KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Emmett Odell Greene, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 11, 2020, surrounded by loved ones at the home of his daughter.

He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Fred Thomas and Louis Lovelace Green and was preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn Harmon.

Emmett attended the Nashville Auto and Diesel College and retired from Carolina Freight after many years of service as a diesel mechanic. He also worked at the city of Kings Mountain in maintenance and for Kings Mountain District Schools after his retirement. Emmett was an avid outdoors man and loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed baseball and loved watching his grandchildren play ball. He was a former member and deacon of Macedonia Baptist Church and was a current member of David Baptist where he enjoyed singing in the choir. In his spare time, Emmett enjoyed working on small engines. He was a devoted husband and caregiver to his beloved wife Betty, loving father to his children and doting grandfather to his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Betty Champion Greene, of the home; daughter: Lisa Greene Weaver and husband Bill, Shelby, NC; son: Phillip Greene and family, Shelby, NC; grandchildren: Angel Queen (Phillip), Dustin Mode, Thomas Weaver (Chrissy Helton) and Nicholas Weaver; great-Grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Jackson Queen

The funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM at David Baptist Church with Reverends David Turner and Brian Taule officiating

Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM prior to the service at David Baptist Church.

Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Billy Ray Arrowood, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 10, 2020 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. He was born in Rutherford County, NC, son of the late Fred Arrowood and Edna Harris and was preceded in death by his stepfather, Carl Paysour. Billy was also preceded in death by his wife of many years, Mary Elizabeth Arrowood, his brothers, Junior and David Arrowood and his sisters, Judy Vanadore and Frances Banner.

Billy enjoyed fishing, going to flea markets and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a wonderful and loving father and grandfather who will be missed greatly by his loving family and friends.

He is survived by daughters: Donna Burgess and husband Jonathan, Kings Mountain, NC and Sharon Blanton and husband Phillip, Shelby, NC; girlfriend of eleven years: Teresa Jenkins, Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren: Chris Arrowood, Randy Putnam, Heather Phillips, Billy Stilwell and Shelby Stilwell; six great-grandchildren

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris memorial Chapel.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home.

Interment was held in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Grady Keever Howard Sr. died on Sunday, September 6th at the age of 97. He will always be remembered for his strong faith, his quick wit, his wisdom and his great compassion for everyone. He especially had so much love and admiration for all his family.

Mr. Howard is a native of Denver N.C, and he is survived by two daughters, Patricia Graves (Jim) of Burlington NC; Joan Murphy (Pat) of Huntersville, NC; and son, Grady Keever Howard Jr. (Chris) of Kings Mountain, NC. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Mary Graves Wymbs (Bryan) of Salisbury,NC; Matthew Murphy (Emily) of Huntersville, NC; Elizabeth Graves Jenkins (Andrew) of Raleigh, NC; Megan Murphy of Huntersville, NC; Alice Ann Howard Gola ( Henry) of Arlington, VA; and Grady Keever Howard III (Amanda), Charlotte, NC; and 6 great-grandchildren Amelia Wymbs, Cora Wymbs, Ruby Gola, Rose Gola, Katie Howard and Grady Keever Howard IV.

Mr. Howard was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Mary Sue McGinnis Howard, his parents, McLean Asbury Howard and Neva Keever Howard, and two brothers Myron M. Howard and Herbert A. Howard.

He graduated from Rock Springs High School in Denver, NC. He attended Western

Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC; and during the war he attended Emory Universary in Atlanta, Georgia.

Grady Howard served as the Kings Mountain Hospital Administrator for 32 years from 1953 – 1985.

He served in the United States Marine Corps and retired as a Major after serving in World War II and the Korean War.

He was a member of the Kiwanis Club for over 60 years and served as President , and a former member of the Jaycees. He also served as a Trustee of the Cleveland County Community College from 1977 – 2000.

He was a member and chairman of the Mauney Memorial Library. Being the avid reader that he was, he made many visits to the library.

