Obituaries

Dec 25, 2022

Mrs. Florence “Kitty” Harris, age 77 of Lawndale, NC, passed away December 25, 2022 at Atrium Health in Shelby.

She is survived by her children, Sonya Stubbs (Wade), Jon Harris, Vincent Tod Harris, and William Steven Harris, four grandchildren, Christa Wilson (Ben), Ahren Harris, Scott Harris, and Felicia Sanders (Jason), six great grandchildren, a brother, Joe Jackson...

Dec 24, 2022

Jonathan Mark Jordan, age 55 of Shelby, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 24, 2022.

He is survived by his children, Tyler Pruitt (Kevin) of Boiling Springs, SC, Tessa Jordan of Atlanta, GA, Victoria Jordan of Greenville, SC, and a grandson, Hayden Pruitt.

Born July 24, 1967, in Chambers County, AL, Jonathan was...

Dec 19, 2022

Mr. Panasak Vongphakdy, 54, passed away Monday December 19, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

Born in Laos on October 13, 1968, Mr. Vongphakdy was the son of the late Loth Vongphakdy and Sangkeo Vongphakdy.

He is survived by Nang Chanthasone, two daughters, Lina Chanthasone Hord and husband Matthew of Kings Mountain, and...

Dec 16, 2022

Mrs. Lois Stallings Bostic, age 95 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 16, 2022.

She is survived by her daughter, Risë Carol Bostic of Shelby, NC.  Born August 27, 1927 in Rutherford County, Lois was the daughter of the late J.W. Stallings and Zennie McCurry Stallings and was preceded in...

Dec 6, 2022

Mr. Donald Howard Bell, 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep, early Tuesday December 6, 2022.

Born in Cleveland County on January 24, 1946, Mr.Bell was the son of the late Jack Howard and Margaret Holcomb Bell He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sybil Joy Yelton Bell, one sister, Peggy Goins.,

He...

Dec 4, 2022

Mr. Robert (Bob) Eugene Blanton, 93, passed away Sunday December 4, 2022 while at Atrium Healthcare-Cleveland.

Born in Cleveland County on August 27, 1929, Mr. Blanton was the son of the late John Samuel Blanton, Sr and Garva Ella Harrill Blanton. He was also preceded in death by six siblings: Beatrix, Annette, Jesse, John, Jr., Ken, and...

Dec 2, 2022

Mr. Ralph Marvin Lail, age 87 of Shelby, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, December 2, 2022.

He is survived by his children, Scott Lail (Teresa) and Todd Lail, a daughter-in-law, Vanessa Lail, grandchildren, Stephanie Justice (Jason), Andrea Yates (Chad), and Jessica Doster (Corey), nine great grandchildren, Haley, Brandon, Caleb, Addie,...

Nov 17, 2022

Linda Gail Pauley Rayfield, age 71 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Stephen Rayfield (Jared Bates) of Chapel Hill, NC, and Paula Hamrick (Brad) of Shelby, NC, three grandchildren, Wesley Hamrick (Taylor), Jon-Michael Hamrick (Allison), and Briar Rayfield-Bates, five great grandchildren, C.J. Hamrick,...

Nov 14, 2022

Elva Strickland Jennings, age 94 of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 14, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Edgar Ernest Blackburn (Gen), Kathy Butler (Mike), Danny Clyde Blackburn (Judith), and Elva Ann McGlynn (Edward), nine grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and eight great great grandchildren.

Born...

Nov 13, 2022

Mooresboro - Mrs. Sybil Dobbins Beason, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, November 13, 2022, at her residence.

Born in Cleveland County on March 2, 1949, Mrs. Beason was the daughter of the late Kenneth Melvin and Mary Lee Dixon Dobbins. She was also preceded in death by one...

Nov 10, 2022

John “Johnny” Walter Gantt, age 81 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Johnny was survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Faye Causby Gantt of the home, his children, Todd Gantt of Catawba, NC, Scott Gantt of Shelby, NC, and Rev. Michael Gantt (Ruby) of Morganton, NC,...

Nov 3, 2022

Mr. Robert “Alan” Gates, 56, passed away unexpectantly and went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at his residence. Alan was born in Burke County, NC on April 22, 1966 and made his home in Shelby, NC with his family. Alan is preceded in death by his parents, Robert William Gates, father, Bonnie Alexander Gates, mother,...

Nov 2, 2022

Mr. Michael Steven (Steve) Nolley, 59, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Atrium Health-Cleveland following an extended illness.

He is survived by his mother, LaNelle Ratledge Nolley of Shelby, two brothers, Dean Nolley and wife Heidi of Atlanta, GA, and Caleb Nolley of Augusta, GA; one niece, Katie Nolley, two nephews, Alex and Grant Nolley.

Oct 31, 2022

Joseph “Joey/JoJo” Lee Cody II, age 23 of Cherryville, NC, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022.

He is survived by his fiancé, Kayla Pruitt, his children, Dakota Jean Cody, Ella Lee Cody, and an expected son, Joseph Layth Cody, and a sister, Haley Diane Coarsey.  Born in Cleveland County, NC, Joseph was the son of Kayla Jean...

Oct 29, 2022

Om Inthirath, age 76 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bountoum Inthirath, three grandchildren, George Seiger, Zach Seiger, and McKayla Seiger. She is preceded in death by a grandson, William Flores.  Born in Laos, Om was the daughter...

Oct 28, 2022

Mrs. Saralyn Head Daves, 79, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain. She was the wife of the late Glenn Daves, she is survived by one son; Duane Daves and wife Melinda of Hickory, NC, one daughter, Missy Ware and husband Gary of Shelby; one brother, Leon Head and wife Judy of Temple,...

Oct 26, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn Joyce Short Messer, 87, passed away Wednesday October 26, 2022 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.

She is survived by four sons, Steve McEntire and wife Kay of Gaffney, SC, Danny McEntire of Blacksburg, SC, Tim Jones and David Jones both of Shelby; one brother, Boyd Short of Polkville, NC; five grandchildren, Kimberly, David Michael, Allen,...

Oct 20, 2022

Pauline Allen Lankford, age 73 of Shelby, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Atrium Health in Shelby.

She is survived by her children, J.D. Lankford (Patti) of Shelby, NC, and Terry Lankford (Patti) of Gaffney, SC, four grandchildren, Wyatt Lankford of Shelby, NC, Zach Bostic (Jana) of Mauldin, SC, Jacob Bostic of...

Oct 17, 2022

Donald Ray Powell, age 70 of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022.

He is survived by a son, Donald Christopher Powell (Barbara) of Kings Mountain, NC, four stepchildren, Rick Stroup (Julie) of Shelby, NC, Scott Stroup (Ann) of Kings Mountain, NC, Donna Robinson of Mocksville, NC, and Shanon Ricketts (Fred) of Old Fort, NC,...

Oct 14, 2022

SHELBY - Mrs. Elnora Hamrick Eskridge, 80, of 429 Old Boiling Springs Road, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 14, 2022.

Elnora was raised in Shelby and graduated from Boiling Springs High School. Shortly after marrying her husband she settled on the  family farm, built a home, and started a family. Elnora...