Obituaries

Albert "Al" Leonard Roberts, Jr. passed away on Sunday, January 04, 2026 while at home under Hospice of the Carolina Foothills care.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Angel Karllette Parker, of Kings Mountain, who left this world peacefully on January 6, 2026, at the age of 51.

Reverend Billy "Bill" Dean Jones, 80, of 2718 Wilkinsville Highway, Gaffney, SC, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Bobby Eugene Hubbard, 87, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House.

SHELBY - Brenda Davis Lavender (84) a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted servant of God, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026.

Mr. Brian Keith Painter, age 50 of Shelby, NC, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Carmen Daniel Annette, age 83 of Casar passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Casey Dean Jones, 51, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Christopher Wigginton, lovingly known as Chris, who left us on January 16, 2026, at the age of 35.

Clyde "Dell" Odell Lutz, 71, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 while at W. G. Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

Danny Alton Lail, 71, of North Charleston, SC, passed away on November 27, 2025 while in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.

Dennis Riley Jr., 67, passed away on January 15, 2026, in Shelby, North Carolina. Born on June 12, 1958, in Union, South Carolina, Dennis moved to Shelby at a young age and was a lifelong resident.

Dennis William Lail, 73, of Casar, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2026.

Donnie Ray Cody, (also known as 'Cuz" to those close to him) 70, of Shelby NC, entered into eternal rest at 7:45pm on January 1, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.

Dora Mirta Cigelske, affectionately known to her family as Mama Dora, passed away peacefully at her home in Rockledge, Florida, on January 9, 2026, at the age of 89.

Doris Greene Gowan, age 86, of Forest City, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at her home, while being surrounded by her loving family.

After an exceptional, trailblazing life spanning over a century, Dorothy "Dot" Mulder
Roark, age 101, passed away at home on Christmas Day - December 25, 2025.

Cherryville - Mr. Earl Pinkney Eaker, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at his home.

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Proctor Reeves, 87, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, with her two sons and her older sister by her side.

Ellen Padgett Huskey, age 95, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Fair Haven Home in Bostic.

Esther Torres, age 61, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Atrium Health in Shelby.

Gail Darlene Barbee Wright, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 04, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Cherryville - Mrs. Gail Lackey Kiser, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at her home.

Garnet Louise Stout McNeely, age 82, of Waco, passed away January 14, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehab.

Blacksburg - Garry Richard Moore, 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2025 at Crown Haven Health & Rehab in Charlotte, NC.