Contributors

Many thanks and gratitude to the many local genealogists and history buffs who have contributed so much to our understanding of our local history and families of Cleveland County. Your hard work and passion for preserving our local heritage have made a significant impact, enriching our understanding of the past and fostering a deep appreciation for our community’s unique history.

Local Historians and Genealogists

Mike Allen, Elizabeth Anthony, John E. Barrett, Vonnie Cantrell, Linda Carpenter, Buddy Carter, Ned Cash, Phil Combs, Roby Combs, Caroline Dedmon, Zachary Dressel, Dale Elmore, Tom Forney, Ann Hord Gamble, O. Max Gardner, III, Allen Gold, Ronald Harrill, Mike Hardin, Betty Lee Hord, Van Hoyle, Steve Leatherwood, Brendan Camp LeGrand, Theresa Lowe, Angela Turner McManus, Wayne Merritt, Dennis Morgan, U. L. “Rusty” and Marie Farrow Patterson, Judith Parker-Proctor, Greg Payseur, Karen McBrayer Freeman Rhyne, Roger Ross, Rev. Johnny Searight, Larry Simpson, Joe Southards, Melvin Ware, Harvey Webb, Gabe Whisnant, Harvey Whisnant, David White, and Ann Wright.

Contributors and Advisors

A special thank you to those who have contributed their content or assistance during the construction of this website.

Charles Dover and Sue Gibson Chamberlain, Steve Leatherwood, U. L. “Rusty” Patterson, Greg Payseur, Roger Ross, and Larry Simpson.

Cleveland County History Panel of Experts

The following people have kindly volunteered to answer inquiries about various topics pertaining to Cleveland County history.

topicnameemail address
Belwood
Boiling Springs
Casar
Earl
Fallston
Grover
Kings MountainAnne Hord Gambleannebhgamble@gmail.com
Kings MountainHayne Neislerorioles403@aol.com
Kingstown
Lattimore
LawndaleAnn Hord-Heatherly
LawndaleThom Forneytjafj@bellsouth.net
LawndaleJoe SouthardsJ_southards@hotmail.com
MooresboroWayne & Cindy Witherspoon
Patterson Springs
Polkville
ShelbyRusty Pattersonulp3@yahoo.com
WacoJohn E. “Butch” Barrettjohn.barrett7864@gmail.com
topicnameemail address
American Legion World Series
African American history
African American historyRoger Rossrogerdean.ross@gmail.com
Cleveland Co. FairPhil Combs
Cleveland SpringsLarry Simpsonlarrygen48@gmail.com
Gardner-Webb Univ.Johnny & Shirley Searightjohnnysearight@yahoo.com
Holly Oak ParkWayne Merritt
LibrariesAnne Hord Gambleannebhgamble@gmail.com
Shelby businessesRoby Combs
Shelby businessesDavid White
Shelby disastersBrendan Camp Legrandbclegrand@hotmail.com