Obituaries

On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Carol Elizabeth Browne (affectionately known as "Ceeb"), age 70, of Cherryville, North Carolina, passed away as gently as she lived.

Reba Jeanette Camp Hudson, aged 80, of Grover, NC, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

SHELBY- Rachel Sue Oaks, born on March 2, 1944, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on September 8, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.

Jimmy Dean Dixon, Jr, 67, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Atrium Health Kings Mountain.

Darryl Steven Pruitt, 75, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center after a courageous fight against an aggressive cancer.

Patsy Lowery, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at Fairhaven Home in Bostic.

Ruby "Geraldine" King, age 69, of Henrietta, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 at her home while being surrounded by her loving family.

Brittany Greene, age 28, of Forest City, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 at her home.

Donald Ray Kiser, age 82, died peacefully at the home he loved on October 5, 2026. Don was born on June 6, 1944, to parents Henry and Eleanor Kiser.

Merrie Nall Hildreth, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, entered her Heavenly home on October 03, 2026 at her home.

Judy Jordan Davenport, age 82, of Shelby NC, died on October 1, 2026 at Wendover Hospice.

Glenn Erskine Moore passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Gail Glover Allen, age 75, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her residence.

Charles Thomas "Tommy" Queen won the race and moved to his permanent home in heaven on September 23, 2026 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC, surrounded by his loving family.

Charles E. Smith, age 89, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Fair Haven of Forest City.

Mary Wynn Bostic, age 84, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Hilltop Health and Rehabilitation in Rutherfordton.

Larry Wayne Wood, 76, of Kings Mountain, NC, joined his Lord and Savior on September 30, 2026 at his home.

Sarah Elizabeth Jones, age 30, of Ellenboro, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Patricia Geraldine Ford, age 78.

Dr. Gary Lionell Mangum Sr. lived a life devoted to his family, his patients, and the community he called home.

Julia Regina Dover, age 63, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

James Franklin "Jamie" Allen, 91, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, North Carolina.

Our beloved family member, Harold Richard Baker, 83, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026 while at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

Corbit Alan "Chino" Smith, age 60, of Bostic, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026.

Joanne Carroll Lewis, 87, of Shelby, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026.