Dorothy Jean (Kimbrough) Ross

Nov 5, 2024

Dorothy Jean (Kimbrough) Ross, age 98 of Shelby, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Jean Ross carried a strong belief in her God, loved life passionately, and lived her life caring for her family. 

Jean is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, William Kenneth Ross, and is survived by her two sons, William Douglas Ross...

Hilda Borders

Nov 3, 2024

Mrs. Hilda Borders, 84, passed away on November 3rd, 2024, at Atrium Health- Cleveland Pines, Shelby, NC. A native of Cleveland County, Mrs. Hilda Borders was born on May 30th, 1940, in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Hood Graham and Mary Lee White.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years,...

Robert Marion Lovelace

Oct 29, 2024

Robert Lovelace, 79, of White Oak Manor, Shelby, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He resided at White Oak since June 2022.

 Robert was a native of Shelby and was born on December 7, 1944. He formerly resided in Patton Oaks of Shelby and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. 

 Robert worked for the North Carolina Department of Transportation for thirty years...

Jayson Scott Buzzard

Oct 25, 2024

 Mr. Jayson Scott Buzzard, age 43 of Charlotte, NC, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at his residence. 

 He is survived by his wife of 3 years, Ann Buzzard of the home, his mother, Lisa Kindler and husband Bret Kindler of Boiling Springs, NC, his father, Jay Buzzard and wife Tara of Warren, IN, a brother, Caleb Kindler (Morgan Cox) of...

Marvin Eubert Morrison

Oct 15, 2024

 Mr. Marvin Eubert Morrison, age 80 of Shelby, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his residence. 

 He is survived by his son, Brian Morrison and wife Sharon of Shelby, NC, two stepsons, Steve Greene and wife Kathy of Bostic, NC, and Jeffrey Greene and wife Leslie of Bostic, NC, a granddaughter, Nicole Walker and husband Justin of Shelby, NC,...

Lorraine Hinson Sims

Oct 13, 2024

 Mr. Lorraine Hinson Sims, age 96 of Shelby, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

 He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Florence Tollett Sims of the home, children, Becci Himes of Houston, TX, Shelly Youngblood (Carey) of Shelby, NC, and Kelly Economou (Chad) of Kansas City, MO, grandchildren, Elizabeth Champion (Jeremy)...

Carl Arthur Ogren Jr.

Oct 11, 2024

 Mr. Carl Arthur Ogren Jr., age 89 of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at his residence.

 He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Jean Schneider Ogren of the home, his children, Sharon Parker (Dale) of Hickory, NC, Michael Ogren of Boone, NC, Artie Ogren (Glenda) of Mooresboro, NC, Steven Ogren of Shelby, NC, and Chris Ogren...

Larry Cooper

Oct 4, 2024

Mr. William Larry Cooper, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his residence. A native of Cleveland County, He was born on, September 14, 1945, Son of the late Calvin and Pearl Cooper. 

Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife, Betty Cooper of 63 years of the home, two sons, Wayne Cooper...

Madge Ethel Ledbetter

Oct 1, 2024

 On October 1, 2024, Madge Ethel Blanton Ledbetter “Ethel” entered the loving arms of Jesus. She left this world surrounded by the love of family, and the precious spirit of Christ her Savior. Ethel was born on September 24, 1932, as the baby of the family. Ethel was the youngest of 14 children. 

 She is preceded in death by her husband...

Ruth G. Champion

Sep 28, 2024

 Mrs. Mae Ruth Guthrie Champion, age 89 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

 She is survived by her two children, Phil Champion (Sandy) of Shelby, NC, and Julie Champion Lowery (Stan) of Shelby, NC, nine grandchildren, Philip Champion Jr. (Melissa Martin) of Belmont, NC, Will Champion (Madi Ives) of Greenville, NC, Douglas...