Obituaries

Jan 4, 2022

Mr. Joey Ledford, 61 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday January 4, 2022 at Caromont Medical Center in Gastonia.

He is survived by his sweet wife of 25 years, Donna Lancaster Ledford of the home; one daughter, Brandi Goode (Andy) of Shelby; two grandchildren, Jesse Scruggs and Jake Goode; two sisters, Aleeta Adkins (Chris), Sharon Mellon (Darrell), One...

Jan 3, 2022

James Gary Johnson Sr., age 80 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 3, 2022.

He is survived by his son, James Gary “Tinker” Johnson Jr. (Jamie) of Lawndale, NC, two grandchildren, David Johnson (Kim) of Grover, NC, and Jennifer Melton (Josh) of Kings Mountain, NC, two great grandchildren,...

Jan 1, 2022

Leland Earl Howell, age 81 of Shelby, passed away at home on Monday, March 7, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Leland is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Whitten Howell of the home, his children, Janet Whitaker (David) of Gastonia, NC, Scarlet Jones (Russell) of Charlotte, NC, Cindy Sandidge (Scott) of Lynchburg, VA, and Daniel...

Jan 1, 2022

Wandra Inez Shaw, age 66 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her children, John Beaver Jr. of Shelby, NC, Michelle Swink (Billy) of Shelby, NC, Inez Bridges of Shelby, NC, and Ronnie Pearson of Shelby, NC, 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, and numerous nieces and...

Dec 29, 2021

Ricky Lee Beaty, age 70 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his residence.

He is survived by his children, Cara Beaty Ervin (Tim) of Shelby, NC, Abby Beaty of Kings Mountain, NC, and Donald Humphries (Jodi) of Florida, grandchildren, TJ Ervin, Melia Ervin, Bryson Ervin, Ryan Oliver, Samantha Oliver, Daxton Beaty, Chelsie...

Dec 28, 2021

Patricia Gail Blanton Laney, age 73 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

She is survived by a daughter, Lindsey Kiser Sutton (Daniel) of Ellenboro, NC, a brother, William “Bill” Blanton of Shelby, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born October 2, 1948 in Cleveland County, Gail...

Dec 28, 2021

Mr. Zander Lee Ingram, Jr., age 87 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

He is survived by a brother, Jerome Daru Ingram and wife Tracia of Virginia, three sisters, Deborah Ingram Allen and husband Carl of Virginia, Sandy Bouvier-Ingram and husband Eunices of Brazil, and Michelle Mucker and...

Dec 23, 2021

Carl Owen McWhirter Sr., affectionately known as “Pop” by those who loved him, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday December 23, 2021 at his home. Carl was born in Shelby, North Carolina on September 15, 1934. He was the son of the late Charles Perry and Linnie Shull McWhirter

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Dec 21, 2021

James Edwin McMurry, age 76 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lois Lorena Horne McMurry of the home, his children, Dawn Moore (Bobby) of Mooresboro, NC, and Dana Bradshaw (Nathan) of Shelby, NC, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, a...

Dec 21, 2021

Margaret Holland Duncan, age 81, passed away Tuesday December 21, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center-Main in Charlotte.

She is survived by two children; Michael Duncan of Earl, Giselle Duncan McBride and husband Randall of Boiling Springs, NC; four grandchildren, Levi Duncan, Maggie Duncan, Gilina McBride, and Paden McBride; one great granddaughter Alessandra Renee...

Dec 12, 2021

Betty Faye Morgan, age 85 of Lattimore, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Born in Eagle Springs, NC on June 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Bertie Alma Sanders Morgan and David Newton Morgan. In addition...

Dec 11, 2021

Bangone Siphanthone, age 80 of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her children, Nophananinh Kosol and husband Bobby of Kings Mountain, NC, Anothinh Ouaneoudone and husband Nikone of Kings Mountain, NC, Chantho Siphanthone and wife Duan of Kings Mountain, NC, and Ary Siphanthone and...

Dec 10, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn Ann Humphries Warren, age 82, passed away Friday December 10, 2021 at Atrium Healthcare-Cleveland. She is survived by three sons, Randy Warren, wife Denita, Johnny Warren, wife Teresa, James Warren, wife Maria; four sisters, Gilda Goode, Nellie Miles, Thelma Harris, Patricia Houser; seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Born in Shelby on January 2, 1939, she...

Dec 10, 2021

Mr. Harry Gene Cornwell, age 91, passed away Friday December 10, 2021 at Cardinal Rehabilitation Center in Lincolnton.

He is survived by one daughter, Tammy Cornwell Ritchie and husband Nash of Deep Gap, NC; three stepchildren, (Retired) US Airforce Major Randy Hayes of Boiling Springs, NC, Pastor Jeff Hayes and wife Pam, Steve Brown and wife Quoc...

Dec 7, 2021

Mr. Herman (Bud) Hammitt, age 81, passed away Tuesday December 7, 2021 at Atrium Healthcare-Cleveland.

He is survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Jane Poston Hammitt of the home; two sons, Jeff Hammitt and wife Susan of Shelby, and Doug Hammitt and wife Kathy of Simpsonville, SC; six grandchildren, Mark, Kevin,...

Dec 7, 2021

Carroll Jennings Blanton, age 80 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mildred McFarland Blanton of the home, a granddaughter, Lauren Brooks of Shelby, NC, a brother, Bill Blanton of Shelby, NC, a sister, Gail Laney of Shelby, NC, numerous...

Dec 6, 2021

Roger Eugene “Gene” Henson, age 75 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 6, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Norma Sisk Henson of the home, a daughter, Leslie Hope Gibson of Shelby, NC, two grandchildren, Taylor Selby and Kayla Crowder, both of Shelby, NC, a special...

Dec 1, 2021

Ruby Doris Morrison Pruett, age 82 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

She is survived by her son, David Mosteller (Cathy) of Shelby, NC, grandchildren, Stacy Mosteller, Danielle Mosteller, and Christina Bowen, 7 great grandchildren, a sister, Joyce Morrison Griffin of Shelby, NC, brothers, Ken Morrison (Linda) of...

Nov 24, 2021

On November 24, 2021, Rev. Henry E. Nichols Jr. Age 65, of Shelby NC was welcomed into his eternal heavenly home after an extended battle with a brain tumor.   He was born on February 13, 1956, in Newport News, VA to Henry E Nichols Sr and Reba Maxine Rogers Nichols.  He is preceded in death by his father, Henry...

Nov 19, 2021

Dr. Craig Douglas Thompson, age 60, passed away November 19, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda Ann Novelli Thompson of the home; two daughters, Samantha Jo Thompson of Cambridge MA and Sarah Faith Thompson of Stanford CA; one brother, David Neil Thompson (Deborah) of Richmond VA, one sister, Shirley Thompson Faircloth (Wade)...