All Obituaries

Cora Aurelia-Ann Bridges Cora Aurelia-Ann "Corrie" Bridges, 5, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 27, 2020 at Levine's Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC. She was born in Rock Hill, SC on December 10, 2014. Corrie was a remarkable little girl who was wise beyond her tender years. Her creativity, curiosity and grasp of her own spirituality evoked an inspirational example for all. Corrie's awareness of the world around her and her compassion for people was...

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Nancy Evelynne Knipp Smith Nancy Evelynne Knipp Smith, 84, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 27, 2020 in Kings Mountain, NC. Born in Greene County, TN, she was the daughter of the late JD and Pauline Knipp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Joseph Rivers Smith, husband of 45 years, and brother Jimmie Knipp. Nancy was an active member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Kings Mountain where she had served as the...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Charles Wayne Putnam Charles Wayne Putnam, 73, of Kings Mountain, NC, went to his Heavenly home on May 26, 2020 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. He was born in Cleveland County to the late William Hoyle and Lydia Hicks Putnam and was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Susan Putnam. Charlie was also preceded in death by his grandson, Andrew Dylan Putnam. He was "The meat man" for Harris Teeter for forty-two years...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Yolonda Kay Rochford Yolonda Kay Rochford, 69, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 23, 2020 at her home. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia, daughter of the late Kenneth G. and Josephine Shirkey Lilly and was preceded in death by her brother Gary Lilly. Kay was a member of Patterson Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed cross stitching, working with plastic canvas and stamping in her free time. Kay was always active and loved shopping....

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Theresa Mary Scanlon Theresa Mary Scanlon, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 23, 2020 at her home. She was born in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of the late Mario and Mary Gioia. SURVIVORS: Husband of 55 years: Eugene Scanlon, of the home Daughter: Patricia Bruce (Robert), York, SC Son: Jason Scanlon, California Grandchildren: Haley, Chelsea and McKenna Bruce FUNERAL SERVICE: No services are planned GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT...

DATELINE:  BLACKSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA Phillip Edward Tyler Phillip Edward Tyler, 64, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away suddenly on May 22, 2020 at his home. He was born in Fort Worth, TX, to the late Edward Paulin and Elizabeth Jane Tyler and was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Lambert. Phillip was retired from the US Army. SURVIVORS: Brother: Reverend Brian Taule and wife Gale, Gastonia, NC Sister: Jeanelle Newman, Huntsville, AR A memorial service will be announced later by...

DATELINE:  SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA Linda Geraldine Mabry Linda Geraldine Mabry, 72, of Shelby, NC, passed away on May 21, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Roberson County, NC, to the late Harry David and Rennice Barton Hepler and was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Tyree and a brother Wayne Hepler. No services are planned at this time. SURVIVORS: Children: Tammy Hester of Belmont, NC and Brian Caldwell of Gaffney, SC Grandchildren: Patrick and Matthew Hester and Brian...

DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Cindy Scoggins Stone Cindy Scoggins Stone, 60, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 21, 2020 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC. Born in Rutherford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Norris Scoggins. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Julia Elaine Scoggins. Cindy loved her family and her dog Dusty. She especially enjoyed attending her grandson’s band concerts. She enjoyed traveling to the beach, working Sudoku...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Katy Ann Ingram Katy Ann Ingram, 84, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 18, 2020 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Rhodhiss, NC, to the late Albert and Maude Bumgarner Jones and was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Jones. Katy was a past member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church and a current member of Second Baptist Church where she loved attending church functions and outings. Until her declining health, Katy...

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Betty Louise Thrift Betty Louise Thrift, 80, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 17, 2020 at her home. She was born in Banks County, GA, daughter of the late Garnett Earl and Vassie Mae Lewallen Smith and was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, David Lee Thrift. Betty was also preceded in death by brothers, Charles, Harve, Jerry and Barney Smith. She was of the Baptist Faith. Betty was an avid fan and collector of everything...