He was on the Kings Mountain Indoor Pool Foundation, and had a large part in seeing the project completed. 

For over 20 years after the pool was finished, he and a few of his friends met there several mornings each week for a swim.

However, his favorite recreation by far was playing golf. Over the years he had the opportunity to play at lots of golf courses. He made many, many life time friends at the golf course.

He was very dedicated to his church, Central United Methodist Church where he served as Chairman of the Administrative Board. He also supported many other ministries in the church.

There will be a private graveside service for the family on Saturday.

September 12th. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Central United Methodist Church,113 S. Piedmont Ave., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 and Testa Family Hospice House, 951 Wendover Heights Dr, Shelby, NC 28150.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
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KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Betty Joyce Mitchell, 87, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 20, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late David Everette and Hattie Mae Welch Cash and was preceded in death by her son, Chip McCarter and a sister Jean Girault.

Betty was a member of MorningStar Ministries in Fort Mill, SC where she served the Lord with all her heart. She enjoyed going on mission trips and has traveled to Scotland and Malaysia serving the call of missions.

Betty retired from the city of Kings Mountain after many years of service. She was a people person who never met a stranger and loved her many friends. Betty was a wonderful loving mother, sister and grandmother who will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter: Sheri Mitchell, Kings Mountain, NC; son: Brent McCarter, Charlotte, NC; grandchild: Micah Waters, Lincolnton, NC.

A memorial service was held on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel

Visitation was held on Monday, August 24, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150. 

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Tony Lee Bridges, 48, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 19, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Bobby Kenneth and Elsie McNeely Bridges. Tony was employed as a foreman at NVR where he had worked for seventeen years.

He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, fishing and giving golf cart rides to his grandchildren who were the light of his life. Tony enjoyed watching football and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved being at home surrounded by the people he loved most, his family. Tony was a wonderful husband, brother and loving Pawpaw. He will be missed greatly by his loving family and many friends. 

He is survived by his wife of 16 years: Kathy Wright Bridges, of the home; brother: Rodney Bridges (Cindy), Kings Mountain, NC; sister: Diane Spencer (Steve), Connelly Springs, NC; step-children: Michael Smith (Ashley), Kings Mountain, NC, Jamie Smith (Ashley), Bessemer City, NC and Ashley Smith (Jonathan Seright), Shelby, NC; grandchildren: Robbie Perkins, Raya Smith, Khloe Smith, Kindal Seright, Kaylee Smith and Kaycee Smith; mother-in-law: Evelyn Wright and brother-in-law: Danny Wright (Patricia Abernathy) all of Kings Mountain, NC.

The family will hold a private Celebration of Life Service at a later date

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to assist with the funeral expenses at 158 Wright View Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Eloise Grigg Huffstetler, 91, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2020.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Hubert and Carrie Davis Grigg and was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Jack Huffstetler and her children, David Huffstetler, Jackie Holder and Sheila Alexander. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry, Bud, Sam and Gene Grigg and her sisters, Helen Moss and Ruby Ellis.

Eloise was a one of a kind person who loved life and always lived it to the fullest. She enjoyed spending time outdoors watching her beloved squirrels and birds, early morning coffee and the Golden Girl TV programs.

Eloise loved to dance and enjoyed going to senior dances at the Patrick Senior Center. She liked spending time in the mountains and was looking forward to a beach trip. Eloise never stopped living and cherished everyday she was given. She was always outspoken but loved everyone in her own special way. She was a loving mother, sister and grandmother to her 77 grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren.

Eloise’s strength, heart and love for her family will be missed so much by her family and friends.

She is survived by daughters: Carolyn Camp and Brenda Hollifield, both of Kings Mountain, NC; sister: Faye McInnes, Kings Mountain, NC; Caretaker and granddaughter: Sherri Black, and husband Mike, Summerville, SC; daughter in law: Marilyn Huffstetler, Gastonia, NC; fourteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; thirty-three great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service was held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel.

Visitation was held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home.

