Obituaries

Jul 31, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Hazel Chapman Graham Hazel Chapman Graham, 99, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 31, 2020 at Shelby Manor in Shelby, NC. She was born in Davidson County, NC, to the late Noah Edley and Myrtha Wright Chapman and was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Raymond Bunyan Graham. She...

Jul 31, 2020

DATELINE:  GROVER, NORTH CAROLINA Jimmy Lee Bowens Jimmy Lee Bowens, 78, of Grover, NC, passed away on July 31, 2020 at Atrium Health   in Shelby, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Glenn and Junie Bell Hord Bowens and was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth, Reese Dale and Larry Bowens and a sister,...

Jul 28, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Mona Hamrick Scism Mona Hamrick Scism, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 28, 2020 at Atrium Health in Shelby, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Wilburn and Mary Jane Cook Hamrick and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Jack Neal Scism....

Jul 21, 2020

DATELINE:  SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA Brenda Kay McMullen Brenda Kay McMullen, 70, of Shelby, NC, passed away on July 21, 2020 at Atrium Health in Shelby, NC. She was born in Pratt, Kansas, to the late George Elwyn and Lola Norrida Davis McMullen and was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Farris and a nephew, George Michael Eberwein. Brenda...

Jul 21, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Carl Brooks Armstrong Carl Brooks Armstrong, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 21, 2020 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Sumter, SC, to the late Brooks and Theda Horlacher Armstrong and was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ashley Brown. Carl was a long time...

Jul 17, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Lindsey Megan Carpenter Lindsey Megan Carpenter of Kings Mountain, NC died peacefully at Levine Dickson Hospice House on Friday, July 17, 2020 in Huntersville, NC at the age of 33. Lindsey was a cherished daughter, sister, Christian, and friend. Lindsey is survived by her mother Vonda Carpenter, sister Kaitlyn Carpenter, grandfather Bill Foster, and...

Jul 15, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Wayne "Butch" Lowery Wayne Lewis Lowery, 68, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 15, 2020 at his home. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Norman Lewis Lowery and Helen Matilda McSwain Lowery and was preceded in death by his brother David Lowery and sister, Kathy Thompkins. SURVIVORS: Wife...

Jul 8, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Janice Roberta Ross Janice Roberta Ross, 74, of Kings Mountain, passed away on July 08, 2020 at Atrium Main in Charlotte, NC. She was born in York County, SC, to late Robert Breakfield and Mary Lee Branham and was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Robert Ross. Janice was a member...

Jul 8, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Johnny Raymond Walker Johnny Raymond Walker, 63, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 08, 2020 at his home. He was born in San Antonio, TX, to Bernice Walker and Betty Nell Joy. FUNERAL SERVICE:  No service is planned at this time.

Jul 7, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Eugene Johnson Eugene Johnson, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away unexpectedly on July 07, 2020 at his home. He was born in Gaston County, NC, son of the late Howard and Maudie Reece Johnson and was preceded in death by his sister, Lutrell Hancock. Eugene possessed a strong Christian faith, was a member...

Jul 5, 2020

DATELINE:  GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA Tony Glenn Gilstrap Tony Glenn Gilstrap, 70, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on July 05, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Gaston County, NC, to the late Virgil and Grace Deanhardt Gilstrap and was preceded in death by his brother Jerry Gilstrap. Tony worked for many years at Blu-Gas and retired from Pharr...

Jul 4, 2020

DATELINE:  CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA Nancy Nickels Nancy Nickels, 94, of Kings Mountain and Charlotte passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020, at her apartment in Sharon Towers. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Calvin Nickels, Jr. and Eloise Willeford Nickels, as well as her brother, Ensign James Calvin Nickels III. She was also preceded in death...

Jul 1, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Coleen Kiser Elizabeth Coleen Kiser, 92, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 01, 2020 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Z. A. and Annie Champion Ellis and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Kiser and her daughter, Dian Kiser....

Jun 26, 2020

Harris Funeral Home, Inc 108 South Piedmont Avenue, PO Box 639 Kings Mountain, NC 28086 (704) 739-2591 Fax (704) 739-7601 mthornburg@harrisfunerals.com www.harrisfunerals.com DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Elizabeth Ann Olmstead Elizabeth Ann Olmstead, 70, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2020 in Kings Mountain, NC. Born in Mecklenburg County, NC, she was the daughter of James...

Jun 25, 2020

DATELINE:  La Porte City, Iowa

BIOGRAPHY Ruby Sides, 98, La Porte City, IA, died at La Porte City Specialty Care on Thursday, June 25, 2020. She was born November 19, 1921, in Kings Mountain, NC, daughter of Butler and Fannie Whisnant Dixon. Ruby married Warren Artman Sides on December 15, 1945, in Charlotte, NC.  He died April...

Jun 24, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA KINGS MOUNTAIN - Cathey Pritchard Noell of Kings Mountain, NC passed away June 24. Born August 25, 1955, in Charlotte to Evelyn and Hugh Pritchard and raised in Plaza-Midwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Rodney Pritchard. Cathey’s love of providing quality and fine tasting food to...

Jun 24, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA John Christopher Willett John Christopher Willett, 44, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 24, 2020 at Atrium Pineville, NC. He was born in Greenville, TN. Chris was preceded in death by his father, John B. Willett. He was an avid wrestling fan and wrestled with a local organization in the Kings Mountain...

Jun 23, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Essie Marie Foster Essie Marie Foster, 95, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 23, 2020 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Charles Meek and Martha Jane Weaver Foster and was preceded in death by her sisters, Minnie Styers, Bessie Crawford...

Jun 22, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Gloria Caldwell "Tootsie" Ware Gloria Caldwell "Tootsie" Ware, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 22, 2020 at CaroMont Health in Gastonia, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Milard Benson and Mae Horne Caldwell and was preceded in death by her husband Richard Ware and her son,...

Jun 21, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Deloris M. "Tencie" Rhea Deloris M. "Tencie" Rhea, 84, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 21, 2020 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late William J. "Dub" and Alice Sellers Eubanks and was preceded in death by her brother, Doug Eubanks. Tencie...