OBITUARIES
Alvin "Dale" Freeman
Jul 3, 2024
SHELBY: Alvin “Dale” Freeman, 73, died Wednesday, July 3,2024 at Wendover Hospice. Born in Miami, Oklahoma, Alvin has a love for our Lord Jesus Christ and a passion to see our Nation follow Him. He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Snyder and husband Jim; grandchildren, Tyler Tremblay and wife Corinne, Cory Fiegen and wife Temple, Grace Snyder and...
Naomi Holiday
Jul 3, 2024
SHELBY: Naomi Jewell Holiday, 85, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her home. She was born in Shiloh, Ohio on May 19, 1939 to George and Sarah Gibson Jewell. Naomi was a loving and devoted wife for 55 years to the late Chalmer “Doc” Holiday, pastor of The Word of Truth Fellowship in Shelby, NC. She was a devout...
Shirley Hurdt Adams
Jun 29, 2024
Shirley went home to be with our Lord on June 29, 2024. She was born on May 5, 1933 in Caesar, NC, and she married Quay Adams on December 8, 1951. Shirley worked for Kemet Corporation and retired in 1998. For many years she was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. She enjoyed fellowship with her family,...
James Mason
Jun 26, 2024
SHELBY: James Michael Mason, 67, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at his home. Funeral services are pending at this time.
Keith Hames
Jun 26, 2024
SPARTANBURG, SC: Keith Hames, 67, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC.
Minnie Whisnant
Jun 25, 2024
SHELBY: Minnie Jane Hagans Whisnant, 89, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late John and Nannie Ingles Hagans. Minnie was of the Pentecostal faith and she loved her children and family. She enjoyed traveling, reading and having a good milkshake. In addition to her parents,...
James Tipton
Jun 23, 2024
FOREST CITY: James Tipton, 75, died Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his home. Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center.
Jeffery Stewart
Jun 22, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Jeff Stewart, 64, died Saturday, June 22, 2024 at his home. Born in Connecticut on November 5, 1959, he was the son of the late Charles and Della Dobbins Stewart. Jeff was a member of Cornerstone Church of God. He enjoyed studying history, his Bible, and spending time gardening and with his family. In addition to his parents,...
Brent Mays
Jun 22, 2024
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Brent Mays, 64, died, Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was the son of the late Ronald and Joann Mays. He is survived by his wife, Teri Mays of the home; sons, Brandon Mays and wife Lindsay of Polkville, Cory Mays and wife Amber of Mooresville, and Kyle Mays and wife Laci of Huntersville; sisters, Frances LaFrankie and husband...
James "Billy" Peterson Jr.
Jun 20, 2024
PATTERSON SPRINGS- James “Billy” Peterson, 72, died Thursday June 20, 2024, at Atrium Cleveland. He was the son of the late James William Sr. and Betty Peterson. He was a member of Old Rugged Cross Baptist Church, avid golfer, and known for making the best hamburgers. Billy loved the little things in life such as playing corn hole, horseshoes, poker,...
Grace Wellmon
Jun 19, 2024
Shelby- Grace Hawkins Wellmon, 94, passed away Wednesday June 19, 2024, at Hospice of Wendover Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Gard and Ethel Weaver Hawkins. She was a loving mother and grandmother who retired from Celanese after 28 years. She was a woman of faith who loved the Lord and her Church...
Diane Taylor
Jun 16, 2024
SHELBY: Diane Taylor,80, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Rollin and Diane Moffitt. Diane had a passion for gardening, painting and was a very avid reader. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Pat Harris. She is survived by her daughters, Vikki Killian of Shelby,...
Randy Jay Bolton
Jun 15, 2024
Shelby- Randy Jay Bolton, 75, died Saturday June 15, 2024, at Atrium Health Shelby. A Native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late JB and Reba Self Bolton. Randy was a loving and dedicated father who served his Country honorably in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing and loved music especially playing his guitar and...
Dolores Lynn Morris
Jun 13, 2024
Dolores Lynn "Tootsie" Morris, 60, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on June 13, 2024. She was known for her kind and generous nature, her sense of humor, her loving spirit, and her energetic personality. She was full of life and had a deep love for the Lord. In her free time, Tootsie enjoyed camping, shopping, spending time with loved...
Steve Hopper
Jun 12, 2024
GROVER: Steve Hopper, 78, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Fair Haven of Forest City. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Jonas and Violet Millwood Hopper. Steve worked at JC Dye and also as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Melburn Eckels Hollifield
Jun 11, 2024
SHELBY: Melburn "Eckels" Hollifield, 81, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at his home. A Native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Everett and Sarah Green Hollifield. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who spent many years working in the automotive repair industry. He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, he enjoyed yard work and...
Keith Head
Jun 9, 2024
SHELBY: Keith Head, 68, died Sunday, June 9, 2024 at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Floyd and Betty Byers Head. Keith retired from Bradington-Young Upholstery after more than 40 years of service. He enjoyed baseball, carpentry work, spending time with his family and being the life of the party. He loved...
Evelyn Wright
Jun 7, 2024
SHELBY: Evelyn Reid Wright, 72, died Friday, June 7, 2024 at her home. She was born May 11, 1952 in Rutherford County. Evelyn was a free spirited, kind and a generous lady who loved all. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Wright. She is survived by her daughter, Chasity Daigle and husband...
G.M. "Butch" Wacaster
Jun 5, 2024
SHELBY: G.M. “Butch” Wacaster, 77, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Glavis and Gladys Heafner Wacaster. Butch was a lifelong member of Flint Hill Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and a Sunday school teacher for more than 50 years. He retired from Lance...
Steven Landry
May 31, 2024
SHELBY: Steven Louis Landry, 68, died Friday, May 31, 2024 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Aquamation Services were provided by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and Aquamation Center in Shelby, NC..
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