Obituaries

Lisa Degree Johnson

2026-07-28

Lisa Degree Johnson, 51, was born on December 1, 1974, to Thomas Degree and the late June Jackson.

Lucillia Sweezy Roberts

2026-07-28

Ms. Lucillia "Lucy" Sweezy Roberts, 45 departed this life on June 23, 2026 at Atrium Health-Main in Charlotte, NC.

Pamela Oneal Lockhart

2026-07-28

Ms. Pamela Oneal Lockhart, 63, Shelby, NC, passed away on June 23, 2026, at Atrium Health Main.

Mary Lou Heavner Wacaster

2026-07-28

Mary Lou "Mutt" Heavner Wacaster, age 92, of Baxter Road, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation.

Elizabeth "Anne" Frazier

2026-07-28

Elizabeth "Anne" Frazier, age 77, of Mooresboro, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her home.

Bruce Wayne Givens, Sr.

2026-07-28

Bruce Wayne Givens, Sr., age 65, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at his home.

Judy Toney Cole

2026-07-28

Judy Toney Cole, age 78, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Reginald Everette Bridges

2026-07-28

Reginald "Reggie" Everette Bridges, 73, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 24, 2026 at his home.

Betty Joyce Hildebran Wright

2026-07-27

Betty Joyce Hildebran Wright, 94, of Connelly Springs, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 9:20 p.m. at Trinity Village in Hickory.

John Costner Jr.

2026-07-27

John Costner Jr., 90, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 26, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Tina Marie Bowers

2026-07-27

Tina Marie Bowers, age 58, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at Robin Johnson House.

Hugh "Gene" Ledford

2026-07-27

Hugh "Gene" Ledford, age 86, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Bruce Neal Camp

2026-07-22

SHELBY- The checkered flag waved one last time for Bruce Neal Camp, age 64, on July 11, 2026. Born on February 26, 1962, Bruce lived life in the fast lane with his quick wit, infectious laughter, and an unyielding passion for dirt track racing.

Michael Rose

2026-07-22

SHELBY- Michael Rose, born on January 10, 1985, to Michael Rose and Janet Lenahan, in Syracuse, NY, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 19, 2026, at the age of 41.

Natacha Maria Sheldon

2026-07-22

SHELBY- Natacha Maria Sheldon, a cherished soul born on February 24, 1957, in Jersey City, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, in Shelby, NC, at the age of 69.

Shirley Montez Ross Causby

2026-07-22

Shirley Montez Ross Causby, 82, of Shelby passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Atrium Health - Cleveland in Shelby.

Jack H. Conner

2026-07-21

Jack H. Conner, age 77, of Caroleen, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at his home.

Oscar Johnson "John" Harry

2026-07-21

Oscar Johnson "John" Harry, 80, of Grover, NC, passed away on July 20, 2026 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

Howard Heneson Padgett Jr.

2026-07-21

Howard Heneson Padgett Jr., 74, of Shelby passed away July 19, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Robert Eugene Stephens, Jr.

2026-07-21

Robert Eugene Stephens, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026.

Eileen Mildred Nelson Williams

2026-07-21

Eileen Mildred Nelson Williams, a remarkable woman who filled the lives of those around her with love, joy, and delicious baked goods, passed away peacefully at the age of 78, surrounded by her loving family.

Billy Seay

2026-07-21

Judy Sharon Van Gilder Dover

2026-07-21

Judy Sharon Van Gilder Dover, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House.

Betty Lutz Bowling

2026-07-21

Betty Lutz Bowling passed away on Thursday July 16, 2026.

Dorothy Davis Hoyle

2026-07-21

Dorothy Davis Hoyle of Shelby, NC, passed away peacefully on July 15th, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville, at the remarkable age of 98.