Obituaries

Oct 31, 2022

Joseph “Joey/JoJo” Lee Cody II, age 23 of Cherryville, NC, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022.

He is survived by his fiancé, Kayla Pruitt, his children, Dakota Jean Cody, Ella Lee Cody, and an expected son, Joseph Layth Cody, and a sister, Haley Diane Coarsey.  Born in Cleveland County, NC, Joseph was the son of Kayla Jean...

Oct 29, 2022

Om Inthirath, age 76 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bountoum Inthirath, three grandchildren, George Seiger, Zach Seiger, and McKayla Seiger. She is preceded in death by a grandson, William Flores.  Born in Laos, Om was the daughter...

Oct 28, 2022

Mrs. Saralyn Head Daves, 79, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. She was the wife of the late Glenn Daves, she is survived by one son; Duane Daves and wife Melinda of Hickory, NC, one daughter, Missy Ware and husband Gary of Shelby; one brother, Leon Head and wife Judy of Temple,...

Oct 26, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn Joyce Short Messer, 87, passed away Wednesday October 26, 2022 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.

She is survived by four sons, Steve McEntire and wife Kay of Gaffney, SC, Danny McEntire of Blacksburg, SC, Tim Jones and David Jones both of Shelby; one brother, Boyd Short of Polkville, NC; five grandchildren, Kimberly, David Michael, Allen,...

Oct 20, 2022

Pauline Allen Lankford, age 73 of Shelby, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Atrium Health in Shelby.

She is survived by her children, J.D. Lankford (Patti) of Shelby, NC, and Terry Lankford (Patti) of Gaffney, SC, four grandchildren, Wyatt Lankford of Shelby, NC, Zach Bostic (Jana) of Mauldin, SC, Jacob Bostic of...

Oct 17, 2022

Donald Ray Powell, age 70 of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022.

He is survived by a son, Donald Christopher Powell (Barbara) of Kings Mountain, NC, four stepchildren, Rick Stroup (Julie) of Shelby, NC, Scott Stroup (Ann) of Kings Mountain, NC, Donna Robinson of Mocksville, NC, and Shanon Ricketts (Fred) of Old Fort, NC,...

Oct 14, 2022

SHELBY - Mrs. Elnora Hamrick Eskridge, 80, of 429 Old Boiling Springs Road, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Elnora was raised in Shelby and graduated from Boiling Springs High School. Shortly after marrying her husband she settled on the  family farm, built a home, and started a family. Elnora...

Oct 13, 2022

Pamela Rena Hoyle, 48, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Wendover Hospice.

She is survived by one daughter, Victoria Glenn and son in law Sentriell Glover, one son Michael “Isaiah” all of Shelby, one sister; Teresa Brackett of Casar, one granddaughter; Layah Glover of Shelby.

Born in Cleveland County on November 1, 1973, she...

Oct 13, 2022

Mrs. Vera Lee Rainey Lanier, 94, of Shelby NC, passed away on October 13, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Born in Cleveland County on September 3, 1928, she was a daughter of the late William J. Rainey and Mamie Gorman Rainey.

She was retired from Goforth Industries and a member of Aldersgate UMC. She was...

Oct 12, 2022

Betty Jean Morrison Trammel, age 88 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

She is survived by two stepchildren, David Trammel and Scotty Trammel and numerous nieces and nephews.  Born May 20, 1934 in Cleveland County, NC, Betty was the daughter of the late Charlie and Alpha Hamrick Morrison...

Oct 8, 2022

Mr. Thomas “Tom” Edwin Justice, age 73 of Shelby, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Regina Costner Justice of the home, a son, Micheal Justice (Heather) of Shelby, NC, two grandchildren, Brandon Justice (Stephanie) of Shelby, NC, and Breanna Cook (Justin)...

Oct 7, 2022

Carolyn Sue McCurry Allred, age 83 of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022.

She is survived by her loving children, Jerry Allred Jr. (Sherry) of Lattimore, NC, Michael Allred (Alison) of High Point, NC, and Stephen Allred (Annette) of Sylva, NC, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Born April 25, 1939 in...

Oct 6, 2022

Mr. Sammy David Wooten (aka Slammer), 65, went on his last ride Thursday October 6, 2022.

He is survived by his loving sister, Judy Wooten Jackson and husband Broadus; brothers, Jeff Wooten and Debie, Bobby Wooten and Darlene, George Harris and wife Janice, and Paul Wooten. Daughters, Samantha and husband from Hendersonville and Lisa from Gastonia, Sons;...

Oct 4, 2022

Gerald Bennett Standridge, age 91 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Shelby.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Shirley Standridge of the home, a son, Bobby Standridge (Vicki) of Little River, SC, two stepchildren, Tara Burdett (James) of Earl, NC, and Michael...

Sep 23, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Jackson Willis, age 74 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 23, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mil Byers Willis of the home, his children, Barry D. Lane (Freida) of Shelby, NC, and Julie Hayes of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Tyler M. Lane...

Sep 22, 2022

Lois Imogene Humphries Alexander, age 81 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Bobby Mathis of Shelby, NC, Sue Moore of Shelby, NC, and Ernest Mitchell Gettys of Shelby, NC, three grandchildren, Crystal Greene, Kyle Moore (Ashley), and Barry Bryant (Jesika), four great...

Sep 18, 2022

Cordelia “Delee” Jane Reynolds Burris, age 77 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

She is survived by her two daughters, Sherri Ellis (Tim) of Shelby, NC, and Kimberly Tedder (Richard) of Shelby, NC, six grandchildren, Matthew Ellis, Cara Lancaster, Daniel Tedder, Katherine Tedder, Sarah...

Sep 15, 2022

Mr. Chantho Siphanthone, 52, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at his residence in Kings Mountain.

He is survived by his wife, Vongduan (Duan) Siphanthone of the home, two sons; Nathan Siphanthone and Ryan Siphanthone, two siblings, Anothinh Ouaneoudone (Nikone), Ary Siphanthone all of Kings Mountain, NC, two nieces, Alice Nigam Ouaneoudone and Caroline Kosol.

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Sep 13, 2022

Mrs. Jane Cabaniss Weaver, 87, passed away Tuesday September 13, 2022 at Atrium Health-Cleveland.

She is survived by two daughters; Donna Weaver Murray, Kathy Melton (Mike), two sons; Ronald Weaver (Shella), Robert Weaver (Tamara) all of Shelby, six grandchildren; Chris Murray (Nichole) of Shelby, Justin Murray (Danielle) of Shelby, Amanda Melton (Rodney) of...

Sep 7, 2022

Billy Dean Latham, age 80 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Wendover Hospice House.

Born on February 24, 1942 in Cleveland County, NC, Butch was the son of the late William Mack Latham and Maggie Lee Black Latham. Bill was predeceased by his loving wife, Brenda Faye Rollins Latham, his sister, Ann Latham Pruett...