Jun 29, 2019

Norman Bartrug, 90, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Wendover Hospice of Cleveland County.

Norman is survived by a daughter, Carol McSwain (Mike) of Shelby, NC, a son, Bruce Bartrug (Debbie) of Lower Burrell, PA, a brother, Lou Bartrug of Summerfield, FL, five grandchildren, Brian Bartrug (Nikki), Avyn Israel (Scott), Ann McSwain (Heather), Michael McSwain...

Jun 29, 2019

Mrs. Ruth Agnes Davis Toney, age 73 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2019.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ralph Toney of the home, two children, Aaron Toney of Shelby, NC and Kevin Toney (Jennifer) of Mooresboro, NC, five grandchildren, Andi Holland (Josh) of Shelby, NC,...

Jun 27, 2019

Darrell Ramsey, 63, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Tammie Ramsey of Kings Mountain, NC, his mother Sarah Maxine Ramsey, a son, Dustin Ramsey and wife Sara of Shelby, NC, a daughter Brandy Ramsey, a stepson, Charles Alan...

Jun 23, 2019

Joshua “Josh” Lewis McSwain, age 27 of Shelby, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Atrium Health – Shelby.

Born August 30, 1991 in Cleveland County, Josh was the son of Lynn Robbins and the late Billy Lewis Watson.  He is survived by his children, Tanner Jordan McSwain and Alyvia Grace McSwain, three brothers, Kenyon Surratt of...

Jun 17, 2019

Robert “Bob” Harton Trexler, age 64 of Salisbury, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 17, 2019.

He is survived by his sister, Joyce Lail of Boiling Springs, NC.  Bob was born November 10, 1954 in Cabarrus County. Bob was the son of the late Robert and Bernice Harton Trexler.

Bob served...

Jun 7, 2019

Thomas Major Webster, age 78 of Shelby, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019.

He is survived by his children, Tina Webster Burke of Florida, Timothy Webster of Colorado, Mark Webster of Shelby, NC, and Toni Gortney (Jay) of Mt. Holly, NC, five grandchildren, Mark Webster II of Cary, NC, Katelyn Wilson (John) of Shelby, NC, Jennifer Martin...

Jun 6, 2019

Herbert Ray Hutchinson, 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 6, 2019 at Wendover Hospice of Cleveland County.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Donna Hutchinson, a daughter in law Maggie Hutchinson of Shelby, a sister, Dorothy Collins and husband Bob of Huntington, WV, two brothers, Hobert Hutchinson and...

May 29, 2019

Amy Clark Smith, 44, passed away on May 29, 2019 at Atrium Health Charlotte.

She is survived by her husband, Steven Smith and two children, Stevie Smith and Zachary Smith, a sister Pamela Webb and her parents Vanda and Mike Hamrick, all of Shelby.

Born in Cleveland County on October 19, 1974, Amy was the...

May 28, 2019

Madeline Gere, 88, passed with peace and grace on May 28, 2019 with her family at her side.

She is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Grissinger and husband, Glenn, of Shelby, NC, two sons, James B. Gere of Venice, FL and John Richard LaGere and wife, Terri, of Cookeville, TN, five grandchildren, John Richard LaGere Jr. and...

May 8, 2019

Thomas Roderick Gillis, 87, passed away peacefully in his home on May 8, 2019.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Joyce Faye Gillis, a daughter Connie Goldberg and husband Daniel of Panama, NY, three sons, Thomas Roderick Gillis of Mooresboro, NC, Timothy Ray Gillis and wife JoAnne of Gowanda, NY, Todd Martin Gillis...