Obituaries

Jun 12, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Sue White, age 66 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at her residence. She is survived by her children, Connie Greene of Hollis, NC, and Wade Davis of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Michael Walker II (Tabitha), Megan Carpenter (Lee), Brian Greene, and Brandon Greene (fiancé Samantha Matthews), a great grandson, Tripp Walker, brothers, Charles White,...

Jun 11, 2018

Sharon Eloise Byers, age 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2018. She was born September 17, 1944 in Rutherford County and previously resided in Boiling Springs, NC. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Lucille Byers and was preceded in death by three infant sisters. She is survived by brothers,...

Jun 9, 2018

Mrs. Mamie Lou Cash Allen, age 98 of Shelby, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. She is survived by her son, Dr. Larry Allen (Dianna) of Kings Mountain, NC, six grandchildren, Brad Allen (Gayle) of Piqua, Ohio, Brian Allen of Peoria, IL, Angel McCray (Carroll) of Shelby, NC, Laura Gold (John) of Shelby, NC,...

Jun 7, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Rolland "Fatback" McCraw, age 73 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Terry McCraw of the home, a daughter, Leslie McCraw Grayson of Mooresboro, NC, three grandchildren, David, Tyler, and Kayla Grayson, five great grandchildren, two brothers, Ronnie McCraw and Bryan McCraw and wife Kathy, and a sister,...

Jun 6, 2018

Mrs. Evelyn Wilson Brooks, age 88 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Peak Resources in Shelby surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Ben Brooks and wife Jane of Shelby, NC, Ken Brooks and wife Teresa of Shelby, NC, and Wilson Brooks and wife Nicole of Shelby, NC, five grandchildren, Bill Brooks and...

Jun 1, 2018

SHELBY - Sylvia Sue Ransom Robertson, age 83, passed away peacefully Friday, June 1, 2018 at home surrounded by her five children, husband, and little dog.

Born October 8, 1934 in Tallassee, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Hilda Ballard McClendon, H.O. "Tom" McClendon and Willie Albert Ransom.

Sylvia graduated from University of...

May 29, 2018

Mrs. Dianne Elizabeth Harrell, age 60 of Shelby, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at her residence. She is survived by her children, Jeremy Harrell of Raleigh, NC, and Elizabeth Harrell of Shelby, NC, a granddaughter, Emma Ledford, a brother, Rev. Michael Conn (Kirsten) of Eden, NC, and three sisters, Vicky Thrift (Steve) of Reidsville, NC, Judy Clary...

May 23, 2018

Mr. Rush Leander Padgett, age 85 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children, Roger Padgett of Shelby, NC, Dennis Padgett of Shelby, NC, and Eddie Ray Padgett, Sr. (Donna) of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Rush D. Padgett (Courtney), Arianna Padgett, Maria Padgett (Jonathan Davis), and...

May 20, 2018

Betty (Maw B) Vassey, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, received her abundant entrance through Heaven's Gate escorted by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 20, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 23, 1938 in Gaffney, SC to the late Boyce and Ollie Crowe. In addition to her parents, she was...

May 16, 2018

Mrs. Martha Street Bailey, age 84 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Carolinas HealthCare System - Cleveland. She is survived by her children, Dennis Bailey and wife Sandy of Shelby, NC, and Tim Bailey and wife Julie of Shelby, NC, five grandchildren, Ryan Bailey and wife Amber of Shelby, NC, Dylan Bailey and wife Ashley of...

May 13, 2018

SHELBY - Edna Ray Gosnell, age 93, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Life Care Center.

She is survived by two sons, Eddie Gosnell and wife, Linda, David Gosnell and wife, Karen; five grandchildren, Sean, Brian and Jason Gosnell and Craig and Lauren Gosnell and numerous great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was...

May 12, 2018

SHELBY - Frances Mott Covington, age 86, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 9, 1931 in Cherokee County, South Carolina to the late Horace and Carrie Mott. She was a member of Lafayette Street United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her grandson, Richard Pettit of Gray, Tennessee.

Apr 21, 2018

SHELBY - Jack Clark Dixon, beloved precious son of Jacob and Colleen Dixon, born February 5, 2018, passed away peacefully in his mother and father's arms on April 21, 2018 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, NICU. Jack was preceded in death by his six great-grandparents; one great-uncle; and one great-great-uncle. Left to cherish Jack's memory are his parents,...

Apr 19, 2018

Terri Martin passed away peacefully at Kearney Regional Hospital on April 19, 2018 in Kearney, Nebraska at 63 years of age. Born in Shelby, North Carolina to the late Clarence R. and Della Lail Kerr Tolleson, Terri is preceded in death by grandparents Eugene and Julia Tolleson, and Calvin and Julia Ann Lail, brothers C. Reid Tolleson and Thomas...

Apr 14, 2018

Mr. Harold Grady Jackson Jr., age 74 of Boiling Springs, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. He is survived his longtime girlfriend, Janet Edwards of the home, a daughter, Heather Clary and husband Robert of Shelby, NC, two step-grandchildren, Jacob and Josh Clary, a brother, Tim Jackson and wife Tina...

Apr 10, 2018

Mr. Jackie Dean White, age 71 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Brown White of the home, three children, Tabaitha Holida of Shelby, NC, Brent White and wife Caryn of Kings Mountain, NC, Kelly Jones and husband Gregg of Polkville, NC, grandchildren, Brett Holida,...

Apr 8, 2018

Mr. Harvey Allen Childress Sr., age 77 of Boiling Springs, NC, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Testa Family Hospice in Kings Mountain. He is survived by his children, Tina Guffey and husband Jim of Shelby, NC, Nina Acosta and husband Gilbert of Foot Hills Ranch, CA, Susie Childress of Orlando, FL, and Harvey Allen Childress, Jr., of...

Apr 7, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Ray Bridges, age 82 of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Peak Resources in Shelby. He is survived by his son, Keith Bridges and wife Kandi of Mooresboro, NC, grandchildren, Kimberly Bridges and Stefin Bridges, and a sister, Mary Lou Daves of Boiling Springs, NC. Born August 2, 1935 in Cleveland County, Mr. Bridges was...

Apr 4, 2018

Mr. Timothy "Tim" Ray Holida, age 56 of Shelby, passed away April 4, 2018 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. He is survived by his wife, Tabaitha White Holida of the home, two children, Brett Holida and Lindsey Holida, both of Shelby, NC, four brothers, Terry Holida (Brenda), Kevin Holida (Miranda), Darin Holida (April), and David Holida (Lisa), all of...

Mar 31, 2018

SHELBY - Euzele Petty Greene, age 105, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Shelby Manor. She was born on July 8, 1912 in Cleveland County to the late William Broughton Petty and Sarah Lucinda Grigg Petty. She was a lifelong member of Sandy Plains Baptist Church and took great pride in being the oldest member. After graduating from...