Obituaries

Linda Hull Thomasson, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 07, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Mrs. Alberta Sutton Rankin, 92 of 500 Monroe St. Shelby, NC passed away on June 26, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

Ms. Veronica Yvonne Byers, 60, of 212 Branchwood Circle, Kings Mountain, NC passed away on June 25, 2026 at her residence.

Mr. James Lee Coleman, 76 of Shelby, NC passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at his residence.

Mrs. Merlean "Ms. Jack" Wray Carson, 82 departed this life on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Mrs. Agnes Ellis Elmore, 88, departed this life on June 18, 2026 in West End, NC. A native of Cherokee County, SC, she was born on August 23, 1937 to the late Jacob McBrayer Ellis and Novella Thompson Ellis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Matthew Elmore, Jr.; her son, Walter Brian Elmore; and her brothers, Walter B. Ellis, Curtis Ellis, Larry Wayne Ellis, and Jacob Ellis.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory three sons: Anthony Wade Ellis (Tammy) of Shelby, North Carolina; Elder Rodney Eugene Elmore of Raeford, North Carolina; and Ernest Matthew Elmore III (Tonia) of Shelby, North Carolina. She also leaves a special niece, Priscilla Roseboro (Rev. Lawrence Roseboro) of Shelby, North Carolina; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends who will forever treasure her memory

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.

Mr. Anthony Odell Byers, 65, of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at his residence.

Miss Victoria "Tori" Danielle Beam, 23 of Shelby, NC passed away on June 16, 2026 at Atrium Health-Kings Mountain.

Cheryl Ann Bramlett Sisk, 81, of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Ignite Medical Resorts in Shelby.

Lilly Anna Sparks, Heaven welcomed a beautiful soul as Lily Anna Sparks, 20, entered into the presence of her Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Calvin Woodrow Jackson Hoyle, 83, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Shelby.

Holly Elizabeth Robbs of Shelby passed away July 3, at Wendover Hospice of Shelby.

Bobby Ray Canipe, 97, of Belwood, NC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Timothy Scott Bowen, age 66, of Calabash, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, surrounded by his family.

Jeffery Lewis Price, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.

Martha Conner Costner, 78, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.

Linda Bridges Walker, 80, of Lawndale, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Atrium Health-Cleveland.

Jerry Andrew Allen, age 54, of Lincolnton, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Jay Daniel Butler, age 35, of Charlotte, passed away June 30, 2026, at RHA Howell Care Center in Charlotte.

Sarah Ann Davis Harward, 90, formerly of Boxcar Alley, passed away Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at Rock Hill Post Acute Care Center in Rock Hill, SC.

Sandra Marlene Allen, born on May 25, 1947, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at the age of 79.

Wynona Phillips, born on June 22, 1963, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at the age of 62.

Clara Nell Davis Cooke, 97, of Vale passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Carolina Caring in Newton.

Gary Wade Willis, 62, of Lawndale, passed away on July 3, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House.

Terry Dwain Parker, 71, of Casar, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at his home.