelby, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019. Born September 12, 1968, in Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Don and Faye Cooke of Shelby. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Richard Wilkes; brother, Jeff Cooke and wife Teresa; daughter, Tiffaney Gilreath Thompson and husband Ben; granddaughter,...
Carolyn Wellmon
Nov 23, 2019
BOILING SPRINGS: Carolyn Davis Wellmon, 84, died Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Summit Place in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John and Getty Pritchard Davis. She retired from Cleveland County Schools, where she taught at Shelby Middle and Shelby High School. She was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church. In...
Jean Mcswain
Nov 22, 2019
SHELBY: Jean W. McSwain, 83, died Friday, November 22, 2019, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, Jean was the son of the late Phate and Ruby Revels McSwain Sr. Jean graduated from Shelby High School in 1955, served in the Navy, and graduated from UNC in 1964. He was licensed as a pharmacist in 1964, and he...
Kathy Smith
Nov 22, 2019
SHELBY: Kathy Henderson Smith, 60, died Friday, November 22, 2019, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James and Maggie Beaver Henderson. She was a loving mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charlie Henderson; and grandson, Greyson Smith. She is survived...
Karen Everette
Nov 21, 2019
MOORESBORO: Karen Elizabeth Everette, 52, died Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Atrium Health in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Brenda Hunt Clay of Shelby, and the late Paul Everett. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sister, Chella Hamrick and husband Tim of Polkville; nephews, Heath and Clayton Razo; and a...
Elmer Keith Evans
Nov 20, 2019
MOORESBORO-Elmer Keith Evans, 57, died Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
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