OBITUARIES
Thomas Wayne Sutherland
Apr 20, 2018
Thomas Wayne Sutherland, 68, went to his heavenly reward on Friday, April 20, 2018 at his home in Naples, Florida. Tom was born on November 29, 1949 in Shelby to the late Horace Sutherland and Lucille Curry Sutherland. He grew up in the Eastside community of Shelby and was a graduate of Shelby High School, Class of 1968. He attended...
Ronnie Buff
Apr 19, 2018
SHELBY- Ronnie Buff, 68, died Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Garland and Virginia Lutz Buff. He owned and operated Shadyside Dragway for 38 years, and Cherokee Speedway for 17 years. He was also the former owner of Harris Speedway in Rutherford Co. Ronnie had a...
Kenneth Borders
Apr 13, 2018
SHELBY- Kenneth Borders, 80, passed Friday, April 13, 2018 at Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of George and Ruth Arrowood Borders. He drove a truck for Bost Bakery for many years, later transporting mobile homes. He attended New Buffalo Baptist Church, and enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, and taking trips to the...
Hazel Marilyn Mcswain
Apr 2, 2018
SHELBY- Marilyn McSwain, 80, moved to her heavenly home Monday, April 2, 2018 at Cleveland Pines of Shelby. A native of Rutherford Co., She was born to the late Floyd and Gertrude Dycus Hughes. She was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church and she loved her Lord and family. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Ronald Marshall Eaker
Apr 1, 2018
SHELBY- Ronnie Eaker, 75, died Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Wilbert and Catherine Wallace Eaker. He was a loving father, father-in-law and grandfather. He proudly served his country in the Navy. He was a collector of many things and loved giving rides in his taxi cab....
Rotha "Kitty" Richard
Apr 1, 2018
SHELBY- Rotha "Kitty" Waters Richard, 60, died Sunday, April 1, 2018 at her home. A native of Rutherford Co., she was born to the late Bud and Francis McDaniel Waters. She loved baseball, but her world totally revolved around her grandbrats who lovingly called her Grammie and Kitty. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Onell Webb
Mar 30, 2018
SHELBY- Onell Webb, 87, died Friday, March 30, 2018, at Peak Resources of Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Willy Raymond Wehunt and Rosa Mae Painter Wehunt. Onell was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, where she always enjoyed listening to the choir. She worked many years as a broker with Century...
Kevin Blanton
Mar 29, 2018
SHELBY-Kevin Wayne Blanton, 43, died Thursday, March 29, 2018, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Robert Wayne Blanton of Shelby, and the late Susie Kale Blanton. He worked for Fiber until his health forced his retirement. Kevin loved all sports, and supporting his sons in their activities. PRECEDED: In addition to his mother,...
Robert Boyd Camp
Mar 29, 2018
LAWNDALE- Robert Boyd “Robbie” Camp, 64, died Thursday, March 29, 2018, at his home. A native of Ingham, MI, he is the son of Virginia “Irene” Camp of Blacksburg, SC, and the late Bill Camp. He worked for Robertson Control as an electrician, and enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and spending time with his family. He served in the Army. SURVIVED: He...
Brack Kennington
Mar 28, 2018
GROVER-Brack Junior Kennington, 83, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at his home. A native of Lancaster Co., SC, he was the son of the late Brack Kennington and Bernice Hunter Knight. He retired from Fiber Industries and also painted. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, John Reynold Kennington and James Kennington; and...
Marian "Maxine" Flournoy
Mar 27, 2018
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Maxine Flournoy, 55, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Carolinas medical Center-Charlotte. She was born in Duplin Co. and was the daughter of Forest Turner and Betty Kennedy. She was a great mother and grandmother. Her door was always open to anyone needing help and would gladly give you the shirt off her back. She will be deeply...
Carl Wayne Sellers
Mar 25, 2018
SHELBY- Carl Wayne Sellers, 72, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland after a long illness. A native of Robeson Co., he was born to the late Will and Leona Buffkin Sellers. He retired from the textile industry. His children were the light of his life. He grew up on a farm that gave him his love of...
Lorena "Sis" Moore
Mar 18, 2018
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Lorena “Sis” Hammett Moore, 87, died Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Spartanburg County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Estelle Parker Hammett. She worked as a CNA for many years, and attended Grover Church of God and Harvest Time. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Teresa Ledbetter
Mar 18, 2018
Teresa Ledbetter, 48, died Sunday. March 18, 2018 at Carolina's Healthcare System-Shelby. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Clay-Barnette
Janice Miller Strange
Mar 17, 2018
SHELBY- Janice Miller Strange, 72, died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at her residence. A native of Mitchell co., she was born to the late Howard and Melba Young Miller. She loved her fur babies and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved working in her yard and visiting her hometown of Spruce Pines. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she...
Katherine Staley
Mar 17, 2018
Katherine Staley, 68, died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Hospice House in Forest City. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Clay-Barnette.
Eugene Brown
Mar 15, 2018
SHELBY- Eugene “Gene” C. Brown, 94, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on March 15, 2018. His body simply shut down, and he went to be with the Lord. Born near Smith Center, KS, on his father’s farm at 1:20 am, with an outside temperature of minus 20, he was the son of John M. Brown and Ethel V. Wonderly...
Edley Jackson Roberts Sr.
Mar 13, 2018
SHELBY- Edley “Jack” Roberts, Sr., 81, DIED Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Edley and Molly Leigh Roberts. He retired from the maintenance department of Cleveland Regional Medical Center. After retirement, he enjoyed farming and gardening. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Steven E. Skorman
Mar 11, 2018
SHELBY- Dr. Steven E. Skorman, 74, died Sunday, March 11, 2018, at his residence. A native of Cuyahoga Co., Oh, he was the son of the late Milton and Helen Herzog Skorman. He started and owned Carolina Foot & Ankle in Shelby for 40 years. He was a member of Temple Emmanuel in Gastonia. SURVIVED: He is survived by his...
Charles Lorenzo Peeler
Mar 7, 2018
SHELBY- Charles Lorenzo Peeler, 84, went to join his Heavenly Father Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was born September 3, 1933 to Randolph Theodore Peeler and Elva Parker Peeler. He was born in Belwood in upper Cleveland County to a Christian farming family. He was the youngest of five sons. He was a member of Kadesh UMC Church and a...
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