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A.V. Yarbro
CHARLOTTE — Mr. A. V. Yarbro, 77, of 7325 McWhirter Road, formerly of Kings Mountain, died Sunday, May 29, 2005, at Carolinas Medical Center.
The funeral will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Kings Mountain, with the Rev. Janice Combs officiating.
Burial will follow in Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain.
The family will receive friends Thursday at Harris Funeral Home from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
George Costner
LAWNDALE — Mr. George Daniel Costner, 83, of 320 W. Main St., died Monday, May 30, 2005, at home.
Born Jan. 7, 1922, in Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Andrew Clifton Costner and Ola Mae Self Costner. He was retired from Cleveland Mills. He was an Army veteran of World War II, where he served in the European Theater and received five bronze stars. He was a member of Morris Memorial Baptist Church, where he was a former Sunday school teacher. He was a member of the Cleveland County Rose Society. His rose garden was a special blessing to the community and at one time he had more than 700 varieties of roses in his garden. He won many awards for his roses including the King and Queen Awards.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Archie Dean Costner, and a special aunt and uncle, Emma Turner and Charlie Costner.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mildred Brackett Costner; a daughter and son-in-law, Hilda Brackett and the Rev. Eddie Brackett of Wendell; three sisters, Edna Russ of Morganton, Willie Mae Carpenter of Cherryville and Mary Helen and Alfred Asherbraner of Hickory; two granddaughters, Amee Brackett of Raleigh and Jennifer Walton and husband, the Rev. Matt Walton, of Wendell.
The funeral is today at 2 p.m. at Morris Memorial Baptist Church of Casar, with the Revs. Eddie Brackett, Matt Walton and Christopher Emory officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends today at the church from 12:30 to 1:30.
Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 29150.
Stamey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Troy Brittain
LAWNDALE — Mr. Troy Brittain, 47, of 1133 E. Stagecoach Trail, died Monday, May 30, 2005, at home.
Born Oct. 11, 1957, in Cleveland County, he was a son of Bonnie Lee Brittain and the late Forrest Brittain. He was a well-loved charter member of Adventure House, where he had participated for the past 18 years. He was a member of Plains View Baptist Church, where he was the ringer of the church bell.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Judy Hunt and husband, Leonard, of Fallston and Barbara Ann Devenny and husband, Herman, of Cherryville; two nieces, Shelly Stinchcomb of Fallston and Dena Pittman of Lawndale; and two great-nieces, Macy Stinchcomb and Morgan Pittman.
The funeral will be Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Plains View Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bill Ewing officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday at the church an hour before the service.
Memorials may be made to Adventure House Memorials, 924 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150.
Stamey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Edith Clark
SHELBY — Mrs. Edith Mae Clark, 70, died Monday, May 30, 2005, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Dockery’s Funeral Home will announce arrangements.
Alyssa Bywater
SHELBY — Miss Alyssa Sandria Yvonne Bywater, 19 months, of 1210 Gidney St., died Monday, May 30, 2005, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home will announce arrangements.
Mary Wilson
SHELBY — Mrs. Mary Thompson Wilson, 89, of 210 Lee St., died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home will announce arrangements.
Ollie McSwain
BOILING SPRINGS — Mrs. Ollie Daves Webb McSwain, 89, of 102 E. College Manor Drive, formerly of Webb Farm Road, Shelby, died Sunday, June 5, 2005, at home.
Born in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late W. F. Daves and Belle Zora Melton Daves. She was a homemaker and a retired owner and operator of Webb Farm Gin. She was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Senior Adult Sunday School Class and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was also a graduate of Mooresboro High School.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Vernon Selier Webb and Everette W. McSwain; a brother, Abram Daves; and a brother-in-law, James H. Hooker.
She is survived by two sons, the Rev. Stan Webb and wife, Wanda, of Boiling Springs and the Rev. David Webb and wife, Nancy, of Connelly Springs; six grandchildren, Chris Webb, Todd Webb and wife, April, Keith Webb, and Laura McCollum and husband, Jeff, all of Greensboro, Michelle Strickland and husband, Peter, of Boiling Springs and Melanie Willis and husband, Bradley, of Shelby; six great-grandchildren, Brian and Breanna Webb and Tyler and Kyle Webb, all of Greensboro, and Kate Strickland and Destinee Hill, both of Boiling Springs; a sister, Stella Daves Hooker of Boiling Springs; and five step-grandchildren, Sabrina Miller of Greensboro, Misti Belton of Winston-Salem, Nathan Fisher and wife, Heather, of Forest City, Stephen Fisher of Shelby and Adam Fisher of Boiling Springs.
