OBITUARIES

Carl Lemmons

Carl Lemmons

Mar 13, 2017

SHELBY- Michael Lemmons, 54, passed away Monday March 13, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare Systems-Cleveland. He was the son of Carl Ray and Margaret Ayers Lemmons. He was a loving husband, son, father, and grandfather also a member of Patterson Springs Baptist Church. SURVIVED: in addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 25 years, Wanda Wisher Lemmons...

Ronald Crane

Ronald Crane

Mar 11, 2017

BOILING SPRINGS-Ronald E. “Rollie” Crane, 70, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, loved ones, and faithful companion, Buddy, on Saturday, Mar. 11, 2017. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Bill and Kate Crane. Rollie graduated from Shelby High School in 1964 before serving his country for two years in the US...

R.T Ernie Willis

R.T Ernie Willis

Mar 10, 2017

SHELBY- R.T. Ernie Willis, 59, passed away Friday March 10, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Tommy and Jane Wright Willis. Ernie’s life revolved around God, family, and law enforcement. Thirty-two years ago he married his soul mate. They enjoyed antiquing, auctions, collecting, and just being together. He spent his life...

Dallie Ivey

Dallie Ivey

Mar 8, 2017

SHELBY-Dallie Marie Boyles Ivey, 80, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Carolinas HealthCare System-Kings Mountain. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Furman Hillard and Evelyn Barrett Boyles. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Ricky Ray Ivey; a son, Scott Bolin; one grandchild, Cheyenne Toney. She is...

Sam Mullinax

Sam Mullinax

Mar 6, 2017

SHELBY- Samuel “Sam” Mullinax, 69, died Monday, Mar. 6, 2017, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late William Ray and Mary Frances Turner Mullinax. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roger, Gene, and Leonard Mullinax SURVIVED: He is survived by his sister, Della Anderson...

Mark West

Mark West

Mar 6, 2017

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Mark West, 48, passed away Monday March 6, 2017. A native of Gaston county, he was the son of Larry and Joyce Leming Clark and the late William Larry West. SURVIVED: In addition to his mother and step father, he is survived by his wife Pamela Hayhurst West of the home; one son, William Ray West also of...

Doyle Borders

Doyle Borders

Mar 6, 2017

SHELBY- James “Doyle” Borders Sr., 72, died Mon., Mar. 6, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Union. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late George Dixon and Ruth Arrowood Borders. He was a member of Number Three V.F.D. for more than 20 years, and owned and operated Borders Mobile Home Movers and B&B Mobile Home Park. He...

Pattie Capps

Pattie Capps

Mar 5, 2017

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Patricia “Pattie” Gaffney Capps, 70, died Sun., Mar. 5, 2017, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Mary Helen Hardin Gaffney. She was a member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church, and retired after 42 years of service, from Gaston Memorial Hospital, in the labor and delivery department. SURVIVED:...

Melba Bell

Melba Bell

Mar 1, 2017

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Melba Bain Bell, 89, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Testa Family Hospice. She was born in Town Creek, Al. to the late Louis and Ida Odom Bain. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for 48 years. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, O’Neil...

Sammy Ogle

Sammy Ogle

Feb 28, 2017

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Sammy Jack Ogle, 72, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare of Kings Mountain. He was born in Sevier Co., Tn. to the late Sam and Dora Whaley Ogle. He loved his family and his cat Trouble who was raised on a bottle from 10 days old, but Trouble has since passed away. PRECEDED: In addition to...

Joey Bridges, Ii

Joey Bridges, Ii

Feb 27, 2017

SHELBY-Joey Jay Bridges, II, 27, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Joey Jay Bridges and the late Julie Lester Rush. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Carol Lester and his aunt, Tracey Brackett. In addition to his father, he is survived by...

Stephanie Brooke Heafner

Stephanie Brooke Heafner

Feb 24, 2017

LAWNDALE-Stephanie Brooke Heafner, 28, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Carla “Jill” Heafner of Lawndale. She was a member of Polkville Baptist Church. SURVIVED: In addition to her mother, she is survived by her grandparents, Hal Lee and Becky Clayton Heafner of Lawndale; aunts and uncles, Rev. Alex...

Gloria Jane Jones

Gloria Jane Jones

Feb 23, 2017

SHELBY- Gloria Jane Williams Jones, 71, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Ruth Williams. She will be loved and missed always. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jones; daughter, Pam Smith; brother Kenneth...

Esther Burge

Esther Burge

Feb 19, 2017

SHELBY- Esther Jane Canipe Burge, 76, died Sun., Feb. 19, 2017, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late T.G. and Dovie Davis Canipe. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Burge; four infant children; sister, Thelma Patrick; and brother,...

Martha Hamrick Greene

Martha Hamrick Greene

Feb 18, 2017

BOILING SPRINGS-Martha Hamrick Greene, 88, died Sat., Fe. 18, 2017, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late David and Eliza Carswell Hamrick. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Greene; brothers, JT, Harrill, Jim, Archie, Ben, Dewey, and Johnny Hamrick;...

Vina Causby

Vina Causby

Feb 16, 2017

SHELBY- Vina Marlowe Causby , 91, died Thurs., Feb. 16, 2017, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Lumpkin County, GA., she was the daughter of the late Jonas Franklin and Fannie Collins Marlowe. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar Causby; brothers, Frank and Jeff Marlowe; and sister, Velma Barrett. SURVIVED:...

Jane Ewery

Jane Ewery

Feb 11, 2017

SHELBY- Sylvia “Jane” Drewery, 66, died Sat., Feb. 11, 2017, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Rosa Lee Allen Turner. She worked at Wal-Mart, and loved the beach and spending time with her grandchildren. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her granddaughter,...

Bonnie Guin

Bonnie Guin

Feb 11, 2017

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Bonnie Sue Guin, 70, passed away, Saturday February 11, 2017 at Jim Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland county, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Lela McDaniel Black. She was a member of Calvary Way Holiness Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Along with her husband, they raised...

Tom Keeter

Tom Keeter

Jan 31, 2017

SHELBY- Thomas “Tom” Keeter, 78, died Tues., Jan. 31, 2017, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Lee and Pearl Keeter. He retired from PPG, and had a love of fishing. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Danny Keeter; daughter, Tina Ann Keeter;...

Winnie Hudson

Winnie Hudson

Jan 30, 2017

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Winnie Hudson, died Monday January 30, 2017 at Willow Ridge Nursing Facility in Rutherfordton. Arrangements are pending with Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.