Obituaries

Jan 14, 2019

Mrs. Betty Jenkins Washburn, age 92, of Boiling Springs, NC, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at her residence. She is survived by her children, Cathy Boyd (James) of Chesnee, SC, Libby Washburn Blair (Scott) of Boiling Springs, NC, and Harry Washburn, Jr. (Sherwin) of Boiling Springs, NC, grandchildren, Wes Boyd (Amanda), Jerry Boyd (Amber), Katie Jolley (Aaron),...

Jan 14, 2019

Mr. Charles Douglas McKee, age 86 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 14, 2019. He is survived by his son Chris McKee (Becky) of Garner, NC, a grandson, James Douglas McKee of Garner, NC, a brother, Ralph McKee (Aree) of Gaffney, SC, two sisters, Sandra Patterson of Shelby, NC, and Amy Jones...

Jan 3, 2019

Mrs. Doris Wilson, age 82 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 3, 2019. She is survived by her grandchildren, Rayfus Mansfield Wilson, Jr. and Rashard Mykal Wilson, four great grandchildren, Jayla Grant, Rayln Wilson, Devin Wilson, and Taylor Wilson, a brother, George C. Surratt (Carolyn), six sisters, Helen P. Surratt Craig (Horace),...

Jan 3, 2019

Mrs. Violet Lillian Bozarth Carpenter, age 82, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Atrium Health in Concord. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Albert Sidney Carpenter of the home, three children, Judi Talamantes (Andres), Alan Carpenter (Karen), and Lewis Carpenter, five grandchildren, Leah Vitale (Mike), Robin Hagerty (Chuck), Jared Carpenter (Erin), Ethan Carpenter, and Dillon...

Jan 3, 2019

Mrs. Violet Faith Fredell Webster, age 81 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 3, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Thomas Major Webster of the home, six children, Karen Rich Hudson, Toni Webster Gortney, Daniel Paul Rich, David Carles Rich, and Mark Webster, seven grandchildren, Katelyn Webster...

Dec 30, 2018

Ms. Della Matheson Hyder, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Born on January 6, 1947 in Gaston County, Ms. Hyder was the daughter of the late Durham Brackett and Bonnie Brigman Matheson and was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her children, Casey Wayne Hyder and wife Kristy...

Dec 24, 2018

Mrs. Ruby Frances Blanton Parris, age 84 of Blacksburg, SC, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at Mary Black Health System in Gaffney, SC. She is survived by her son, Ronnie Allen of Lawndale, NC, two grandchildren, Michael Allen and wife Amy of Shelby, NC, and Stacy Smith and husband Mark of Shelby, NC, three granddaughters, a brother, Paul...

Dec 24, 2018

Mrs. Shella Marlene Barnes, age 56 of Grover, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby. She is survived by the love of her life, Ben Skeen of the home, two daughters, Lacie Hoyle and husband Rodney of Lawndale, NC, and Amanda Michelle Carter of Shelby, NC, grandchildren, Christian Haylee Alderson, Mackenzie Alderson, Landon Hoyle, and...

Dec 23, 2018

Albert Esley Cabaniss died at his home in Mebane, NC on Sunday, December 23, 2018, after a battle with cancer. Al was born on May 19, 1945, in Shelby, NC, to Eubert Esley and Viola Thackerson Cabaniss. Al is survived by his wife, C.A. Cabaniss; a son, Scott Cabaniss, and his wife, Jo Ann of Raleigh, NC; a son,...

Dec 19, 2018

Mrs. Dolores R. Butler, age 59 of New House, passed away on December 19, 2018 at Atrium Health - Cleveland. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Earl Butler of the home, her mother Wilma Russell of Shelby, NC, a daughter LaVonda Whitener of Shelby, NC, two grandchildren, Damond Morris and Cierra McSwain and husband Dylan,...

Dec 19, 2018

Mr. Jack Eugene Borders went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 19, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Hilda Borders, his two daughters Kay Frady and husband Melvin of Earl, Sherry Johnson and husband Rodger of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren Dereck Walker, Patrick Walker, Douglas Davis, and Amanda Norman and husband...

Dec 18, 2018

Rev. Harvey "H.D." David Morrow Jr., age 71 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sheila Carroll Morrow of the home, three sons, Charles Morrow of Kings Mountain, NC, David Morrow of Patterson Springs, NC, and Jeff Morrow of Gaffney, SC,...

Dec 17, 2018

Richard Eugene Griffin passed away at his home on December 17, 2018. Rick was born in Boiling Springs on June 30, 1956. Rick was preceded in death by a brother Christopher Warren Griffin, father Frank Jacob Griffin, Jr., and stepfather Dr. E. Eugene Poston. Rick is survived by his biggest cheerleader and supporter, his beloved mother Nancy Anthony Poston...

Dec 8, 2018

Mrs. Betty Sisk Bridges, 82, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at home. She was born January 25, 1936 in Savannah Georgia to the late Robert G. Sisk and Marie Collins Sisk.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Bruce Bridges. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Conaway and husband Jack...

Dec 2, 2018

Mrs. Inus Faye Merritt Kitts, age 79 of Mooresboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2018. She is survived by her two children, Michael Kitts and wife Amy of Campobello, SC, and Alicia Kitts Fortenberry of Mooresboro, NC, grandchildren, Mallori Owens and husband Michael, Samuel Kitts and wife Kayla, Emily Fortenberry, and Jacob Fortenberry,...

Nov 30, 2018

Karis Everly Barnhill passed peacefully in her mother's arms November 30,2018 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center after receiving many hugs and kisses from family, experiencing songs being sung, stories told to her and whispers of "I Love You" numerous times.

Karis Everly is the newborn daughter of Davis and Arden Barnhill of Kings Mountain, the beautiful granddaughter...

Nov 25, 2018

Mrs. Wanda Bivins Huskey, age 72 of Blacksburg, S.C., passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. She is survived by her loving husband, Dewey Dean Huskey of the home, a son, Vance Aaron Bridges and wife Lorri of Shelby, N.C. She was born on September 16, 1946 in Cleveland County. Wanda was the daughter of...

Nov 15, 2018

Mrs. Joyce Janelle Sailors Huggins, age 84 of Ellenboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 15, 2018. She is survived by her children, Deborah Huggins of Ellenboro, NC, Denise Bridges of Ellenboro, NC, and Nona Parker of Bostic, NC, nine grandchildren, Cheryl Ayala (Gil), Bobbie Ross (Bill), Lisa Blanton (Roy), Eric Nichols (Deanna), London...

Nov 15, 2018

Mrs. Margaret Helen Jones Hardin, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 15, 2018. She is survived by her children, Rebecca Hardin Clark of Shelby, NC, Selena Hardin Grier of Lattimore, NC, and a daughter-in-law, Reba Hardin of Lattimore, NC. Born on May 19, 1924 in Cleveland County, Margaret was the daughter of the late...

Nov 14, 2018

Mr. Billy William Donahue Sr., age 77 of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his residence. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Dorothy Owens Donahue of the home, children, Billy Donahue Jr., Ozel Donahue, and Bob Donahue, all of Barnwell, SC, grandchildren, Jordan Pruett (Carissa) of Rutherfordton, NC, Josh Donahue of Jacksonville, FL,...