Joel Toney

Jun 18, 2018

Mr. Joel Fay Toney, age 75 of Shelby, passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. He is survived his wife, Wilma Hawkins Toney of the home, three daughters, Tracy Mertz (Kevin) of Grover, NC, Tonda Toney of Shelby, NC, and Lisa Harris of Ellenboro, NC, six grandchildren, Travis McMurry, Andy Hulsey (Tabitha), Nick Goode,...

James William Black

Jun 15, 2018

Mr. James "Jim" William Black, age 84 of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Carillon Assisted Living of Shelby. He is survived by three sisters, Hazel Smith, Sara Bradley and husband Bruce, and Rita Waters and husband Ronnie, all of Ellenboro, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews. Born February 10, 1934 in Rutherford County, Jim was the...

Margaret Silva Richard

Jun 13, 2018

Mrs. Margaret Lillian Silva Richard, age 74 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at Peak Resources in Gastonia. She is survived by her husband, Armand Richard of Shelby, three children, Wendy Dries (Richard), Karin Der, and Marc Der (Andi), five grandchildren, Jonathan Dries, Kathryn Dries, Leslie Der, Abby Bourne, and Jessie Bourne, and two sisters, Alberta Ouellette...

Carolyn White

Jun 12, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Sue White, age 66 of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at her residence. She is survived by her children, Connie Greene of Hollis, NC, and Wade Davis of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Michael Walker II (Tabitha), Megan Carpenter (Lee), Brian Greene, and Brandon Greene (fiancé Samantha Matthews), a great grandson, Tripp Walker, brothers, Charles White,...

Sharon Byers

Jun 11, 2018

Sharon Eloise Byers, age 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2018. She was born September 17, 1944 in Rutherford County and previously resided in Boiling Springs, NC. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Lucille Byers and was preceded in death by three infant sisters. She is survived by brothers,...

Mamie Allen

Jun 9, 2018

Mrs. Mamie Lou Cash Allen, age 98 of Shelby, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. She is survived by her son, Dr. Larry Allen (Dianna) of Kings Mountain, NC, six grandchildren, Brad Allen (Gayle) of Piqua, Ohio, Brian Allen of Peoria, IL, Angel McCray (Carroll) of Shelby, NC, Laura Gold (John) of Shelby, NC,...

Kenneth "Fatback" Mccraw

Jun 7, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Rolland "Fatback" McCraw, age 73 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Terry McCraw of the home, a daughter, Leslie McCraw Grayson of Mooresboro, NC, three grandchildren, David, Tyler, and Kayla Grayson, five great grandchildren, two brothers, Ronnie McCraw and Bryan McCraw and wife Kathy, and a sister,...

Evelyn Brooks

Jun 6, 2018

Mrs. Evelyn Wilson Brooks, age 88 of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Peak Resources in Shelby surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Ben Brooks and wife Jane of Shelby, NC, Ken Brooks and wife Teresa of Shelby, NC, and Wilson Brooks and wife Nicole of Shelby, NC, five grandchildren, Bill Brooks and...

Sylvia Robertson

Jun 1, 2018

SHELBY - Sylvia Sue Ransom Robertson, age 83, passed away peacefully Friday, June 1, 2018 at home surrounded by her five children, husband, and little dog.

Born October 8, 1934 in Tallassee, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Hilda Ballard McClendon, H.O. "Tom" McClendon and Willie Albert Ransom.

Sylvia graduated from University of...

Dianne Conn Harrell

May 29, 2018

Mrs. Dianne Elizabeth Harrell, age 60 of Shelby, NC, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at her residence. She is survived by her children, Jeremy Harrell of Raleigh, NC, and Elizabeth Harrell of Shelby, NC, a granddaughter, Emma Ledford, a brother, Rev. Michael Conn (Kirsten) of Eden, NC, and three sisters, Vicky Thrift (Steve) of Reidsville, NC, Judy Clary...