Obituaries

Nov 17, 2021

Mr. Johnny Price, 75, passed away Wednesday November 17, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years Martha McCraw Price of the home; two daughters, Robyn Gardner (Ricky), Karen Doster (Daryl) all of Shelby; one sister, Bonnie Price Davis, one brother Howard Price; four grandchildren, Amy Dover (Aaron), Matthew...

Nov 17, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Ann Hamrick Edwards, age 75 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 17, 2021.

She is survived by her husband, Harlan Nelson Edwards Jr. of the home, three children, Christopher Edwards (Sandy) of Cherryville, NC, Bryan Edwards (Amy) of Raleigh, NC, and Jennifer Henderson (Logan) of...

Nov 16, 2021

Mr. Lamar Mauney Wilson, age 87, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Carolina Care of Cherryville.

He is survived by his lovely wife, Carol Wilson; two sons, Mark Wilson, Ian Wilson and husband Jonathan Press; three grandchildren, Caleb, Aidan, and Abby Wilson.

Born in Shelby, NC on November...

Nov 9, 2021

Mr. Phoutasinh Silaphet, age 47 of Kings Mountain, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Atrium Health in Shelby.

Born October 9, 1974 in Laos, Phoutasinh was the son of Leusay and Phonevilay Silaphet.  He is survived by his wife, Dao Silaphet of the home, two children, Tyler Silaphet and Justin Silaphet, both of Kings Mountain, NC,...

Nov 6, 2021

Timothy “Tim” Lee Grayson, age 57 of Shelby, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at his residence.

Born August 13, 1964 in Cleveland County, Timothy was the son of Barbara Carol Mayhue Grayson and the late Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Grayson.  He is survived by a sister, Dawn Grayson Parris (Roger Davis) of Mooresboro, NC, a brother, Terry...

Nov 4, 2021

Julie Anne White, age 33 of Shelby, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Atrium Health in Shelby.

Julie was born on July 23, 1988 in Cleveland County, NC. She was the daughter of Dan and Mary Hull White.  She is survived by two sisters, Aleshia Barb and husband Johnathan of Shelby, NC and Jennifer White of...

Nov 3, 2021

Jessica Katherine Walker Sansing, age 73 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

Jessica was survived by her husband of 54 years, Roger Dale Sansing of the home, her children, Roger Sansing Jr. of Shelby, NC, and Kristal Reagan and husband Rich of Benson, NC, seven grandchildren, Zack Reagan,...

Nov 2, 2021

John Laurence Reynolds, age 67, a retired Anesthesiologist, passed away in the presence of his family at Atrium Health- Cleveland Hospital on November 2, 2021. Dr. Reynolds was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He was born on December 31, 1953 in Camden, New Jersey to Robert and Claire Reynolds and grew up in the neighboring town...

Oct 29, 2021

Mrs. Mary Helen Gamble, age 79, was called to her Heavenly home Friday October 29, 2021.

She is survived by her husband, Claude Gamble of 60 years, three sons, Bryan Gamble and wife Stacey, Billy Gamble and wife Katherine all of Shelby, and Bobby Gamble of Grover.  One daughter, Lisa Adams and Josh...

Oct 29, 2021

Mrs. Brenda York Stewart, age 79, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Shelby.

She is survived by her son, William Stewart of Forest City wife Alisha of Franklin, NC three grandchildren, Alex, Abby, and Eli. Two brothers in law, Larry Stewart, wife Joyce of Charlotte, Garry Stewart wife Teresa of McDonough, GA,...

Oct 26, 2021

Trudy Hardin Sisk Martin, age 70 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Cherryville, NC.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Benny Martin of the home, two children, Richard Ray Martin of Shelby, NC, and Charity Brook Martin Lanasa and husband Michael of Taylors, SC, and a granddaughter,...

Oct 23, 2021

Russell Jarrod Pilkey, age 50 of Grover, NC, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Mountain Lakes Medical Center in Georgia.

He is survived his sister, Kristin Boyd and husband Robert of Shelby, NC, a nephew, Garett Carver of Shelby, NC.  Born December 10, 1970 in Gastonia, NC, Jarrod was the son of the late Robert Wayne...

Oct 21, 2021

Mrs. Judy Inez Towery Skates, age 73 of Shelby, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her children, Evelyn Skates (George Gallagher) of Greensboro, NC, Walter Skates (Mayo) of Shelby, NC, and Lois Skates (Bobby Hatcher) of Shelby, NC, 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great great...

Oct 20, 2021

Mrs. Jeanette Cabaniss Davis, age 87 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Davis Sprouse and husband Kellan of Waynesville, NC, Steven Davis and wife Tracy of Ellenboro, NC, Carolyn Talley and husband Joe of Shelby, NC, and Thomas Davis and wife...

Oct 15, 2021

Barbara Jean Harrill Hawkins, age 90 of Lattimore, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2021.

She is survived by her children, Katherine Lucas of Lattimore, NC, Susan Hawkins-Sullens of Lattimore, NC, and Betsy Owens (David) of Charleston, SC, grandchildren, Lainey Harrison of Raleigh, NC, Randolph “Harry” Harrison IV of Outer Banks,...

Oct 14, 2021

Bruce Edward Bridges, age 59 of Mooresboro, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 14, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Jackie McSwain Bridges of the home, his children, Andy Bridges of Mooresboro, NC, and Callie Perez and husband Irving of Hickory, NC,...

Oct 13, 2021

Jeffrey “Jeff” Alan Mathies, age 59 of Shelby, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Jennifer Nannery Mathies, four children, Jeffrey Thompson (Chelsea) of California, Jeffrey Alan Mathies Jr. (Brittany) of Shelby, NC, James Thompson...

Oct 11, 2021

Jermine “Jeri” Melton Patterson, age 89 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 11, 2021.

She is survived by her children, Wanda Bridges of Ellenboro, NC, Connie Young (Bill) of Lexington, KY, and Kathy Forbes (Jim) of Shelby, NC, a daughter-in-law, Darla Patterson of Shelby, NC, eight...

Oct 10, 2021

Catherine Juanita Parks, age 73 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

She is survived by her children, Donald C. Henderson (Renee) of Shelby, NC, Carolyn Bennett Smith (Jerry Goode) of Spartanburg, SC, and Ella Jo Price of Spartanburg, SC, five grandchildren, Matthew Henderson, Sean...

Sep 30, 2021

Rita Joyce Lancaster, age 65 of Mooresboro, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

She is survived by three sisters, Elizabeth Moore and husband Wayne of Shelby, NC, Mary Owens of Shelby, NC, and Becky Fox and husband Phil of Mooresboro, NC, and numerous nieces and...