MON AUG

■ OBITUARIES

Chuck Howell

KING MOUNTAIN– Charles David “Chuck” Howell, 68, went to his heavenly home, Saturday, Jul 24, 2021 at his home.

Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Charles Avery and Josephine Ledford Howell. He worked for Lithium Corp in Bessemer City and was a member of Pleasant City Church.

Chuck loved his Lord, his church, riding his scooter, taking pictures and recording TV shows to watch at his leisure. He leave a big vacant hole in the hearts of his brother, Randy and his aunt, Judie.

He is survived by his brother, Randy Howell and wife Angie of Gastonia; and an aunt and like a sister, Judie Barker and husband Ron of Clover, SC.

A memorial service will be held 12pm on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Pleasant City Church, with the Rev. Gary Marburger officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, in the church. Memorials may be made to Pleasant City Church, 1146 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152

Aquamation services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation in Kings Mountain

Online condolences:www.claybarnette.com

Joy Temple McGinnis

KING MOUNTAIN– Joy Temple McGinnis, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 24, 2021 at Alexandria Place in Gastonia, NC. Born December 11, 1937 in Mitchell County, NC.

She was daughter of the late Gus and Jessie Bennett Peterson. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother Pearl Peterson, son Chris Howell, and 2 brothers Ed and C.L. Peterson. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She spent her life as a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband Jim McGinnis; sons: Dean Howell (Brenda) of Kings Mountain, NC; William Howell of Bakersville, NC, and Mike Howell of Gastonia, NC; 7 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

All services will be private.

Interment will be held in Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC

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

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

Troy Dewitt “Dee” Guyton

KING MOUNTAIN– Troy Dewitt Guyton, 86, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late James Russell and Duffy Shelton Guyton and was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Guyton, and two sisters, Pansy Guyton Bell and Naomi Guyton Jones.

In 1952, Dee graduated from Kings Mountain High School, then earned an Associates degree from Gaston College in blueprint drawing while working a full time job and attending school in the evenings.

Dee was a life long member of Second Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School Superintendent and teacher, Bible teacher, he led children’s church, was a member of the Building, Pulpit, Stewardship, and Personnel committees, sang with the choir, and many other roles including helping to build the Second Baptist Fellowship Center.

He served honorably in the US Army, first in the Korean Conflict and a second term during the Berlin Crisis. Dee retired from Champion Contractors and was the owner and operator of Guyton Construction for many years.

Always active, and willing to serve others, Dee was a member of several organizations to include, Scottish Rites Oasis Temple, the Fairview Masonic Lodge, president of White Plains Shrine Club, the American Legion, and a member of the Kings Mountain chapter Gideons International. He also enjoyed coaching American Legion baseball and church softball. An avid sports fan, Dee was honored to serve with the Sports Hall of Fame Committee.

In his spare time, Dee enjoyed hunting, attending ballgames, NASCAR, gardening, and spending time with his beloved family, especially his grandchildren who were the light of his life. He was a loving husband, wonderful father and the best Papa in the world. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the VA home based program-Complete Care-, Cleveland County Hospice, and to a special CNA Pallie Jenkins.

He is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-one years: Delane Parker Guyton, of the home; children: Lanny Dewitt Guyton (Marisa), Jupiter FL, Jill Guyton Nanney (Bryan), Oak Island, NC, and Dawn Guyton Strasser, Murphy, NC; grandchildren: Charlotte Guyton (Bryan Conner), Troy, NY, Cady Guyton, Charlotte, NC, Scott Dewitt Guyton, Charlotte, NC, Amelia Guyton, Jupiter, FL, Isabella Guyton, Jupiter, FL; sisters-in-law: Joanne Parker, Marshville, NC, and Lorraine Belk, Monroe, NC and loyal K-9 companion: Dior.

The family would like to encourage all attendees to wear a face covering and follow Covid protocols.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July, 29, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Second Baptist Church with Reverend Dennis Pruitt officiating

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm prior to the service in the sanctuary of the church.

Interment will be held in Mountain Rest Cemetery.

Memorials in Dee’s memory may be made to Second Baptist Church at 120 Linwood Road, Kings Mountain, NC or to Shriners Hospital for Children Greenville at www.donate.lovetotherescue.org

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

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

Dianne Fite

KINGS MOUNTAIN: Ruby Dianne “Dinky” Fite, 68, died Monday, July 19,2021 at her home.

A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Durell and Estelle Ware Sanders.

Dianne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who worked for Kinmont Industries and Curtain Bed and Bath, and was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Shirley Schronce, Libby Seagle, and Loretta Sipe.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years David Fite of the home; daughters, Tonia Willard and husband Daniel, Kim Fite, and Angie Kirk and husband Billy; grandchildren, Beth Fite, Cansas Fite-Welch, Gregory Sorrells, Dustin Sorrells, Michael Sorrells, and Ariah Partlow; great-grandchildren, Klowhee Hunt, Khadenze Hunt, Josalyn Jenkins, Vinny Desilva, Kamden Huffstetler, and Josh Welch; sisters, Jane Starnes and husband Bobby, Kathy Lovelace and husband Phil, and Lillian Hendricks.

Funeral service was held at 4 pm, Thursday July 22, 2021, at Harvest Baptist Church of Kings Mountain with Pastor Gary Teague II officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service in the Church. Burial followed in Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Gaston County. Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation of Kings Mountain

Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation of Kings Mountain.

Online condolences:www. claybarnette.com

Kay Frances Leftwich

KING MOUNTAIN– Kay Frances Leftwich, 69, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 18, 2021 at CaroMont Health in Gastonia, NC.