Interment was held Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
 

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Donald Lee Henderson Sr., 61, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 23, 2020 at Accordius Health at Rutherford in Rutherfordton, NC.

He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Donald Henderson and was preceded in death by a son, Duriel Lee Henderson, sister, Kimberly Renee Henderson and his step father, James L. Thompson Sr.

Donald was a life long member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and retired from General Shale after thirty-five years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing cards and watching Nascar racing. Donald enjoyed collecting many things including guns, knives and Dale Earnhardt Sr. memorabilia. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years: Sheila Blanton Henderson, of the home; son: Donald Lee “Leebo” Henderson Jr. and wife Shandie, Richmond VA; mother: Evelene Oliver Thompson, Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren: Hero, Bianca and Scarlett Henderson; brother: Jimbo Thompson and wife Vicki, Kings Mountain, NC; sister: Sandy Randle and husband John Hoyle, Kings Mountain, NC; nephews: Josh and Tyler Randle and Max Thompson.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Dr. Steve Taylor officiating

Interment will be in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC.

The family will receive friends at the home of Evelene Thompson.

Memorials may be made in memory of Donald to Bethlehem Baptist Church at 1017 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Clayton Lloyd Ollis, 55, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 19, 2020 at Atrium Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

He was born in Canton, Ohio. Clayton was preceded in death by his father, Walt Ollis. Clayton was born a March of Dimes baby and was not expected to live past one year.

Through God’s grace, Clayton was able to live a long and fulfilling life. He moved to Kings Mountain in 1977 where he attended and graduated Kings Mountain High School with honors. Clayton graduated from Mars Hill College in 1987 and entered Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1988 where he earned a Masters of Divinity in 1990.

Clayton lived to serve the Lord through music. He traveled to and lived in several cities while following his calling of ministry. Clayton was presently serving as the Minister of Music at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Kings Mountain, NC. He was a wonderful, strong willed man with a heart of gold. Clayton will be missed dearly by his loving family, many friends and the entire community. 

He is survived by his mother: Diana M. Ollis, Kings Mountain, NC; sisters: Ruth Lancaster and husband Steven, Susan Todd and husband Joe, and Janey Ollis, all of Kings Mountain, NC; nieces: Ashley Todd and Allison Wellmon, both of Kings Mountain, NC; nephews: Steven Lancaster and wife Jessica and children Jackson and Noah of Greenville and Jake Lancaster and wife Bree of Kings Mountain; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and church families.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date by Harris Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Clayton to Resurrection Lutheran Church at 600 Crescent Circle, Second Baptist Church at 120 Linwood Road or to Oak View Baptist Church at 1517 York Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Ruth Parker Beam, 103, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 22, 2020 at Summitt Place in Kings Mountain, NC.

Born in Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ambrose Andrew “Andy”Parker and Mary Buff Parker. She was also preceded in death by a number of brothers and sisters.

She was a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University. She taught first grade in the Kings Mountain School System for twenty years but began her teaching career in Key West, Florida.

She enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad as well as doing all types of crafting, quilting, ceramics, and porcelain dolls. She was a long time participant at the Patrick Senior Center and volunteered there for many years. Ruth loved her church family, Kings Mountain Baptist Church, which she attended faithfully when she was able. 

She is survived by 1 son: Jerry Beam and wife Frances, Greenville, SC; 1 brother: Cecil Parker and numerous nieces and nephews

Her body lay in state at Harris Funeral Home, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. A private graveside was held.

Interment was held in Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Casar, NC

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Kings Mountain Baptist Church, PO Box 608, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 6101 Ward Gap Rd, Casar, NC 28020 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
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CHARLOTTE, NC – On July 7, 2020, Jim Spivey passed away peacefully at home at the age of 92, ushered into his Lord and Savior’s presence to join his beloved wife, Butch. He was born on September 10, 1927 in Kings Mountain to Margaret Jane Stowe Spivey and Weaver Jerome Spivey. After a childhood in Kings Mountain and in Charlotte, Jim returned to Kings Mountain and graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1945.

