Obituaries

James Roy Peach

2025-12-15

James Roy Peach passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, after a courageous 10-year cancer battle.

Benny "Darrell" Bowman

2025-12-15

Benny "Darrell" Bowman, age 84, of Bolivia, formerly of Cherryville, passed away December 11, 2025, at his home.

Keri Anna Hegge Hoyle

2025-12-15

Keri Anna Hegge Hoyle, 55, of Maiden, passed away on December 10, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, NC.

Harry Queen

2025-12-15

Rev. Queen was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late George I. Queen and Amanda Cook Queen.

David Henry Willmore

2025-12-15

Mr. David Henry Willmore, age 79 of Shelby, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at his residence in Shelby.

Julie McGinnis Taylor

2025-12-12

Julie McGinnis Taylor, 56, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 9, 2025 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

Sandra Kay Earl

2025-12-11

SHELBY- Sandra Kay Earl, a beacon of light, passed away on October 22, 2025, at the age of 72 in Shelby.

Elbert Ted McSwain

2025-12-11

SHELBY- Elbert Ted McSwain, affectionately known as Ted, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at the age of 72.

Michael Adam Howell

2025-12-11

SHELBY- A speed enthusiast and adrenaline aficionado, Michael Adam Howell, raced through life from March 3, 1994, to December 5, 2025, clocking a swift 31 laps around the sun.

Bonnie Evans Reece

2025-12-11

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Bonnie Evans Reece, an inspiring pillar of the community, passed away peacefully, on December 7, 2025, at the age of 80.

Alean McCombs

2025-12-11

Ms. Alean McCombs, 96, made a peaceful early morning departure into eternal rest with the Lord on December 2, 2025 at Hospice Wendover of Cleveland County.

Tylon L. Wilson

2025-12-11

Mr. Tylon L. Wilson, 53, of Atlanta, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Grady Memorial Hospital, in Atlanta, GA.

Marylin Moore Kurtyka

2025-12-11

Marylin Moore Kurtyka, age 78, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Atrium Health Shelby.

Rosemary Lancaster

2025-12-11

Rosemary Lancaster, 73, has passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Barbara Gail Franklin Auten

2025-12-11

Barbara Gail Franklin Auten, 73, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at her home in Shelby, NC.

Nelson Fay Warren

2025-12-11

Nelson Fay Warren, 89, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Shelby, NC.

Ada Flora Ledford

2025-12-11

Ada Flora Ledford, 89, entered her Heavenly home on December 4, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

Forrest Ridings

2025-12-11

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.

Lori Michelle Belt Moss

2025-12-11

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Lori Michelle Belt Moss of Shelbyville, TN who passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025 at Wendover Hospice, Shelby, NC.

Joyce Anne Dye

2025-12-11

SHELBY- With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Joyce Anne Dye, who departed this world peacefully on December 6, 2025, in Kings Mountain.

Robert "Dirtman" Davis

2025-12-11

SHELBY - With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Robert

"Dirtman" Davis, who departed this world on December 7, 2025, at the age of 84 in Shelby,

North Carolina.

Virginia Louella Causby

2025-12-11

Virginia Louella Causby, 91, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 09, 2025 at Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia, NC.

Ralph E. McDonald

2025-12-11

Ralph E. McDonald, 73, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 8, 2025 at his home.

Tony Phillip Sisk

2025-12-11

Tony Phillip Sisk, 69, of Dallas-Cherryville Hwy, Bessemer City passed away on December 7, 2025 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

Jo Ann Smith Greene

2025-12-11

Jo Ann Smith Greene, 76, of Lawndale, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Atrium Health - Cleveland in Shelby with her family by her side.