OBITUARIES
Tom Wright
Sep 5, 2017
SHELBY: Thomas “Tom” Everette Wright, 93, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. Born in Rutherfordton, he was the youngest of ten children born to the late Jesse Burton Wright and Alice Philbeck Wright. Tom was a military veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force during WWII, where he spent two years in the Philippine Islands....
Helen Bowen Maloney
Sep 4, 2017
HELEN MALONEY KINGS MOUNTAIN-Helen Bowen Maloney, 79, passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at White Oak Manor Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was born to the late Broadus and Annie McSwain Bowen. She loved dancing, fishing, camping, hiking or just anything outdoors. She was adventurous, a true warrior and fighter, and was always on the go. In...
Wray Causby
Sep 4, 2017
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Alvin “Wray” Causby, 87, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at the Brian Center in Gastonia. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Benjamin Palmer and Nellie Hord Causby. Wray was a member of New Camp Creek Baptist Church, worked for NCDOT, retired from the City of Shelby, and had a love for fishing. PRECEDED:...
Rick Baker
Sep 3, 2017
SHELBY: Ricki “Rick” Andrew Baker, 65, passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by family on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. He was born in Dixon, Illinois, Nov. 18, 1951, to the late George Hartwell Baker, Jr. and Dodo Clark Williams Baker. He graduated from Corbin High School in Corbin, KY. He loved the woods of Kentucky, hunting, fishing, canoeing, collecting...
Albert Brock Harris
Aug 29, 2017
Albert Brock Harris , native of Shelby, died on 8-29-2017 at Wake Med in Raleigh where he lived for the past year. The family will have a graveside service on Saturday September 30th at 2:00 pm at Sunset Cemetery where Al will be laid to rest with his late wife Martha Clary Harris.
Angelia Evans Martin
Aug 26, 2017
SHELBY- Angelia Evans Martin (Angie) 53, of Shelby passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2017 surrounded by her family. A native of Cleveland County Angie was an amazing nurse and touched the lives of many with her beautiful smile and heart of gold. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Christopher “Chris” Martin, six children...
Brittany Pearl Wink
Aug 23, 2017
SHELBY- Brittany Pearl Wink, 20, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Born in Cook Co. Ill., she is the daughter of Christopher Wink and wife Dana of Shelby, and Patty Lindsay and husband Philip of Gaffney. She was a member of North East Fellowship Church of God in Gaffney and worked at McDonalds in Shelby and Gaffney. SURVIVED: In addition to...
Gloria Todd
Aug 19, 2017
KINGS MOUNTAIN- M. Gloria Collins Todd, 80, went to be with her Lord, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at her home. A native of Onslow Co., NC, she was the daughter of the late David and Ethel Jones Collins. She was a resident of Kings Mountain for 60 years, where she was a member of Second Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition...
Joel Clinton Teasley
Aug 16, 2017
JOEL TEASLEY SHELBY-Joel Teasley, 60, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, at Hospice of Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was born to the late Joe and Eunice Beason Teasley. He was Cleveland County’s first baby of 1957. He proudly served in the US Navy on the USS Saratoga. He was a true renaissance man who could fix anything. He...
Shirley Jo Strickland
Aug 12, 2017
Shirley Kiser Strickland, 80, died Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Testa Family Hospice House. A native of Cleveland Co., she was born to the late Ralph and Junie Collins Kiser. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School class. She had a great love for her church, family and grandchildren. The family would like to...
P G Parker
Aug 12, 2017
SHELBY: P.G. “Speed” Parker, 87, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Perry and Ethel Morrison Parker. He was a member of Dover Baptist Church, and retired from Cleveland County Schools, as an electrician. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Sara Cooper
Aug 7, 2017
SHELBY-Sara Louise Case Cooper, 72, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
Kelli Michalle Bowling
Aug 7, 2017
SHELBY: Kelli M. Bowling, 31, died Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Benny and Lynn Anthony Bowling of Shelby. She was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church. PRECEDED: She was preceded in death by her brother, Trent Bowling. SURVIVED: In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughters, Avah...
Steve Washburn
Aug 5, 2017
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Richard “Steve” Washburn, 51, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Malinda Stroud Washburn of Shelby, and the late Carl Washburn. Steve served in the Marines, worked and enjoyed his 20 years at Celanese, and had a love of golf. PRECEDED: In addition to...
Mary Helen Mccombs
Aug 4, 2017
SHELBY: Mary Helen Morrison McCombs, 80, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Ollie Hamrick Morrison. She was a member of Davidson Memorial Baptist Church, and retired from Cleveland Regional Medical Center as a Nursing Supervisor. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents,...
Betty Thomas
Aug 4, 2017
BOILING SPRINGS-Betty Lou Thomas, 73, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Batie Turner Cook. She was a member of Springmore Baptist Church, and work many years at Lowes Home Improvement. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Nevert Nation Sr.
Aug 3, 2017
SHELBY: Nevert Leroy “Neb” Nation Sr., 72, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cherokee County, NC, he was to son of the late Clyde and Pauline Burrell Nations. He retired as a welder, where he work with Duke Energy, and had a love for fishing. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Wilene Smith
Jul 31, 2017
SHELBY: Wilene Bailey Smith, 92, died Monday, July 31, 2017, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Eula Doty Bailey. Wilene was a member of Westview Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school. She volunteered at the Baptist Association, was a member of Woodmen of the World,...
Janice Boyles
Jul 27, 2017
Janice BOYLES SHELBY-Mary "Janice" Falls Boyles, 90, died Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Brookdale Hospice in Greenville, S.C. A native of Cleveland County, she was born to the late Odus and Vernie Spangler Falls. She retired from Hudson’s Department Store in Shelby. She was a member of First Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she served in many capacities...
James Claffee Jr.
Jul 25, 2017
James Claffey died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Testa Family Hospice House. He was born in Warren Co, NY to the late James and Eva Larson Claffee. He is survived by his sons, John Claffee and wife Suzanne of Gastonia and James Claffee of Kings Mountain. The family will have a private graveside service. Internment will be at Mountain...
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