Obituaries

May 13, 2022

Harlan Nelson Edwards Jr., age 75 of Shelby, went to be with his loving wife and his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 13, 2022.

He is survived by his three children, Christopher Edwards (Sandy) of Cherryville, NC, Bryan Edwards (Amy) of Raleigh, NC, and Jennifer Henderson (Logan) of Mooresville, NC, eight grandchildren, Rachel Edwards, Elizabeth Edwards,...

May 6, 2022

Brenda W. Blanton, age 79 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 6, 2022.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Sidney Blanton of the home, her children, Jennifer Bates and husband Richard of Fort Mill, SC, Jody Blanton and wife Suzanne of Shelby, NC, a grandson, Reid Blanton...

Apr 30, 2022

Mrs. Deborah Lynn Cogdell, 70, passed away, Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Carolina’s Continue CARE in Pineville. A native of Rutherford County, she was born December 3, 1951, daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Bright Walker. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Cogdell, who passed away on April 10, 2022.

Apr 28, 2022

Mrs. Peggy Joan Champion, 83, received the best birthday gift she had ever received, being united with her Lord and Savior on April 28, 2022, one day after her birthday. Peggy was a member of Double Shoals United Methodist Church, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, her boys and grandkids were her world. She...

Apr 21, 2022

Mr. Harold Elwood Honeyman Jr., age 81 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Susie Blanton Honeyman of the home, his children, Tony Honeyman and wife Debra of Lattimore, NC, Richard Piercey and wife Tracy of Lattimore, NC, Randy Piercey...

Apr 13, 2022

Rodney Skyler Deaton, age 25 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

Born December 19, 1996 in Cleveland County, Skyler was the son of Lisa Deaton Porter Hendrick and Terry Scott Hendrick.  He is also survived by a brother, Jonathan Blake Deaton and a sister, Baylee Nicole Hendrick, both of Shelby, NC, a niece, Jurnee Deaton...

Apr 10, 2022

Clifford Allen Cogdell, age 78 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Deborah Lynn Walker Cogdell of the home, his children, Tammy Mooney (Chuck) of Shelby, NC, Randy Cogdell (Lisa) of Shelby, NC, Rodney Cogdell (Rosanna) of Shelby, NC, a...

Apr 7, 2022

Shirley Diane Lowery, 72, passed away Thursday April 7, 2022, at Atrium Health-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Thelma Goins Bridges. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Diane Collins, one sister, Jenell Workman.

Shirley was a deeply devoted mother and...

Apr 7, 2022

Reverend William Douglas Marion Bennett, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April, 7, 2022. A native of Spartanburg County, SC, he was born August 30, 1942, son of the late Joseph and Ella Suttles Bennett. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by one son, Paul Bennett, two daughters, Karen Hoyle...

Mar 30, 2022

Michael Joe Penson, 62, passed away Wednesday March 30, 2022, at Atrium Health- Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, Mike was born November 3, 1959, son of the late Bobby Joe and Dorothy Carolyn Anthony Penson.

Mike is survived by two sisters, Gloria Penson Ivester (Steve) of Lawndale, NC and Charlotte Penson Randolph of Shelby and fiancé...

Mar 29, 2022

Mrs. Pauline Melton Presson, age 83, passed away Tuesday March 29, 2022. A native of Cleveland county, she was born September 13, 1938, daughter of the late James Paul and Donis Bridges Melton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Douglas Presson. Mrs. Presson is survived by two daughters; Deborah Presson Messer (Jerry) of Gastonia, Diane...

Mar 27, 2022

Stella Mae Butler Downey, age 80, of Forest City, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

She is survived by her sisters, Martha Wilson and husband Nix of Hickory, NC, Rachel Rice of Spartanburg, SC, Meredith Searcy and husband Albert of Rutherfordton, NC, and Margie Butler of Rutherfordton, NC, and...

Mar 27, 2022

Khamla Silaphet of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Boualay Silaphet of Laos, Sonexay Silaphet of Kings Mountain, NC, Tui Silaphet of Kings Mountain, NC, Khampanh Silaphet of Georgia, and Tou Tou Silaphet of Laos, eighteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

Mar 27, 2022

Blanche Elizabeth “Liz” Waters Carter, age 93 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and savior on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

She is survived by a son, Keith Carter of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Shawn Carter and wife Kim, Amanda Carter, Dawn Carter, and Katlin Carter, all from Shelby, NC, seven great grandchildren, Paige Carter, Jacob...

Mar 18, 2022

Gail Walker, age 68 of Shelby, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.

She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Terry Milson Walker of the home, a daughter, Stephanie Allen and husband Austin of Boiling Springs, NC, two stepsons, Tim Walker and wife Jennifer of Clover, SC, and Tony Walker...

Mar 14, 2022

Jack Edward “Eddie” Denton Jr., age 69 of Lawndale, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Debra Ingle Denton of the home, his children, Travis Edward Denton (Amy), and Crystal Denton Easler, four grandchildren, Casey Easler, Evan Easler (Brook), Tanner Denton, and Emma Denton, three great...

Mar 10, 2022

Brenda Kay Mull Allen, age 79 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Shel is survived by her son, Shannon Allen of Shelby, NC, a grandson, CJ Allen of Shelby, NC, and a sister, Kathy Callahan of Shelby, NC.  Born January 25, 1943 in Cleveland County,    Brenda was the...

Mar 7, 2022

James “Emmett” Gettys, age 90 of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at his residence.

Emmett is survived by his wife of 66 years, Louise Murray Gettys of the home, his children, Rodella Gold (Joe), Marilyn Powell (Gary), George Gettys (Donna), Walter Gettys, and Calvin Gettys (Dana), nine grandchildren, Jason Gold (Emily), James Gold (Christa),...

Mar 4, 2022

Mr. Jerry Glenn Foster, 76, passed away March 4, 2022 at his residence. A native of Rutherford County he was born July 20, 1945, son of the late Glenn and Bernice Champion Foster, also he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Foster, and a sister Mary Helen Foster Metcalf of Black Mountain, NC.

He is...

Feb 27, 2022

Betty Roelle Plank, age 93 of Wilmington, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Rosa Faber of Worms, Germany, Karina Morris of Waynesboro, VA, Wanda Dean of Shelby, NC, Barbara Ann Buchanan of Carolina Beach, NC, Franklin Plank of Greensboro, NC, and Monika Barnes...