Obituaries

Ray Towery, 95, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Robert Wilburn Brown ("Rusty"), aged 80, passed away in his hometown of Shelby, North Carolina, on July 29, 2026.

April Nolan Harrill, 83, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at White Oak Manor Kings Mountain.

Max M. Carroll, Jr., 78, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

James "Jim" Guy Spangler, 83, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, North Carolina.

Mary Ruth Powell Brittain, 87, of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 while at Shelby Manor where she was a resident.

Lamuel McRae Lilly, affectionately known as "Dick," passed away peacefully at his home onMonday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Kitty Lynn Staples, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, entered her eternal rest on August 6, 2026 at her home.

David Heath Smith, 47, of Boyles Road passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Sarah Gail Canipe went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Mamie Marie Spencer, age 46, of Belmont, entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2026, leaving behind every earthly limitation and embracing perfect healing.

SHELBY- Allison Turner Durbin, born on October 23, 1979, in Cleveland County, NC, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at the age of 46, surrounded by her loving family.

Raymond Hardin Rice, age 85 ½, of Dallas, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Robin Johnson House.

SHELBY- Alfred Charles Matthews, born on September 18, 1943, in Camden County, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

James Pressley Self, 73, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on August 3, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

With heavy hearts and unwavering faith, we announce the passing of Donna Sammons, who peacefully entered her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 3, 2026.

Linda Crotts, born on February 4, 1949, in Cleveland County, NC, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family.

Vera Martin Pace, age 95, of Forest City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2026 at her home.

Foy Emerson Toney, 85, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, John Stanley Glasbrooks, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 while at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

William Roger Dellinger, a resident of Cleveland County, North Carolina, was born on March 21, 1945.

Frank Turner, age 88, of Forest City, went to his heavenly reward on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at his home.

Howard Bruce McSwain, 83, of New House Road, Shelby passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Mitchell Eugene Bumgarner, age 71, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his home, with his loving wife by his side.

Edward Franklin Ellis, 88, of Grover passed away on July 30, 2026 at his residence.