OBITUARIES

Danny Navy

Danny Navy

Nov 21, 2016

KINGS MOUNTAIN- William Daniel “Danny” Navy, 56, passed away Monday November 21, 2016 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late William Earl and Ruth Inez Falls Navy. Danny never met a stranger and he adored his girls and grandchildren. He was very active with the Kings Mountain Booster...

Ruby Jenkins

Ruby Jenkins

Nov 21, 2016

SHELBY- Ruby Dover Jenkins, 90, died Mon., Nov. 21, 2016, at Peak Resources of Cherryville. She was born in York Co., SC, to the late Robert and Daisy Mullinax Dover. She owned and operated KaraSu for 40 years, where she was a beautician, and loved her customers. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church, where she was a...

Scott Woods

Scott Woods

Nov 16, 2016

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Scotty “Scott” Dee Woods, 55, died, Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Hospice of Wendover, surrounded by loving family and friends. A native of Potter County, TX, he was the son of the late Bynum and Fay Woods of Kings Mountain. He worked in textiles and at Eaton Corporation where he was an exceptional employee. He was energetic and...

Elsie Dixon

Elsie Dixon

Nov 15, 2016

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Elsie Fisher Dixon, 90, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at Peak Resources of Cherryville. A native of York County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Pearle Tiller Fisher. She was a member of El Bethel United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Women. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she...

James Jamison Sr.

James Jamison Sr.

Nov 12, 2016

SHELBY-James Alfred Jamison Sr., 74, passed away Sat., Nov. 12, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System- Shelby. A native of Cleveland Co, he was the son of the late JA and Lillian Philbeck Jamison. He was retired from PPG and Cleveland Regional Medical Center. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Donald Jamison; and grandson,...

Victoria Luper

Victoria Luper

Nov 10, 2016

SHELBY- Victoria McCurry Luper, 69, passed away Thur., Nov.10, 2016 at Novant Heath-Harris Hospice House Charlotte. A native of Rutherford Co, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Ruth Hawkins McCurry. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandchildren, Trevor Brackett and Dalton Fitch. SURVIVED: She is survived by her son, Bobby Brackett...

Clara Lemmons

Clara Lemmons

Nov 9, 2016

SHELBY- Clara “Bo” Bivins Lemmons, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and pastor, Wed., Nov. 9, 2016, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Will and Matti McCurry Bivins. She was a devoted member of Clearview Baptist Church, where she loved her lord and sang in the choir. She had a...

Irene Biddix

Irene Biddix

Nov 9, 2016

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Mable Irene Biddix, 96, died Wed., Nov. 9, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Eliza Victoria Biddix. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain, where she was a member of the Gleaners Sunday school class. PRECEDED: In addition to her...

Jerry R. Bishop

Jerry R. Bishop

Nov 4, 2016

SHELBY-Jerry R. Bishop, 76, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Charles and Edna Carter Bishop. Jerry served in the Army, and was a member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church, where he loved his church family. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

Lindia Costner

Lindia Costner

Nov 3, 2016

SHELBY – Lindia Evelyn Brown Costner, moved to her home in Heaven, Thursday, Nov. 3rd, 2016. She was born November 16, 1943 in Rutherfordton NC, to the late Dewey and Velma Padgett Brown. She was married to the late Larry J. Costner. Mrs. Costner worked at Hoechst Celanese in Earl, NC for many years. She also worked at Kemet Electronics...

Noah Lovelace

Noah Lovelace

Oct 28, 2016

SHELBY-Noah Cane Lovelace, age 28, went to be with the Lord October 28, 2016 at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Pam Fortenberry and husband Lee of Shelby and the late Mark Lovelace. SURVIVED: In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Tiffney Bell Lovelace, of Shelby; son, Asa Lee Cane...

Pam Bumgarner

Pam Bumgarner

Oct 27, 2016

PAM BUMGARNER MOORESBORO-Pam Grant Bumgarner, 59, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at CaroMont Regional Gastonia. She was born in Hardin County, Kentucky, to the late Donald and Barbara Grant. She attended Trinity Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Randy Bumgarner, Mooresboro, sons, Rodney Callahan and wife April, Mooresboro, Scottie...

Miranda Woods

Miranda Woods

Oct 27, 2016

MIRANDA WOODS SHELBY-Miranda “Mandy” Kelly Woods, 22, was taken to soon Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. She was born in Charleston County, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her daughter McKenzie Cannon. She was currently working at CVS in Kings Mountain and was taking classes to become a pharmacy tech. She is survived by her parents, Brian Woods, Ravenel,...

Velle Packard

Velle Packard

Oct 22, 2016

SHELBY-Frances Velle Davis Packard, 95, died Saturday, Oct 22, 2016, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Cherokee Co., SC, she was the daughter to the late John Garland and Mittie Jane Ruppe Davis. She was a member of First Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fields O. Packard;...

Dorothy Wyatt

Dorothy Wyatt

Oct 22, 2016

GROVER-Dorothy Classec Rumfelt Wyatt, moved to her home in Heaven, Sat., Oct. 22, 2016. She was born March 10, 1920 in Belmont, to the late Conner G. and Lacy Poole Rumfelt. She was married to the late Rev. J.D. Roland Wyatt. Mrs. Wyatt faithfully served alongside her husband, during his 39 years of service as pastor, of six different Baptist...

Elizabeth Sepaugh

Elizabeth Sepaugh

Oct 19, 2016

SHELBY- Elizabeth English Sepaugh, 83, went to be with her Lord, Wed., Oct. 19, 2016, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Glen and Vernie Lowrance English. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mark Lovelace

Mark Lovelace

Oct 19, 2016

SHELBY- Mark Asa Lovelace, 53, died Wed., Oct. 19, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of William “Asa” Lovelace of Shelby, and the late Geraldine Blanton Lovelace. He worked 20 years as a machinist, and retired as CNA with Hospice of Cleveland County. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. PRECEDED:...

Thomas "Jimmy" Houser

Thomas "Jimmy" Houser

Oct 16, 2016

KINGS MOUNTAIN-Thomas “Jimmy” Houser, 73, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Lawson and Lillian Whiteside Houser. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sister, Alma Deaton; three brothers, Rev. Johnny Houser, Gene and Lester Houser. He is survived by his...

Louise Panther

Louise Panther

Oct 16, 2016

GROVER-Mary Louise Panther, 93, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John and Ada Hayes. She retired from textiles. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Clifford Panther; son, Johnny Emory; sisters, Ruby Emory, Ellen Emory,...

Zaiden Maxwell

Zaiden Maxwell

Oct 14, 2016

GASTONIA — Zaiden Omarr Larry Maxwell, 8 months old, passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at Caromont Regional Hospital. A native of Gaston County, he was the son of Antoine Maxwell and Helen Hargett. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Pearline Hardy and Larry Maxwell. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Kilah...