OBITUARIES
William Earl Mullinax
Jul 17, 2017
BILL MULLINAX SHELBY-William “Bill” Mullinax, 62, died Monday, July 17, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center-Charlotte. He was born in Cherokee County, S.C., to the late William Lamar and Helen Stroup Mullinax. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and especially loved fishing on Lake Wateree, Clemson football, golfing, and was always ready to lend...
Winton Barry Franklin
Jul 17, 2017
SHELBY- Winton Barry Franklin, 53, died at his residence on Monday, July 17, 2017. He was born in Fulton Co. Georgia to the late Irvin and Ruth Gettys Franklin. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Franklin SURVIVED: He is survived by his sisters, Sissy Blanton and husband Jimmy of Fallston, Del...
Robert Bradshaw
Jul 16, 2017
ELLENBORO-Robert Gene Bradshaw, 53, died Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his residence. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Tommy Gene “Nod” and Nancy Jo Hamrick Bradshaw. He enjoyed all of his time with his grandchildren, working on cars, singing karaoke, and just living life. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
James Teddy
Jul 14, 2017
SHELBY-James “Jim” Edward Teddy, 87, died Friday, July 14, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Roy F. and Lucille Auten Tiddy. He was a lifelong member of Shelby Presbyterian Church, serving as a deacon, Sunday School Treasure and worked in the food ministry. He was a quiet man with...
Judy Smith
Jul 13, 2017
JUDY SMITH GROVER-Judy Diane Smith, 66, died Thursday, July 13, 2017, at CaroMont Health in Gastonia. A native of Dekalb County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn Dickson Smith. She is survived by her special friends and caregivers, Lane and Phyllis Dixon of Grover. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, in...
Bonnie Hughes
Jul 12, 2017
SHELBY- Bonnie F. Hughes, 82, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Pardee Healthcare in Hendersonville. A native of Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Nell Poor Franklin. She was a member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church, work as a CNA at CRMC for 10 years, and private duty for many years after. Bonnie enjoyed gardening...
Belton "Butch" Parris
Jul 10, 2017
BELTON GETTYS PARRIS KINGS MOUNTAIN: Belton “Butch” Parris, 67, died Monday, July 10, 2017 at CaroMont Health-Gastonia. A native of Cherokee Co, he was the son of Lorena “Sis” Moore of Kings Mountain and the late Gettys Parris. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp, loved building things, was an avid collector of eagles, and loved...
Rick Cummings
Jul 9, 2017
Rick Cummings SHELBY- Richard “Rick” Cummings, 66, died Sunday, June 9, 2017, at Carolinas HealthCare System-Pineville. He was born in Arlington County, Va., and is the son of Margaret “Peggy” Cummings, of Bel Air, Md., and the late Allen Cummings. He was a member of Zoar Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, RA leader and Sunday school teacher....
Jim Foster
Jul 8, 2017
SHELBY-James “Jim” Robert Foster, 70, died Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Minnehaha County, SD, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen Steffie Foster. He served in the Army, worked as a process engineer, and was a loving husband, father, and a huge animal lover. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he...
Howard Lee Warren
Jul 8, 2017
SHELBY- Howard Lee Warren, 90, died Saturday, July 8, 2017, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late North and Gaddie Waters Warren. He served in the Navy, retired from Ellis Lumber Company, and was a member of Zoar Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Suzy Lowrance
Jul 5, 2017
SHELBY-Suzy Lowrance, 57, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Dean Patterson and wife Joann of Shelby, and the late Mary Ann Camp Patterson. She attended New Life Outreach Church, enjoyed crocheting, canning, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and family. She worked for Magnolia Finishing in...
Frances Blanton Bowen
Jul 4, 2017
FRANCES BLANTON BOWEN SHELBY- Frances Blanton Bowen, 84, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Cherokee Co to the late Henry Grady and Mallie Robbs Blanton. She was a long time member of Flint Hill Baptist Church and loved square dancing. She was retired from PPG after 37 years of service. PRECEDED: In addition to...
Roger William Matheson Sr.
Jul 3, 2017
SHELBY- Roger William “Big Roger” Matheson Sr., 72, died Monday, July 3, 2017, at his home. A native of Caldwell County, he was the son of the late Willy and Ruby Watson Matheson. Roger served in the Army during Vietnam, retired from Sunbeam after 35 years of service, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. PRECEDED: In addition to his...
Virginia Reep Pennington
Jul 1, 2017
SHELBY- Virginia Reep Pennington, 67, died Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Hospice of Wendover. She was born in Mecklenburg Co. to the late James and Lula Collins Reep. She was a master biscuit maker, loved working in her garden and growing flowers and was one of Elvis Presley’s biggest fans. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Linda Loftis
Jun 29, 2017
SHELBY- Linda Yoder Loftis, 62, went to be with her Lord, Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of Washington County, IA, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Ellen Stutzman Yoder. Linda worked in textiles, was a member of New Beginnings Church, and loved taking part in the Community Bible Study. She...
Frankie Grigg
Jun 26, 2017
SHELBY- Frankie Varie Grigg, 95, formerly of Kings Rd., died Monday, June 26, 2017, at White Oak Manor. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Floise Davis Barrett. She worked as a beautician and was a member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church. She believed the promise of Christ with all her heart and...
Carl B. Wood
Jun 23, 2017
BOILING SPRINGS-Carl B. Wood, 86, died Friday, June 23, 2017, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Dobson, NC, he was the son of the late Carl and Madge Beamer Wood. He was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church, and served two years in the Army. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Karen Hamrick
Jun 21, 2017
SHELBY- Karen Elizabeth Hamrick, 65, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Rose Lackey Hamrick. She was a member of First Baptist Church FUNERAL SERVICES: A private burial will take place in Sunset Cemetery. FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements handled by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby
Lucille Tessneer Crowe
Jun 20, 2017
SHELBY- Lucille Tessneer Crowe, 93, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at White Oak Manor of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late David and Effie Beaver Tessneer. She was a 60 year member of Zoar Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Ruth Sunday School Class. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and reading....
Earl Bridges
Jun 19, 2017
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Rev. Benjamin “Earl” Bridges, 82, died Tuesday, June 19, 2017 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland Co., he was born to the late Rev. Odell and Clara Wilkerson Bridges. He retired from the city of Cherryville after many years, loved preaching the gospel and filling in at Bethany Baptist when needed; Visiting and ministering at all...
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