1820 - 1879 (58 years)
Generation: 1
1. | James Poston was born on 10 Nov 1820 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 Jan 1879 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Wilson Cemetery, Peach St., Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
Notes:
James moved to the Wilson plantation sometime after marrying Tom Wilson's daughter, Sarah. He managed the Hotel at Wilson Springs after the death of Thomas Wilson.
Cemetery:
Sadly his monument is missing. There is a monument at Elizabeth Baptist Church that gives the location of his burial place.
James married Sarah Wilson on 4 Oct 1847. Sarah (daughter of Thomas Wilson and Elizabeth Love) was born on 18 Oct 1823 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 22 Jun 1899. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
6. | James Osburne Poston (1.James1) was born on 1 Nov 1857 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 31 Jul 1929 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Funeral: Home
Notes:
Funeral:
Pallbearers were Messers. Clyde, McBride, Paul and Bryan Poston, Julius Mull and Porter Champion. Flower girls were close friends of the family. Attendants came from as far away as Jacksonville, Fl.
James married Ellen Margaret Kerr on 1 Oct 1884 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Ellen (daughter of John William Kerr and Nancy Cornelia Erwin) was born on 25 Nov 1864 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC; died on 22 Feb 1940 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Ora Lee Poston was born on 19 Aug 1887 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Jan 1974 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC.
- 12. Richard King was born in 1705; died on 7 May 1782.
- 13. James Mcbride Poston was born on 22 Apr 1889; died on 1 Jul 1890.
- 14. Lucile Poston was born on 21 Jan 1891 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 Sep 1939 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 15. Sarah Margaret Poston was born on 27 Mar 1892; died on 29 Sep 1981; was buried in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 16. William Garnet Poston was born on 2 Apr 1894 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 9 Feb 1943 in Columbia, SC.
- 17. Lois Virginia Poston was born on 10 Mar 1896 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 22 Sep 1973 in Hartwell, GA.
- 18. James Raleigh Poston was born on 14 Jun 1899 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 11 May 1980 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 19. Henry Grady Poston was born on 8 Oct 1901; died on 24 Aug 1961.
- 20. John D. Poston was born on 3 Oct 1903 in Cleveland County, NC; died on 17 Oct 1973 in Cleveland County, NC; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby.
- 21. Elsie Poston was born on 11 Jun 1905 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1Apr 1992 in Daytona Beach, Florida; was buried in Daytona Beach, Florida.
- 22. Wilma Poston was born on 27 Jan 1908; and died.
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7. | Daniel Pinkney Poston (1.James1) was born on 26 Oct 1859; died on 16 Oct 1897 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Daniel married Eugenia Hogue on 29 Nov 1885 in Zoar Baptist Church, Cleveland County, NC. Eugenia was born on 19 Oct 1867; died on 22 Jan 1949. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Edna Azelia Poston was born on 5 Dec 1886 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 May 1888 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 24. Clyde Graham Poston was born on 2 Dec 1888 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 25 Aug 1964 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 25. Samuel Mcbride "Mack" Poston was born on 7 Aug 1890 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 9 Apr 1969 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 26. Paul Grady Poston was born on 17 Apr 1892; died on 26 Jan 1977.
- 27. Magel Cleona Poston was born on 21 Jul 1894 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 24 Dec 1994 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 28. Bryan Pinkney Poston was born on 2 Sep 1896; died on 15 Jul 1981 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Generation: 3
11. | Ora Lee Poston (6.James2, 1.James1) was born on 19 Aug 1887 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Jan 1974 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC. Other Events:
- Occupation: Ladies Apparell Saleslady
Ora married Orie Livingston McFarland on 14 Nov 1905. Orie (son of William Watson McFarland and Isabelle " Belle" Roark) was born in Sep 1873 in Shelby, North Carolina; died on 10 Apr 1914 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Walton Franklin Davis. Walton was born on 2 Jun 1873; died on 25 Jun 1946 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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14. | Lucile Poston (6.James2, 1.James1) was born on 21 Jan 1891 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 Sep 1939 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
Lucile married Addie F. Champion on 7 Aug 1920. Addie was born on 20 Jun 1879; died on 19 May 1952 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. Erwin Wilson Champion was born on 30 Aug 1922 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 43. Doris Champion was born on 15 Feb 1925 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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15. | Sarah Margaret Poston (6.James2, 1.James1) was born on 27 Mar 1892; died on 29 Sep 1981; was buried in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
Sarah married William Maurice Roberts, Jr. on 3 Aug 1910. William (son of William Roberts) was born on 18 Jul 1892 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Sep 1930 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Helen Roberts was born on 1 Aug 1912 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 19 Nov 1979 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 45. Charles William Roberts was born on 9 Jul 1917.
