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Joseph Anthony Blondo

Joseph Anthony Blondo

May 12, 2024

   Mr. Joseph Anthony Blondo, age 72 of Lattimore, NC, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

   He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Esther Blondo of the home, his children, Jennifer Swaringen (Mack) of Spartanburg, SC, Patricia Spraul (Jed) of Manassas, VA, Stephen Blondo (Marcie) of Willow Grove, PA, Stephanie Baldassari...

Varshaben Patel

Varshaben Patel

May 12, 2024

Mrs. Varshaben Jashubhai Patel, 57, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her residence. A native of India, she was born on, June 1, 1966, the daughter of Jashubhai and Pushpaben Patel. 

Mrs. Patel is survived by her husband, Kamleshkumar Kantibhai Patel, son, Rushi Patel, daughter, Radhika Patel all of the home, one brother, Prashant Patel, three sisters, Jayshriben Patel, Sangitaben Patel,...

Grady Gene Metcalfe

Grady Gene Metcalfe

May 7, 2024

    Mr. Grady Gene Metcalfe “Gene”, age 93 of Macon, GA, went home to be with the Lord our Savior on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, two weeks after his beloved wife, Irma Britton Metcalfe went home to be with the Lord.

   Born July 20, 1930, in Shelby, NC, Gene was the son of the late William Grady Metcalfe and Erie...

Danny Gene Hamrick

Danny Gene Hamrick

Apr 29, 2024

Mr. Danny Gene Hamrick, 87, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was born on Sunday, June 21, 1936, the son of the late Jeff Dolphus and Mary Verleen Putnam Hamrick. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Janis LaRene Combs Hamrick who...

Eric Christopher Cook

Eric Christopher Cook

Apr 29, 2024

   Mr. Eric Christopher Cook, age 51 of Mooresboro, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 29, 2024.

   He is survived by parents, Noel Cook (Glenda) of Casar, NC, and Chris Blanton (David) of Mooresboro, NC, a sister, Halie Roxanne Gulledge (Kyle) of Hartsville, SC, and their children, Riley Faith Gulledge and Kinsley Taylor Gulledge,...

John William Walker

John William Walker

Apr 28, 2024

Mr. John William Walker, 64, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his residence. A native of Rutherford County, he was born on, May 30, 1959, son of the late Bill and Ruby Bright Walker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by, one sister, Debbie Cogdell, two brothers, Steve Walker and Ronnie Walker, and one granddaughter,...

Norma Johnson Lancaster

Norma Johnson Lancaster

Apr 27, 2024

   Mrs. Norma Johnson Lancaster, age 83 of Shelby, NC, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Carolina Care Center in Cherryville.

   She is survived by her two children, Tim Lancaster and wife Lori of Shelby, NC, and Donna Lancaster Ledford of Shelby, NC, three grandchildren, Brandi Goode and husband Andy of Shelby, NC, Taylor Lancaster of Boiling Springs, NC,...

Irma Britton Metcalfe

Irma Britton Metcalfe

Apr 22, 2024

   Mrs. Irma Britton Metcalfe, age 88 of Macon, GA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 22, 2024.

   Born November 21, 1935, in Cherryville, NC, Irma was the daughter of the late Johnny Britton and Mary Britton Dellinger and was proceeded in death by sisters Hilda Emore (Johnny)(child Teresa) and Evelyn Aderholt (Fred) and brother,...

Jerry Lee Hudson Jr.

Jerry Lee Hudson Jr.

Apr 22, 2024

   

   Mr. Jerry Lee Hudson Jr., age 27 of Shelby, NC, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024.

   He is survived by his mother, Johnnie Allen Hudson of Shelby, NC, two brothers, Joseph Alan Hudson of Shelby, NC, and Daniel Timothy Hudson of Brunswick, GA, and an aunt, Nancy Allen of Shelby, NC.  Jerry also leaves behind his faithful companion,...

Bobby Griffin Smith

Bobby Griffin Smith

Apr 20, 2024

   Mr. Bobby Griffin Smith, age 82 of Shelby, NC, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Atrium Health in Shelby.   He is survived by his children, Patrick Smith (Julie) of Shelby, NC, Richard Ropp (Tracy) of Shelby, NC, Rusty Ropp (Mary Routh) of Kings Mountain, NC, and Kim Childers (Chris) of Gaffney, SC, ten grandchildren, Emilee Smith, Jacob Smith,...

