Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory

12/10/2025

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Barbara Gail Franklin Auten, 73, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at her home in Shelby, NC. Born in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Eli Calvin Franklin and Betty Lou Head Franklin-Breakfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister,

12/10/2025

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Nelson Fay Warren, 89, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Shelby, NC. He was born in Cleveland County on July 31, 1936, the son of the late John Warren and Gattie Lee Waters Warren. He was also preceded in death by his beloved life partner, Christine Pearson Nelson

12/10/2025

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Forrest Ridings, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, retired Baptist minister, and respected paint contractor, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the age of 74. He lived a full and meaningful life, marked by faith, hard work, and an unwavering love for his family. Born o...

12/09/2025

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Ada Flora Ledford, 89, entered her Heavenly home on December 4, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City. She was born in Cleveland County, NC, on May 19, 1936 to the late Walter Ledford and Beulah Armour Ledford. Flo was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy

12/05/2025

As a fourth-generation funeral director and manager of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home, I am grateful for the trust families place in us. As one of the few remaining family-owned firms in our area, we deeply value the opportunity to be welcomed into your family during life’s most meaningful moments.

This time of year can be especially difficult for those missing someone they love, and I want to remind you that you’re not alone. Our family is here for yours, with compassion, care, and a steady hand through this season and the next.

Amid the challenges, may you still find moments of peace, joy, and comfort.

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas.

-Cecil Manning Burton, Jr.

12/03/2025

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Sandy Jones, 85, passed away on November 29. A longtime member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Shelby, she loved her cats and had a passion for quilting and embroidery. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Jones, and her son, Thomas Adcock. In addition to her parents, she is

12/03/2025

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Richard Russell Reeves, 79, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at his home in Shelby, NC. Born in Miami, Florida, he was the son of the late Joseph Russell Reeves and Mercedes Diaz Reeves. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles Reeves. Richard was a proud

12/02/2025

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David Gene Hartz, 73, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Hospice Wendover in Shelby after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born in Jasper County and raised in Newton, Iowa, the son of the late Virgil and Grace Borchert Hartz. Dave loved playing golf and proudly achieved

12/01/2025

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Michael Ray Hallman, 77, of Ellenboro, NC, passed away at his home on November 27, 2025. Born in Cleveland County on November 22, 1948, he was the son of the late Lloyd Ray Hallman and Thelma Sipe Hallman. Mike was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church in Ellenboro Shelby

11/26/2025

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Loy Arnold Paige, 97, of Shelby passed away on Monday evening, November 24. He was preceded in death by his parents William Romie Paige and Flossie Towery Paige and his beloved wife, Margie Proctor Paige. Mr. Paige is survived by two daughters, Karen Paige Kroncke James and Lisa Paige Hall

11/18/2025

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11/13/2025

Dear Friends,

We at Cecil M Burton Funeral Home & Crematory deeply value the trust you place in us during life’s most difficult moments.

Recently, we’ve experienced a few fraudulent or misleading Google reviews, and we want to ensure our online reputation reflects the genuine care and service we provide to our community.

If you have personally worked with our team, we would be truly grateful if you could share your honest experience by leaving a review on our official Google page linked below. Your feedback helps other families make informed decisions and allows us to continue offering compassionate, professional care.

We appreciate your continued trust and support.

Warm regards,
Cecil M Burton Funeral Home & Crematory Team

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