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16. | William Garnet Poston (6.James2, 1.James1) was born on 2 Apr 1894 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 9 Feb 1943 in Columbia, SC. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Military Service: 1918
Notes:
(Medical):Died At Veteran's Hospital in Columbia, SC
Military Service:
US Navy
William married Lille J. Borders about 1928. Lille was born on 1 Mar 1907 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 12 Sep 1991 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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18. | James Raleigh Poston (6.James2, 1.James1) was born on 14 Jun 1899 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 11 May 1980 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Foreman at the NC Dept of Transportation
Notes:
He and his brothers Grady and Garnet were in the Dairy business during the Depression. He also worked for the State Highway Dept. for over 40 years.
(Medical):He also had suffered a stroke.
James married Mildred Myrle Gardner on 30 Jun 1925 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC. Mildred (daughter of Leonidas Sylvanus Gardner and Mary Angleline Wellmon) was born on 5 Feb 1899 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 29 Jun 1952 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 50. Mary Ellen Poston was born on 9 Mar 1926 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 26 Aug 2016 in Hospice at Wendover; was buried on 29 Aug 2016 in Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC.
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James married Sue Borders about 1956. Sue and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
James married Blondine Brooks about 1960. Blondine was born on 28 May 1917 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 23 Feb 1978 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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19. | Henry Grady Poston (6.James2, 1.James1) was born on 8 Oct 1901; died on 24 Aug 1961. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
Henry married Lille J. Borders after 1943. Lille was born on 1 Mar 1907 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 12 Sep 1991 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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20. | John D. Poston (6.James2, 1.James1) was born on 3 Oct 1903 in Cleveland County, NC; died on 17 Oct 1973 in Cleveland County, NC; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church in Shelby. |
21. | Elsie Poston (6.James2, 1.James1) was born on 11 Jun 1905 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died in 1Apr 1992 in Daytona Beach, Florida; was buried in Daytona Beach, Florida. |
23. | Edna Azelia Poston (7.Daniel2, 1.James1) was born on 5 Dec 1886 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 4 May 1888 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
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24. | Clyde Graham Poston (7.Daniel2, 1.James1) was born on 2 Dec 1888 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 25 Aug 1964 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
Family/Spouse: Thornton Weathers. Thornton was born on 23 Oct 1886 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 27 May 1922 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Ruth Leonard. Ruth was born on 26 Oct 1907 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 26 Sep 1997 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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25. | Samuel Mcbride "Mack" Poston (7.Daniel2, 1.James1) was born on 7 Aug 1890 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 9 Apr 1969 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: U.S. Marshall
Samuel married Isabell Wilson in 1920. Isabell was born on 7 Jun 1899 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 3 Oct 1921 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 64. Evelyn I. Poston was born on 3 Oct 1921 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 29 Jan 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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Family/Spouse: Mattie Lee Cline. Mattie (daughter of David Anderson Cline and Martha Jane Depriest) was born on 22 Feb 1900 in New Bethel Church Cemetery, Lawndale, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA; died on 27 Jun 1986 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
36. | Ollie Geraldine Mathis (11.Ora3, 6.James2, 1.James1) was born on 9 Sep 1936 in Raleigh, NC; died on 23 Sep 2000 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
Family/Spouse: Thomas Rochelle McAbee, Sr. Thomas (son of Willis James McAbee, Sr and Viola Peterson) was born on 5 May 1933 in Cherokee County, South Carolina; died on 3 Feb 1981 in Cherokee County, South Carolina; was buried in LeMaster Cemetary, Cherokee County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 87. Linda Ann McAbee was born on 12 Aug 1953 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC; died on 13 Aug 1953 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC; was buried in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina.
- 88. Brenda Ann McAbee was born on 12 Aug 1953 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC; died on 13 Aug 1953 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC; was buried in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina.
- 89. Thomas Rochelle McAbee, Jr was born on 30 Oct 1954 in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
- 90. James Micky Eugene McAbee was born in 1957 in Cherokee County, South Carolina; died in 2022 in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
- 91. Sandra Judy Dianne McAbee was born on 4 Apr 1959 in Cherokee County, South Carolina; and died.
