Obituaries

Jan 14, 2019

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Heather Lenore Grimes

Heather Lenore Grimes, 43, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2019. She was born in Gaston County, NC to the late Judy Carolyn Dowell Grimes.

She is survived by her son Noah Crocker; daughter Alexis Grimes Graham and her husband Isaiah Graham; 2 grandsons,...

Jan 14, 2019

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Edna Elaine Bowen Edna Elaine Bowen, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 14, 2019 at her home in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Gaston County, NC, to the late Marshall Brown and Elsie Bailey Brown and was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Winford Bowen. She...

Jan 13, 2019

DATELINE: SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA Camden Owen McWhirter Camden Owen McWhirter, 33, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away on January 13, 2019.  He was born in Cleveland County, NC. Camden was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George Lee Amerson Sr. and Mildred Inez Goss Amerson, and an uncle, Gregory Alan Amerson. He was of the Methodist faith. Camden served...

Jan 9, 2019

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Ilene Gantt Sanders Ilene Gantt Sanders, 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 09, 2019 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Robert Gantt and Thelma Cornwell Gantt and was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Gantt. Ilene was a...

Jan 6, 2019

Maude Lee Owens McCarter at 104 years, went home to be with her Lord and Savior January 6, 2019.  Born to John Crayton and Rettie Owens, in Cleveland County, on January 2, 1915.  Maude grew up on a farm on York Rd. in Kings Mountain.  She was preceded in death by four brothers and 2 sisters.  Married to Kelly...

Jan 4, 2019

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Robert Larry "Butch" Yarbrough: Robert Larry "Butch" Yarbrough, 73, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 04, 2019 at his home in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, to the late Tommie Bob Yarbrough and Julia Elizabeth Forbis Yarbrough and was preceded in death by his wife of 48...

Jan 4, 2019

DATELINE: SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA Betty Elizabeth Ross Betty Elizabeth Ross, 68, of Shelby, NC, passed away on January 04, 2019 at Testa Family Hospice in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Spartanburg County, SC, to the late Ben Gold Foster and Eva Hattie Tucker Foster and was preceded in death by sisters, Minnie Foster and Janet Gibson. Betty...

2019

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA George Walter Yarbro George Walter Yarbro, 84, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 24, 2019 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late John E. Yarbro and Vela Herndon Yarbro and was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Darlene B....

2019

DATELINE:  BLACKSBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA Jasper Tony Black Jasper Tony Black,75 , of Blacksburg, SC, left this world on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones.. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Major John Black and Edna Dickson Black. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Black. Tony served his country...

2019

Sandra Lynn Messenger

Sandra Lynn Messenger, 76, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on May 24, 2019, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. She was born in Warren, PA, to the late Robert Emett Lynn & Mildred Lucille Kifer Lynn. Sandy was a faithful Christian of the Baptist Faith. She retired from Kings Mountain High...

2019

DATELINE:  SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA Samuel Warren G. Pruitt Jr. Samuel Warren G. Pruitt Jr., 52, of Shelby, NC, passed away on May 06, 2019 at his home. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Carolyn Faye Clary. Sam was an accomplished automotive mechanic and worked for Brian Gamble Auto and Diesel Inc., and J&B Automotive. He was...

2019

DATELINE:　 KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

Bessie Lawson Martin

Bessie Lawson Martin, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 26, 2019 at Testa Family Hospice House. Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Dillard D. Lawson and Ada Phillips Lawson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of...

2019

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Roy Lee Johnson Roy Lee Johnson, 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 20, 2019 at his home in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Washington County, TN, to the late Albert Lee Johnson and Dorothy Mae Pearson Johnson. Roy served his country honorably as a member of the US Army....

2019

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Stonewall "Stoney" Jackson Stonewall "Stoney" Jackson, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 19, 2019 at Atrium Health in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Johnny Marion Jackson and Anna Elizabeth Childers Jackson and was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank, Floyd, George and...

Dec 27, 2018

Louise J. ‘Lou’ Ballew (aka Loulou) passed away peacefully on  December 27, 2018 from lung cancer, under the loving care of the Testa Family Hospice House staff.

Born in Mauldin, SC in 1926, after graduating high school Lou went on to enjoy a long career in accounting and the nursery and landscaping business.  At the end of...

Dec 22, 2018

DATELINE:  SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA Beverly Kay Woody Beverly Kay Woody, 63, of Shelby, NC, passed away on December 22, 2018 at Atrium Health - Cleveland in Shelby, NC. She was born in Maryland to the late Zealand James Williams. Kay was a nurse for over 30 years and loved taking care of, and helping people. She enjoyed vacationing at...

Dec 21, 2018

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Jeffrey Lee Whisnant Jeffrey Lee Whisnant, 51, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 21, 2018 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC. Jeff was a wonderful husband and a devoted father and grandfather. He was a wonderful son and loyal friend. Jeff was devoted...

Dec 20, 2018

DATELINE:  SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA Sandra Kay Whaley Sandra Kay Whaley, 72, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 20, 2018 at Peak Resources in Shelby, NC.  Born in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Philbeck and Lillie Mae Sanders. Sandra was a former hairdresser and Certified Nursing Assistant. She loved to shop and attend...

Dec 16, 2018

DATELINE: LAKE WYLIE, SOUTH CAROLINA Joseph Frank Messick Joseph Frank Messick, 78, of Lake Wylie, SC, passed away on December 16, 2018 at his home in Lake Wylie, SC. He was born in Caldwell County, NC, to the late Frank Mack Messick and Zellie Elizabeth Wilson Messick and was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Bill Messick,...

Dec 13, 2018

DATELINE:  MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA Timothy Lee Mullis Timothy Lee Mullis, 58, of Morganton, NC, passed away on December 13, 2018 at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, Morganton, NC.  Born in Cleveland County, to the late Henry Herman Mullis and Louise Whetstine Mullis, he  was  also preceded in death by a brother, Kenny Mullis.  Timothy was a very happy person. ...