Obituaries

Mar 15, 2023

Mr. Brent Eric Hargett, 45, passed away Wednesday March 15, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Richland County, Ohio on January 25, 1978, Mr. Hargett was the son of Brenda Blevins Hargett and the late Finley Cecil Hargett.

He is survived by his wife, Amanda Ledford Hargett, one brother, Robert Hargett and wife DeAnna of...

Mar 13, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Joe Bowen of Shelby, 82, passed away Monday March 13, 2023 at Atrium Health-Cleveland.

Born in Cleveland County on April 14, 1940, Mr. Bowen was the son of the late Joseph Dewey and Rehama Clary Bowen. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; Jimmy Bowen and Pinkney Bowen, one...

Mar 12, 2023

Mrs. Josephine Elizabeth Bird Pail, age 75 of Shelby, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 12, 2023, at her residence.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dennis Charles Pail Sr., of the home, her children, Terry Westphalen (David) of Shelby, NC, and Dennis Pail Jr. of Douglasville, GA, two grandchildren, Courtney...

Mar 8, 2023

Mr. James “Steve” Steven Hamrick, age 75 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sandra Hamrick of the home, his children, Steven Craig Hamrick of Charlottesville, VA, and James Mathew Hamrick of Shelby, NC, a brother, Marvin Hamrick (Theresa) of...

Mar 6, 2023

Mrs. Nancy “Tootie” Elaine Godfrey Lewis, age 79 of Shelby, passed away March 6, 2023 at Atrium Health in Shelby.

She is survived by her children, Wayne Lewis II of Kings Mountain, NC, and Frank Lewis (Shanna) of Mooresboro, NC, two grandchildren, Joshua and Kyle Lewis, a great grandson, Aiden Lewis, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mar 3, 2023

Mr. Robert Monroe Bramlett, 71, passed away Friday March 3, 2023 at his residence with his loving daughter by his side.

Born in Cleveland County on November 29, 1951, He was the son of the late Iverson and Annie Mae Jones Bramlett and his sweet wife Becky Tate Bramlett of 43 years

Mr. Bramlett is...

Feb 28, 2023

Mr. Tony Mark Duncan, age 76 of Grover, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Ann Hollifield Duncan of the home, two sons, Rick Barnes of Grover, NC, and Michael Barnes (Vicky) of Gastonia, NC, and numerous grandchildren.

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Feb 26, 2023

Mr. Fred Albert Poett, Jr., age 78 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Christie Nemeth Poett of the home, his children, Melissa Penalver (Thomas) of Maiden, NC, and Jessica Baker (Garland) of Cheyenne, WY,...

Feb 18, 2023

Mr. Lowell Morris Lahrmer, age 78 of Mooresboro, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Irvin Lahrmer of the home, his children, Michael Lahrmer (Bobbie) of Mooresboro, NC, Robert Lahrmer (Deanna) of China Grove, NC, John Lahrmer of Mooresboro,...

Feb 13, 2023

Mr. Dennis Hamrick, 75, passed away Monday February 13, 2023 at Cleveland House.

Born in Cleveland County on May 24, 1947, Mr. Hamrick was the son of the late Jonas Mintz and Ozie Cooper Hamrick.

He is survived by two sisters; Geneva Hamrick Carter of Greenville, SC and Brenda Hamrick Hunt...

Feb 9, 2023

Betty Patterson McIntyre, 91, of Shelby departed this earthly realm for her Heavenly Home February 9, 2023.  Born March 16, 1931 in Gastonia, NC, she was the daughter of the late Billy and Willie Mae Kerns Patterson.  She is also preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Gus McIntyre, and her beloved brother, Kenneth Patterson.

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Feb 2, 2023

Calvin R. Collins, age 71 of Cherryville, NC, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.

He is survived by his children Robbie Collins (Lori) of Forest City, NC and Jason Collins of Forest City, NC. 6 Grandchildren 4 Step Grandchildren and numerous Great Grandchildren. Two sisters Carolyn Johnson...

Jan 30, 2023

Mr. JV Lewis Lowe, Jr, age 70 of Shelby, NC, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at Atrium Health in Shelby.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Beth Ballard Lowe of the home, his children, Misty Klingmann (Christopher) of Cleveland, OH, Kimberly Little of Myrtle Beach, SC, Tommy Polson (Deana) of Cameron, TX, Michael...

Jan 25, 2023

Mrs. Donnis Irene Jones Smith, age 88 of Ellenboro, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Shel is survived by her children, Connie Burgess (Eddie) of Ellenboro, NC, and Helen Emery (David Hamrick) of Shelby, NC, six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews....

Jan 6, 2023

Mrs. Frances Cartee Padgett, age 86 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 6, 2023.

She is survived by her two sons, Scott Padgett of Shelby, NC, and Tim Padgett (Denise) of Lawndale, NC, three grandchildren, Christopher Padgett (Nathan) of Greenville, SC, Heather Poston (Tyler) of Lawndale, NC, and Zachary Padgett...

Jan 3, 2023

Mr. Walter C. “Buddy” Taylor Jr., age 78 of Boiling Springs, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Black Mountain Neuro Medical Treatment Center.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Betty Harris Taylor of the home, a son, Mark Taylor (Dee) of Inman, SC, a granddaughter, Charlee Joy, three brothers, Joe Taylor...

Jan 2, 2023

Mr. Charles Ray Heffner, age 74 of Grover, NC, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Atrium Health of Pineville.

He is survived by his grandchildren, Brandon Callahan (Kelsi), and Kristin Callahan (James), four great grandchildren, a brother, Johnny Heffner (Judy), a sister, Barbara Adams (Jerry), numerous nieces and nephews, and a family friend, Randy Carothers.

Jan 1, 2023

Emily Bell Church Fowler, age 80 of Shelby, passed away peacefully at her residence in Shelby surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Janet Walker (John) of Shelby, NC, two grandchildren, Nicole Hardin (Todd) of Landrum, SC, and Jonathan Walker (Rachel) of Shelby, NC, three grandchildren, Abby Crawford, Will Crawford, and Summer Walker, a...

Dec 29, 2022

Merle Lackey, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2022 at Wendover Hospice House, Shelby.

She was born June 15, 1935, in Rutherford County.  She is preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters and survived by one brother, Horace Robbins and her granddaughter, Nicole Allison, whom she loved dearly.  She is survived by three daughters,...

Dec 27, 2022

Mr. Charles Herman Byers, age 80 of Hildebran, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Barbara Ann Griffith Byers of the home, his children, Brian Byers of Chesnee, SC, Fred Hunter (Sandy) of Mays Landing, NJ, Kimberly Hunter of Hildebran,...