- 92. Rodger Eugene McAbee was born on 29 Mar 1961 in Cherokee County, South Carolina; died in Jul 1985 in Cherokee County, South Carolina; was buried in Jul 1985 in LeMaster Cemetary, Cherokee County, South Carolina.
- 93. Charles Ray McAbee, Sr was born in 1963 in Cherokee County, South Carolina; died in Oct 2021 in Haywood Co., NC.
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40. | John King (12.Richard3, 6.James2, 1.James1) was born on 11 Mar 1743 in New Jersey; died on 13 May 1806 in Iredell County, North Carolna. Other Events:
- DAR #: A134254
- Military Service: 30 Oct 1780, North Carolina; Revolutionary War
Notes:
Juror Mecklenburg County NC. Salisbury District.
ROAD COMMISSIONER; TOOK OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO MAKE LAND ENTRY ROWAN CO NC 10 MAR 1778, 5 AUG 1778
Linn, Abstracts of the Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Rowan Co, NC, 1775-1778, Vol III, pg 40
Priott, Abstracts of Land Entries, Rowan Co, NC, 1778, pg 48, 105
Military Service:
Battle of Kings Mountain NC
1781 in June, September and one other time he furnished sundries to himself and his company,
Military Land Warrant for heirs of Richard King for 640 acres, for 84 months service in Continental lines. No 2810
John married Rachel Margaret Young on 30 Dec 1768 in Rowan County, North Carolina. Rachel (daughter of James Franklin Wood and Deloras Jane Harrelson) was born in 1747 in Winnsboro Fairfield Co SC; died in 1827 in Iredell County, North Carolna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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42. | Erwin Wilson Champion (14.Lucile3, 6.James2, 1.James1) was born on 30 Aug 1922 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Erwin married Martha Roberts on 17 Oct 1941. Martha (daughter of H.K. Roberts and Ray) was born on 24 May 1924 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 14 Dec 1993 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 108. Erwin "Butch" Wilson Champion, Jr. was born on 9 May 1942 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 9 May 2005; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC.
- 109. Infant Champion was born on 18 Apr 1949; died on 2 Jun 1949.
- 110. Thomas Jonathan CHAMPION was born on 18 Apr 1949 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 2 Jun 1949; was buried in Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC.
- 111. Kevin Phillip Champion was born on 28 Mar 1952.
- 112. Marcus "Mark" Champion was born on 14 Apr 1958.
- 113. Erick Champion was born on 2 Aug 1962.
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46. | James "Jim" Osburne Poston (16.William3, 6.James2, 1.James1) was born on 15 Sep 1929 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 21 Mar 2000 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Military Service: Army
- Obituary: 22 Mar 2000, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; Shelby Star
Notes:
Obituary:
James Poston
SHELBY - Mr. James Osborne Poston, 70, of 2306 Holly Lane, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late William Garnett and Lillie Borders Poston. He retired as a supervisor with Bartlett Tree Company and was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Aurelia Cook Poston; a son, Jay Poston of Los Angeles; a daughter, Holly P. Cruickshank of Durham; a brother, McBride Poston of Shelby; a sister, Joann Efrid of Monroe; and a grandson, Blade Cruickshank of Durham. The funeral will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Elizabeth Baptist Church, with the Rev. Terry Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday an hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Elizabeth Baptist Church, 301 N. Post Road, Shelby, N.C. 28150. Palmer Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
James married Carolyn Hidgon in Feb 1953. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
James married Aurelia Maudine Cook on 6 Feb 1965 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, SC. Aurelia was born on 4 May 1925 in Greenville, SC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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50. | Mary Ellen Poston (18.James3, 6.James2, 1.James1) was born on 9 Mar 1926 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 26 Aug 2016 in Hospice at Wendover; was buried on 29 Aug 2016 in Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC. Other Events:
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Notes:
Origionally named Ellen Rose. Her name was changed sometime after her grand mother Mary Wellmon Gardner died in Nov 1927 to Mary Ellen in order to be named after both her grandmothers.
Obitituary:
SHELBY - Ellen Poston Simpson, 90, died Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at Hospice at Wendover.
A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Raleigh and Myrle Gardner Poston. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband J.P. Simpson; and son, Bruce Simpson.
She is survived by her son, Larry Simpson of New House; grandchildren, Gary Simpson and wife Lisa of Earl, and Lisa Triplett and husband J.D. of Shelby; great-grandchildren, Brody, Holly, Harley, Jay, Alexis, and Kimmie; and great-great-granddaughter, Meadow Jane Hawkins
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Morris officiating.
