John Black

Jun 1, 2012

Graveside Service:  Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery - Monday, June 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will follow at the cemetery. A native of Hall County, GA, Mr. Black was the son of the late Daniel Black & Clara Ivey Black and was also preceded in death by two brothers and six sisters.  He had retired from working as a loom...

Charles Webb

May 20, 2012

A native of Cleveland County, Mr. Webb was the son of the late Yates Everette Webb and Morie Wright Webb of Shelby.  He retired from textiles where he was in corporate quality control and was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by a son, Chappell Parton, & a daughter, Kristin Andrews Tucker. He...

Brenda Jones

May 15, 2012

Mrs. Brenda Jones, 67, passed away on May 15, 2012 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.  Brenda was a native of Rutherford County and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Irene McEntire and a son, Brian Shane Jones.  She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Haynes, and three sons, Barry Jones, Jr., Shannon Jones and Chad Jones; 11 grandchildren, one sister,...

Ruby Packard

May 14, 2012

Mrs. Ruby Packard, 95, of Shelby was received by her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, May 14, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Crawford Matheny, Sr. & Sarah Jones Matheny. She was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church and a member of the Darcus Sunday school class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Barbara Mode

May 6, 2012

A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Gordon R. Mode & Vernell Padgett Mode. Barbara joined the church at an early age and served as pianist at Beaver Dam Baptist Church where she was a member and Double Shoals Baptist Church.   She retired from the Department of Social Services after thirty-one years, worked at...

Laura Padgett

May 5, 2012

Baby Laura Elizabeth Padgett, infant daughter of Angela and Gary Padgett was born into Heaven on May 5, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, DeLana Padgett of the home; grandparents, Howard Padgett Jr. and wife Brenda of Shelby, Conley Taylor and wife Cathy of Kings Mountain, Steve Patterson...

Milla Griffith

May 2, 2012

Milla Putnam Griffith, 97, known as "Bill" to her family and friends, passed away May 2, 2012, in Columbia, South Carolina, with her family at her side. Milla was living with her daughter at the time of her passing. Prior to living with her daughter, her home was in Lincolnton, North Carolina. One of ten children, Milla was born...

Donald Walters

May 1, 2012

Mr. Donald Richard Walters, 75, of Shelby went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2012 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.  A native of Rochester, NY, he had worked as a pipe fitter. He was the son of the late William Walters & Irene Helen Woodard Walters.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, William (Bill) Walters...

George Hope

Apr 30, 2012

Mr. George Reid Hope, 60,  passed away on April 30, 2012 in Shelby.  A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Charlie Hope & Sarah Owens Lowrance.   He had worked in textiles as a dye machine operator and most recently worked for Nelon-Cole Pest Control and  was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, four wheeling...

Mary Gettys

Apr 27, 2012

A native of Rutherford County, Mrs. Gettys was the daughter of the late Bennie A. and Mari Gold Hilburn Gettys. She enjoyed reading, sewing and making quilts. She loved spending precious time with her sister and caring for her children and grandchildren. She was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...