Jim entered the U.S. Merchant Marine service in 1945, and sailed between 1945-1947 to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, to South America, and to the Netherlands. 

Jim attended Gardner-Webb College and received an Associate’s degree in 1949. Jim married Beulah Elizabeth Rhea of Kings Mountain on August 27, 1949 in Kings Mountain. They were married 70 years. 

Jim worked most of his career in the insurance adjusting and risk management fields providing risk management expertise to the city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County and to other municipal and commercial entities. Jim earned a reputation as a well-respected, open and honest businessman, known to speak his mind and stand up for what he believed in. 

 He and Butch were active members of the Carmel Baptist Church in Charlotte since moving there in 1968. He and Butch enjoyed many travels in the North America, Europe, the South Pacific, Australia, and the Caribbean. 

Jim was ever-generous, loyal, disciplined, kind, stubborn, organized, honest, persistent, dedicated, passionate, and faithful. He was described by a friend as an exemplary Southern gentleman. He was a patriot, proud of his country, and grateful to God for the long life he lived, and hopeful that what he did with the time he was given on earth was done for good. 

Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Elizabeth Rhea “Butch” Spivey (1930-2019). He is survived by his six children, Jerry Spivey and wife, Jane, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Karen Spivey Dallas and husband, Walt, of Cary, North Carolina, Greg Spivey and wife, Helen, of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, Jeff Spivey and wife, Jeanie, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Dana Spivey Mims of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Stowe Spivey and wife, Pam, of North Carolina, 11 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. Jim and Butch were always very proud of their family.

Jim and Butch will be buried at the Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain and a grave side internment will be held there at 10 AM on July 18, 2020. Family will receive friends at 1 PM at McEwen Funeral Home - Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210 on Saturday, July 18, 2020, and a Memorial Service will be held there beginning at 2 PM. The Memorial service will also be available as a VIRTUAL service linked at the Facebook link on the McEwen website to be viewable live or as a recording.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Carmel Baptist Church Missions in Charlotte, Gardner-Webb University, Jim and Butch Spivey Dramatic Scholarship at Gardner-Webb University, or to Gideon’s International.

For full obituary and condolences, visit www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.
 

Kelvin “Buster” Reynolds, age 51, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Gaston Memorial Hospital.

Kelvin was born March 24, 1969 in Cleveland County to the late William Walter Reynolds and Mary Couch Ezzell.

He worked in textiles for many years and most recently worked for Hound’s Campground in Kings Mountain. He enjoyed dirt track racing and was a music enthusiast. Kelvin was a very loyal, dependable, trustworthy friend and employee. He was a kindhearted and devoted family man. Kelvin will be missed by all who knew him. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Crystal Murks Reynolds.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Nancy Detter (Ricky) and brother, Marvin Ezzell (Mialy) all of Kings Mountain; nieces, Brandy Wiley (Josh), Shera Davis and Carolyn Rhyne (Shannon); nephews, Logan and Adrian Ezzell; great-nieces and nephews, Sophia, William, Serenity, Shelby, Matthew, Lewis, Zander and several other family members and numerous friends.

A private celebration of Kelvin’s Life will be conducted for family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to https://www.gofundme.com/f/kelvin-quotbusterquot-quotwhalequot-reynolds-funeral-funds

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Thomas “Tom” Charles Harper died July 10, 2020 at his home.

A private celebration of life took place on July 16, 2020. 

Mr. Harper was born in Greenville, NC to the late Thomas Wilson Harper and Maude Plonk Harper. He graduated from Gaston College and attended Brevard College and UNC-Charlotte. He retired from Bartlett Nuclear, Inc. He was also previously employed by the City of Walhalla, Duke Power and John E. Jenkins, Inc. He was an avid tennis enthusiast and was a member of Spindle Tree Racquet Club for over twenty years.