Burial will follow in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mary married Jesse Pearl Simpson on 7 Jan 1945 in Lancester, SC. Jesse (son of Jesse "Bill" Fleet Simpson and Pearl Viola James) was born on 29 Jun 1926 in Union County, North Carolina; died on 5 Jan 1992 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 7 Jan 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 125. Larry Eugene Simpson was born on 20 Dec 1948 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- 126. Bruce Thomas Simpson was born on 8 Jun 1952 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 2 Jan 2015 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 5 Jan 2015 in Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.
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53. | Clyde Graham,Jr. Poston (24.Clyde3, 7.Daniel2, 1.James1) was born on 28 Jan 1916 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 1 Jul 2003 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Cleveland Memorial Park, Boiling Springs, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA
- Military Service: World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre with occupying forces in Japan.
- Obituary: 3 Jul 2003; Shelby Star
Notes:
Obituary:
SHELBY Mr. Clyde Graham Poston Jr., 87, of 1872 S. Lafayette St., died Tuesday, July 1, 2003, at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
Born Jan. 28, 1916, in Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Clyde G. Poston Sr. and Thornton Weathers Poston. He retired from the North Carolina State Department of Transportation as traffic services supervisor for 44 years. He was a member of Zoar Baptist Church. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Pacific Theatre with occupying forces in Japan.
He was a trustee of Zoar Baptist Church, charter member of N.C. State Employees Association since 1946, longtime member of Post 82 of the American Legion, actively retired and employed by the Cleveland County Fair Association, worked as a special deputy sheriff with the Cleveland County Sheriffs Department, deputized by the late Sheriff Haywood Allen, honorary member of the Bell South Mens Breakfast Club and honorary member of the N.C. Sheriffs Association.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee Warren Poston; a sister, Edna Poston Glover; a brother, Claude Arey Poston; a daughter-in-law, Carol Griffith Poston; and one half brother.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard Dick and Amelia Poston of Shelby; a daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Dean Kiser of Shelby; a sister, Annie Poston Wylie of Boiling Springs; a sister-in-law, Jeannette Jennings Poston of Shelby; five half brothers; one half sister; grandchildren, Chris Kiser, Leanne Hartman and her husband, Jason, Lara Kiser, Matthew Raines and Katie Raines, all of Shelby; great-grandchildren, Caroline Hartman and Chase Hartman; special friend and caregiver, Dezzie Warren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Zoar Baptist Church with Dr. Marvin Gobble and the Rev. Reed Jones officiating. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Entombment will be in Cleveland Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends today from 5 to 8 at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Anita and Dean Kiser, 130 Delmar Road, Shelby.
Memorials may be made to the building fund of Zoar Baptist Church, 1740 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28152; or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.
Family/Spouse: Ruby Lee Warren. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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58. | Jerry Shepherd Poston (24.Clyde3, 7.Daniel2, 1.James1) was born on 3 Apr 1937; died on 25 Nov 2002 in Aventura, Florida. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
- Occupation: Truck Driver for Petroleum Industries
- Obituary: 27 Nov 2002; Shelby Star
Notes:
Obituary:
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. Mr. Jerry Shepard Poston, 65, of 1435 N.E. 179th St., formerly of Shelby, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, at Aventura Hospital in Aventura, Fla.
A native of Cleveland County, he was a truck driver for Petroleum Industries. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Graham Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth Leonard Poston; a daughter, Patty Poston; a half brother, Claude Arey Poston; and a sister, Edna Glover.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Whiteley Poston of the home; three children, Debbie Poston, Penny Grav and her husband, Ryan, and Jerry Poston, all of Shelby; five brothers and two sisters-in-law, Dan C. and Norma Poston and D. J. Poston, Glenn Poston, Donald Lee and Cathy Poston and Ronald Poston, all of Shelby; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Kay and Ben Grayson of Shelby; a half brother, Clyde Poston Jr. of Shelby; a half sister, Annie Wiley of Mooresboro; and four grandchildren.
The funeral will be Friday in the chapel of Cleveland Funeral Services at 2:30 p.m.
Burial will be in Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home and other times at the home of Barbara Kay Grayson at 2139 McBrayer Springs Road in Shelby.
Family/Spouse: Barbara Ann Whitley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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64. | Evelyn I. Poston (25.Samuel3, 7.Daniel2, 1.James1) was born on 3 Oct 1921 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 29 Jan 1923 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other Events:
- Cemetery: Elizabeth Baptist Church, Shelby, Cleveland County, NC
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