Obituaries
Gloria Diane Shumate
Apr 22, 2026
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Gloria "Diane" Shumate
Gloria “Diane” Shumate, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 22, 2026 in Gastonia, NC. Diane was born March 18th 1947 in Altavista, VA to the late Thomas Maddox and Johnsie Lee Maddox. Diane worked at Guilford Mills in Greensboro, NC as well as having a long and very fulfilling career of...
Faye Grigg McInnes
Apr 19, 2026
Faye Grigg McInnes, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, entered into eternal rest on April 19, 2026 at Peak Resources in Grover, NC, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family and community.
Faye was a woman of strong faith and joyful spirit. She found great comfort and purpose in her relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus...
Donna Morrow Hulsey
Apr 16, 2026
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Donna Morrow Hulsey
Donna Morrow Hulsey, 62, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 16, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. She was born April 26, 1963 in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Jerry Morrow Helmes and Marie Knox Helmes and was preceded in death by beloved husband of 42 years, Terry...
Aaron Eldridge Conner Sr.
Apr 15, 2026
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Aaron Eldridge Conner Sr.
Aaron Eldridge Conner Sr., 89, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 15, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born January 19, 1937 in Rutherford County, NC, son of the late Ralph and Lillie Mae Sisk Conner and was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Eldridge Conner...
Harry Leonard Harman
Apr 14, 2026
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Harry Harman
Harry Leonard “Bubba” Harman, 83, passed away on April 14, 2026, at Hospice House in Shelby. A devoted husband, he was married for 50 years to his beloved wife, Margie June Barnes Harman, who preceded him in death on January 27, 2026. His passing, coming so soon after Margie’s, has deepened the grief of all...
Jordyn Lei Robinson
Apr 14, 2026
DATELINE: GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA
Jordyn Lei Robinson
Jordyn Lei Robinson, 28, of Gaffney, South Carolina, passed away on April 14, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born on July 8, 1997, in Gaston County, North Carolina, Jordyn showed remarkable strength and courage throughout her illness, standing as a steadfast and unshakeable rock to those around her. Jordyn’s...
Gene Bledsoe
Apr 12, 2026
DATELINE: GROVER, NORTH CAROLINA
Earnest Eugene "Gene" Bledsoe
Earnest Eugene "Gene" Bledsoe, 63, of Grover, NC, passed away on April 12, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born June 3, 1962 in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Abe and Louise Collins Bledsoe and was preceded in death by his brother, Ralph Bledsoe. Gene worked in construction...
Marvin Rufus "Pete" Caveny
Apr 11, 2026
Marvin Rufus "Pete" Caveny, 95, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Carolinas Medical Center surrounded by loving family. He was born August 18,1930, in Cherokee County, South Carolina, to the late John and Nora Caveny. He was preceded in death by all his siblings; Harlin Caveny, Velma Caveny Bolin, Robert Caveny, Bertie Caveny...
Thelma Houck Phifer
Apr 2, 2026
Thelma Houck Phifer, 71, of Grover, NC, passed away on April 2, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. She was born May 13, 1954 in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Lee and Hazel Helms Houck and was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Ray Houck and Ed Ed Houck. Thelma was a member...
April Juanita Puckett
Apr 1, 2026
April Juanita Puckett, 46, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 1, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. She was born April 27, 1979 in Henderson County, NC, and was preceded in death by grandparents, Christine and Joseph Belt and Stella Murph, an uncle, Jim Belt, a stepfather, Ricky Boone, and a brother-in-law, Steven Braswell....
Ronny Jewel Roberts
Mar 31, 2026
Ronny Jewel Roberts, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, entered his eternal rest on March 31, 2026 at his home. He was born November 25, 1946 in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Harry Junior and Myrtle Paige Roberts and was preceded in death by his sister. Ronny retired after many years working in the textile industry. After his retirement,...
Juanita Gunnells Blanton
Mar 29, 2026
Juanita Gunnells Blanton, 92, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026 at her home. She was born May 1, 1933 in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Robert Ivan and Lela Elizabeth Gladden Gunnells and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 75 years, Farchel Leggette Blanton, her son, Farchel Randy Blanton, and...
Christopher Robert Golembieski
Mar 26, 2026
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Christopher Robert Golembieski
Christopher Robert Golembieski, 20, of Kings Mountain, NC entered into the presence of Jesus on March 26, 2026 in Chula Vista, CA following a fatal motorcycle accident. Born in Everett, WA, he was the son of Karen Parker of Kings Mountain, NC and Brian Golembieski of Jacksonville, Florida. He was recently engaged to Sarabeth...
Helen Mathis Brackett
Mar 26, 2026
Helen Mathis Brackett, 85, passed away on March 26, 2026 at home in Shelby, NC. Born March 10, 1941 in Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Mathis and Annie Hall Mathis and was also preceded in death by her husband Albert Lee Brackett and numerous brothers and sisters. Helen was a waitress at The Pier restaurant...
Bobby Gene Hayes
Mar 25, 2026
DATELINE: WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
Bobby Gene Hayes
Bobby Gene Hayes, 87 passed away peacefully in Wilmington NC on March 25, 2026. Hayes was born April 6, 1938 in Shelby, NC and lived there until he joined the US Army. Upon returning from Ft. Hood Texas 1961, he began his law enforcement career in Kings Mountain as a Police Officer. He went on...
Roy Elmer Goins
Mar 24, 2026
Roy Elmer Goins, 83, of Grover, NC, passed away on March 24, 2026, surrounded by family at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born April 6, 1942 in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Clyde Elmer Goins and Pearl Short Goins and was also preceded in death by all of his siblings: Chalmer, Sadie Mae, Inez, Ruth, Thelma, Bertha, Dorothy,...
Thomas Woodrow Grayson, Jr.
Mar 24, 2026
Thomas Woodrow Grayson, Jr., 75, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on March 24, 2026 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. Born October 31, 1950 in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Thomas Woodrow Grayson, Sr. and Maxine Boggs Grayson and was also preceded in death by his brother, James Grayson, Sr.
Tom lettered in football and golf at...
Patricia Ann Payseur
Mar 24, 2026
DATELINE: BESSEMER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA
Patricia Ann Payseur
Patricia Ann Payseur, age 72, of Bessemer City, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. Born on January 2, 1954, in Cleveland County, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Elise and Carrie Turner Kimbell. She was also preceded in death by her brother,...
Farchel Leggette Blanton
Mar 23, 2026
Mr. Farchel Leggette Blanton, 98, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026 at home surrounded by family.
A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Dwight and Lucile Blanton and was also preceded in death by his son Farchel "Randy" Blanton. He dedicated his life to his career with the Cleveland County Department...
Roger Wayne Arrowood
Mar 23, 2026
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Roger Wayne Arrowood
Roger Wayne Arrowood, age 78, passed away on Monday March 23, 2026 at home.
Roger was born on September 2, 1947 to the late Dora and Albert Arrowood in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Roger was preceded in death by his stepmother, Mary Arrowood, four sisters Helen Joanne Bailey, Ruby Jean Hill, Francis Arrowood Brigman Shehan...
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