Obituaries

Dennis William Lail, 73, of Casar, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2026.

After an exceptional, trailblazing life spanning over a century, Dorothy "Dot" Mulder
Roark, age 101, passed away at home on Christmas Day - December 25, 2025.

Cherryville - Mr. Earl Pinkney Eaker, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at his home.

Gail Darlene Barbee Wright, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 04, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Cherryville - Mrs. Gail Lackey Kiser, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at her home.

Gilda Vaughn Whitaker Pruitt, 82, of Shelby, passed away peacefully at Wendover Hospice House of Cleveland County on January 3, 2026, following an extensive illness.

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce that Jacqueline "Jackie" Michelle Wilkie Blackburn, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on January 2, 2026, at Duke University Hospital.

Joseph Warren Best, 75, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 1st, 2026.


With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Juanita Dellinger Cloninger, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, who departed peacefully on January 6, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.

SHELBY - Karen Ellen Waldrop, born on April 14, 1947, in Cleveland County, NC, peacefully passed away in the same cherished county on January 2, 2026, at the age of 78.

Mary "Edna" Rhew Smith, age 93 of Suncrest Rd., passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.

Mary Ledwell Bridges, 92, of Casar, NC, passed away on January 4, 2026 at home.

Phillip Evins Camp, age 73, of Cherryville, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Priscilla Jacqueline Pearson, fondly known as Jackie, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Kings Mountain NC - Rona Louise Hutchins passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Steven Pruett passed away on Friday December 5, 2025 at age 62.

Terry Eugene Lefevers, 68, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on January 03, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

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.

Bessie Marie Cook Bumgarner, affectionately known as Bessie, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at the age of 91 in Hickory, North Carolina.

Betty Jean Earl Greene, born on the 16th of March 1949 in Cleveland County, passed away peacefully on the 18th of December 2025 at Spartanburg Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith.

Mr. Bobby "Bob" Gene Hunt, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 4, 2025, in Shelby, NC.

Bobby Eugene Vernon, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 23, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Mr. Clarence Henry Woods, 73, of Shelby, NC passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Via Health Partners (Wendover Hospice House) in Shelby, NC.

Clyde Robert Hunt, 87, passed away on December 26, 2025 at Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehab in Morganton, North Carolina.

Donna Buff Waters, age 68, of Cliffside, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.