Obituaries

Anne Wilson Tria, 101, of Gastonia, NC, formerly of Kings Mountain, claimed her heavenly reward on September 27, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, departing this plane after a beautifully lived life.

Borders Lee Mauney, 94, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at his residence.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brenda Hullender Couch, aged 82, who departed this life on September 19, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

Carol Esther Pack, 46, of Cleveland, NC, passed away on August 5, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.

In loving memory of Donald Frank Thompson Jr., 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, who passed away peacefully at his home on September 19, 2025.

Elizabeth "Madge" Jane Swink Walker, 83, of Conover, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Gilbert Dale Patterson, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 27, 2025 at Testa Family Hospice House. B

With heavy hearts we are sad to announce that our beautiful, smart, funny Hailey Ann Parker was taken from us too soon on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Ina McDowell Harrington, age 72, of Shelby, NC, formerly of Forest City, NC and Youngstown, OH, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on July 23, 2025, in Shelby, NC.

Jean Elizabeth "Beth" Adair, age 69, of Henrietta, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Joe Zeeke Greene, 83, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Hospice Wendover in Shelby, NC.

Mr. John Thomas Edwards Jr., age 81 of Shelby, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Johnie William Russell, known to his family as Billy, passed away at his home in Cleveland County, North Carolina on September 18, 2025, at the age of 79.

Joshua Dean Justice, 28, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.

Judy Carolyn Johnson Bertaux, age 77, of Cherryville, passed away September 28, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln.

Kermit Quentin Perkins, 84, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 23, 2025.

Thursday, September 18, 2025, Lane Hubbard Downs ran into the Arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus after a courageous fight.

Linda Sue Greene, 75, of Grover, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 6, 2025.

Lisa Eaker Lemons, 60, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at her home.

Mark David Hoverkamp Jr., born June 3, 1983, in New Haven County, Connecticut, decided to take his final joyride into the sunset on May 11, 2025, at the age of 41, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha Sue Welch Horton, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, who left this world on July 26, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Melissa Sue Beatty passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 while at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Morris Franklin Hodge, known fondly as Morris, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Vale, North Carolina.

Raymond Louis Manley Sr., 89, of 741 Burnt Mill Road, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at his residence.

Robert Nick Stevens passed away September 19th, 2025, at 68 years of age.