Dec 23, 2021

David Russell Haynes, age 52, of Spindale, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at his home.

David was born Tuesday, November 11, 1969 in Rutherford County to the late William Roy Haynes, Sr., and Willena Biddix Haynes.  David was a security guard.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing.  David loved his family, especially his grandchildren and will be...

Dec 1, 2021

Bill Cyrus Watson, age 82, of Buncombe County, NC formerly of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Charles George VA Medical Center, in Asheville.

Bill was born Monday, December 25, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late John Watson and Aileen Copeland Watson.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  Bill was...

Nov 29, 2021

Bernard “Buddy” Gale Murphy, III, age 51 of Kings Mountain, NC passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland formerly Cleveland Regional Medical Center, Shelby, NC.

He was born in Hollywood, Florida, to Sue Morrow Murphy and the late Bernard “B.G.” Gale Murphy, Jr.

Buddy was a graduate of Troy State University, Alabama. ...

Nov 27, 2021

George Calvin Watson, Sr., age 84, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the Oak Grove Healthcare Center.

George was born Wednesday, January 20, 1937 in Rutherford County, to the late John Watson and Aileen Copeland Watson.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served on one of the warship destroyers. He...

Nov 20, 2021

Tommy Helmandollar, age 74, of Shelby, NC, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Tommy was born Sunday, January 26, 1947 in Richlands, Virginia to the late Robert Brittan Helmandollar and Eliza Jane Bandy Helmandollar.  He spent most of his life living in West Virginia.  Tommy was an electrician as well as a prison minister.  He was...

Oct 25, 2021

Thomas Olin” P-Nut” Croft, Jr., age 61, of Gastonia passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Ivey Nursing Home in Gastonia.

Thomas was born Friday, April 8, 1960 in Bamberg County, SC to the late Thomas Olin Croft, Sr., and Margaret Elizabeth Thompson Croft.  He was a mechanic most of his life.  Thomas enjoyed fishing and the...

Oct 23, 2021

Teresa Ann Westbery, age 60, of Shelby, NC, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Teresa Ann Westbery was the beloved daughter of Johnie Raymond Westbery and Patricia Ann Honeycutt.

She was preceded by her grandparents, David Vane Honeycutt and Pattie McCain Whitely and John William Westbery and Patricia Elizabeth Williams.

Oct 3, 2021

Delores Mae “Nana” Suttles, age 61, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away Sunday October 3, 2021 at the Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain.

Delores was born Monday, August 29, 1960 in Gaston County to the late John Hill and Betty Jean Grigg Hill.  Nana loved her animals, fishing on a boat, camping; but more than...

Sep 24, 2021

Leslie Claudette Scruggs, age 45, of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021.

Leslie was born Saturday, November 8, 1975 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late C. Boy Scruggs and Sylvia Evelyn Horton Scruggs.  She had the most biggest heart, she always seen the good in everyone no matter what. Leslie will always be in...

Sep 18, 2021

Steven Dean Stinnette, age 59, more affectionately called “Goob” by his favorite people, met Jesus face-to-face on September 18, 2021. Steven fought a courageous battle against cancer and ultimately won. Steven was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He cherished his time in nature and was passionate about sharing this love with his friends and family. Though...