OBITUARIES
Richard Pruitt
May 27, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Richard “Cooter” Pruitt, 64, died Friday, May 27, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Bertha Hayes Pruitt of Shelby, and the late Otto Pruitt. He served in the Marines, enjoyed the outdoors, and was a loving husband and father. PRECEDED: In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...
Billy Davis
May 26, 2016
BESSEMER CITY- Billy “Bill” Eugene Davis, 61, passed away Thursday May 26, 2016 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of Harrison County, WV, he was the son of the late Carmen Leo and Betty Lou Mathany Davis. He worked at U-Haul as a mechanic for 11 years, before that he worked at Anvil Knitwear for 20 years until...
Donna Simmons
May 25, 2016
SHELBY- Dr. Aldonna Ra Simmons, 69, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Wendover Hospice. Born in Salina, Kansas, she grew up in Deland, FL. She was the daughter of the late William and Edna Painter Searles. She was a member of Shelby Presbyterian Church where she loved her church choir. She was the retired Dean with the School of...
Dennis Woodward
May 23, 2016
ELLENBORO-Dennis Jon Woodward, 64, died Monday morning at his home. A private family service will be held at his home. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby.
Gary "Zek" Parker
May 22, 2016
SHELBY- Gary “Zek” Parker, 71, died Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland. He was a member of Lily Memorial Baptist Church, and an avid Shelby High School sports fan, where he was often seen. He also volunteered for the American Legion World Series. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, JD,...
Irene Fortenberry
May 18, 2016
SHELBY- Irene Fortenberry, 88, passed away Wednesday May 18, 2016 at Wendover Hospice. A native of Gaffney, SC, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Martha Ellen McSwain Allen. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a member of Westview Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, She is preceded in death by five...
Louise Jolly
May 17, 2016
SHELBY- Louise F. Jolly, 82, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Boin and Maude Canipe Francis. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, and worked at Husdon’s Department Store for 20 years, later retiring from Cleveland Federal/RBC Bank after 20 years of service. PRECEDED: In...
Mike Heath, Jr.
May 17, 2016
SHELBY- Robert Michael Heath, II was born May 17, 2016 and passed away on the same day. He was born to Mike and Dana Heath but God saw He needed him to be with Him. He was a beautiful baby boy that his mommy and daddy adored, but they know God’s plan is perfect and His plan is best. Still...
Doris Scruggs
May 16, 2016
MOORESBORO- Doris Harris Scruggs, 82, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late George and Selma Hamrick Harris. She worked at Cone Mill for 45 years, and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she served as church secretary for many years. PRECEDED: In addition to...
Sylvia Lovelace
May 15, 2016
SHELBY – Sylvia Bridges Lovelace, 70, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Testa Family Hospice in Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Inez Roberts Bridges. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church for 45 years and for many years, worked at Wal-Mart in the produce department. She...
Annie Porter
May 9, 2016
SHELBY- Annie Fitch Porter, 87, went to be with her Lord, Monday, May 9, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John and Ozell Warren Fitch. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Porter; grandchildren, Trudi Biggerstaff and Eddie Porter;...
Shane Bowman
May 8, 2016
SHELBY- Michael Shane “B-Man” Bowman, 42, died Sunday, May 8, 2016, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Randy and Sherree Greene Bowman of Shelby. He was an avid carp fisherman, and love his kids. SURVIVED: In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Brianna Bowman of Kings Mountain; son, Lane...
Wanda Sherrill
May 8, 2016
SHELBY-Wanda Weathers Sherrill, 59, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016, at Carillon Assisted Living. Born in East Hampton, Conn., she was the daughter of the late Ben and Mabel Woods Weathers. Among other things she enjoyed, she loved singing. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sherrill; one brother, Alfred Weathers; one sister,...
Howard Blanton
May 6, 2016
SHELBY- Howard Monroe Blanton, 93, loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died Friday, May 6, 2016, at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late G. Thurman and Mayme Hardin Blanton. Howard served in the Army during WWII, and retired from BB&T as a teller, after 44 years of service....
Bobbie Martin
May 6, 2016
SHELBY- Bobbie Leigh Martin, 38, died Friday, May 6, 2016, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Nancy Jones Martin of Shelby, and the late Bobby Lee Martin MEMORIAL SERVICE: A memorial service will be held 2pm, Wednesday, at Freedom Church in Lincolnton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service,...
Faye Jackson
May 2, 2016
SHELBY- Faye Smith Jackson, 96, died Monday, May 2, 2016, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Houston Hutcher and Mary Pinola Huffstetler Smith. She was a member of Dover Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Clemer Jackson; son,...
Johnny Hamrick
Apr 29, 2016
SHELBY- Johnny “Pop” Max Hamrick, 81, died Friday, Apr. 29, 2016, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late David and Eliza Craswell Hamrick. He served in the National Guard, and worked for Merita Bread, as a salesman, for 32 years. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Scott Craig
Apr 28, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Sgt. Melvin Scott Craig, 55, passed away Thursday April 28, 2016 at his residence. A native of Greenville, SC, he is the son of Melvin Henry Craig and Pearl Jean Bolin Martin. He served our country as a Sergeant in the United States Marines. PRECEDED: He is preceded in death by one brother, Aaron Craig. SURVIVED: He is...
Viola Myers
Apr 27, 2016
PATTERSON SPRINGS-Viola Lovelace Myers, 84, died Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2016, at Rutherford Hospice House in Forest City. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late David “Sankey” and Minnie Causby Lovelace. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clint Myers; daughter, Kay Frances Moore; and sister, Eveline Hamrick SURVIVED:...
R. Arlene Mace
Apr 20, 2016
SPARTANBURG, S.C.-R. Arlene Mace, 81, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Windsor House. A native of Bristow, Okla., she was the daughter of the late Charley Newton and Lilly Mae King Craig. She was a member of Westview Church Baptist in Shelby and retired Branch Manager at Sharonview Federal Credit Union of Shelby. In addition to her parents, she...
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