Obituaries
Thelma Houck Phifer
Apr 2, 2026
Thelma Houck Phifer, 71, of Grover, NC, passed away on April 2, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. She was born May 13, 1954 in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Lee and Hazel Helms Houck and was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Ray Houck and Ed Ed Houck. Thelma was a member...
Ronny Jewel Roberts
Mar 31, 2026
Ronny Jewel Roberts, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, entered his eternal rest on March 31, 2026 at his home. He was born November 25, 1946 in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Harry Junior and Myrtle Paige Roberts and was preceded in death by his sister. Ronny retired after many years working in the textile industry. After his retirement,...
Juanita Gunnells Blanton
Mar 29, 2026
Juanita Gunnells Blanton, 92, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026 at her home. She was born May 1, 1933 in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Robert Ivan and Lela Elizabeth Gladden Gunnells and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 75 years, Farchel Leggette Blanton, her son, Farchel Randy Blanton, and...
Helen Mathis Brackett
Mar 26, 2026
Helen Mathis Brackett, 85, passed away on March 26, 2026 at home in Shelby, NC. Born March 10, 1941 in Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Mathis and Annie Hall Mathis and was also preceded in death by her husband Albert Lee Brackett and numerous brothers and sisters. Helen was a waitress at The Pier restaurant...
Roy Elmer Goins
Mar 24, 2026
Roy Elmer Goins, 83, of Grover, NC, passed away on March 24, 2026, surrounded by family at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born April 6, 1942 in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Clyde Elmer Goins and Pearl Short Goins and was also preceded in death by all of his siblings: Chalmer, Sadie Mae, Inez, Ruth, Thelma, Bertha, Dorothy,...
Thomas Woodrow Grayson, Jr.
Mar 24, 2026
Thomas Woodrow Grayson, Jr., 75, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on March 24, 2026 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. Born October 31, 1950 in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Thomas Woodrow Grayson, Sr. and Maxine Boggs Grayson and was also preceded in death by his brother, James Grayson, Sr.
Tom lettered in football and golf at...
Patricia Ann Payseur
Mar 24, 2026
DATELINE: BESSEMER CITY, NORTH CAROLINA
Patricia Ann Payseur
Patricia Ann Payseur, age 72, of Bessemer City, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. Born on January 2, 1954, in Cleveland County, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Elise and Carrie Turner Kimbell. She was also preceded in death by her brother,...
Farchel Leggette Blanton
Mar 23, 2026
Mr. Farchel Leggette Blanton, 98, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026 at home surrounded by family.
A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Dwight and Lucile Blanton and was also preceded in death by his son Farchel "Randy" Blanton. He dedicated his life to his career with the Cleveland County Department...
Roger Wayne Arrowood
Mar 23, 2026
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Roger Wayne Arrowood
Roger Wayne Arrowood, age 78, passed away on Monday March 23, 2026 at home.
Roger was born on September 2, 1947 to the late Dora and Albert Arrowood in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Roger was preceded in death by his stepmother, Mary Arrowood, four sisters Helen Joanne Bailey, Ruby Jean Hill, Francis Arrowood Brigman Shehan...
Martha Bell Harrelson
Mar 15, 2026
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Martha Bell Harrelson
Martha Bell Harrelson, 91, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on March 15, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. She was born March 24, 1934 in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Roscoe and Nellie Patterson Green and was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Clyde Junior Harrelson....
Barbie Leanne Penny
Mar 7, 2026
Barbie Leanne Penny, 56, passed away on March 7, 2026 at home in Gastonia, NC. She is now reunited with her parents, Bobby Penny, Sr. and Shirley Randolph, and the father of her children, Timothy Davis. Barbie was born August 28, 1969 in Cleveland County, and she grew to be a beloved daughter, mother, and friend. She was that rare...
Jodie Maser Hicks
Mar 7, 2026
DATELINE: SMYRNA, SOUTH CAROLINA
Jodie Maser Hicks
Jodie Maser Hicks, 61, of Smyrna, SC, passed away peacefully, with her husband by her side, on March 07, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC. She was born December 19, 1964 in Summit County, OH, daughter of the late William Edward and Carolyn Burdette Maser and was preceded in death by a brother,...
Eloise Pearson Moss
Mar 7, 2026
On March 7, 2026, Eloise Pearson Moss, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, was reunited in heaven with her husband of 71 years, Jack Edward Moss. Born March 19, 1937 in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James and Wyona Myers Pearson. Eloise was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, her son-in-law, Pastor Joe Riley, her brother,...
Brenda Lee Thompson Jones
Mar 6, 2026
DATELINE: GROVER, NORTH CAROLINA
Brenda Lee Thompson Jones
Brenda Lee Thompson Jones, 65, of Grover, NC, passed away on March 06, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. She was born November 7, 1960 in Volusia County, FL, daughter of the late Dewey and Betty Melton Thompson and was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Queen, her brother,...
Barry Eugene Rikard
Mar 5, 2026
Barry Eugene Rikard, 75, passed away on March 5, 2026 at his home in Kings Mountain, NC. Born November 12, 1950 in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late James Bratton and Lois Bennett Rikard and was also preceded in death by his brother Jimmy Rikard. Barry graduated with the Kings Mountain High School Class of 1969, then...
Mike Henderson
Mar 4, 2026
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Lawrence Michael "Mike" Henderson
Lawrence Michael Henderson, 62, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on March 04, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. He was born March 18, 1963 in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Lawrence and Ernestine Short Henderson. At 16 years old, Mike began a career in the mining industry that...
Robert Douglas Huffstetler
Mar 3, 2026
DATELINE: KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Robert Douglas Huffstetler
Robert Douglas Huffstetler, of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. Doug was born January 23, 1951 in Gaston County, NC, the only child of the late John Robert and Mary Gertrude Compton Huffstetler and was preceded in death...
Dennis Lee Nail
Mar 2, 2026
Dennis Lee Nail, 72, of High Shoals, NC, passed away on March 2, 2026 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. Born August 6, 1953 in Montague, MA, he was the son of the late Marion Nail and Lorraine Taylor Nail. Dennis served his country honorably in the US Marine Corps, during which time he was awarded the National Defense...
Edward Anthony Roberts
Mar 2, 2026
DATELINE: YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA
Edward Anthony Roberts
Edward Anthony Roberts, 85, of York, SC, passed away on March 02, 2026 at his home. He was born April 15, 1940 in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Pinkney and Lois Falls Roberts and was preceded in death by his siblings, David, Junior, Isabelle, Edith, Ethel, Jin, and Dot. Eddie served the United...
Judy Loraine Bridges
Mar 2, 2026
Judy Loraine Collins Bridges, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on March 2, 2026 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia, NC. She was born October 22, 1944 in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Fred and Irene Wilson Collins and was preceded in death by her husband, Ned Eugene Bridges. She was also preceded in death by her brother, and...
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