OBITUARIES
Estelle Vanhorn
Jan 27, 2018
MOORESBORO: Estelle Martin Vanhorn, 93, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Peak Resources of Cherryville. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Turner Martin. Estelle retired from Doran Textiles, attended Faith Baptist Church, and enjoyed shopping and working in her yard. She loved to bake, cook, and share with her family. She...
Stacey Lee Franklin
Jan 25, 2018
SHELBY: Stacey Franklin, 54, died Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Carolinas HealthCare System-Shelby. He was born in Greenville Co., SC. and he loved his family very much. He was a good son and was always there for his Mother. PRECEDED: He was preceded in death by his grandson, Karsyn Franklin. SURVIVED: He is survived by his parents, Peggy Franklin and...
Virginia "Mable" Goforth
Jan 20, 2018
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Mable Herndon Goforth, 92, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland Co., she was born to the late Ernest and Rena Bookout Herndon. She was an active member of Resurrection Lutheran Church as well as a member of the Kings Mountain Woman’s Club and the Town & Country Garden...
Margie Jolley
Jan 18, 2018
CLOVER: Margie Benfield Jolley, 88, died Thursday, January 18, 2017 at her residence. A native of Gaston Co., she was born to the late Kenneth and Alice Mays Benfield. She was dedicated to her Lord and was an avid reader of her many bibles. She love listening to gospel and country music and especially Elvis Presley. She love to cook,...
Mallie D. Carroll
Jan 14, 2018
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER ON WEDNESDAY THAT THE FUNERAL DATE HAS CHANGED TO THURSDAY SHELBY: Mallie Dixon Carroll, 101, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Ellen Horn Dixon. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, and...
Gary L. Hardin
Jan 11, 2018
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Gary Hardin, 62, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held 3 pm, Sunday, Jan 14, 2018, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in New Camps Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted...
Ronald Cooper
Jan 6, 2018
CONNELLY SPRINGS: Ronald Arthur Cooper, 59, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at Burke Hospice Care in Valdese. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Isaiah Harrill Cooper and Geneva Inez Russ Cooper. Ronald had a heart for helping others, in their time of need, including many pets. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was...
Debbie Bolin
Jan 3, 2018
SHELBY: Debbie Ann Bolin, 62, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, at her home. A native of Orange County, CA, she was the daughter to the late Larry and Leona Stage Willis. FUNERAL SERVICES: Funeral services will be private to the family FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby
Pamela Smith
Jan 2, 2018
SHELBY: Pamela Martin Smith, 69, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Harrill Martin and Eva “BeBe” Newton Patterson. She worked in landscaping for many years, and was an active member of Way of the Cross Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition...
Willard "Bill" Huntsinger
Jan 2, 2018
SHELBY: Willard James “Bill” Huntsinger, 86, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at Peak Resources of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Robert and Lela Rabb Huntsinger. Bill was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and retired from PPG after 35 years of service. He was an avid Shelby Football and Carolina Tar Heels...
Karsyn Franklin
Jan 2, 2018
SHELBY: Baby Karsyn Max Franklin, was born sleeping, Tuesday, Jan.2, 2018, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. He was the son of Cory and Brittany McCombs Franklin of Shelby. SURVIVED: In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Kadyn Franklin, of the home; grandparents, Kevin and Kim McCombs and Tina McCombs and Jamie Lane, all of Shelby, Amber and...
Donald White
Dec 31, 2017
SHELBY: Donald Zeno White, 71, went home to be with his Lord, with his family by his side, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. He was the son of the late William Zeno and Florence Willis White. He served in the Army, and retired as a business owner. SURVIVED: He is survived by his son, Donald “Aaron” White;...
John Martin
Dec 25, 2017
John B. Martin, 93, of Shelby, NC died peacefully Christmas morning. Born in Blacksburg, South Carolina on April 3rd, 1924, John was one of seven children born to Lyman and Eula (Wylie) Martin. He was a 1941 graduate of Blacksburg High School and served in the Air Force during World War II. After the war, he took degrees in Education...
Sandra Davis
Dec 24, 2017
SHELBY-Sandra Davis, 55, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
Margaret "Ocie" Jones
Dec 23, 2017
OCIE JONES SHELBY-Margaret “Ocie” Sisk Jones, 96, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, at Carolinas HealthCare System-Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was born to the late Roy and Van Dula Allen Sisk. She loved cooking, especially for her co-workers at JP Stevens. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Great Falls, S.C. In addition to...
George Frank Martin
Dec 21, 2017
SHELBY- George Frank Martin, 97, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, surrounded by his family at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. A native of Rutherford County, he was born to the late Marcus and Mittie Gold Martin. He was a charter member of Westview Baptist Church. George Martin, known by many as the Phone Man, was always a gentleman. He loved people...
Jerry Lee Bradley Iii
Dec 21, 2017
LAWNDALE: Jerry Lee Bradley, III died Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was born in Rutherford Co. to the late Jerry Lee Jr. and Willie Mae Wishon Bradley. VISITATION: The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. MEMORIAL SERVICES: will be held Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Lawndale Baptist Church OFFICIATING: Rev....
Betty Jolly
Dec 21, 2017
BETTY JOLLEY RUTHERFORDTON-Betty Smith Jolley, 90, went to Glory Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, at Fair Haven of Forest City. A native of Cleveland County, she was born to the late Washington and Mary Glenn Smith. She loved flowers, reading and quilting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, J. Clyde...
Marshall Ted Bowen
Dec 20, 2017
SHELBY-Marshall “Ted” Bowen, 94, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at Magnolia’s of Gaffney. A native of Cleveland County, he was born to the late Joseph and Mary Overstreet Bowen. He served his country in the Army during World War II. He was a member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church. He was a self employed plumber and an avid fisherman,...
Craig Poole
Dec 18, 2017
SHELBY: Walter Craig Poole, 46, died Monday, December 18, 2017 surrounded by his family at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Phyllis Smith Poole of Shelby, and the late Walter Poole. He was a member of New Bethel Church of Shelby, and was a former employee at Folks Cleaners for 15 years. SURVIVED:...
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