Obituaries

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...

May 7, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Helen Morris McDaniel

Helen Morris McDaniel, 91, passed away on May 7 with her family by her side.

Helen was born on May 19, 1931 in Moore County, NC to the late Earl and Eva Carter Morris. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64...

May 6, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Lynn Goforth Wooten

Lynn Goforth Wooten, 76, of Forest City, NC, passed away on May 06, 2023 at Augusta University HHT Clinic in Augusta, GA. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Robert Lee and Dorothy Mae Cloninger Goforth and was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby...

May 6, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Roy Douglas Whitaker

Roy Douglas Whitaker, 74, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 06, 2023 at his home. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Walter and Margaret Carpenter Whitaker and was preceded in death by all seven of his brothers and sisters. Roy served the...

May 4, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Betty Graham Hullender

Betty Graham Hullender, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 04, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, daughter of the late Robert Clinton and Lanie Smith Graham and was preceded in death by her husband...

May 1, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Brenda Early Beasley

Brenda Early Beasley, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 01, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.  Born in Cleveland Co, NC.  She was Daughter of the late James Early and Sarah Genell Hawkins Early, she was also preceded in death by husband Barton R....

Apr 30, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Eloise Cash Hamrick

Eloise Cash Hamrick, 87, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 30, 2023 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. She was born in Jackson County, GA, daughter of the late H. Melvin and Annie Bell Pheagin Cash. She was raised in Kings mountain, graduated from...

Apr 29, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Beatrice Evelyn Etters

Beatrice Evelyn Etters, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 29, 2023 at Carolina Care in Cherryville, NC. She was born in Connecticut. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Etters, her parents, and her brother, Matthew Soleck. Beatrice enjoyed attending Christ Worship...

Apr 29, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Dodie Bush

Dodie Bush, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 29, 2023 at her home.  She was born in Tuscarawas County, OH, daughter of the late James and Hazel Johnson Porter and was preceded in death by sisters, Faye Clark, Betty Baker, Doris Yuhas, Verna "Patty" Porter, her brothers,...

Apr 28, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Donald Eugene "Gene" Adams Jr

Donald Eugene "Gene" Adams Jr, 62, of Grover, NC, passed away on April 28, 2023 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. He was born in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Gene spent most of his life as an electrical engineer. He attended Victory Baptist Church and was...

Apr 25, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Charles William Summers

Charles William Summers, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 25, 2023 at his home. He was born in Polk County, NC, son of the late William Pinkney and Lillian Wood Summers and was preceded in death by all 5 of his siblings. Charles served his country...

Apr 21, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Noel Patrick Mandig

Noel Patrick Mandig, 89, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 21, 2023 at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC. He was Born in Melbourne, Australia, son of the late Leonard and Mary Wilson Mandig and was preceded in death by his wife of 44...

Apr 20, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Della "Cookie" Merck

Della "Cookie" Merck, 63, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 20, 2023 at her home. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Claude Revels and Edna Medford and was preceded in death by her first husband, Marty Jones. She was also...

Apr 16, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Darrell Mitchell Forbes, Sr.

Darrell Mitchell Forbes, Sr., 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 16, 2023 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Hugh Frank and Maudie Lou Postell Forbes and was preceded in death by his brother Dennis Forbes. Darrell served...

Apr 16, 2023

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Kathleen Richburg Inman

Kathleen Richburg Inman, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 16, 2023 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Willie and Eva Gathings Richburg and was preceded in death by her brother, Lee...