OBITUARIES
Velma L Mills
Oct 28, 2019
SHELBY: Velma Rogers Mills, 85, died Monday, October 28, 2019, at Hospice at Wendover. Velma was the daughter of the late James and Edna Willis Rogers. She retired from Kemet Electronics and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, L.W. “Speck” Mills; brothers, Kenneth, Donald and...
Geri Tesseneer
Oct 28, 2019
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Geri Davis Tesseneer, 88, died Monday, October 28, 2019, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Grayson and Effie Mae Grice Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Joseph Tesseneer Sr.; and brother, Horace Herndon. She is survived by her...
Virgil Press
Oct 26, 2019
SHELBY: Virgil Arnold Press Jr., 70, died Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Testa Family Hospice House. He was the son of the late Virgil Sr. and Ruby Cox Press. He served in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Huckle Press, of the home. Military graveside rites will take place in Florida. FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements are entrusted...
Robert Reininger Jr.
Oct 21, 2019
GROVER-Robert L. Reininger Jr., 78, died peacefully, Monday, October 21, 2019, at his home. No formal arrangements are planned at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
Clyde Hardin
Oct 17, 2019
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Clyde “Shotgun” Hardin, 91, died Thursday, October 17, 2019, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, Clyde was the son of the late Darwin and Iva Howell Hardin. He served in the Airforce, during the Korean War Conflict. Early in his life, he had a passion for dirt track racing, later opening Hardin’s...
Andrew Hurdt
Oct 16, 2019
SHELBY-Andrew Hurdt went home to be with our Lord on October 16, 2019 at Atrium Health in Shelby, NC. Andrew was born to James Franklin and Lottie Hoyle Hurdt on February 16, 1943. Andrew was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed reading his Bible and going to church. He...
Marilyn Thompson
Oct 9, 2019
SHELBY-Marilyn Ringley Thompson, age 82, peacefully passed away October 9, 2019 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. Marilyn was the daughter of the late Lynn and Mary Markwalter Ringley. She was baptized as a child at Anderson Street Methodist Church in Bristol and was a member of First Christian Church, Bristol, Virginia. She lived a life of faith...
Keith Lane
Oct 7, 2019
SHELBY: Keith Lane, 61, died Monday, October 7, 2019. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Jack “Cookie” and Mildred Nance Lane. Keith was employed with Atrium Health for 28 years, and was a man who loved his family. He is survived by his sisters, Teresa Millwood and husband Steve of Statesville, and Sherry Sutton...
Patricia Jones
Oct 7, 2019
SHELBY-Patricia Dover Jones, 78, died Monday, October 7, 2019, at Rutherford Hospital. Funeral services will be private to the family. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby is entrusted.
Teresa Wilson
Oct 7, 2019
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Teresa Crump Wilson, 48, died Monday, October 7, 2019, at her home. A graveside will be held 12pm, Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain.
Myrtle Sparks
Oct 6, 2019
LAWNDALE: Myrtle G. Sparks, 92, died Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Burgan and Minnie Norman Grigg. She was a faithful member of Zion Baptist Church, where she cherished singing in the choir. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Beverly Shuford
Oct 5, 2019
SHELBY: Beverly Jean Shuford, 82, died Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Hospice at Wendover. Born in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Marie Goodrum Shuford. Beverly founded Personnel Services Unlimited in 1981, becoming the first staffing agency in Cleveland County. She served on many community boards, including, Abuse Prevention Council Board Member and Volunteer, Department...
Cathy Teasley
Oct 5, 2019
SHELBY-Cathy Teasley, 56, died Saturday, October 5, 2019, at her home. Funeral services will be private to her family. Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
Ruby Wright
Sep 30, 2019
SHELBY: Ruby Ledbetter Wright, 92, died Monday, September 30, 2019, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Smith and Laura Gettys Ledbetter. She retired from the Lily Mill, and was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Randall Clinton
Sep 30, 2019
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Randall Lee Clinton, 51, died Monday, September 30, 2019, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. Funeral services will be private to the family. Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain is caring for the Clinton family.
Dot Sisk
Sep 29, 2019
SHELBY: Dorothy “Dot” Haynes Sisk, 87, died Sunday, September 29, 2019, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mae Wilson Haynes. She was a member of New Bethel Church of Shelby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Sisk; son,...
Brittany Jones
Sep 27, 2019
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Brittany Jones, 29, died Friday, September 27, 2019, as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be private to the family. Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.
Clarence Black
Sep 20, 2019
SHELBY: Clarence Black, 70, died Friday, September 20, 2019, at Atrium Main in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late James Oliver and Laura Walker Black. Clarence served in the US Army, and was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church. He retired as a painter, and was a loving family man, always looking...
Dean Westmoreland
Sep 19, 2019
GROVER: Former educator and political activist Dean B. Westmoreland, beloved husband of Carolyn Lee Westmoreland, died Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. Dean was born on November 10, 1935, to the late J. Bert Westmoreland and Vangie Norman Westmoreland in Grover, NC. He attended Grover Elementary and High School graduating in 1953. He entered...
Marie Jones
Sep 18, 2019
SHELBY: Marie Wright Jones, 99, died Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Spring Arbor of Apex. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Will and Hattie Cabaniss Wright. Marie was a member of Dover Baptist Church for 70 years. She was part of the “Greatest Generation”. As her husband went off to war, she stayed behind...
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