OBITUARIES
Loraine C. Arey
Jun 30, 2016
Loraine Arey Kathleen Loraine Clay Arey – 91, passed away on June 30, 2016 . Born in Randolph County, N.C., on March 26, 1925, she was the daughter of the Reverend George W. Clay and Carrie Atkins Clay. As the daughter of an Itinerant Methodist minister, she grew up in numerous towns throughout western North Carolina. She graduated from Lees...
Terry Lail
Jun 30, 2016
SHELBY- Terry “Jake” (Lassie) Lail, 60, died Thursday, June 30, 2016, at his residence. A native of Cleveland county, he was the son of Gorman Ray Lail and the late Mary Evelyn Evans Lail. In addition to his father, he is survived by two brothers, Hal Lail of Shelby, Tim Lail and wife Valerie of Ellenboro, one granddaughter, Laurn Williams...
Kenneth Kilpatrick
Jun 27, 2016
ALABAMA-Kenneth Kilpatrick, 65, died while in Shelby, NC Funeral services and burial will be held in Alabama. Local arrangements were handled by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
Kathy Hutchinson
Jun 27, 2016
SHELBY-Kathleen Jean Shelly Hutchinson, 67, went on to be with the Lord on Monday, June 27 2016. She was born July 29, 1948, in Buffalo, NY, to Francis and Olive Shelly. She attended school in Alden, NY. As a little girl, she would sit by her window waiting for the paper boy, who would later become the love of her...
Marian Storm
Jun 26, 2016
SHELBY-Marian “Stormy” Pulaski Storm, 85, died Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Muskegon, MI, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Julia Nease Pulaski. She retired after 45 years of nursing, and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. SURVIVED: She is survived by her sons, Jesse Storm of Ala, Frank Storm and...
Royd Grindell
Jun 25, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Royd Grindell, 74, of Kings Mountain, went to be with our Lord and savior on June 26, 2016. He was a member of Souls harbor Pentecostal Church. He loved reading his Bible, singing gospel songs, and playing his guitar. He was Chief of the Long House Indian Guide when his two sons were younger. He loved working outside,...
Windy Hollifield
Jun 22, 2016
SHELBY- Windy Nichole Hollifield, 35, died Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Myra Rogers Hollifield of Shelby, and Doug Hollifield. Windy attended North Shelby School, and worked at Cleveland Vocational Industries and Shelby Day Hab. She was active in Hearts and Hooves and the...
Clifford Panther
Jun 20, 2016
GROVER- George “Clifford” Panther, 83, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at Hospice at Wendover. A native Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Archie and Annie Hudson Panther. He retired from textiles and was a lifelong farmer. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Emory; brothers, Marvin, Lawrence, and Willard...
Lloyd "Eddie" Fite
Jun 20, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Lloyd “Eddie” Fite, 87, went to be with the Lord, Monday, June 20, 2016, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of Cleveland county, he was the son of the late Richard Earl and Jessie (Boots) Elizabeth Bridges Fite. He loved going to the beach and playing in the ocean, at times even neck deep. He loved with...
Cliff Ann Lewis
Jun 18, 2016
SHELBY- Cliff Ann Lewis, 71, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, at Carolina Continued Care in Kings Mountain. A native of Florence, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Earnest Clifford and Margaret Ann Lewis Gilbreath. She was a member of Lafayette Street United Methodist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
David Hamrick
Jun 17, 2016
SHELBY-David Wayne Hamrick, 40, died Friday, June 17, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge, in Morganton. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son Joyce Conner Hamrick of Shelby, and Roger W. Hamrick and wife Katie of Hibbing Minn. He was a member of Christopher Road Baptist Church and worked at Broughton Hospital as a Nurse. He love his...
Zachary Saunders
Jun 17, 2016
SHELBY- Zachary “Zack” Dillon Saunders, 12, went to be with his Lord, Friday, June 17, 2016. A native of Gaston County, he is the son of Brandon and Angie Johnson Saunders of Shelby. Zack was a student at Crest Middle School, a member at Lily Memorial Baptist Church, and Boy Scout Troop #105. He was an avid Cleveland Cavaliers basketball...
Renn Long
Jun 16, 2016
SHELBY- Renn Long, 45, died Thursday June 16, 2016 at Shady Side Raceway. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Ronnie Long and step mother, Jan and the late Linda Ivie Johnson. Renn was known for his love of cars; and had a talent to work on them as well. When he was at Shadyside Dragstrip, he...
Reedie Rose
Jun 12, 2016
SHELBY- Reedie Everette Rose, 98, left for his heavenly home on June 12, 2016 at Wendover Hospice. He was born on May 10, 1918 in Allegheny County, NC, one of nine children born to Floyd and Sallie Williams Rose. He was a World War II Army Veteran and served on the European front. After the war, he moved to Hartford...
Mildred Blanton
Jun 7, 2016
SHELBY- Mildred Blanton, 94, died June 7, 2016 at her residence. A native of Montgomery County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James and Eunice Mabry Scarboro. A volunteer for the American Red Cross, she was active in many blood drives, she worked Hurricanes Hugo and Katrina as well. She was a 1938 graduate of Shelby High School....
Clifford Lovelace
Jun 4, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Clifford Lovelace, 76, passed away Saturday June 4, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. A native of Cleveland county, he was the son of the late Barnett Glenn and Eva Mae McNeely Lovelace. He was owner and operator of a local Kings Mountain wrecker service for over 50 years, Lovelace Wrecker Service. He was a past...
Colleen Silver
Jun 2, 2016
PALM COAST, FL- Colleen Valerie Lane Silver, 86, passed away Thursday June 2, 2016 at Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast, FL. A native of Alamance County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Essie Wyrick Lane. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Flagler Beach, FL, and also a member of the...
Nadine Harrison
Jun 2, 2016
SHELBY-Nora Nadine Harrison, 89, died Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jettie Bivins Jones. She retired from Lily Mill, and was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Harrison;...
Macie Conner
Jun 1, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN — Macie Ramsey Conner, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday June 1, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Rev. L.E. and Gracie Lee Harlow Ramsey. She was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a member of Good News Tabernacle in...
Libby Bullman
May 29, 2016
SHELBY- Elizabeth “Libby” Bullman, 57, died Sunday, May 29, 2016, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Odell and Virginia Higgins Hoyle. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Jada and Jamie Bullman. SURVIVED: She is survived by her son, Jason Bullman of Kings Mountain;...
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