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James Phillip Gold (Phil)

James Phillip Gold (Phil)

Oct 27, 2023

 

 

Mr. James Phillip Gold (Phil), 83, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Atrium Health-Kings Mountain. A native of Cleveland County, NC, He was born on, December 4, 1939, son of the late Sam Woodrow and Patsy Philbeck Gold Cabaniss. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by an infant brother, John Oliver Gold.

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Joyce McSwain Walker

Joyce McSwain Walker

Oct 26, 2023

 

Mrs. Joyce McSwain Walker, 89, passed away Thursday October 26, 2023 at Wendover Hospice. A native of Cleveland County, she was born on, May 28, 1934, daughter of the late Cletus Almond and Zuda Brooks McSwain. In addition to her parents, he is preceded in death by her husband, Unee Crawford Walker, three siblings, Arlin McSwain, Eda Humphries, and...

Christine Warren McNeilly

Christine Warren McNeilly

Oct 20, 2023

   Christine W. McNeilly, age 61 of Shelby, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House.

   She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Dennis Earl McNeilly Sr., a daughter, Jackie McNeilly of Shelby, NC, two brothers, Jack Warren Jr. of Shelby, NC, and Darrell Warren Sr. (Lori) of Shelby, NC, and her faithful companions, Snoopy...

Whitney Ann Conner Hoppes

Whitney Ann Conner Hoppes

Oct 19, 2023

   Mrs. Whitney Ann Conner Hoppes, age 36 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

   She is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Nelson Hoppes of the home, two children, Avery Hoppes and Tucker Hoppes, and a cousin that she absolutely loved, Danielle Vanhoy.

   Born February 4, 1987,...

Kay L. Ward

Kay L. Ward

Oct 16, 2023

   Mrs. Elizabeth Kay Luckadoo Ward, age 80 of Shelby, NC, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at Atrium Health in Shelby.

   She is survived by her children, Amy Ronce (Tom) of Irvine, CA, and Wes Spencer Ward (Sarah Beth) of Greensboro, NC, her grandchildren, Taylor Ward of Charlotte, NC, Ella Ward of Greensboro, NC, and Holly Bard of...

Judith Bernardo

Judith Bernardo

Oct 12, 2023

   Judith Bernardo, age 85 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 12, 2023.   She is survived by her children, Bobbie Self of Shady Dale, GA, and Robert Citro of Wilson, NC, a granddaughter, Isabella Grace Citro of Wilson, NC, siblings, Ron Bennett, Sue Nelson, and Colette Stoffel, all of El Dorado Hills,...

Gail Ann Swofford

Gail Ann Swofford

Oct 12, 2023

   Gail Ann Jeanfreau Swofford, age 70 of Shelby, NC, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her residence.

   She is survived by her children, Lynn Bourdin (Billy) of Pass Christian, MS, William Swofford Sr. of Shelby, NC, Bridget Henson of Shelby, NC, and D.C. Swofford (Jennifer) of Shelby, NC, 10 grandchildren, Alex Bourdin (Cara), Alicia Bourdin (Whitney), Will...

Lisa Gail Hamby

Lisa Gail Hamby

Oct 3, 2023

 

Mrs. Lisa Gail Tesseneer Hamby, 56 , passed away Tuesday October 3, 2023 at her residence. A native of Cleveland County, she was born on, March 16, 1967, daughter of Linda Louise Putnam Tesseneer and the late Kenneth Tesseneer.

Mrs. Hamby is survived by her husband Kenneth Hamby, Jr. of the home, two daughters, Kaitlin Hamby and Rachael...

Kenneth "Kenny" Blanton Jr.

Kenneth "Kenny" Blanton Jr.

Sep 30, 2023

   Mr. Kenneth “Kenny” Hewitt Blanton Jr., age 77 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 30, 2023.

  He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Judyth Pepper Blanton of the home, his children, Michael Blanton of Bourne, MA, Christopher Blanton of Conover, NC, Kenneth Blanton III of Lattimore, NC, and Andrew Blanton and wife...

Janie Bolin

Janie Bolin

Sep 26, 2023

   Mary Jane “Janie” Bolin, age 62 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

   She is survived by a sister, Nettie Mullinax of Shelby, NC, and a brother, Robert Bolin and wife Linda of Blacksburg, SC.  Born December 30, 1960, in Cleveland County, NC, Janie was the daughter of the late William...

