Obituaries

Kathy Ann Thomason, age 67, of Granite Falls, NC, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center while being surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara Sue Tackett, age 74, passed away peacefully in her home on October 11, 2026.

Roger Scott Cox, age 60, of Shelby, NC, met his Lord and Savior on October 11, 2026, with his loving wife, Amber Cox, by his side.

Jane Annis Campbell Kiser, 68, passed away on October 10, 2026 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby.

Susan Louise DuBois Breen, 89, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

Donna Kay Self Reynolds, 82, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain, NC.

It is with our deepest sorrow; we announce the passing of Danny Ray Williams--a beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, and loyal friend.

James "Nick" Nicholas Jackson, 60, of Vale passed away on October 13, 2026 at his residence.

Stanley Nelson Hubbard, 71, of Lail Drive, Lawndale passed away on October 6, 2026 at Atrium Health - Cleveland.

Billie Sue Hicklin, 91, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on October 12, 2026 at Terrace Ridge in Gastonia, NC.

David Gorden Nelson, 75, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on October 10, 2026 at Peak Resources Shelby in Grover, NC.

Betty Jeanette Anthony Ross, 89, of Kings Mountain passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, surrounded by love, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Lynn Baumeister Luce passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, on her 88th birthday.

In Loving Memory of Beth Anderson

May 20, 1965 - October 4, 2026

Nancy Lee Laws Richards died on October 3, 2026, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina.

Austin David Upton, 19, of Fallston, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

FOREST CITY- Linda Causby, affectionately known as "Granny," passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, in Shelby, NC, at the age of 84.

SHELBY- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael "Mike" Green, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

LINCOLNTON- Marvin Boyd Smith was 91 years old, and a Veteran of the United States Army.

Blacksburg - Jimmy Wayne "Jimmy Red" Johnson, 70, of 100 Sadie Lane, passed away at his residence.

Reverend Donnie Larston Williams, a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ left for his heavenly home on Friday September 25, 2026, at the age of 74, while surrounded by his family.

Jordy Dixon Cobb, 42, of Lawndale passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026.

SHELBY- Larry Thomas Canipe, born on October 3, 1947, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on October 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 79.

SHELBY- Lawrence L. Drummond, born August 15, 1951, in Redbay, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at the age of 75.

SHELBY- Amy Lynn Hartley, born April 16, 1961, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on October 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 65.