Mr. Richard “Wayne” Roberts, 61, of 128 Windy Hill Dr., Cherryville, NC went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, Wednesday, October 6, 2010. Services were held at Bethel Baptist Church, Shelby. Burial followed in Cleveland Memorial Park. 

Mr. Roberts served our country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was awarded two Purple Hearts and most recently the Bronze Star.

He is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Stephanie Dover Roberts of the home; his parents, Robert Ernest Jr. and Chancey Pennell Roberts of Shelby; 1 son, Richie Roberts of Shelby; 1 daughter, Hayley Roberts Beane and husband Brandon of Fort Mill; 3 sisters, Yvonne Lewis of Wilmington, Jenny Moser and husband Gene of Wilkesboro, and Gail Stamey and husband Bob of Maiden; 1 brother, Bob “Bobby” Roberts III and wife Ann “Bede” of Shelby; and 2 grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may me made to: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150.

Clay-Barnette Funeral Home, Shelby, NC is serving the family.