OBITUARIES
Ed Heinz
Oct 12, 2016
SHELBY- Edward “Soupy” Heinz, 75, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at his residence. A native of Alleghany County, PA, he was the son of the late John J. and Mildred Jones Heinz. Ed graduated from Norwin High School in 1959, and graduated from Slippery Rock State College in 1964, with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He retired from Hoechst...
Robert Jones
Oct 10, 2016
Robert Allen Jones, 81, of Shelby joined his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Hospice of Cleveland County. Robert, son of William Allen Jones and Hannah McCurry Jones and grandson of Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Jones and Mr. & Mrs. Robert McCurry, was born on October 26, 1934 in Shelby, NC. Robert was preceded in death...
Mary Worthen
Oct 8, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Mary Worthen, 92, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at Wendover Hospice House. A native of Catawba County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Tate and Omie Grier Leonard. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Worthen. SURVIVED: She is survived by one son, Steve Murphy and...
Iris Rose
Oct 8, 2016
BOILING SPRINGS- Iris Beam Rose, 78, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at Peak Resources of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Esther Allen Beam. Iris was a faithful member of Westwood Heights Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. She retired as a HR Manager with Crawley Memorial Hospital, worked...
Emily Mayes
Oct 2, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Emily Alice Hamrick Mayes, 74, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Victor Lee and Rachel Clary Hamrick. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth Mayes; sisters, Nellie Sue Fraser, Nancy Mayes, and Annie...
Mike Tiddy
Sep 25, 2016
SHELBY-Michael “Mike” Edward Tiddy, 67, passed away Sun., Sept. 25, 2016, at his residence. Born in Shelby on Nov. 5, 1948, he was the son of the late Roy and Margaret Caldwell Teddy. SURVIVED: He is survived by his loving sister, Julia Price and husband Tom of Shelby; nieces Lea Lang and husband Billy, and Bonney Price; nephew, Garrett Price...
Millage Spires
Sep 24, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Millage Carrington Spires, 73, passed away Saturday September 24, 2016 at Wendover Hospice House. A native of Palm Beach County, Florida, he was the son of the late Perl Carrington and Hettie Dykes Spires. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired US Postal worker after 35 years. After he retired he and Libby...
Eargel Camp
Sep 21, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Eargel Perry Camp, 84, passed away Wednesday September 21, 2016 at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Lemuel Malcom and Elizabeth Lovelace Camp. He was a member of New Camp Creek Baptist Church in Kings Mountain where served as a former deacon. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he is...
Ramona Bridges
Sep 20, 2016
SHELBY-Ramona Vassey “Granny” Bridges, 87, of West Zion Church Road Shelby died peacefully at Hospice Wendover with family surrounding her and went “home” Tuesday, September 20th after a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, friend and soulmate of 63 years, Bill Hubbard Bridges. Also preceding “Granny” is a precious great-grandson Levi Carter Caffell. She is survived...
James "Jimmy" Hamrick
Sep 18, 2016
SHELBY-James Michael “Jimmy” Hamrick, 76, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Chalmer Jim and Willie Bill Self Hamrick. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Shelby where he was ordained as a Deacon in May of this year. Everyone loved Jimmy and he...
Betty Debruler
Sep 17, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Betty Stone DeBruler, 84, passed away Saturday September 17, 2016 at Peak Resources of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth McCumbee Stone. She was a member of El Bethel United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain. She was a loving mother; grandmother; great-grandmother; loving friend and she loved everyone...
Jason Wright
Sep 15, 2016
SHELBY- Jason Bennett Wright, 33, passed away Thursday September 15, 2016 at Carolinas Heatlthcare Systems-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Donald Bennett and Dawn Graham Wright. SERVICES: The family will have a service at Cleveland Memorial Park on Tuesday afternoon, the time will be announced by the family. INURNMENT: Cleveland Memorial Park FUNERAL HOME: Clay-Barnette...
Betty Mace
Sep 14, 2016
SHELBY-Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Mace, 91, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at Carolinas HealthCare System-Cleveland. A native of Mitchell County, she was the daughter of the late William Charles and Annie Thompson McKinney. She was a charter member of Westview Baptist Church and was the original owner and operator of Betty Jo’s Florist in Shelby. In addition to her parents,...
John Willis
Sep 6, 2016
CHARLOTTE- John Anthony Willis, 38, formally of Shelby, passed away September 6, 2016 in Antigua. A native of Wilkes County, GA. He was the son of Albert Willis, Jr, and Marlene Sipe Willis. SERVICES: A Memorial service will be held 2 pm Saturday in the Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel of Shelby. The family will receive friends after the service at...
Jelma Daves
Aug 28, 2016
SHELBY-Jelma Hamrick Daves, 79, went to be with her Lord, Sun., Aug. 28, 2016, at her home. A native of Rutherford County, she was the daughter of the late Arbuth L. and Thelma Austin Hamrick. Jelma retired from Shelby City Schools after 30 years of teaching. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, and was an avid Bridge and...
Ellen Simpson
Aug 26, 2016
SHELBY-Ellen Poston Simpson, 90, died Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Raleigh and Myrle Gardner Poston. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband J.P. Simpson; and son, Bruce Simpson. SURVIVED: She...
Dolly Mellon
Aug 26, 2016
SHELBY-Dolly Green Mellon, 78, died Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Fay and Essie Foster Green. She was a member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church. She loved to bake, and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. SURVIVED: She is survived by her husband of 58...
J.D. Allen
Aug 26, 2016
GROVER-John “J.D.” Allen, 91, died Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Richard and Lillie Harvey Allen. He was a farmer and retired from Baxter Corp. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Allen Allen; one sister;...
Donnis Holland
Aug 24, 2016
ELLENBORO-Donnis McCombs Holland, 69, died Wed., Aug. 24, 2016, at Carolina Continue Care. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John and Kate Humphries McCombs. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Holland; brothers, Jack, Ben, Melford, Max, and James McCombs. SURVIVED: She is survived by her...
Margaret Franklin
Aug 23, 2016
SHELBY- Margaret Franklin, 81, passed away Tuesday August 23, 2016 at Hospice of Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Festus and Vernie Newton Barnette. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Franklin, Jr.; an infant son, Jimmy;...
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