Survivors include his wife, Frances D. Harper of the home; stepsons, Matthew (Jacqueline) Reynolds of Pendleton, SC and Micah Reynolds (Caitlin Payne) of Del Norte, CO; sisters, Susan (Gerard) Roche of Cramerton, NC; Mary Louise (James) Ware of Kings Mountain, NC; and Barbara Harper of Cramerton, NC; three step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Epworth Children’s Home, PO Box 50466, Columbia, SC 29250; Hospice of the Foothills, 390 Keowee School Rd., Seneca, SC 29672; or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Keowee Funeral Service of Oconee is assisting the family.

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC – Janice Roberta Ross, 74, of Kings Mountain, passed away on July 08, 2020 at Atrium Main in Charlotte, NC. She was born in York County, SC, to late Robert Breakfield and Mary Lee Branham and was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Robert Ross. Janice was a member of Royal Praise Ministries for All People in Kings Mountain, NC. She was an avid traveler, loved going RVing with her companion Pete and taking train rides through the mountains. Janice enjoyed watching classic television and visiting flea markets. She enjoyed NASCAR and was a diehard Cowboys fan. Janice was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

She is survived by: son: Scott Bright and wife Stacie, Huntersville, NC; daughters: Susie Burket and husband Rick, Wilmington, NC, Leanne Phifer and husband, Roger and Carmen McKinney, both of Charlotte, NC; step-father: Lindsey Branham, Charlotte, NC; long time companion: Pete Lyles, Mooresville, NC; brother: Ronnie Moss and wife Cheryl, Charlotte, NC and Alex Moss, Columbia, SC; grandchildren: Hallie, Cameron, Lauren, Conner, Lacie and Brooke; great-grandchildren: Danika, Marshall, Cooper and Carter and a number of other loving family members

Graveside service was held on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Canaan United Methodist Church, Smyrna, SC officiated by Bishop Brady Jackson.

Memorials may be made to Royal Praise Ministries for All People at 2055 Shelby Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.
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CHARLOTTE, NC – On July 7, 2020, Jim Spivey passed away peacefully at home at the age of 92, ushered into his Lord and Savior’s presence to join his beloved wife, Butch. He was born on September 10, 1927 in Kings Mountain to Margaret Jane Stowe Spivey and Weaver Jerome Spivey. After a childhood in Kings Mountain and in Charlotte, Jim returned to Kings Mountain and graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1945.

Jim entered the U.S. Merchant Marine service in 1945, and sailed between 1945-1947 to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, to South America, and to the Netherlands. 

Jim attended Gardner-Webb College and received an Associate’s degree in 1949. Jim married Beulah Elizabeth Rhea of Kings Mountain on August 27, 1949 in Kings Mountain. They were married 70 years. 

Jim worked most of his career in the insurance adjusting and risk management fields providing risk management expertise to the city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County and to other municipal and commercial entities. Jim earned a reputation as a well-respected, open and honest businessman, known to speak his mind and stand up for what he believed in. 

 He and Butch were active members of the Carmel Baptist Church in Charlotte since moving there in 1968. He and Butch enjoyed many travels in the North America, Europe, the South Pacific, Australia, and the Caribbean. 

Jim was ever-generous, loyal, disciplined, kind, stubborn, organized, honest, persistent, dedicated, passionate, and faithful. He was described by a friend as an exemplary Southern gentleman. He was a patriot, proud of his country, and grateful to God for the long life he lived, and hopeful that what he did with the time he was given on earth was done for good. 

Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Elizabeth Rhea “Butch” Spivey (1930-2019). He is survived by his six children, Jerry Spivey and wife, Jane, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Karen Spivey Dallas and husband, Walt, of Cary, North Carolina, Greg Spivey and wife, Helen, of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, Jeff Spivey and wife, Jeanie, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Dana Spivey Mims of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Stowe Spivey and wife, Pam, of North Carolina, 11 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. Jim and Butch were always very proud of their family.