Leonard McSwain III

Leonard McSwain III

Sep 19, 2023

   Mr. Leonard McSwain III, age 51 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

   He is survived by his children, Parker Leonard McSwain and Gracie Mae McSwain, both of Shelby, NC, a sister, Allison Edwards and husband Scott of Shelby, NC, a brother, Spencer McSwain of Shelby, NC, and a loving...

William Keith Spencer

William Keith Spencer

Sep 16, 2023

 

   Mr. William Keith Spencer, age 70 of Shelby, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

   He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Louise Hamrick Spencer of the home, three children, Kim Payne (Tim) of Alexis, NC, Shanna Seaman (Stewart) of Cherryville, NC, and Lynette Harwood (Garrett) of Mt. Holly,...

Lawrence Darrell Toney

Lawrence Darrell Toney

Sep 16, 2023

   Mr. Lawrence Darrell Toney, age 71 of Mooresboro, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

   He is survived by his children, Tina Craighead (Blake) of Huntersville, NC, and Tracy Piercey (Richard) of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Alexander Leigh, Matthew Yarbro (Kristen), Justin Yarbro, and Jacob Yarbro (Kaylie), a brother, Jerry Toney...

Ralph Charles Tietjen

Ralph Charles Tietjen

Sep 9, 2023

 

Mr. Ralph Charles Tietjen, 73, passed away September 9, 2023 at Wendover Hospice. A native of Philadelphia County, PA. He was born on October 12, 1949, son of the late Ralph Noel and Elizabeth Rhodes Tietjen.

Mr. Tietjen is survived by a lifelong friend, Samuella Allen of Shelby.

No formal services will be done as per the request...

Mary Wilma Lail

Mary Wilma Lail

Sep 7, 2023

 

   Mary Wilma Martin Lail, age 92 of Shelby, NC, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Peak Resources in Shelby.

   She is survived by her children, Paulette Owens (James), Clyde King, and Larry Lail, all of Shelby, NC, twelve grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren, a brother, Trudy Martin of Cherokee Falls, SC, and two...

Jim Johnson

Jim Johnson

Sep 6, 2023

 

   James Carr Johnson, “Jim”, passed away peacefully at Wendover House in Shelby, NC, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the age of 76.

   Jim is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Kay Johnson, and three children and their spouses, Carrie and Josh Hayden of Charlotte, NC, Craig and Sarah Johnson of Boiling Springs, NC,...

Donna Redmond Lloyd

Donna Redmond Lloyd

Sep 4, 2023

   Donna Redmond Lloyd, age 75 of Boiling Springs, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 4, 2023.   She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Lemons and Husband Jason Lemons Sr. of Jonesville, SC, three grandchildren, Amber Bumgarner of Spartanburg, SC, Emily Lemons of Spartanburg, SC, and Jason Lemons Jr. of Jonesville, SC, and a...

Houmpheng Phanthalack

Houmpheng Phanthalack

Aug 25, 2023

Mr. Houmpheng Phanthalack, age 77, of Kings Mountain, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at the Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Chanhsy Phanthalack of the home, four daughters; Laddavanh Phanthalack Swain and her husband Jeffrey Brandon, Laddavone Phanthalack Kortekaas and her husband Craig, Manisone Phanthalack, and Annie Phanthalack; two brothers, OnChanh Phanthalack, Houmpheng “H.P.” Phanthalack;...

Timothy "Tim" James Parker

Timothy "Tim" James Parker

Aug 25, 2023

Mr. Timothy James Parker, 54, passed away Friday August 25, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House. A native of Cleveland County, he was born on, October 25, 1968, son of Stanley A. Parker, Sr., and the late Syble Ann Wall Parker.

In addition to his father, Tim is survived by one son, Adam Parker, one daughter, Lacey Towery, two brothers, Wayne...

Dorothy Simmons Paul

Dorothy Simmons Paul

Aug 6, 2023

 

   Dorothy was a true original, full of sweetness, light, and just the right amount of sass. She was born to John Fred Simmons and Rosa Isabelle Mauney Simmons of Polkville, the third of four children, and the first of two daughters. She grew up to live a fascinating life, witness to so much history in the making. She...

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