The funeral is tonight at 7 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, with Dr. Terry Cagle and the Rev. Andy Oliver officiating. A private burial will be held in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight at the church from 5:30 to 7 and at other times at the home of the Rev. Stan and Wanda Webb, 131 Creekside Drive, Boiling Springs.
Memorials may be made to Vernon S. and Ollie D. Webb Charitable Endowment Fund, N.C. Baptist Foundation, 201 Convention Drive, Cary, NC 27511.
Cleveland Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Ed Horn
ELLENBORO — Mr. James Edwin Horn, 73, of 465 Hwy. 74 Business East, died Sunday, June 5, 2005, at the VA Medical Center in Asheville.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, with Dr. Ron Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight at McKinney-Landreth Funeral Home from 7 to 9.
‘Pete’ Byers
FOREST CITY — Mr. Leonard “Pete” Byers, 64, of 186 Byers Road, died Sunday, June 5, 2005, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Caroleen First United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Steve Kiser, Roy Byers and Wayne Toney officiating. Burial will follow in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight at Harrelson Funeral Home from 6 to 9.
Marsha Davis
GREENSBORO — Miss Marsha Rae Davis, of Castle Croft Road, died Sunday, June 5, 2005, at Moses Cone Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Cleveland County, she was a daughter of Martha Mauney Davis and the late Ray Dean Davis. She worked for 16 years as Operations Manager for the Center of Creative Leadership. She was a very active member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She inspired us all with her love of life and laughter, her wonderful hugs and bright smile. She will be missed by all.
In addition to her loving mother, she is survived by a brother, Joseph Dean Davis and wife, Donna, and the light of her heart, her nephew, Michael (Scoobie) Davis, and Elizabeth (Bethie) and Alex (Allie Marie) Julian; and a special uncle, Dale Mauney and wife, Betty, of Shelby. Also surviving are special family friends the Sheppard, Julian and Johnson families and all of the families have been an inspiration.
Martha, Joey, Donna and Michael wish to thank our church family for their love and support, Dr. Ennever and the staff at Regional Cancer Center, the members of Clifton Roads Baptist Church, and the staff and nurses at Hospice Care of Greensboro and Moses Cone Hospital.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church. A graveside service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery in Shelby.
The family will receive friends Wednesday at the Cornerstone Baptist Church Family Life Center immediately following the service.
Instead of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Building Fund at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 5736 Inman Road, Greensboro, NC 27410 or Hospice of Greensboro.
Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home in Greensboro is in charge of arrangements.
Zelda Powell
MORGANTON — Mrs. Zelda A. Powell, 81, died Monday, June 6, 2005.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Drexel First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends tonight at Sossoman Funeral Home from 7 to 8:30.
James Maddox
SHELBY — Mr. James Adam Maddox, 78, of 407 S. Thompson St., died Sunday, June 5, 2005, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
Dockery’s Funeral Home will announce arrangements.
Donald Patterson
LINCOLNTON — Mr. Donald Ray Patterson, 45, of 2357 Lake St., died Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Lincoln Medical Center.
Ebony & White’s Funeral Service will announce arrangements.
Jean White
FOREST CITY — Mrs. Jean Nyberg, 81, of 189 Georgia Ave., died Saturday June 4, 2005, at Hospice House of Rutherford County.
The funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Barry K. Keys and the Rev. J. Anthony Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Wednesday at The Padgett and King Mortuary from 7 to 9 p.m. and at other times at the home of Jennifer and John McBrayer, 181 Georgia Ave., Forest City.
Barbara Shull
CHERRYVILLE — Mrs. Barbara V. Shull, 57, of 416 N. Mulberry St., died Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jackie Price officiating. Burial will follow in Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends tonight at the funeral home from 6 to 8.
