OBITUARIES
Edna Louise Searles
Jan 11, 2015
SHELBY- Edna Painter Searles, 93, died peacefully, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Peak Resources of Shelby. A native of Roanoke County, VA., she was the daughter of the late Ernest L and Mary Hamilton Painter. Her family moved to Kingsport, TN when Edna was 3 and always loved that city and considered it home. After graduating from Dobyns-Bennett High School...
Becky Murray
Jan 6, 2015
MOORESBORO- Rebecca “Becky” Greene Murray, 66, of W. Main St., died Tues. Jan. 6, 2015, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late George “Bill” and Virginia Cohoon Greene. She worked as a nurse for many years, and was a member of Sandy Run Baptist Church. SURVIVED: She is survived by her...
David Lockridge
Jan 3, 2015
KINGS MOUNTAIN-David “Dave” Stephens Lockridge Sr., 84, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. A native of York County, SC, he was the son of the late Sam and Bertie Lee McMurry Lockridge Sr. David retired from Minnette Mills. A very humble and sweet man, he was a special son, husband, daddy, and pawpaw to all. PRECEDED:...
Nancy Hammitt
Jan 3, 2015
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Mrs. Nancy Hammitt, died Saturday morning at Peak Resources of Cherryville.
Bobby Causby
Jan 2, 2015
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Bobby William Causby, 72, of 105 McGinnis Street, left this world to go to his eternal home Friday, January 2, 2015 at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was born January 1, 1943, son of the late William “Jake” Harrison and Maggie Lee Carroll Causby. He was a good hearted man who loved his family. He...
Bruce Simpson
Jan 2, 2015
SHELBY-Bruce Thomas Simpson, 62, died Fri., Jan. 2, 2015, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of Ellen Poston Simpson of Earl and the late Jesse Simpson. He was a follower of NASCAR, and an avid Richard Petty fan. SURVIVED: In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Gary Simpson and wife...
Doris Vinesett
Jan 1, 2015
SHELBY-Doris Earwood Vinesett, 79, of Maple Springs Church Rd., died Thurs., Jan. 1, 2015, at Peak Resources of Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Moton and Emma Blanton Earwood. She retired from textiles, and was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. PRECEDED: In addition to her...
Jw Davis
Dec 31, 2014
SHELBY- J.W. Davis, 86, of 1679 N. Lafayette Street, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was born September 2, 1928, son of the late Joe and Susan Sisk Davis. He was retired as a Mechanic for the City of Shelby. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he is preceded...
Charles Strickland
Dec 28, 2014
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Charles Earl Strickland, 78, died Sun., Dec. 28, 2014, at Brian Center of Gastonia. A native of Sampson Co., NC, he was the son of the late Estel and Sallie Alderman Strickland. He retired as a truck driver. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. SURVIVED: He is survived...
Richard Lane Foster Sr.
Dec 26, 2014
BOILING SPRINGS- Richard Lane Foster, Sr., 63, of 120 College Farm Road, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County he was born June 5, 1951, son of the late Bub and Hazel Campbell Foster. PRECEDED: in addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Warren and...
Angie Ray
Dec 20, 2014
SHELBY-Angela “Angie” Bronson Ray, 54, died Sat., Dec. 20, 2014, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of Janice Patterson Bronson of Shelby, and the late Ray Bronson. She was formerly employed at Dicey Mill as their controller. Angie was a faithful member of New Bethel Church of Shelby, where she served in many different...
Dot Putnam
Dec 19, 2014
SHELBY-Cordie “Dot” Jenkins Putnam, 93, died Fri., Dec. 19, 2014 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Rockingham County, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Hattie Hale Jenkins. She was a member of Aldersgate U.M.C. where she was a member of the Golden Circle Sunday School Class and the Young at Heart Senior Group. PRECEDED: In...
Sam Ray
Dec 19, 2014
SHELBY-Samuel “Sam” Ray, 48, died Fri., Dec. 19, 2014, at his home. A native of Keen Valley, NY, he is the son of Margaret “Maggie” Ray of Stephentown, NY, and the late Bobby Ray. Sam was a operating engineer of heavy equipment for gas pipelines. He was also a member of Local 465 International Operating Engineers. SURVIVED: In addition to...
Raymond Horne
Dec 10, 2014
SHELBY- Raymond Lewis Horne, 91, of Marlwood Drive, passed away Wednesday December 10, 2014 at Wendover Hospice. A native of Mecklenburg County, he was born July 16, 1923, son of the Ivery Martin and Vertie Miller Horne. He was a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church. PRECEDED: in addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers...
Debra Hill
Dec 3, 2014
MOORESBORO-Debra McCraw Hill, 44, died Wed., Dec. 3, 2014, at her home. A native of Cleveland County, she is the daughter of Roger Ramey and his wife Phyllis of Dallas and Mattie Bush Teal of Mooresboro. SURVIVED: In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughters, Alyssa Boyles and husband Randy, Tiffany Ervin and fiancé David Creighton, and...
Joan Poindexter
Nov 30, 2014
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Joan Brown Brackett Poindexter, 95, of White Oak Manor Kings Mountain, formerly of Bessemer City, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Sid and Mary Reynolds Brown. She and her husband owned and operated Brackett’s Grocery in Bessemer City for many years....
Bonnie Jones
Nov 28, 2014
SHELBY- Bonnie Mae Jones, 90, of 206 Beaver Dam Drive, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, with her only son and family by her side, at Wendover Hospice. A native of Gwinnett County, Ga, she was born Sept. 5, 1924, daughter of the late Jacob Brackney and Mary Jane Brown Ashley. She was a lifetime member of Beaver Dam Baptist...
Robert Iiams
Nov 28, 2014
KINGS MOUNTAIN-ROBERT "BOB" IIAMS Robert "Bob" Leland Iiams, 72, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, November 28th in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Robert was born in Crestline, Ohio and resided in Ohio, California, Florida, and North Carolina throughout his life. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; two daughters, Kimberly "Kim" Woosley and Heather Iiams (Jimmy Lane); two sons, Robert "Rob" (Jackie)...
Ruby Emory
Nov 28, 2014
SHELBY-Ruby Hayes Emory, 87, of Orchard St., departed this earthly life and entered into her heavenly home on Nov. 28th, 2014, at Hospice at Wendover, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John and Mae Pack Hayes. Ruby was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church, and retired from Sackville...
Betty Hewitt
Nov 22, 2014
SHELBY-Betty Plyler Hewitt, 96, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at Kings Mountain Hospice House. A native of Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Oscar and Grace Kale Plyler. She worked at JC Penny, AV Wray, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was...
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