Obituaries

It is with deep sorrow and profound gratitude for his life of service that the family of Thomas "Tommy" Jeffery Raye, 53, of Bostic, North Carolina, announces his passing on Tuesday, July 07, 2026.

David Bruce Martin, 74, of Blacksburg, South Carolina passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Martha Jo Bailey, age 77, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at VIA Wendover Hospice in Shelby.

Kathy Dianne Greene Chyz, age 74, of Forest City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at her home.

Vicky Lee Hager Turner, 81, of Lawndale passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 with her family and faithful companion, Tucker by her side.

Mrs. Sunday Hartgrove Meeks, 69 of Grover, NC, passed away on July 10, 2026, at her residence.

Brenda Jean Thompson Jeter, 79, of 1807 Powerline Drive, Shelby, NC, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at her residence.

Mr. Tony Gingles, 63, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Wendover Hospice, Shelby, NC.

Ms. Laura Marcia Borders, 62 of Shelby, NC, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at CaroMont Health, Gastonia, NC.

In Loving Memory of Shelbie Jeane Church Wright, lovingly known as "Mawmaw," 86, of 2312 Union Highway Gaffney, SC 29340, passed away at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home on July 18, 2026, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Teresa Anne Beaver Williams, who entered into the presence of her Lord on July 20, 2026, at the Spartanburg Hospice Home.

Mr. Jarrett Cornelius Schenck, 54, passed away on July 6, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC.

Ms. Juanita Starr James, 86, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte, NC.

Calvin Bernard Hamrick passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, at Caro Mont Health in Gastonia, North Carolina.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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