OBITUARIES
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;...
Mark Melton
Aug 23, 2016
BLACKSBURG-Mark W. Melton, 50, formerly of Shelby, died Tues., Aug. 23, 2016, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Bill and Betty Wright Melton. He was a former employee of PPG, with over 20 years of service. SURVIVED: He is survived by his son, Tyler Melton and his girlfriend Beth Kolongowski of...
J.L. Mcswain
Aug 21, 2016
SHELBY- J.L. “Jake” McSwain, a true gentleman, 88, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Peak Resources of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Richard Lee and Maude Turner McSwain. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church where he served on many committees, sang in the choir, served as a Deacon,...
Sarah Mcmurry
Aug 21, 2016
SHELBY-On Sunday, August 21, 2016, Sarah Margaret Humphries McMurry, age 93, left a large group of family and friends to celebrate her long, industrious life. She was born to the late Robert A. and Mary Peters Humphries on June 17, 1923, the youngest of eight siblings on a Cleveland County farm. Like a true farm girl, she relished the freedom,...
Jimmy Swink
Aug 21, 2016
SHELBY- Jimmy Swink, 74, passed away Sun., Aug. 21, 2016, at Peak Resources of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Julius Lester and Addie Cook Swink. He was a former member of Second Baptist Church, where he gave his life to the Lord. While a member at Second Baptist, he served as an...
Barbara Fisher
Aug 20, 2016
SHELBY-Barbara Wall Fisher, 71, died Sat., August 20, 2016, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. A native of Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lettie Mae Alley Wall. She loved to sing, and was of the Baptist faith. Barbara retired after 40 years of service, with Harris Teeter. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Barbara Cash
Aug 14, 2016
MOORESBORO-Barbara Moore Cash, 76, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. A native of Cherokee County, S.C., she was the daughter of the late E.D. and Rosella Fowler Moore. She was a member of Shelby Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Henderson; two brothers, James...
Martha Yarbro
Aug 9, 2016
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Martha C. Yarbro, 81, died Tuesday August 9, 2016 ay Carolinas Healthcare Systems-Mercy. A native of Cherokee County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Richard and Eva Lee Borders Carroll. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband,...
Todd Phillips
Aug 7, 2016
MOORSBORO- Jeffrey Todd Phillips, 48, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he is the son of Stephen Phillips, of the home, and the late Margaret Wall Phillips. Todd was a member of Race Path Baptist Church, served on the Board of Directors of the Grace Emmaus Community of the Carolinas, was an active...
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