Obituaries

Aug 12, 2021

Rodney Steven Goins, age 55 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 12, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Tracy Beam Goins of the home, six children, Kesha Martin (Chad) of Kings Mountain, NC, Christopher Goins of Shelby, NC, Jeffrey Goins of Lincolnton, NC, Nathan Goins of Shelby,...

Aug 11, 2021

John Henderson Gold, age 57 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Laura Allen Gold of the home, a daughter, Lauren Deaton and husband Zachary of Shelby, NC, a grandson, Barrett Deaton of Shelby, NC, and...

Aug 9, 2021

A memorial service exalting Jesus and celebrating the life of Sara Blanton Anthony will be held Saturday, August 21, 11 a.m. at Boiling Springs Baptist Church.  Visitation of the family will occur at 10 a.m., prior to the service.

Sara was 90 years old and transitioned peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday,...

Aug 3, 2021

Carla Crawford Greene, better known as “Kaye”, departed this life on August 3rd 2021.  She was the daughter of Henry Fred Crawford and Lela Jeanette Eubanks and the step-daughter of Lewis C. Eubanks.

She is survived by her brother, Tom Crawford and her children, Michael Greene (Angie), Kristie Howell (Kenny), and Brian Greene (Lisa).

She...

Aug 1, 2021

Clarence Roger Proctor, age 82 of Grover, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He is survived by six children, Cathie Norvell (William) of Westminster, MD, Debra Huffman (Mark) of Earl, NC, Vince Mowery (Belinda) of Boiling Springs, NC, Dale Mowery (Pat) of NC, Claire Nell Mowery of Gastonia, NC,...

Jul 22, 2021

Joel Kendell Jones, age 88 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nellie Childs Jones of the home, two children, Emily Munoz and husband Dr. Paul Munoz of Shelby, NC, and Maurice Jones and wife Emily of Montgomery, AL, four...

Jul 20, 2021

Betty Banning Holland, 83, passed away on Tuesday July 20, 2021 at Wendover Hospice.

She is survived by a daughter Janice Beam and husband, Scott of Shelby, NC, a son William Clyde Holland and wife, Elaine of Sunshine, NC, a brother Wilbur Max Banning of Boiling Springs, NC, four grandchildren, April Dawn Holland...

Jul 19, 2021

Paul Miguel Setzer, age 61 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 19, 2021.

He is survived by a sister, Melinda Setzer Jordan of Boiling Springs, NC, a brother, John Setzer of Boiling Springs, NC, two nephews, James Allen Jordan of Stuttgard, Germany, and Christopher Ross Jordan...

Jul 17, 2021

Venida Jewell Parker Lewis, 74, passed away on Saturday July 17, 2021 at Wendover Hospice.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Leo Dwight Justice, Sr., of Dallas, NC, four sons, Leo Dwight Justice, Jr. and wife, Trena of Gastonia, NC, James Justice of Dallas, NC, Ricky Justice of Dallas, NC,...

Jul 9, 2021

Tristan Renee Camp, 27, passed away on July 9, 2021 at her residence.

She is survived by her fiancé, Cody Boles of Shelby, NC, a mother, Barbara Kaye Dehart of Hendersonville, NC, a father, Skeeter Lee Camp of Shelby, NC, a sister, Holly Appleman and husband Allen of Shelby, NC, two grandmothers, Maxine Moore of Hendersonville, NC,...

Jul 4, 2021

Mrs. Sonja Melton Vandervort, 51, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2021.

She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Daniel Vandervort of Mooresboro, NC, a daughter, Kayce Vandervort and fiancé Justin Armour, of Mooresboro, NC, a son, Hayden “Bubba” Vandervort and girlfriend Kylie Peterson of Ellenboro, NC, her mother, Violet Terry Melton of...

Jun 13, 2021

Mrs. Marie Brackett Hoyle, age 77 of Casar, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 13, 2021.

She is survived by her children, Teresa Brackett and husband Glenn of Casar, NC, and Pamela Hoyle of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Trent Crane and wife Alyson of Casar, NC, Brittany Crane of Lawndale, NC,...

Jun 5, 2021

Suzy Hedrick Buckner, 76, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 5, 2021, after winning her faith-filled, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Suzy loved her God and all things He created, especially her family, music, her church, young people, and children, and all the beauties of the natural world. Suzy built her career as a primary...

Jun 1, 2021

Mrs. Peggy Marlene Earnhardt Perrell Lynch of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

She is survived by her loving husband, Phillip Lynch of the home, two sons, Lacy Lynn Perrell of Shelby, NC, and Cliff Perrell and wife Susan of Earl, NC, a daughter, Jenifer Perrell Roberts...

May 22, 2021

Virginia “Jeni”Heafner, 76, passed away on May 22, 2021.

She is survived by a son, Duane Kenneth Heafner and wife, Angie, a granddaughter, Jesse Heafner, a grandson, Clay Heafner, a brother, Roger Page and wife, Juanita, and a sister, Jackie Wilson, all from Shelby, NC, as well as her little buddy, Jack.

May 18, 2021

Ginger Patterson Maney, age 56 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at White Oak Manor in Shelby.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Keith Maney of the home, two children, Ryan Maney of Bessemer City, NC, and Alex Maney of Shelby, NC, three siblings, Joel Patterson and wife Kathy of Shooting Creek,...

May 1, 2021

Dorothea “Dotty Lou” Elouise Seiders Koenig, age 77 of Mooresboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

She is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Gene Koenig of the home, five children, Patricia Kiely (Raymond) of Kansas City, Catherine May (Paul) of Mooresboro, NC, Diane Stokes (Warren) of Sanford,...

Apr 29, 2021

Mr. William Carlton Soots (“Carl”), 82 of Shelby, NC passed away on April 29, 2021 and was reunited with Lynda, his beloved wife and best friend of 58 years, who passed in 2017.

He is survived by his three children, Andy Soots and wife Julie of Advance, NC, Danny Soots of Shelby, NC, and Tim Soots and...

Apr 22, 2021

Donna Respess, age 66, passed away at her residence on April 22, 2021.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel Respess of Shelby, NC, a son Randall Wright, Jr. and wife Tracy of Iron Station, NC, two grandchildren, Stephenie Causey, and husband, Chase of Dallas, NC, Makenzie Aldridge, and husband, Adam of Iron...

Apr 19, 2021

Cliff “Bubba” Neighbors, age 68, passed away at his residence on April 19, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Betty Johnson Neighbors of Shelby, NC, a son, Shawn Neighbors, of Cliffside, NC, and a daughter, Chasity Hamrick of Gaffney, SC, six grandchildren, Miranda Neighbors, Bryce Hamrick, Brock Hamrick, Brynn...