Obituaries

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our mother, Jacqualine "Jackie" Borders McDaniel.

James "Jim" Everette Blanton Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the Shelby, North Carolina community, passed away on April 19, 2026, in his hometown.

James "Jim" Smith, 75, passed away on March 5, 2026, at his residence.

James "Jim" Testa, 86, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on November 09, 2025 at Testa Family Hospice House with his loving family by his side.

James "Jimmy" Elton Greene, 87, of Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Shelby.

James Aaron Russ, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away early in the morning of November 3, 2025 at Testa Family Hospice House.

James "Jim" Albert Hallman, 85, of Vale passed away on April 15, 2026 at TerraBella in Lincolnton, NC.

James Clayton Little Jr. of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House.

James Edward Weaver, 85, of Shelby, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice House.

James "Jim" Everette Blanton Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the Shelby, North Carolina community, passed away on April 19, 2026, in his hometown.

James Preston Tate, 72, beloved brother and friend, passed away on November 6, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on October 6, 1953, he was the son of the late James Oliver Tate and Helen Robbs Tate.

James "Jimmy" Richard Grigg, Jr., 77, of Shelby passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Atrium Health - Cleveland.

Jana Lynn Watts Havens, 63, of Lawndale, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her home.

Jane Sisk Cooke, 85, of Toney Road, Lawndale, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Janet Crawley McNeely, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted wife, was born on October 15, 1944, in the charming town of Lattimore, North Carolina.

Blacksburg - Janet Green, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Army wife, caregiver, and friend, passed away on May 29, 2026, at the age of 80, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Janice Barrett Page, 90, of Cherryville, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland Pines in Shelby.

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Janice Coral Watkins, who left this world peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 71, in her beloved Cleveland County, North Carolina, where her remarkable journey began.

Janice Lee Ivie Wright, 64, of Shelby, died at Atrium Health Cleveland on Friday, January 30, 2026.

Gaffney - Janice Oneta Goforth, 78, passed away on March 28, 2026 at Peachtree Centre in Gaffney, SC.

Janice Squire Erskine, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Fairhaven Home in Bostic.

Jayson Bracken, age 29, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 at his home.

Jean (Gene) Winter Philbeck passed away on June 12, 2026, at TerraBella Shelby at the age of 86.

Jean Renee Byars Allison, 76, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.

Jeanette Eunice Webb Francis, 85, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.