OBITUARIES
Carl Ray Lemons
Feb 9, 2025
SHELBY- Carl Ray Lemons, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Born on May 28, 1935, in Cleveland County, he lived a full and rich life of 89 years. Carl was a man of simple pleasures, finding joy in woodworking, carpentry, and gardening. His hands were never idle,...
Charles Boone
Feb 9, 2025
FOREST CITY: Rev. Charles V. Boone, 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. A native of McDowell County, he was the son of the late Frank Boone Sr. and Tuie Bradburn Boone. Charles served in the Army during the Korean War Conflict. His life was built around serving...
Danny "Weasel" Capps
Feb 6, 2025
GROVER: Danny “Weasel” Capps, 66, died Thursday, February 6, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of the late Bobby Joe and Shirley May Scism Capps. Weasel was known as a giving and helpful person who often took care of other people’s yards. He enjoyed dirt track racing and NASCAR. In...
Harrison Lee Hopper
Feb 4, 2025
SHELBY- Mr. Harrison Lee Hopper, 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Harrison was born September 17, 1946 in Cherokee County, SC to the late William Dewey Hopper and Irene King Hopper. He was a member of Ellis Chapel Baptist Church. He became a preacher under the leadership of Rev. Walter B. Ellis in 1976....
Chad Lyles
Jan 29, 2025
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Chad Douglas Lyles, 36, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Chad Lyles of Gastonia and the late Lisa Watson Freeman. Chad had a passion for drag racing, playing video games and riding four wheelers and his motorcycle. He was employed with STI in Kings Mountain....
Hal Lail
Jan 29, 2025
SHELBY- Hal Ray Lail, 73, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was the son of the late Gorman and Evelyn Lail. Hal proudly served in the Air Force in Vietnam, he enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, traveling to the beach and camping. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Terry Lail....
Kelly Carmichael
Jan 27, 2025
SHELBY: Kelly Carmichael, 60, died Monday, January 27, 2025 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
Eric Pope
Jan 24, 2025
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Eric Pope,50, died Friday, January 24,2025 at his home. He was the son of the late Brenda Smith Fisher. Eric enjoyed working on cars, going to the race track and he loved picking with his grandkids. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Reid Smith. He is survived by his wife,...
Harvey Dotson
Jan 22, 2025
SHELBY: William “Harvey” Dotson, 82, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Pearl Greene Dotson. Harvey enjoyed riding dirt bikes, watching NASCAR and western T.V. shows, pitching horseshoes and participated in different bowling leagues over the years. He worked as a meat cutter, a pipe fitter and a...
Kenneth Neff
Jan 17, 2025
SHELBY: Kenneth “Ken” Edwin Neff joined his Lord and Savior in Heaven on January 17th, 2025. Born January 18th, 1956, he arrived in Heaven just one day shy of his 69th birthday. Known for his mischievous sense of humor, his loved ones hoped he left laughing with this last bittersweet prank. Ken did not merely live on this Earth; he...
Sung T Choi
Jan 15, 2025
DALLAS- Sung T. Choi, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on December 11, 1933, in Korea, Sung lived a rich and full life, and is deeply mourned by those who had the privilege of knowing him. Sung’s journey began in the tumultuous backdrop of war-torn Korea. At...
Jim Bridges
Jan 13, 2025
SHELBY: James “Jim” Bridges, 82, died Monday, January 13, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late John and Morie Penson Bridges. Jim was a man who loved and provided for his family. He retired from Fiber Industries and he enjoyed woodworking and working on cars with his son. In addition...
Judith Fenn
Jan 12, 2025
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Judith Fenn, 76, died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral and Aquamation in Kings Mountain.
Edward Sailers
Jan 9, 2025
SHELBY: Edward Grady Sailers, 81, died Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was the son of the late Grady and Ethel Sailers. Edward was a member of the Old Rugged Cross Baptist Church and enjoyed the simplicity of the farm life. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Marie Sailers;...
Bobby Hoppes
Jan 1, 2025
SHELBY: Robert “Bobby” Hoppes, 60, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. Born in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of Barbara Champion Hoppes of Shelby and the late Nelson David Hoppes. Bobby enjoyed riding dirt bikes in his younger days. He enjoyed going to the mountains, beach or just taking a scenic drive with his...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Queen
Dec 31, 2024
GROVER: Jackie Mullinax Queen, 75, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the Rev. Robert and Mildred Bagwell Mullinax. Jackie was a faithful lady who was a member of New Buffalo Baptist Church. She was a Sunday school teacher, a lecturer of ladies conferences and loved to work...
Phyllis Dolese
Dec 30, 2024
SHELBY: Phyllis Lichtenstein Dolese, 87, died Monday, December 29, 2024 at Peak Resources in Shelby. A private entombment will take place in the mausoleum at Rose Hill Memorial Park. Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.
Timmy Self
Dec 27, 2024
MOORESBORO: Timmy “Bobby” Self, 41, died Friday, December 27, 2024, at his home. He was the son of Tim and Teresa Self of Blacksburg, SC. Whether you knew Timmy as Bobby, PawPaw, from derbying or CP Metal Crafters you couldn’t help but love him. He had a heart of gold and a caring nature that is rare. If you were...
Melissa Hatfield
Dec 25, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Melissa Hatfield, 41, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at her home. Funeral services and burial will take place in her home state of West Virginia. Local services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral and Aquamation in Kings Mountain.
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