OBITUARIES
Vernie Morehead
Nov 21, 2014
SHELBY-Vernie Morrison Morehead, age 100, passed away on Friday, Nov 21, 2014, surrounded by loving family at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC, after several months of declining health. Born in Shelby, NC, on October 16, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Emma Lowman Morrison of Shelby. She was the loving wife for 63...
Margaret Lounez White
Nov 18, 2014
SHELBY- Margaret Lounez White, 91, a resident of White Oak Manor in Shelby, passed away Tuesday November 18, 2014 at Wendover Hospice. A native of Cleveland County, she was born January 13, 1923, daughter of the late George Anderson and Lura Wright Spangler. SERVICES: A memorial service will be held at a later date and announced by the family. FUNERAL...
April Allison Terry
Nov 18, 2014
GROVER- April Allison Terry. 35, of 109 Sienna Court, passed away, Tuesday, November 18, 2014. A native of Cleveland county, she was born October 19, 1979, daughter of Alford “Skeeter” and Wanda Sue Welch Allison of Kings Mountain. She was an employee of The Sub Shop in Kings Mountain. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and...
Jane Clapp Patterson
Nov 16, 2014
SHELBY-Jane Clapp Patterson, 75, died Sun., Nov. 16, 2014, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Howard Russell and Lillyan Fowler Clapp. She retired after many years as a school teacher. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, UL “Pat” Patterson Jr. SURVIVED:...
David Hughes
Nov 15, 2014
KINGS MOUNTAIN-David Preston Hughes, 73, died Sat., Nov. 15, 2014, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Gordon William and Annette Ware Hughes. David served in the Army from 1964-66. He was a member of Dixon Presbyterian Church, an avid Clemson football fan, and had a love of fishing with his brother,...
Bob Allen
Nov 11, 2014
SHELBY-Bobby Charles “BC” Allen Sr., 82, of Surratt Dr., died Tues., Nov. 11, 2014, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. A native of Cabarrus County, NC, he was the son of the late JR “Kakie” and Mabel Munday Allen. BC served in the Army from 1951-53, and later moved to Shelby in 1965. He owned and operated his own CPA practice...
Matt Watson
Nov 11, 2014
SHELBY- Matt Watson, 37, of 222 College Ave., passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. a native of Cleveland county, he was born July 15, 1977, son of Larry Watson and the late Wanda Jean Ledford Watson. PRECEDED: in addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Rozee Watson. SURVIVED: in addition to his father,...
Elizabeth Whisnant
Nov 10, 2014
SHELBY-Elizabeth Johnson Whisnant, 83, of Stroud Rd., died Mon., Nov. 10, 2014, at Hospice at Wendover. A native of Wake County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy Lewis Johnson. She retired as a beautician, was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, and was a scout wife. PRECEDED: In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Kenneth Goode
Nov 1, 2014
SHELBY-Kenneth “Ken” Goode, 71, of Second St., died Sat., Nov. 1, 2014, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Robert and Nellie Humphries Goode. Ken was a member and deacon of Fellowship Baptist Church. PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four brothers; and two sisters....
Keith Bloomer
Oct 31, 2014
SHELBY- Keith Gaylord Bloomer, 58, of South Washington Street, passed Friday, October 31, 2014. A native of Rochester, NY, he was born November 18, 1955 son of Dolores Beisman Bloomer of Hendersonville, NC and the late Dr. Oscar Theodore Bloomer. He earned rank of Eagle Scout in 1971 from Troop 154 in Rochester, NY. He graduated from West Irondequoit High...
Laverne Foster
Oct 31, 2014
Bessemer City- Laverne Foster, 63 of Bessemer City, passed away Friday October 31, 2014 at her home. A native of Cleveland county she was born January 16, 1951, daughter of the late Amzi and Estelle McCraw McNeely. She was a member of Lighthouse Ministries and a supervisor at Pharr Yarns. She was a loving mother, grand and great grandmother. PRECEDED:...
Louise Wheelus
Oct 28, 2014
SHELBY- Louise Wheelus, 88, of Shelby, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at White Oak Manor of Shelby. A native of Cleveland county, she was born March 29, 1926, daughter of the late Clayton Melton and Georgia Tanner Hoopaugh. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a volunteer at Cleveland Memorial Hospital. She loved yard sales and Reese Cups....
Peggy Marie Ariail Bridges
Oct 27, 2014
After a long illness, Peggy Marie Ariail Bridges, 86, a life-long resident of Cleveland County, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2014, at the Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. She was born October 1, 1928 to the late Vincent Dallas Ariail and Minnie Tanner Ariail, then of Lattimore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin A. Bridges,...
Vera Cunningham
Oct 27, 2014
SHELBY-Vera Blackwell Cunningham, 99, of Cabaniss Dr., died Mon., Oct. 27, 2014, at her home. A native of Greenville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Hattie Distler Blackwell. Vera was a member of First Baptist Church and a 50 year member of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of WMU and an avid Braves...
Margaret Dixon
Oct 26, 2014
KINGS MOUNTAIN-Margaret Dixon, 94, of Baker St., died Sunday evening at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.
Carl Ray Adams
Oct 25, 2014
SHELBY-Carl Ray Adams, 65, of N. Post Rd., died Sat., Oct. 25, 2014, at his brother’s home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Carl Quitmon and Irene Hamrick Adams. Carl was an Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam. He retired from First National Bank, where he was vice president of collections. He was a...
Tyree Washburn Jr.
Oct 24, 2014
SHELBY-Waylan Tyree Washburn Jr., 75, of Ladell Lane, died Fri., Oct. 24 2014, at Kings Mountain Hospital. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Waylan Tyree Sr. and Sarah Frances Barnette Washburn. He served in the Army and retired from AB Carter Inc. in Gastonia. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Kings...
David Ogle
Oct 22, 2014
SHELBY-David L. Ogle, 47, of Polkville Rd., died Wed. Oct. 22, 2014. A native of Cherokee Co., SC, he is the son of Charles and Barbara Childers Ogle of Shelby. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him, especially his beloved family, and his Faith Baptist Church family. SURVIVED: In addition to his parents, he...
Curtis Webb
Oct 20, 2014
SHELBY-Mr. Curtis Webb, 56, of Maple Springs Church Rd., died Mon., Oct. 20, 2014, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Edwin Curtis and Sue Morrow Webb. He was employed at Mauney Hosiery, and later worked for Major Appliance. He had a love for fishing and race cars. SURVIVED: He...
Terry Jackson
Oct 19, 2014
GROVER-Terry Miller Jackson Sr., 74, died Sun., Oct. 19, 2014, at Caromont Health in Gastonia. A native of Buncombe Co., he was the son of the late Zoro and Lottie Souther Jackson. He graduated from Biltmore High School in Asheville. He served in the National Guard and retired from Dicey Mill in Shelby. He was a faithful member of Christ...
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