Philip Curtis Lynch

Philip Curtis Lynch

Apr 20, 2024

Mr. Philip Curtis Lynch, 91, passed away early Saturday morning April 20, 2024, at his residence. A native of Worth County, Missouri, he was born on Monday, March 6, 1933, the son of the late Curtis Obidiah and Wanda Marie Waters Lynch. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty...

Kenneth Flowers

Kenneth Flowers

Apr 19, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Franklin Flowers, 91, rushed into his Savior's arms on Monday, April 19, 2024. A native of Henry County, TN, he was born on November 5, 1932, the son of the late Doss Hudson and Nellie Emiline Barnes Flowers. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Laura Bell Church Flowers, two children,...

Helen D. Beaver

Helen D. Beaver

Mar 18, 2024

   Helen DeLozier Beaver, 89, of Pleasant Ridge Church Road, Shelby, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 18, 2024, at the home of her caretakers, son Eddie Morehead and wife Barbara in Shelby.  She was born in Cramerton, NC, to parents Joseph Edward DeLozier and Alfie Eugenia Black of Shelby, NC.  She was preceded in death by...

Rev. Joe Ronald Edwards

Rev. Joe Ronald Edwards

Mar 10, 2024

   Rev. Joe Ronald Edwards, age 90 of Shelby, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

   He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Elizabeth Louise Edwards of the home, two daughters, Donna Pendleton of Lawndale, NC, and Debra Jones of Lattimore, NC, four grandchildren, Christina Hamrick (Chad) of Lattimore, NC, Michael...

Virginia Mae Hamrick

Virginia Mae Hamrick

Mar 2, 2024

Virginia Mae Hamrick, a beloved soul cherished by many, peacefully passed away at Wendover Hospice House Saturday, March 2, 2024. Born in Cleveland County, North Carolina, on March 31, 1931, Virginia's life was a tapestry of love, kindness, and grace.   In the wake of her departure, Virginia leaves behind a legacy that will forever echo through the lives of those who...

Gloria Jean Owens

Gloria Jean Owens

Feb 26, 2024

   Mrs. Gloria Jean Owens, age 76 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 26, 2024.

   She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Douglas Wayne Owens of the home, her children, Mark Douglas Owens of Gastonia, NC, and Douglas Wayne Owens II (Danielle) of Boiling Springs, NC, five grandchildren, Jordan Madison...

Larry Anton LaRousa

Larry Anton LaRousa

Feb 21, 2024

   Mr. Larry Anton LaRousa, age 78 of Cherryville, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

      He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Nancy Granger LaRousa of the home, his two sons, Kevin LaRousa (Donya) of Harrisburg, NC, and Steven LaRousa of Hollis, NC, five step-children, Tracy Stonehouse of Michigan, Damon Granger (Angela)...

Eloy Rosado

Eloy Rosado

Feb 16, 2024

Eloy Rosado, a dedicated individual who served his community with unwavering commitment, passed away peacefully in Shelby. Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, on February 14, 1945, Eloy leaves behind a legacy filled with compassion, diligence, and love for his family and friends.

Throughout his life, Eloy held the position of Superintendent of Water Pollution Control Authority in the City of Bridgeport,...

Lemuel Keith Hipps

Lemuel Keith Hipps

Feb 13, 2024

   Mr. Lemuel Keith Hipps, age 64 of Shelby, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

   Keith is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kathy Allen Hipps of the home, his children, Michelle Meier (Aaron) of Shelby, NC, Mary Kathryn Elmore (Nate) of Kannapolis, NC, and Erin Hipps of Shelby, NC,...

Mary Frances Jaycox

Mary Frances Jaycox

Feb 13, 2024

Mary Frances Jaycox, a beloved member of her community and cherished by all who knew her, passed away on February 13, 2024, at Atrium Health - Cleveland. She was born on November 29, 1948, in Jackson County, Ohio to Ernest Dutch Lahrmer and Rosa Strickland Lahrmer. 

Mary had a fulfilling career at Wallace Computer Service where she worked for many years...

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