Obituaries

James Aaron Russ

James Aaron Russ

Nov 3, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

James Aaron Russ

James Aaron Russ, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away early in the morning of November 3, 2025 at Testa Family Hospice House. Born July 6, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC, he was the son of the late Leonard Russ and Reba Turner Russ and was also preceded in death by his son-in-law Robbie...

Alfred Grier Crawford

Alfred Grier Crawford

Nov 2, 2025

DATELINE: CLOVER, SOUTH CAROLINA

Alfred Grier Crawford

Alfred Grier Crawford, 95, of Clover, SC, passed away on November 02, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born March 20, 1930 in York County, SC, son of the late Newell and Nannie Foy Crawford and was preceded in death by his siblings, Elmina, J.N., and Geneva. Affectionately known by Al,...

Boyce Wells

Boyce Wells

Nov 1, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Boyce Wells

Mr. Boyce Wells, age 94, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully at home on November 01, 2025. Born October 23, 1931 in York County, SC, He was the Son of the late William Michael Wells and Sue Ellen Toney Wells.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Boyce served during the Korean conflict....

Burice Williams Willett

Burice Williams Willett

Oct 31, 2025

Burice Williams Willett, 80, of Shelby, NC, passed away on October 31, 2025 at home. Born May 30, 1945 in Fayetteville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Herman Williams and Ethel Lee Morgan Williams and was also preceded in death by her husband of 34 years John B. Willett, her son Chris Willett, siblings Laverne Williams, Leon Williams,...

William "Bill" Norman Clark, Jr.

William "Bill" Norman Clark, Jr.

Oct 29, 2025



William "Bill" Norman Clark Jr., 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, entered his heavenly home surrounded by his family on October 29, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. Born March 15, 1940 in Lincoln County, NC, he was the son of the late William Norman Clark, Sr. and Adlean Smith Clark and was also preceded in death by his...

Kathy Sellers Armstrong

Kathy Sellers Armstrong

Oct 28, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Kathy Sellers Armstrong

Kathy Sellers Armstrong, aged 64, of Kings Mountain, NC, left this world unexpectedly on October 28, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. Born on March 6, 1961, in Greenwood County, SC, she was the cherished daughter of the late Gene and Thelma Burton Sellers and was preceded in death by her...

Jimmie Jewell Hill

Jimmie Jewell Hill

Oct 25, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Jimmy Jewell Hill

Jimmy Jewell Hill, known to friends and family as Jim, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. He was born on May 11, 1943, in Clarke County, GA, to the late Guy Jewell Hill and Bertie Mae O'Kelly Hill. He was preceded...

Betty Sue Hoyle Thornburg

Betty Sue Hoyle Thornburg

Oct 21, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Betty Sue Hoyle Thornburg

Betty Sue Hoyle Thornburg, 80, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025 at home. Born February 19, 1945 in Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Luther Raymond Hoyle and Hattie Lee Abernathy Hoyle. Sue was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years,...

Robert Gene Ledford

Robert Gene Ledford

Oct 20, 2025

Robert Gene Ledford, 86, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away on October 20, 2025 at his home. Born September 19, 1939 in Grover, NC, he was the son of the late Belve Bishop Ledford and Vera Louise Goforth Ledford. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Frances Sue Allen Ledford,...

Travis Eugene Black

Travis Eugene Black

Oct 12, 2025

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Travis Eugene Black, aged 47, of Charlotte, NC, who left us too soon on October 12, 2025, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Born on October 10, 1978, in Cleveland County, NC, he was the beloved son of the late Johnny Eugene Black and was preceded...

Carol Ann Eudy

Carol Ann Eudy

Oct 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Eudy, aged 73, who gently left this world on October 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at her home in Kings Mountain, NC. Born on March 12, 1952, in Mecklenburg County, NC, she was the cherished daughter of the late Lacy Leon Davis and...

Ronnie Max Biddix

Ronnie Max Biddix

Oct 1, 2025

Ronnie Max Biddix, 70, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at home. Born March 12, 1955 in Cleveland County, NC, he was the son of the late Clarence "Fuzz" Biddix and Betty Ruth Peterson Biddix and was also preceded in death by his nephew Tyler Wyatt. He served his country honorably with the US Army....

Anne Wilson Tria

Anne Wilson Tria

Sep 27, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Anne Wilson Tria

Anne Wilson Tria, 101, of Gastonia, NC, formerly of Kings Mountain, claimed her heavenly reward on September 27, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, departing this plane after a beautifully lived life. Born August 27, 1924 in Cleveland County, NC she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Wilson, Sr. and Tula Harmon...

Gilbert Dale Patterson

Gilbert Dale Patterson

Sep 27, 2025

Gilbert Dale Patterson, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 27, 2025 at Testa Family Hospice House. Born July 17, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC, he was the son of the late Leonard and Kathleen Lovelace Patterson and was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Jeff and Isaac "Ike" Patterson. Gilbert was the perfect example of...

Amy Elizabeth Jeror

Amy Elizabeth Jeror

Sep 26, 2025

Amy Elizabeth Jeror, 53, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 26, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland after a decades-long battle with the progressive disease, myotonic dystrophy. She was born January 1, 1972, was a 1990 graduate of Huntersville High School, and earned a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate from a local community college. She was preceded in death by...

Steven Ray Baker

Steven Ray Baker

Sep 23, 2025

Steven Ray Baker, 77, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 23, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. Born October 13, 1947 in Lincoln County, NC, Steve was the son of the late Charles Ray Baker, Sr. and Betty Jean Bondurant Baker Mercier. He was also preceded in death by his sister Mitzi Jean Baker and niece...

Diane Dugan Morrison

Diane Dugan Morrison

Sep 21, 2025

DATELINE: GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA

Diane Dugan Morrison

Diane Dugan Morrison, aged 64, of Gastonia, NC, left this world peacefully at her home on September 21, 2025. Born on April 21, 1961, in Gaston County, she was a daughter of the late James Dugan. Diane's spirit was deeply intertwined with her faith, having attended City Church in Gastonia for many cherished years. Known...

Donald Frank Thompson Jr.

Donald Frank Thompson Jr.

Sep 19, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Donald Frank Thompson Jr

In loving memory of Donald Frank Thompson Jr., 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, who passed away peacefully at his home on September 19, 2025. Born on September 10, 1959, in Cleveland County, NC, he was the cherished son of the late Donald Frank Thompson Sr. and Loretta Lee Hullender. Affectionately known as "Junior,"...

Brenda Hullender Couch

Brenda Hullender Couch

Sep 19, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Brenda Hullender Couch

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brenda Hullender Couch, aged 82, who departed this life on September 19, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Born on July 9, 1943, in Cleveland County, Brenda was the cherished daughter of the late John and Bertha King Hullender....

Sara Nell Hope

Sara Nell Hope

Sep 16, 2025

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Sara Nell Hope

Sara Nell Moss Hope was born on January 28, 1948, in Charlotte, NC, the daughter of George Wingfield and Mae Sue Hord Moss, deceased. She spent her early years in Kings Mountain, making her debut at the Shelby Sub-Debutante Ball in 1966 and graduating from Peace College High School Preparatory. She later pursued her...