Obituaries

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...

Jun 17, 2020

Robert G. Kaverman passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020, at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, Fla., with family at his side. He was born July 16, 1928, in Erie, Pa., to Martin and Anna Kaverman. He attended Academy High School, were he was a member of the varsity cross country track team. For summer training he was a...

Jun 16, 2020

DATELINE: GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA Peggy Camilla Feeback Peggy Camilla Feeback, 88, of Gaffney, SC, passed away on June 16, 2020 at Peachtree Center in Gaffney, SC. She was born in Gaston County, NC, to the late Elbert Linley Coley and Ada Black. FUNERAL SERVICE: The family will hold a private burial GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM ARRANGEMENTS:  HARRIS FUNERAL...

Jun 12, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Stacey Dawn Ball

Stacey Dawn Ball, 28, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2020.  Stacey  was born in Cleveland County NC.  She was predeceased in death by paternal grandparents William Frankie Ball and Diane Marie Ball,  aunt Jessica Diane Ball and grandfather Harry Martin.  She was...

Jun 11, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Janice S. Welch Janice S. Welch, 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 11, 2020 at her home. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, and was preceded in death by her father, Walter Lee Smith, mother-in-law, Patricia Welch and her grandson, Tristan Davis. Janice was a member of Cherokee Street Baptist...

Jun 6, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Kenneth Paige Cash Kenneth Paige Cash, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 06, 2020 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Vera Cole Cash and was preceded in death by his brother Randy Cash. Ken attended Patterson Grove Baptist Church....

May 27, 2020

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...

May 27, 2020

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...

May 26, 2020

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,...

May 23, 2020

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,...

May 23, 2020

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...

May 22, 2020

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:...

May 21, 2020

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....

May 21, 2020

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...

May 18, 2020

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...

May 17, 2020

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...

May 16, 2020

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Delvin Wayne King Delvin Wayne King, 41, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on May 16, 2020 at his home. He was born in Cleveland County, NC. Delvin was a longtime member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church and he attended Branch Street Chapel with his wife and children. He was employed by Cataler North...