Obituaries

Oct 13, 2022

Pamela Rena Hoyle, 48, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Wendover Hospice.

She is survived by one daughter, Victoria Glenn and son in law Sentriell Glover, one son Michael “Isaiah” all of Shelby, one sister; Teresa Brackett of Casar, one granddaughter; Layah Glover of Shelby.

Born in Cleveland County on November 1, 1973, she...

Oct 13, 2022

Mrs. Vera Lee Rainey Lanier, 94, of Shelby NC, passed away on October 13, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Born in Cleveland County on September 3, 1928, she was a daughter of the late William J. Rainey and Mamie Gorman Rainey.

She was retired from Goforth Industries and a member of Aldersgate UMC. She was...

Oct 12, 2022

Betty Jean Morrison Trammel, age 88 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

She is survived by two stepchildren, David Trammel and Scotty Trammel and numerous nieces and nephews.  Born May 20, 1934 in Cleveland County, NC, Betty was the daughter of the late Charlie and Alpha Hamrick Morrison...

Oct 8, 2022

Mr. Thomas “Tom” Edwin Justice, age 73 of Shelby, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Regina Costner Justice of the home, a son, Micheal Justice (Heather) of Shelby, NC, two grandchildren, Brandon Justice (Stephanie) of Shelby, NC, and Breanna Cook (Justin)...

Oct 7, 2022

Carolyn Sue McCurry Allred, age 83 of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022.

She is survived by her loving children, Jerry Allred Jr. (Sherry) of Lattimore, NC, Michael Allred (Alison) of High Point, NC, and Stephen Allred (Annette) of Sylva, NC, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Born April 25, 1939 in...

Oct 6, 2022

Mr. Sammy David Wooten (aka Slammer), 65, went on his last ride Thursday October 6, 2022.

He is survived by his loving sister, Judy Wooten Jackson and husband Broadus; brothers, Jeff Wooten and Debie, Bobby Wooten and Darlene, George Harris and wife Janice, and Paul Wooten. Daughters, Samantha and husband from Hendersonville and Lisa from Gastonia, Sons;...

Oct 4, 2022

Gerald Bennett Standridge, age 91 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Shelby.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Shirley Standridge of the home, a son, Bobby Standridge (Vicki) of Little River, SC, two stepchildren, Tara Burdett (James) of Earl, NC, and Michael...

Sep 23, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Jackson Willis, age 74 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 23, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Mil Byers Willis of the home, his children, Barry D. Lane (Freida) of Shelby, NC, and Julie Hayes of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Tyler M. Lane...

Sep 22, 2022

Lois Imogene Humphries Alexander, age 81 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Bobby Mathis of Shelby, NC, Sue Moore of Shelby, NC, and Ernest Mitchell Gettys of Shelby, NC, three grandchildren, Crystal Greene, Kyle Moore (Ashley), and Barry Bryant (Jesika), four great...

Sep 18, 2022

Cordelia “Delee” Jane Reynolds Burris, age 77 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

She is survived by her two daughters, Sherri Ellis (Tim) of Shelby, NC, and Kimberly Tedder (Richard) of Shelby, NC, six grandchildren, Matthew Ellis, Cara Lancaster, Daniel Tedder, Katherine Tedder, Sarah...

Sep 15, 2022

Mr. Chantho Siphanthone, 52, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at his residence in Kings Mountain.

He is survived by his wife, Vongduan (Duan) Siphanthone of the home, two sons; Nathan Siphanthone and Ryan Siphanthone, two siblings, Anothinh Ouaneoudone (Nikone), Ary Siphanthone all of Kings Mountain, NC, two nieces, Alice Nigam Ouaneoudone and Caroline Kosol.

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Sep 13, 2022

Mrs. Jane Cabaniss Weaver, 87, passed away Tuesday September 13, 2022 at Atrium Health-Cleveland.

She is survived by two daughters; Donna Weaver Murray, Kathy Melton (Mike), two sons; Ronald Weaver (Shella), Robert Weaver (Tamara) all of Shelby, six grandchildren; Chris Murray (Nichole) of Shelby, Justin Murray (Danielle) of Shelby, Amanda Melton (Rodney) of...

Sep 7, 2022

Billy Dean Latham, age 80 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Wendover Hospice House.

Born on February 24, 1942 in Cleveland County, NC, Butch was the son of the late William Mack Latham and Maggie Lee Black Latham. Bill was predeceased by his loving wife, Brenda Faye Rollins Latham, his sister, Ann Latham Pruett...

Sep 7, 2022

Kevin James Mertz, age 63 of Grover, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Peak Resources – Shelby.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sharon Brooks Mertz of the home, his children, Tiffany Reed of Raleigh, NC, Kylie Davis of York, SC, and Jacob Mertz of Grover, NC, a grandson, Andrew Davis of York,...

Aug 28, 2022

Mrs. Betty Sue Mauney Nelson, age 82, passed away Sunday August 28, 2022. A native of Cleveland county, she was born March 13, 1940, daughter of the late Henry Webb and Bessie Ann Cogdell Mauney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Nelson, one son; Charles Ray Nelson, four brothers; CW Mauney, Jim Mauney, Forrest Mauney,...

Aug 27, 2022

Mr. Robert Wilburn Fryar (Bob), age 80, passed peacefully at 5:55 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Wendover Hospice of Shelby. A native of Marshall County, Oklahoma, he was born June 12, 1942, son of the late Edward Wilburn and Tressie Eva Fleeman Fryar. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Charlie and a sister, Ann....

Aug 26, 2022

Hubert Henry Padgett, age 89 of Shelby, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 26, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Frances Cartee Padgett of the home, two sons, Scott Padgett of Shelby, NC, and Tim Padgett (Denise) of Lawndale, NC, three grandchildren, Christopher Padgett (Nathan) of Greenville,...

Aug 20, 2022

Sallie Earls, 79, passed away peacefully at Wendover Hospice on August 20, 2022.

A native of North Carolina, Sallie was one of twelve children of the late Fred Crotts and Lucy Hoyle Crotts. She was also preceded in death by her husband Buck Earls.

She is survived by a daughter, Jo Ann James, two sons,...

Aug 18, 2022

Mrs. Hilda Bess Blanton, age 75 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Tony C. Blanton of the home, two children, Laura B. Mitchell and husband Mark and Carl Blanton and wife Amy, five grandchildren,...

Aug 18, 2022

Mr. Donald Austin Beason, 75, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday August 18, 2022 at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, he was born June 22, 1947, son of the late Flanny Charles and Martha Jane Bridges Beason. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers.

Mr. Beason...