Jim and Butch will be buried at the Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain and a grave side internment will be held there at 10 AM on July 18, 2020. Family will receive friends at 1 PM at McEwen Funeral Home - Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210 on Saturday, July 18, 2020, and a Memorial Service will be held there beginning at 2 PM. The Memorial service will also be available as a VIRTUAL service linked at the Facebook link on the McEwen website to be viewable live or as a recording.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Carmel Baptist Church Missions in Charlotte, Gardner-Webb University, Jim and Butch Spivey Dramatic Scholarship at Gardner-Webb University, or to Gideon’s International.

For full obituary and condolences, visit www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.

LaJolla, CA – George Anne (Georganna) Moss Marston passed away peacefully at home on March 31, 2020 after complications from several strokes. She was born on November 24, 1940 in Kings Mountain, NC to George Wingfield and Mae Sue Hord Moss, deceased. She was a resident of La Jolla, CA for many years.

George Anne made her debut at the Shelby Sub-Debutante Ball and in 1958 she graduated from Kings Mountain High School, where she was a valued member of the KMHS Band. During high school she won a coveted position at the Transylvania Music Camp in Brevard, NC. She attended Meredith College, Raleigh, NC and graduated from Winthrop College, Rock Hill, SC. She did graduate study in History at UNC, Chapel Hill, NC, and worked as an assistant to Dr. Arthur Larson, Professor of Law at Duke University, and worked in the Perkins Library there. In 1963 she married Edwin Lindsay Marston, Jr. The couple moved to NY and in 1964 she became a Librarian in the Reference Department for Citibank in New York City. After a move to La Jolla, CA and an amicable divorce, George Anne began a career at Pulse Engineering that lasted for almost 40 years. As Project Manager and Manager of Worldwide Inventory, she traveled overseas to France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Mexico City, China, Singapore, Thailand and Germany.

George Anne loved her family, returning to NC for many visits, weddings and funerals. From an early age she was an avid fan of UNC basketball and football, traveling to many games and following the UNC basketball team to appearances in March Madness and the Final Four. A special time was spent annually in Maui on a restful vacation and enjoying the Maui Classic, especially when the UNC team was a participant.

She was a former member of the 1st Presbyterian Church, Kings Mountain, NC and attended the La Jolla Presbyterian Church in CA.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Gallagher of La Jolla, CA; sisters, Susan Lee Moss Grigg (Glenn) of Raleigh, NC and Sara Nell Moss Hope (Tommy) of Cary, NC. Also surviving are nephews David and George Grigg (Ann), Lindsay Wright (Priscilla Myers) and nieces Laura Grigg Powell (Chris) and Sara Grigg Brame (William C. Jr.) Also surviving are three grandnephews, three grandnieces and many beloved cousins.

The family wishes to thank the rehabilitation staff at Scripps Encinitas and at Scripps ICU, and the hospice nurses for their help and kindness.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 18 at 2 p.m. in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC with Reverend Dr. Mac Schafer officiating. The family will speak with friends at the graveside immediately following the interment. In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC and Greenwood Mortuary, San Diego, CA.

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 was a longtime member of Central United Methodist Church. She retired after 20 years of service from the Kings Mountain National Military Park where she served as a Park Ranger and curator of the museum. Tencie was a licensed pilot for many years, a member of the Civil Air Patrol and a member of The Ninety-Nines, an organization of women pilots. She enjoyed working with pottery, creating stained glass and building furniture. Tencie was always active and loved working with her hands, gardening, building and laying brick. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed greatly by her family and loved ones.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years: Bud Rhea, of the home; sons: Scott Rhea, Holden Beach, NC and Monty Rhea, Kings Mountain, NC; daughters: Stacie Rhea (Glenn Carroll) and Julie Turner (Jeff), all of Kings Mountain, NC; grandchildren: Dane and Skyler Rhea, Clinton and Wesley Turner and Tucker Carroll; great-grandchild: Karmin Rhea; sister-in-law: Beth Eubanks and nieces Kelly Jones and Susan Falls.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Reverend Bruce Gwyn officiating.

The family will speak with friends immediately following the interment at the graveside.

Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church at 113 S. Piedmont Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

Guest register is available at: www.harrisfunerals.com.

Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kings Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements.