Obituaries

Apr 15, 2021

William Roy Herndon, age 83 of Kings Mountain, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Elizabeth “Libby” Barrett Herndon of the home, a son, Jeffrey Scott Herndon and wife Barbara of Kings Mountain, NC, two grandchildren, Caleb Thomas Herndon and fiancée...

Apr 12, 2021

J.L. Lancaster, age 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and gained his wings on April 12, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rosemary Lancaster, two daughters, Christine Harrington (Calvin) and Bobbie Jo Mathis (Charlie), a son in law, Randy Harrington (Brenda), five grandchildren, J.P. Harrington (Natalie), Heather...

Apr 8, 2021

Hugh Bernard Brittain, age 94, passed away on April 8, 2021 at The Elms at Spicewood Cottages in Clyde, NC.

He is survived by two sons: Rev. Tim Brittain and wife Becky of Maggie Valley, NC; Todd Brittain and wife Michelle of Shelby, NC; three grandchildren: Mary Brittain Cash of Evergreen, CO; Brian Brittain of Shelby, NC;...

Apr 3, 2021

Reba Ledford Toney, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 3, 2021.

She is survived by two sons, Jerry Toney (Dianne) and Darrell Toney, both of Mooresboro, NC, three grandchildren, Tina Craighead (Blake) of Huntersville, NC, Tracy Piercey (Richard) of Lattimore, NC, and April Sperling of Mooresboro, NC, 6 great grandchildren, and...

Mar 27, 2021

Louise Ledford, age 90, passed away on March 27, 2021 at Wendover Hospice.

She is survived by a son, Keith Ledford and wife, Brigitte of  Shelby, NC.

Born in Cleveland County on September 2, 1930, Louise was the daughter of the late Walter Raleigh Hardin and Dona Bivins Hardin. She was also preceded in death...

Mar 25, 2021

Jo Ann Freeman Surratt, 74, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Thursday March 25. Jo Ann was born 19 August 1946, in Shelby, North Carolina, to the late Boyce and Estelle Hall Freeman of Shelby.  She graduated from Shelby High School in 1964 and went on to attend Appalachian State University where she obtained her Master’s Degree...

Mar 22, 2021

Linda Johnson Ogren, age 47, passed away on March 22, 2021.

She is survived by a husband, Steven Ogren , a son, Riley Ogren, a daughter, Paigelynn Ogren, all of Shelby, NC, and a sister, Kiley Shoup and husband, Aron of Casar, NC.

Born in Lincoln County, NC on...

Mar 7, 2021

Hattie Mae Standridge Tietje, age 87 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 7, 2021.

She is survived by a brother, Gerald Standridge and wife Shirley of Shelby, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Born September 13, 1933 in Jackson County, GA, Mae was the daughter of the late William Carson...

Feb 28, 2021

Pauline (Polly) Wright, age 95 of Shelby, NC, went to her heavenly home on February 28, 2021.

Born in Cleveland County on August 25, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Robert Brantley Spake and Ottie McNielly Spake.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Clayton Wright,...

Feb 27, 2021

Emma Jean Broome Sides

Emma Jean Broome Sides, passed away on February 27, 2021 at Wendover Hospice of Cleveland County.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Sides and husband, Rick of Boiling Springs, NC, a daughter-in-law, Paula White Sides of Blacksburg, SC, three brothers, Wayne Broome of Davidson, NC, Johnny...

Feb 26, 2021

Betty “Jannie” Warren Heffner

Betty “Jannie” Warren Heffner passed away on February 26, 2021.

She is survived by the love of her life, Ray Heffner,  two sisters, Kay Hamilton and her husband, Michael of Bessemer City, NC, and Belinda Whitworth of Gastonia, NC, and two grandchildren, Kristen Callahan and Brandon Callahan, as well...

Feb 20, 2021

Raquel Perez Batista, age 76, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her residence.

She is survived by a son, Santos Torres of Gastonia, NC, three sisters, Carmen Berrios and husband, Victor of Shelby, NC, Ana Rosado and husband, Eloy of Shelby, NC, and Esperanza Perez of Gastonia, NC.

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Feb 14, 2021

On Sunday, February 14, 2021, loving father and grandfather, Terry Allen Crawford, went to be with his Lord, at age 74.  He passed at Wendover Hospice House at 1:18 am with his brother Jim by his side.  Born on January 21, 1947 in Andrews, NC, he relocated to Shelby after high school.  Terry was a self-employed carpenter and stone...

Feb 10, 2021

Paul Eugene Votaw, age 73, passed away on February 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Peggie Elliott Votaw of Shelby, NC, a son Douglas Votaw of California, two sisters, Brenda Skinner and Judy Koontz, both of New Lexington, OH, as well as numerous...

Feb 7, 2021

Jerry Glenn Floyd, age 80, passed away on February 7, 2021 at Atrium Health Charlotte.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Yvonne Lima Floyd of Shelby, NC, a daughter, Selina Demetro and husband, Sonny of Shelby, NC, a son, Ritchie Floyd and wife, Patty of Shelby, NC, two step...

Feb 3, 2021

Lori Self Wortham, 52, went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2021 at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center surrounded by the comfort of her family. She is survived by her husband, Brett Wortham and children Ashley and Justin of Waxhaw, parents, Steve and Wilma Self of Shelby, and brother, Eric Self of Winston-Salem. She was also...

Jan 28, 2021

Helen Wesson Philbeck, age 84, passed away on January 28, 2021 at Wendover Hospice of Cleveland County.

She is survived by a son, Stephen Philbeck and wife, Connie of Shelby, NC a daughter, Paige Scism and husband, Joe of Lawndale, NC, three grandchildren, Justin Philbeck of Asheville, NC, and Luke and Caleb Scism...

Jan 22, 2021

Hampton Arthur Parker, age 95 of Casar, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 22, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Joyce Boatrite Parker of the home, his children, Beth Max (Robert) of Casar, NC, Ed Parker (Sue) of Casar, NC, and Lisa Baxter (Tommy) of Fallston,...

Jan 20, 2021

Deborah “Debbie” Mae Sisk Bridges, age 57 of Dallas, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Tommy Vannon Bridges of the home, a son, Bobby Bridges (April) of Lincolnton, NC, and two sisters, Janice Grooms of Gastonia, NC, and...

Jan 19, 2021

Dewey Agustas Turner Jr., age 76 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Atrium Health in Shelby.

He is survived by a brother, John Turner (Joyce) of Shelby, NC, three sisters, Katherine ward of Gaffney, SC, Judy Hamby (Jerry) of Thicketty, SC, and Betty Jean Weaver of Gaffney, SC, and numerous nieces and nephews.