OBITUARIES
Linda Sue Wright
Aug 15, 2018
SHELBY- Linda Wright, 73, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Atrium Healthcare-Shelby. A native of Cleveland Co., she was the daughter of the late Bonnie and Edna McSwain Wright. SURVIVED: She is survived by her sisters, Betty Black of Gastonia, Ruth Cook of Hickory, Jane Willis and husband Tommy and Cloe Hovis and husband Duke, both of Shelby. FUNERAL SERVICES:...
James Holtz
Aug 13, 2018
SHELBY- Rev. James W. Holtz, 96, went to be with his Lord, Monday, August 13, 2018, at his home. A native of Harrison Co., W.Va., he was the son of the late Clovas and Lucy Grace Jenkins Holtz. He served in the Army during WWII, and served his Lord, as a minister, for many years. PRECEDED: In addition to his...
Dennis Mullinax Sr.
Aug 10, 2018
SHELBY- Dennis Ray Mullinax Sr., died peacefully, Friday, August 10, 2018, at Atrium Healthcare in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the Carl and Hazel Wortman Mullinax. He retired from textiles, and was an avid fan of the Tar Heels, L.A. Dodgers, Green Bay Packers, and golf. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. PRECEDED: In...
Woody Christopher
Aug 3, 2018
SHELBY- Calvin Woodrow “Woody” Christopher, 95, departed this earthy life Friday, August 3, 2018, at Hospice at Wendover. Born in Landrum, SC, he was the son of the late William Hendricks and Nellie Maud Cudd Christopher. He was a member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church, an Army Veteran of WWII, and worked most of his life at Ora Mill,...
Rose Rozniak Richardson
Aug 3, 2018
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Rose Richardson, 80, died Friday August 3, 208 at Caromont Regional in Gastonia. A native of Erie Co., NY, she was born to the late Leo and Sophia Cznecka Rozniak. She was a retired machinist from Eaton Corporation. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was [preceded in death by her brother, Leo Rozniak. SURVIVED: She is survived...
Lemuel Cochran
Aug 1, 2018
BOILING SPRINGS- Lemuel George Cochran, age 84, entered heaven’s gates just before sunset on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, North Carolina. After several years of declining health issues, Lem received his new body surrounded by family and friends, while under the loving care of the hospice staff. Lemuel George was born along with his...
Larry Wright Sr.
Jul 30, 2018
SHELBY- Larry Wright Sr., 78, died Monday, July 30, 2018, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Wray and O.V. Ledford Wright. Larry retired from Duke Energy and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. As an avid hot rod enthusiast, he is a member of the Spartanburg Dragway...
Pat Moss Cobb
Jul 30, 2018
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Pat Moss Cobb, 78, died Monday July 30, 2018 at Testa Family Hospice. A native of Cleveland Co., she was born to the late Grier and Annie Pruitt Moss. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed by family and friends. She was a member of Living Word Ministry and she was an...
Linda Ledford
Jul 28, 2018
BOILING SPRINGS- Linda Kaye Ledford, 68, died Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Peak Resources in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Hannah Blanton Deaton. Linda was a faithful member of Flint Hill Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She worked at GT McSwain, later retiring from Kemet Electronics....
Mabry "Mutt" Bowman
Jul 25, 2018
SHELBY- Mabry “Mutt” Bowman, 93, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at his residence. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Joe and Emma Thornton Bowman. He was a wonderful husband, dad and pawpaw. He was a faithful member of New Bethel Church where he loved to sing and he could quote any scripture in his bible....
Billy Ray Hamrick
Jul 23, 2018
SHELBY- Billy Ray Hamrick, 86, died Monday, July 23, 2018 at Peak Resources-Shelby. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Elbert and Martha Parris Hamrick. He was a long time member of Pine Grove UMC. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. He proudly served his country in the National Guard. PRECEDED: In addition to his...
Paul Louis Morrison
Jul 23, 2018
SHELBY- Paul Morrison, 77, earthly journey ended peacefully Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Grady and Ollie Hamrick Morrison. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather with a great sense of humor. He was a long time member of Manna Baptist Church and was involved in many...
Randy "Sean" Whitworth
Jul 20, 2018
SHELBY- Sean Whitworth, 43, died suddenly at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. A native of Cleveland Co., his father is Randy Whitworth and wife Donna of Grover and mother Faye Peeler and husband Dennis of Fallston. Sean put God first, then family, and then his church family in his life. He truly lived a full life always doing...
Charles Swafford
Jul 19, 2018
SHELBY- Charles “Pete” Swafford, 76, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at White Oak Manor-Shelby. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Joseph and Essie Mae Swafford. He was a wonderful brother and a great man who would give you the shirt off his back. He also loved to fish. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he...
Marianne Boling Hames
Jul 17, 2018
GAFFNEY: Marianne Hames, 74, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Wendover Hospice. She was born in Roane Co., Tn. to the late Perry and Marian Willoughby Boling. She was a woman who was always happy and loved her family dearly. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hames, Sr. SURVIVED: She is...
Henry Harold Foster
Jul 14, 2018
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Henry Foster, 79, died Saturday, July 14, 2018, at his home. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Howard O'Grady and Ora D. Meyers Foster. He loved playing country and blues music and was in several bands that played all over. He is survived by his son, Harold Foster of Kings Mountain He was...
Randy Gladden
Jul 12, 2018
SHELBY- Randy Gladden, 77, died Thursday, July 12, 2018 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland Co., he was the son of the late Thomas and Norma Browning Harry. VISITATION: The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. FUNERAL SERVICES: will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, July 16,...
William Joseph Hines
Jul 5, 2018
MOORESBORO- Bill Hines, 83, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Atrium Healthcare in Shelby. Born August 6, 1934, in Arkansas, he was the son of the late Signor and Jessie Williams Hines. He served in the Navy and worked as an Aerospace Engineer with Lockheed Martin. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,...
Martha Emery
Jul 3, 2018
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Martha Jean Cole Emery, 84, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. Born March 11, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Perry and Vergie Morrow Cole. FUNERAL SERVICES: Will be private to the family. FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral, Cremation & Pet Aquamation of Kings Mountain.
Betty Joanne Wilson
Jul 1, 2018
SHELBY- Betty Joanne Hord Smith Wilson, 83, died Monday, July 1, 2018, at Hospice of Carolina Foothills. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of the late James R. and Jessie Hord. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Smith; grandson, Joshua...
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