Obituaries

Oct 26, 2017

Mrs. Lynda Elaine Stuart Soots, 74 of Shelby, passed away October 26, 2017 at Carolinas HealthCare System in Shelby. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Carl W. Soots of the home, three children, Andy Soots and wife Julie of Advance, NC, Danny Soots of Shelby, NC, and Tim Soots and wife Ashley of Irmo, SC, five...

Oct 26, 2017

Mr. William "Willie" Everette Mode, 87 of Shelby, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Carolinas HealthCare System in Shelby. He is survived by two daughters, Vickie Jones and husband Bobby of Shelby, NC, and Sherry Bailey and husband Randy of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Katina Jones, Travis Bailey, Jerod Jones and wife Whitney, and Stacey Bailey, seven great...

Oct 20, 2017

Mr. Jimmy Ray Phillips, 61 of Lattimore, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 20, 2017. He is survived by a brother, Jerry Phillips and wife Ava of Lincolnton, NC, a sister, Sherri Ann Barclay and husband Sam of West Point, MS, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Born August 19, 1956 in...

Oct 12, 2017

Eric Patrick Grigg, age 55, of Shelby, NC passed away October 12, 2017 at his residence. Born September 3, 1962 in Cleveland County, he was the son of Maxine Mull Hembree and the late Patrick Mauney Grigg. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a step-brother, Dr. Tim Bridges. Eric was an avid bass fisherman...

Oct 7, 2017

Mr. Robert Ralph Hamrick was born December 5th, 1939 and died October 7th, 2017 in Boiling Springs, NC. Robert graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1958 and was Salutatorian of his class. After graduation, Robert went to Gardner-Webb Jr. College where his Chemistry professor said, "he had one of the best minds for chemistry he had ever seen."...

Oct 3, 2017

Mr. Todd Crandall Gibson, 48 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Carolinas HealthCare System in Concord. He is survived by three aunt's, Joanne Warlick and husband Buren of Shelby, NC, Hazel Arrington of Charlotte, NC, and Evelyn England and husband Sonny of Hickory, NC, an uncle, Arvin Gibson of Marion, NC, and four cousins, Rhonda Lovelace...

Sep 27, 2017

Beth Bridges Hamrick, 87, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at Hospice of Shelby. Born February 16, 1930, in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late John Quay and Maggie Harrill Bridges. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, and mountain get-aways in search of antiques and decoy ducks. She was an avid church-goer with a...

Sep 20, 2017

Mr. Scotty Senters, age 69 of Pikeville, KY, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. He is survived by his son, Scotty D. Senters of Vilas, NC, two brothers, Tavie Senters and wife Terri of Greenville, SC, and Ronnie Senters of Smithers, WV, a sister, Pam Kushmeider and husband Bob of...

Sep 5, 2017

Mr. Marvin William Fortenberry, 65 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Wendover Hospice. He is survived by his two sons, David Fortenberry and wife Crystal of Shelby, NC, and Keith Earls and wife Ivey of Shelby, NC, three grandchildren, Caitlyn Fortenberry, Liberty Fortenberry, and Elizabeth Earls, three step grandchildren, Brooke...

Sep 1, 2017

Charles "Chuck" Wray Lemons, 72, of Boiling Springs lost his battle with cancer on September 01, 2017 in his home surrounded by his family. Chuck was born in Shelby to parents Charlie Lemons and Ruby Lemons Scism. Chuck grew up with one sister, six half-sisters and three half-brothers. In 1968 he married Jane Chambers, of Shelby and this past...

Sep 1, 2017

Robert "Bob" Harold Pegram, Sr., age 80, of Shelby, NC and formerly of Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on September 1, 2017. Born July 7, 1937 in Henderson, NC, he was the son of the late Thomas and Annie Mae Pegram. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Aug 23, 2017

Mrs. Barbara Ann Haynes Church, 69 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Carolinas HealthCare System in Shelby. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Michael "Mike" Church of the home, two children, Alenia Scism and husband Jimmy of Shelby, NC, and Michael B. Church and wife Susan of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Courtney Scism...

Aug 14, 2017

Mr. James Alton "Puzie" Moss of Shelby, North Carolina died peacefully in his home on August 14, 2017, surrounded by family at the age of 92.

Puzie was born on March 8, 1925, in Earl, North Carolina, the youngest son of Thomas L. Moss and Catherine McSwain Moss.

On July 11, 1964, he not only...

Aug 12, 2017

George Gilbert Greene, age 88, of Shelby, NC, passed away August 12, 2017 at his residence on his farm. Born December 7, 1928 in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Albert Walton Greene and Corene Grigg Greene. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Greene. Gilbert was a United...

Aug 6, 2017

James Charles Proctor, 57, of Grover NC, passed away on August 6, 2017 surrounded by family at home. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Cleveland Funeral Services with full military honors. A visitation will be held from 1:30 - 3:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. James Charles...

Aug 1, 2017

Mr. Benton Clarence White, 95 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Wendover Hospice House. Born August 13, 1921, Mr. White was the son of the late Lucas and Martha Brice White and was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Carr White, a daughter, Kimberly White Adair, three brothers, Blain, Taft, and Hobert White, and two...

Jul 30, 2017

Mr. Jimmy Whitworth, 62 of Grover, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Wanda Bolen Whitworth of the home, three children, Tana Leann Whitworth of Shelby, NC, Edward Bolen of Grover, NC, and Judy Elizabeth Justice of Shelby, NC, six grandchildren, Katie Whitworth, Carrie...

Jul 17, 2017

Frances Harris, age 92, of Shelby, NC, passed away July 17, 2017 at Willow Ridge. Born June 23, 1925 in Gaffney, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Sally Ellis Blanton. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Harris; siblings, Cassie Hardin, Ellis Blanton and Margaret McMurry. Frances...

Jul 15, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy W. White, 90 of Shelby, NC, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Wendover Hospice House. She is survived by her children, A.V. White, Jr. and wife Donna of Caser, NC, Shirley Hughes of Shelby, NC, Jack White and wife Revonda of Fallston, NC, Patsy Steffey and husband Randy of Lattimore, NC, and Paul White and wife...

Jul 6, 2017

Mrs. Madeline Daves York Kendrick, 92, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Fair Haven Home of Bostic. She is survived by her son, Phillip M. York (Cathy) of Ellenboro, grandchildren Megan York Clapper (Gabe) of Seattle, WA and Phillip Adgus "Gus" York (Amber) of Mooresboro, and great granddaughter Never York. She is survived by daughter-in-law, Judith Duncan (Judy)...