OBITUARIES
Charlotte Low
Aug 16, 2024
SHELBY, NC: Charlotte Venable Low,90, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024 at home. She was born on July 21, 1934 in Rustburg, VA to the late George and Blanche Venable. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Aubrey Venable and her husband of 32 years, Robert (Bob) Low. She is survived by...
Barry Bivins
Aug 12, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC: Barry Bivins, 77, died Monday, August 12, 2024 at Wendover Hospice. He was the son of the late Curtis and Betty Morehead Bivins. Barry was a Vietnam veteran who served 24 years in the military, was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Jeanette Harrill
Aug 6, 2024
SHELBY: Jeanette Wyatt Harrill, 77, went to be with her Lord on August 6, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland, surrounded by her family. Jeanette was a lifelong member of Flint Hill Baptist Church where she served in different roles over the years, and was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She enjoyed a brief career in banking, then...
Tyler Roper
Aug 5, 2024
Shelby, NC: Tyler Austin Roper, 33, died Monday, August 5,2024 at home. He is the son of Greg Roper of Inman, SC and Brenda Elmore and husband Jeff of Shelby. Tyler was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church, was a known comedian that put a smile on every ones face, loved hiking, being outside and had a passion for...
Robert Houser
Aug 4, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Robert Houser, 85, died Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. Born October 6, 1938, went home August 4, 2024. Beloved son of Curtis Henry Houser and Devola Houser Smith, stepson of Jack Smith. Bob leaves behind a wife, Diane Ormand Houser of Kings Mountain, NC, a brother, Rod Henry Houser, of Greer SC, and three children,...
Chris Melton
Aug 4, 2024
SHELBY: Christopher David Melton, cherished husband, proud father, and devoted friend to many, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2024 at the age of 53. A lifelong resident of Cleveland County, Chris was born on October 20, 1970. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and service to the community that will forever be etched into the hearts of...
Jan Wolters
Aug 3, 2024
SHELBY: Jan Wolters, 58, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.
Ed White
Aug 3, 2024
SHELBY: Ed White, 88, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Terra Bella Assisted Living in Shelby. Arrangements are pending at this time.
Ernest Childs
Aug 1, 2024
SHELBY: Dr. Ernest Childs went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 3:20 a.m. Ernest Childs was born on March 18, 1929, and was raised in Mohawk, NY. He was the oldest of eight children. Pearl Dunn, his younger sister, is the only sibling still living and is currently living with her daughter Jill in...
Grace Harrison
Aug 1, 2024
ASHEVILLE: Shannon "Grace" Harrison, 54, died Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the Center for Conscious Living and Dying in Swannanoa. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
Bernice Buck
Jul 29, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Bernice Buck, 94, died Monday, July 29, 2024 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain. Funeral services and burial will take place in South Carolina. Local services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral and Aquamation in Kings Mountain.
Rusty Eskew
Jul 27, 2024
Shelby, NC: “Rusty” Edwin Earl Eskew, 67, passed away on July 27, 2024. Rusty had a desire for helping others learn about Jesus and His forgiveness. Rusty also had a passion for music. He used music to lead worship at numerous churches in Cleveland County as well as in the prison ministry. His deep love and service to the Lord...
Billy Miller
Jul 24, 2024
Shelby- Billy "Butch" Eugene Miller, 71, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Billy and Gloria Cox Miller. Billy was a loving husband, father, family man and friend. He was a Godly man who loved the Lord. He had...
Gary Waymon Griffin
Jul 20, 2024
BUFFALO, SC: The greatest Daddy, son, brother and friend, Gary Waymon Griffin, 71, went to be with Jesus, July 20, 2024. Born July 7, 1953, to the late Robert Branton and Betty Juanita Griffin. Gary was a 1972 graduate of Northwest High School in Clarksville, TN, and a dedicated Spartan Foods employee for 16 years before serving over 22 years...
Bonnie Childers
Jul 16, 2024
SHELBY: Mrs. Bonnie Henson Childers, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Cleveland House. She was the daughter of the late William and Annie Loyd Henson. Bonnie retired from Winn-Dixie after many years of service. She was a faithful and loyal member of Royster Avenue Church of God and will always...
Kathy Towery
Jul 14, 2024
GROVER: Kathleen “Kathy” Smith Towery, 50, died Sunday, July 14, 2024 at her home. Born in Kankakee County, IL, she was the daughter of the late James and Ethelann Estermyer Smith. Kathy had a love for crafting and her family. She enjoyed cruising, tending to her cats, spending time with friends and sharing her great sense of humor. She is...
Saralee Clark
Jul 10, 2024
HENDERSONVILLE: Saralee Wright Clark, 83, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Greens at Hendersonville. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
Scott Bodwell
Jul 10, 2024
SHELBY: Scott Bodwell, 36, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024. A native of Henderson County, NC he is the son of Robert Bodwell Jr. of Shelby and the late Cindy Mathis Spannagel. Scott had a love for sweets. He enjoyed working, spending time with his children, drawing and living as a Christian. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in...
Naida Cogswell
Jul 8, 2024
SHELBY: Naida Chew Cogswell, 92, died Monday, July 8, 2024 at TerrBella Assisted Living in Shelby. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.
Brenda Earls Harrington
Jul 5, 2024
MOORESBORO: Brenda Earls Harrington,61, died Friday, July 5, 2024 at her home. A Cleveland County native she was the daughter of the late Archie Coyou and Earlene Blanton Earls. Brenda was a member of White Harvest Independent Baptist Church; she loved to serve the lord and help out a church any way she could. She loved flowers, decorating, baking and...
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