Obituaries

Sep 7, 2022

Kevin James Mertz, age 63 of Grover, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Peak Resources – Shelby.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sharon Brooks Mertz of the home, his children, Tiffany Reed of Raleigh, NC, Kylie Davis of York, SC, and Jacob Mertz of Grover, NC, a grandson, Andrew Davis of York,...

Aug 28, 2022

Mrs. Betty Sue Mauney Nelson, age 82, passed away Sunday August 28, 2022. A native of Cleveland county, she was born March 13, 1940, daughter of the late Henry Webb and Bessie Ann Cogdell Mauney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Nelson, one son; Charles Ray Nelson, four brothers; CW Mauney, Jim Mauney, Forrest Mauney,...

Aug 27, 2022

Mr. Robert Wilburn Fryar (Bob), age 80, passed peacefully at 5:55 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. A native of Marshall County, Oklahoma, he was born June 12, 1942, son of the late Edward Wilburn and Tressie Eva Fleeman Fryar. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Charlie and a sister, Ann....

Aug 26, 2022

Hubert Henry Padgett, age 89 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 26, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Frances Cartee Padgett of the home, two sons, Scott Padgett of Shelby, NC, and Tim Padgett (Denise) of Lawndale, NC, three grandchildren, Christopher Padgett (Nathan) of Greenville,...

Aug 20, 2022

Sallie Earls, 79, passed away peacefully at Wendover Hospice on August 20, 2022.

A native of North Carolina, Sallie was one of twelve children of the late Fred Crotts and Lucy Hoyle Crotts. She was also preceded in death by her husband Buck Earls.

She is survived by a daughter, Jo Ann James, two sons,...

Aug 18, 2022

Mrs. Hilda Bess Blanton, age 75 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Tony C. Blanton of the home, two children, Laura B. Mitchell and husband Mark and Carl Blanton and wife Amy, five grandchildren,...

Aug 18, 2022

Mr. Donald Austin Beason, 75, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday August 18, 2022 at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was born June 22, 1947, son of the late Flanny Charles and Martha Jane Bridges Beason. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers.

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Aug 14, 2022

Mr. Randy Stephen Ropp, age 75, passed away Sunday August 14, 2022. A native of Cleveland County, he was born March 17, 1947, son of the late Russell Sheffield and Grace Margaret Champion Ropp.

Mr. Ropp is survived by two sons; Richard Ropp and wife Tracy of Boiling Springs, NC, Russell Stephen Ropp...

Aug 4, 2022

Mrs. Betty Kosol, 55, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby Kosol, one daughter, Caroline “Bee” Kosol, three siblings, Anothinh Ouaneoudone (Nikone), Chantho Siphanthone (Duan), Ary Siphanthone (Mon Ackhavong) all of Kings Mountain, NC.

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Aug 3, 2022

Mr. Raymond Cletis Forner, age 86 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. He is proceeded in death by his wife Lillie Jane Carlisle Forner.

He is survived by his children, Mr. Roger Forner of Shelby, NC, Mr. and Mrs. Don and Regina Forner...

Jul 26, 2022

Kyle Reece Ledford, 39, of Shelby, passed away July 26, 2022. A native of Cleveland County, he was born December 29, 1982, son of Chris and Aleeta Faye Ledford Adkins. Kyle was a special person, when he was around, he loved to make others laugh. He loved and cared for everyone, but the apple of his eye...

Jul 20, 2022

Mark Bennet Peters of Shelby, NC went to his heavenly home on July 20, 2022.

Mark was a loving husband, son, father, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and friend.  Loved by his wife Angie Peters and united in marriage for 28 years, he was a blessed man.  Angie provided undying love, support and role as caregiver for Mark over...

Jul 18, 2022

Mrs. Lenda Gayle Moore Queen, 76, met Jesus face to face with great joy while surrounded by her loving family, Monday, July 18, 2022 at her home in Long, SC. A native of Cleveland County she was born June 21, 1946, daughter of the late Ernest and Marjorie Callahan Moore. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in...

Jul 14, 2022

Martha Nadine Johnson, 88, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, she was born July 1, 1934, daughter of the late Jacob and Sally Philbeck Lee. Martha was a Graduate of Mooresboro High School and also a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She worked at Fiber Industries for...

Jul 14, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Whisnant Kale, age 79 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior Christ Jesus on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Glenn Kale Jr. of the home, two daughters, Ann Stroupe and husband Scott of Kings Mountain, NC, and Lisa Vickers of Shelby, NC, a...

Jul 8, 2022

Mr. Ted Gibson, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, July 8, 2022 at Atrium Health – Cleveland. A native of Gaston County, he was born January 10, 1936, son of the late Edgar Monroe and Lela Mae Lorance Gibson. He worked many years for  Hoechst Celanese Corporation in Quality Control which he started there when...

Jun 30, 2022

Thomas “Tommy” Marshall Greene, age 79 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Brenda Price Greene of the home, two children, Angela Annas (Tallant) of Shelby, NC, and Sheila Hamrick (Dean) of Shelby, NC, a granddaughter, Brianna Hamrick (Dylan Hastings)...

Jun 27, 2022

Barbara Genette Warlick Hord, age 85 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 27, 2022.

She is survived by a brother, Buren Warlick (Joanne) of Shelby, NC, a sister, Vertie Redmond of Shelby, NC, a sister-in-law, Mary Warlick Grigg of Lawndale, NC, a special niece, Frances Overcash of Atlanta, GA, and...

Jun 26, 2022

Wesley Dixon Jones, age 65 of Shelby, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Debra Edwards Jones of the home, his children, Christina Hamrick (Chad) of Shelby, NC, and Stephanie Bristol (Sonny II) of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Noah Cline, Sophie Bristol, Styler Bristol,...

Jun 24, 2022

Marilyn Kay Dorsey Baylor, age 85 of Grover, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Marilyn is survived by her husband of 28 years, George Larry Baylor of the home, her children, Chris Bell of Indianapolis, IN, and Jeff Bell (Doris) of Suffolk, VA, four grandchildren, Jennifer, Patricia, Melissa, and Jeffery...