All Obituaries

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Annette Moss Short Annette Moss Short, , of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Grier and Annie Pruitt Moss and was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Junior Gene Short. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Sanders and Pat Cobb. Annette was a longtime member of Westover Baptist Church. She was always a...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Harry Malone Jackson Harry Malone Jackson, age 75, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rutherford County, NC to the late William Howard and Essie McFalls Jackson, and moved to Kings Mountain shortly afterward. Harry was also preceded in death by his sister, Claudette Jackson Conner, his twin brother, Larry Salone Jackson., two nieces, Cindy...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Darlene H. Bridges Darlene H. Bridges, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 12, 2021 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Bowling Green, South Carolina, the only Jack and Beatrice and was preceded in death by 6 brothers and sisters. Darlene was also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Joe B. Bridges and a son, Larry Dean Bridges. She worked for Bridges Radio and TV Repair Service for 46...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA James Michael Brewster II James Michael Brewster II, 47, of Lawndale, NC, entered the gates of Heaven on October 10, 2021 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Michael was a longtime member of Encounter Church in Gaffney, SC where he was very active. He worked for many years as a newspaper delivery driver. In his spare time, Michael enjoyed spending time outside, fishing, hunting, and hiking. He loved working with his...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Tonya Guiton Helms Tonya Guiton Helms, 54, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away on October 10, 2021 at her home. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, daughter of the late John and Sylvia Alley Guiton and was preceded in death by a sister, Tracie Guiton Dover. Tonya was a wonderful mother and sister, and was an amazing grandmother. Her strong will, resilience, and determination were an inspiration to not only her family, but her many friends....

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Mary Sommers Neisler Mary Sommers Neisler died peacefully October 10, 2021 at Hospice of Cleveland County-Wendover Road, Shelby. Mary was born on January 26, 1931 to Goodloe Gooch Sommers and Elizabeth S. Sommers in Charlotte, NC.  She graduated from Central High School, Charlotte and attended Queens College (now Queens University).  While attending a Tommy Dorsey concert she met the love of her life, Charles A. Neisler. ...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Ralph Champion Ralph Champion, 77, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Cleveland County, NC.  Son of the late George Perry Champion and Daisy Mae Emory.  He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Ralph retired from the City of Kings Mountain where he worked in the city cemetery for many years. Ralph enjoyed fishing, building birdhouses, and working in his building....

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA William Eugene "Gene" Michael Radford  Gene Radford, 47, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 03, 2021 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. He was born in Gaston County, NC, and was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Radford Jr. Gene worked at CBM in Bessemer City, NC for 26 years. He loved woodworking and working with his hands, creating detailed crafts for his family and friends. Gene enjoyed...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA David William Graham David William Graham, 58, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away suddenly on October 03, 2021 in Monetta, SC. He was born in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Hugh Clinton Graham and was preceded in death by his brother Clinton Orr Graham. David loved riding motorcycles, especially Harley Davidson motorcycles. He was a kind and generous person who would give anyone the shirt off his back. David was always a hard worker and loved...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Clenon Tackett Clenon Tackett, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 27, 2021 at Atrium Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born in Floyd County, KY, son of the late Mack and Elizabeth Jones Tackett and was preceded in death by his eldest brother, Monfort Tackett. Clenon was an active member of Advent Lutheran Church where he was passionate about serving the Lord and his church family. He also helped organize the Missions Disaster...