Obituaries

Jun 17, 2023

DATELINE: RAEFORD, NORTH CAROLINA

Haven Haas Barshaw

Haven Haas Barshaw, 23, formerly of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 17, 2023 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Haven had a devout Christian faith that was evidenced by her love and compassion for others. Haven enjoyed...

Jun 15, 2023

DATELINE: SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA James William Hensley Jr.

James William Hensley Jr., 61, of Shelby, NC, passed away on June 15, 2023 at his home. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late James William Hensley Sr. and Thelma Patrice Truelove Hensley.

The family will hold a Memorial Service on Thursday, June...

Jun 13, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Connie Blanton Cain

Connie Blanton Cain, 67, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 13, 2023 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Harold D. Blanton and was preceded in death by her son, Kelby Burton and a...

Jun 9, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Beverly "Bobby" Denise Lynch

Beverly Denise Lynch, 67, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully after a determined battle with cancer on June 09, 2023 at her home. She was born in Richland County, SC, daughter of the late Roy Donald and Nellie Dotson Lynch and was preceded in death by 2...

Jun 6, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Thomas A. Tate Sr.

Thomas A. Tate Sr., 96, of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on June 6, 2023 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Shelby, NC to Thomas Coy and Edith Campbell Tate. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64...

Jun 2, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Monzell Simmons Moore

Monzell Simmons Moore, 89, formerly of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with her Savior on June 02, 2023 at The Greens at Gastonia. She was born in Banks County, GA, daughter of the late Ruppert and Alice Lane Simmons and was preceded in death by her...

Jun 1, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Ashton Cole Teague

Ashton Cole Teague, 29, of Kings Mountain, NC, entered the gates of Heaven on June 01, 2023. Cole was born in Gaston County, North Carolina and was preceded in death by his sister, Lacey Dawn Teague, grandfather, Fred Quinn, and an aunt, Teri Jean Ledford. Cole was...

May 29, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Virginia "Gin" Bumgardner

Virginia Bumgardner, 96, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 29, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Cherokee County, SC, daughter of the late Cleveland and Kathleen Bailey Moore and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph "Buck"...

May 29, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Rebecca Thornburg Cook

Rebecca Cook, known affectionately by her friends and family as Becky, passed away peacefully on May 29th, 2023 in her beloved hometown of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Born on the 21st of July, 1940 to the late Floyd and Margaret Patterson Thornburg, she lived a life filled...

May 22, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Mary Elizabeth "Beth"  Wheeler

Mary Elizabeth Wheeler, 64, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed through the gates of Heaven on May 22, 2023 at her home. She was born in Cleveland County, daughter of the late Tommy and Julia Forbis Yarbrough and was preceded in death by 2 brothers, John and Butch Yarbrough...

May 18, 2023

DATELINE: GROVER, NORTH CAROLINA

Margaret Juanita Canipe

Margaret Juanita Canipe, 75, of Grover, NC, passed away on May 18, 2023 at White Oak Manor Shelby in Shelby, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Calvin "Cab" and Edna Cook Tessneer. She was a skilled cake decorator and she owned and...

May 16, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Ruth Cook

Ruth Cook, 87, of Shelby, NC, took the hand of Jesus on May 16, 2023 at Carolina Caring Hospice of Newton, NC. Ruth was the daughter of the late Carl and Grace Williams of Kings Mountain, NC and is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years,...

May 16, 2023

DATELINE: GROVER, NORTH CAROLINA Lanny Darrell Drum Jr.

Lanny Darrell Drum Jr., 58, of Grover, NC, passed away suddenly on May 16, 2023 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Lanny Darrell Drum Sr. and Gloria Jean Martin Drum and was preceded in death by a brother, David Drum. Lanny...

May 14, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Rebecca Smith Huntsinger

Rebecca Smith Huntsinger, 73, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 14, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. Rebecca was the daughter of the late Walter and Katie Stoglin Smith and was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Jerry Wilson Huntsinger and...

May 13, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Dean Costner

Dean Costner, 91, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 13, 2023 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Thomas Evans and Mary Etta Sellers Costner and was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years,...

May 12, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Dr. Jane C. King (76), loving wife, family champion, distinguished educator, wise friend, spiritual guide, mentor to generations, Outlander fan, and gracious soul, peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on May 12, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 34 years, Jerry L. King, son Michael King and...

May 12, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Vernie Mae Norkett

Vernie Mae Norkett, 84, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 12, 2023 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. She was born in Cherokee County, SC, daughter of the late June and Rose Blackwell Peterson and was preceded in death by her husband of 43...

May 10, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Juanita Clary Bolin

Juanita Clary Bolin, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2023 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late George and Ruth Collins Clary and was preceded in death by...

May 9, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Michael Edward Baity

Michael Edward Baity, 69, of Gastonia, NC,went to be with the Lord May 9, 2023.  Michael was born on April 2, 1954 in Cleveland Co. NC to the late James Floyd and Mary Ruth Cabe Baity.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Heather Baity...

May 7, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Shuford Kirk Peeler Jr.

Shuford Kirk Peeler Jr., 89, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 07, 2023 at his home. He was born in Stanly County, NC, son of the late Shuford Kirk Peeler Sr. and Katherine Mummert Peeler. He attended Charlotte City Schools and was a 1956...