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...

Lela Blanton

Apr 19, 2012

Mrs. Lela Blanton, 89, loving wife, mother and grandmother went to be with her Lord at her home on Thursday, April 19,2012 .  She was the daughter of the late John Crayton & Lillie McSwain Hamrick and was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Carl Blanton, first husband, Arthur Blanton; brothers, Buford & Horace Hamrick; sisters,...

Theda Bost

Apr 17, 2012

Mrs. Theda Bost, 89, of Shelby, passed away at Peak Resources in Shelby on April 17, 2012. A native of Cleveland County, she was a housewife and a member of First Wesleyan Church of Shelby. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bulo & Bessie Morgan and her husband, Ray O. Bost. She is survived by her sons,...

Doris Crawford

Apr 16, 2012

Mrs. Doris Pennell Crawford, 81, of Shelby, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Chase City, VA, she was the daughter of late Onie Joephus Pennell & Lillie Bell Icenhour Pennell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years , Rev. Zeke C. Crawford...

Graham Humphries

Apr 14, 2012

Born on July 31, 1924, he was the son of the late Grigg and Effie Humphries  and was also preceded in death by four brothers.  He was a WWII Army veteran. Mr. Humphries is survived by his wife, OZ Georgia Humphries, one daughter, Gwen Reed and husband, Ernie; one son, Wallace Humphries and wife, Brenda; five grandsons,, four great grandchildren and...

Joe Borders

Apr 11, 2012

Mr. Joe Borders, 89, of Shelby, passed away at White Oak Manor on 4-11-2012.  He was the son of the late Robert Franklin Borders & Laura Lee Hamrick Borders.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Churchhill Borders, three brothers and three sisters. Mr. Borders retired from the Lincoln- Mercury car dealership in Miami, Florida where he was...