Obituaries

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...

Feb 22, 2022

Mr. Fay Thomas Padgett, 85, passed away Tuesday February 22, 2022 at Atrium Health-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland county, he was born February 11, 1937, son of the late Carl P. and Dora Wilson Padgett. He was a truck driver, retiring from ABF Trucking. He was also a founding member of Number 7 Fire Department in Lattimore....

Feb 20, 2022

Ruth Marie McMurry Lovelace, age 98 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Antionne Lovelace “Ann” Wesson and husband Dan of Shelby, NC, and LaMoine Beau Lovelace and wife Donna of Hendersonville, NC, four grandchildren, Allen Wesson and wife Jennifer of Shelby, NC,...

Feb 19, 2022

Dr. Marvin Glenn Weber of Mooresboro, NC went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the age of 82. Dr. Weber was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 9, 1939 to Willett and Dorothy Weber. He was a College Professor of Sociology for 33 years. He taught locally in North and South Carolina and...

Feb 13, 2022

Burnette Norman Hayes, age 91 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 13, 2022.

She is survived by daughter, Angela Hayes of Kings Mountain, NC, a brother, Gene Norman and wife Ann of Shelby, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born October 31,...

Feb 6, 2022

Martha Coleen Beason Ledford, age 80 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Aleeta Adkins (Christopher) of Shelby, NC, Cecil Ledford Jr. (fiancé Nina Snelgrove) of Shelby, NC, and Sharon Mellon (Darrell) of Lattimore, NC, a daughter-in-law, Donna Ledford of Shelby, NC,...

Feb 4, 2022

Clyde Edward Humphries Sr., age 85 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 4, 2022.

He is survived by his children, Ronnie Humphries and wife Mindy of Shelby, NC, and Clyde “Eddie” Humphries Jr. of Clover, SC, five grandchildren, Christopher Humphries of Clover, SC, Andrew Humphries of Charlotte, NC, Amanda Humphries...

Feb 4, 2022

On Friday, February 4, 2022, a great celebration was happening in heaven on the streets of gold as Franklin Daniel Morgan, 87, was reunited with his wife Betty Faye of 68 years, following a 7 week separation.

Born in Newport News, VA on November 26, 1934, he was the son of the late Lillie C. Taylor and...

Jan 31, 2022

William Val Rutzen, age 63 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 31, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sandra Dee Garcia Rutzen of the home, three children, Matthew James Rutzen of Shelby, NC, Sarah Marie Rutzen Christopherson and husband Jonathan of Boiling Springs, SC, and Briana...

Jan 29, 2022

Frederick Marion Troutman Jr., age 78 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara Porter Troutman of the home, a daughter, Cindy Proctor and husband Todd of Shelby, NC, two grandchildren, Abbie Proctor and Landon Proctor, both...

Jan 25, 2022

Karen Elizabeth Taylor, age 56 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

She is survived by her husband, James Lee Taylor of the home, two sons, Josh Taylor and wife Sierra of Spartanburg, SC, and Wayne Taylor of Shelby, NC, and two grandchildren, Bryson and Bryleigh Taylor.

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Jan 17, 2022

Selma Walker Brooks, age 95 of Shelby, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at her home surrounded by her children.

She is survived by a son, Kenneth Brooks and wife Diane of Shelby, NC, two daughters, Susan White and husband Dan of Loganville, GA, and Norma Lynch and husband Mike of Orange Beach, AL.

She is...

Jan 13, 2022

Melissa Diane Edmondson, age 43 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

She is survived by two sisters, Amy Edmondson of Bessemer City, NC, and Ronita Archie of Cherryville, NC, a brother, Ronnie Moon Jr. of Shelby, NC, four very special friends, Nikki Oaks, Amy Martinez, Amanda Dew, Michelle...

Jan 6, 2022

Mrs. Linda Jenkins Carver, 76 of Shelby, passed away January 6, 2022, at Atrium Healthcare-Cleveland. A native of Spartanburg SC, she is survived by three children; Wayne Melton and wife Lisa, Angela Greene and husband Joseph, Melanie Hicks and husband Randy, and a son-in-law Richard Lemmons all of Shelby; nine grandchildren, Robert Wilson, Carla Fortner, Dustin Lemmons and wife...

Jan 4, 2022

Mr. Joey Ledford, 61 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday January 4, 2022 at Caromont Medical Center in Gastonia.

He is survived by his sweet wife of 25 years, Donna Lancaster Ledford of the home; one daughter, Brandi Goode (Andy) of Shelby; two grandchildren, Jesse Scruggs and Jake Goode; two sisters, Aleeta Adkins (Chris), Sharon Mellon (Darrell), One...

Jan 3, 2022

James Gary Johnson Sr., age 80 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 3, 2022.

He is survived by his son, James Gary “Tinker” Johnson Jr. (Jamie) of Lawndale, NC, two grandchildren, David Johnson (Kim) of Grover, NC, and Jennifer Melton (Josh) of Kings Mountain, NC, two great grandchildren,...

Jan 1, 2022

Wandra Inez Shaw, age 66 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her children, John Beaver Jr. of Shelby, NC, Michelle Swink (Billy) of Shelby, NC, Inez Bridges of Shelby, NC, and Ronnie Pearson of Shelby, NC, 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 3 sisters, and numerous nieces and...

Jan 1, 2022

Leland Earl Howell, age 81 of Shelby, passed away at home on Monday, March 7, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Leland is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Whitten Howell of the home, his children, Janet Whitaker (David) of Gastonia, NC, Scarlet Jones (Russell) of Charlotte, NC, Cindy Sandidge (Scott) of Lynchburg, VA, and Daniel...