She was born in Cleveland County, NC, daughter of the late Bud and Frances Moss Huffstetler.

Kay was a former member of Christian Freedom Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling and especially loved cruising. Kay was always on the go and enjoyed crocheting in her spare time. She loved spending time outdoors sitting with her loved ones. Kay enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family, whom she cherished dearly. She was a loving mother, doting grandmother and great grandmother, wonderful sister, and friend to many.

She is survived by her son: Bryan Edmond Leftwich (Amanda), Gastonia, NC; daughter: Ashley Dawn Lovelace (Davie), Kings Mountain, NC; siblings: Eddie Huffstetler (Ann), Myrtle Beach, SC and Mott Murphy (Steve), Gaffney, SC; grandchildren: Bradley Lovelace (Haejin), Matthew Lovelace (Lyndsay), Alex Lovelace, and Tucker Leftwich; great-grandchild: Henry Lovelace.

The funeral service was held on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Reverend Mike Chambers officiating.

Visitation was held on Thursday, July 22, 2021 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.

Robert “Max” Blackburn

KING MOUNTAIN– Robert “Max” Blackburn, 92 of Kings Mountain passed away Saturday July 24th.

Graveside services will be Thursday, July 29 at 4 pm in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain.

Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center is entrusted with arrangements.

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ARRESTS

JULY 14: Angela Dawn Battles, 39, Bessemer City, assault and battery, no bond. Suspect was transported to Gaston County jail.

JULY 16: David Christopher Lawhun, 32, 112 Guyton Loop, assault of female, resist public officer, assault on government official. No bond.

JULY 16: Joseph William Arck, 44, Forest City, felony possession Schedule I, MDMA, possession marijuana paraphernalia, possession marijuana, $10,000 secured bond.

JULY17: Phetlamphai Vongphakdy, 39, 1142 York Road, 39, DWI, failure to heed blue light, resist, delay, obstruct, $10,000 unsecured bond.

JULY 18: Tiffany Jo Carrigan, 42, 714 Bridges Drive, two counts driving while license revoked, open container, DWI, $16,000 secured bond.

JULY 20: Caroline Alexis Tague, 21, Gaffney, SC, larceny, felony, $1,000 secured bond.

JULY 21: Tracy Messick Spicer, 176 East End Drive, larceny, misdemeanor, first degree trespass, criminal summons.

JULY 22: Patience Makhya Adams, Gastonia, simple assault, second degree trespass, criminal summons.

JULY 22: Richard Eugene Knight, 54, Clairmont, violation of protective custody order, no bond.

INCIDENTS

JULY 16: Body Junction, 106 W. Gold Street, reported theft of two wicker chairs.

JULY 20: Blanchard CAT Hill, SC reported a break-in at a construction site on Sir Lancelot Lane and damage to an excavator’s two body panels estimated at $8,000.

JULY 29l Walmart, Shelby Road, reported theft of currency.

JULY 22: A resident of Charles Street Apartments reported theft of two .22 caliber handgun magazines and currency from a 2008 Honda.

WRECKS

JULY 19: Officer Warlick said Lindsay Weeks, Bessemer City, operating a 2019 GMC, crossed into Cathy Randolph’s Lane of travel at West Mountain Street and Phifer Road, Randolph was driving a 2018 Honda. Property damages were estimated at $4,000.

JULY 20: Officer Carpenter said Tracy Spicer, 313 Edel Street, said a box truck driver merged in her lane of traffic on I-85 South and struck her 2016 Nissan doing estimated $1,500 damage and didn’t atop.

JULY 21: Officer Herndon reported that Ayawna Wray, 5041 Pennington Place 41, operating a 2017 Toyota, said she stopped for the stop sign on NC 161 and didn’t see the oncoming driver, Wanda Patterson, 12 Bennett Drive, and struck the right side of the vehicle traveling north on Cleveland Avenue. Property damages were estimated at $13,000.

JULY 22: Officer Joel said Karri Stanley, 200 E. King Street, operating a 2004 Suzi, said she turned around to make sure her daughter was buckled up and ran off the road and hit a City of Kings Mountain utility pole on King Street. Property damage was estimated at $2,000.

CITATIONS

JULY 6: Christopher Hughes,29, 129 Whetstine Road, no vehicle registration, fictitious tag.

JULY 7; Kimberly Deal, 50, 200 S. Oriental Avenue, revoked driver’s license.

JULY 7: Tabatha Tate, 40, Bessemer City, expired tag, no vehicle registration.

JULY 7: Regina Pascarella, 69, Bessemer City, expired tag.

JULY 8: Dallas Conner, 27, 733 Chestnut Ridge Church Road, expired tag, no vehicle inspection.

JULY 8: Christina Smith, 43, 921 Margrace Road, expired, altered tag, revoked license, no v vehicle inspection.

JULY 9: Jennifer Messer, 111 High Ridge Court 2, no tag, no inspection, no insurance, failure to carry license.

JULY 9: Anthony Hall, 31, 803 Jackson Street, fictitious tag, no insurance, no registration, no new certificate of title.

JULY 10: Jonathan Heffner, 34, Bessemer City, expired tag.

JULY 11: Jonathan Paise, 32, 4001 Chestnut Woods Drive, no seat belt.

JULY 11: Earl Max Hogsed, 68, 1016 2nd Street, fictitious tag.

JULY 11: Steven Hicks, 45, 1825 Shelby Road, no vehicle registration.

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