Obituaries

Jul 23, 2019

Mr. William “Bill” Franklin Mull, age 63 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 23, 2019.

He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Judy Rogers Mull of the home, a daughter, Jennifer Mull Potter and husband Aaron of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, David K. Potter of Hendersonville, NC, Shawn Potter...

Jul 22, 2019

Robert Colon Toney, age 68 of Ellenboro, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Atrium Health in Shelby.

He is survived by his children, Todd and Rebecca Toney of Pickens, SC, Chad and Joann Toney of Columbia, SC, Paul and Paige Toney of Bostic, NC, and Shannon and Jason Butler of Forest City, NC, twelve...

Jul 8, 2019

Howard H. Padgett, Sr., 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 8, 2019 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

He is survived by a son, Howard H. Padgett, Jr. and wife Brenda, a daughter, Doris Smalley and husband Mike, both of Shelby, NC, three grandchildren, Amanda Mowery and husband Paul of Shelby, NC, Gary Padgett...

Jul 2, 2019

Mrs. Janice Ware Camp, age 65 of Grover, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Atrium Health in Shelby.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ty Rydell Camp of the home, a son, Michael Dale Blanton and wife Kathy of Shelby, NC, five grandchildren, Laura Ellis and husband Michael of Boiling Springs, NC, Joshua...

Jul 1, 2019

Max Homesley Cornwell, 96, of 2001 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC entered eternal life peacefully and painlessly on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Carolina Care in Cherryville, NC.

Max was born December 19, 1922 as the fourth of nine children born to Tom and Lula Spangler Cornwell.  He grew up on the family farm near Shelby and...

Jun 30, 2019

Jay Ronald Demby Oliver, 69, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 30, 2019.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Peggy Rollings Oliver, two sons, Brad Oliver and wife Tracy of Henrietta, NC, Jay Oliver and wife Carrie of Gastonia, NC, two daughters, Sheila Thornton and husband Michael of...

Jun 29, 2019

Norman Bartrug, 90, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Wendover Hospice of Cleveland County.

Norman is survived by a daughter, Carol McSwain (Mike) of Shelby, NC, a son, Bruce Bartrug (Debbie) of Lower Burrell, PA, a brother, Lou Bartrug of Summerfield, FL, five grandchildren, Brian Bartrug (Nikki), Avyn Israel (Scott), Ann McSwain (Heather), Michael McSwain...

Jun 29, 2019

Mrs. Ruth Agnes Davis Toney, age 73 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2019.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ralph Toney of the home, two children, Aaron Toney of Shelby, NC and Kevin Toney (Jennifer) of Mooresboro, NC, five grandchildren, Andi Holland (Josh) of Shelby, NC,...

Jun 27, 2019

Darrell Ramsey, 63, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Tammie Ramsey of Kings Mountain, NC, his mother Sarah Maxine Ramsey, a son, Dustin Ramsey and wife Sara of Shelby, NC, a daughter Brandy Ramsey, a stepson, Charles Alan...

Jun 23, 2019

Joshua “Josh” Lewis McSwain, age 27 of Shelby, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Atrium Health – Shelby.

Born August 30, 1991 in Cleveland County, Josh was the son of Lynn Robbins and the late Billy Lewis Watson.  He is survived by his children, Tanner Jordan McSwain and Alyvia Grace McSwain, three brothers, Kenyon Surratt of...

Jun 17, 2019

Robert “Bob” Harton Trexler, age 64 of Salisbury, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 17, 2019.

He is survived by his sister, Joyce Lail of Boiling Springs, NC.  Bob was born November 10, 1954 in Cabarrus County. Bob was the son of the late Robert and Bernice Harton Trexler.

Bob served...

Jun 7, 2019

Thomas Major Webster, age 78 of Shelby, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019.

He is survived by his children, Tina Webster Burke of Florida, Timothy Webster of Colorado, Mark Webster of Shelby, NC, and Toni Gortney (Jay) of Mt. Holly, NC, five grandchildren, Mark Webster II of Cary, NC, Katelyn Wilson (John) of Shelby, NC, Jennifer Martin...

Jun 6, 2019

Herbert Ray Hutchinson, 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 6, 2019 at Wendover Hospice of Cleveland County.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Donna Hutchinson, a daughter in law Maggie Hutchinson of Shelby, a sister, Dorothy Collins and husband Bob of Huntington, WV, two brothers, Hobert Hutchinson and...

May 29, 2019

Amy Clark Smith, 44, passed away on May 29, 2019 at Atrium Health Charlotte.

She is survived by her husband, Steven Smith and two children, Stevie Smith and Zachary Smith, a sister Pamela Webb and her parents Vanda and Mike Hamrick, all of Shelby.

Born in Cleveland County on October 19, 1974, Amy was the...

May 28, 2019

Madeline Gere, 88, passed with peace and grace on May 28, 2019 with her family at her side.

She is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Grissinger and husband, Glenn, of Shelby, NC, two sons, James B. Gere of Venice, FL and John Richard LaGere and wife, Terri, of Cookeville, TN, five grandchildren, John Richard LaGere Jr. and...

May 8, 2019

Thomas Roderick Gillis, 87, passed away peacefully in his home on May 8, 2019.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Joyce Faye Gillis, a daughter Connie Goldberg and husband Daniel of Panama, NY, three sons, Thomas Roderick Gillis of Mooresboro, NC, Timothy Ray Gillis and wife JoAnne of Gowanda, NY, Todd Martin Gillis...

Apr 27, 2019

David Blando Clary, 77, passed away on April 27, 2019.

He is survived by a son, David Neil Clary and wife Teresa of Plymouth, NC, three grandchildren, Kelsie Clary of Shelby, NC, Carley Clary and Morgan Clary of Plymouth, NC, a sister, Shirley Pruett and husband Roy of Shelby, NC, and a sister-in-law, Ruby Clary of Shelby,...

Apr 10, 2019

Maria Nicole Moretz Taylor, age 42 of Myrtle Beach, SC, peacefully left this world on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.

She is survived by her parents, Richard and Beverly (Cash) Moretz of Myrtle Beach, SC, Jason Michael Taylor of Cornelius, NC, two children, Jason Michael Taylor Jr. and Grace Victoria Taylor of Cornelius, NC, two sisters, Beverly Michelle...

Apr 9, 2019

Charles Dean Ogle, age 80, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara Childers Ogle, three children, Tonnie Pruett and husband Brian of Shelby, NC, Tammy Mullinax and husband Johnny, and Ricky Ogle and wife Lori both of Blacksburg, SC, a sister Elizabeth Parker of Shelby, NC, seven...

Apr 4, 2019

Billie Ann Hoyle, 81, of Shelby went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 4, 2019.

She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Brown and husband Wendell of Iron Station, NC, two sons, Steve Costner and wife Carol, and Wesley Costner and wife Karen of Shelby, NC, 5 grandchildren Nathan Nejberger, Jessica Brown Henkle and...