OBITUARIES
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...
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...
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