Apr 7, 2022

Shirley Diane Lowery, 72, passed away Thursday April 7, 2022, at Atrium Health-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Thelma Goins Bridges. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Diane Collins, one sister, Jenell Workman.

Shirley was a deeply devoted mother and...

Mar 30, 2022

Michael Joe Penson, 62, passed away Wednesday March 30, 2022, at Atrium Health- Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, Mike was born November 3, 1959, son of the late Bobby Joe and Dorothy Carolyn Anthony Penson.

Mike is survived by two sisters, Gloria Penson Ivester (Steve) of Lawndale, NC and Charlotte Penson Randolph of Shelby and fiancé...

Mar 29, 2022

Mrs. Pauline Melton Presson, age 83, passed away Tuesday March 29, 2022. A native of Cleveland county, she was born September 13, 1938, daughter of the late James Paul and Donis Bridges Melton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Douglas Presson. Mrs. Presson is survived by two daughters; Deborah Presson Messer (Jerry) of Gastonia, Diane...

Mar 27, 2022

Stella Mae Butler Downey, age 80, of Forest City, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

She is survived by her sisters, Martha Wilson and husband Nix of Hickory, NC, Rachel Rice of Spartanburg, SC, Meredith Searcy and husband Albert of Rutherfordton, NC, and Margie Butler of Rutherfordton, NC, and...

Mar 27, 2022

Blanche Elizabeth “Liz” Waters Carter, age 93 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and savior on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

She is survived by a son, Keith Carter of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Shawn Carter and wife Kim, Amanda Carter, Dawn Carter, and Katlin Carter, all from Shelby, NC, seven great grandchildren, Paige Carter, Jacob...

Mar 27, 2022

Khamla Silaphet of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Boualay Silaphet of Laos, Sonexay Silaphet of Kings Mountain, NC, Tui Silaphet of Kings Mountain, NC, Khampanh Silaphet of Georgia, and Tou Tou Silaphet of Laos, eighteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

Mar 18, 2022

Gail Walker, age 68 of Shelby, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.

She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Terry Milson Walker of the home, a daughter, Stephanie Allen and husband Austin of Boiling Springs, NC, two stepsons, Tim Walker and wife Jennifer of Clover, SC, and Tony Walker...

Mar 14, 2022

Jack Edward “Eddie” Denton Jr., age 69 of Lawndale, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at his residence.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Debra Ingle Denton of the home, his children, Travis Edward Denton (Amy), and Crystal Denton Easler, four grandchildren, Casey Easler, Evan Easler (Brook), Tanner Denton, and Emma Denton, three great...

Mar 10, 2022

Brenda Kay Mull Allen, age 79 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Shel is survived by her son, Shannon Allen of Shelby, NC, a grandson, CJ Allen of Shelby, NC, and a sister, Kathy Callahan of Shelby, NC.  Born January 25, 1943 in Cleveland County,    Brenda was the...

Mar 7, 2022

James “Emmett” Gettys, age 90 of Ellenboro, NC, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at his residence.

Emmett is survived by his wife of 66 years, Louise Murray Gettys of the home, his children, Rodella Gold (Joe), Marilyn Powell (Gary), George Gettys (Donna), Walter Gettys, and Calvin Gettys (Dana), nine grandchildren, Jason Gold (Emily), James Gold (Christa),...