Obituaries

SHELBY- Glenda Earl O'Shields, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, in Cleveland County.

Shelby - Herbert Boyd Switzer, beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 31, 2025, in Gastonia, North Carolina, at the age of 83.

Hugh Edward Wright, 83, of West NC 10 Hwy, Vale passed away on November 10, 2025 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.

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

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

JoAnn Kerr Richards, 90, of Crystal Springs Lane, Shelby, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025,at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Judy Fortenberry Gray, 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 12,2025.

Mrs. Patricia Canipe Weathers, age 86 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Peggy Jean Putnam Houser "AT THE LAKE", age 86 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on November 7, 2025.

KINGS MOUNTAIN- With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rita Causby Gann, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, on November 4, 2025, at the age of 81.

Sandra Jean Mullen Smith, 74, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on November 12, 2025 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Terry Dean Hulsey, 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on November 10, 2025.

Benjamin "Pete" Edgar Grimes, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on November 6, 2025 at the age of 78.

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.

Cherryville - Mr. John Henry "Johnny" Harrill, 74 passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 30 2025 at his home.

Billy Gene Bridges, 88, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.

Mr. Boyce Wells, age 94, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully at home on November 01, 2025.

Burice Williams Willett, 80, of Shelby, NC, passed away on October 31, 2025 at home.

Cole L. Coleman Sr., beloved son of Virginia Black and the late Cole B. Coleman, was born on April 19, 1951.

Colean Wright Ledford, 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 while at her home.

LAWNDALE- Dan Mitchell Stacey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 24, 2025, in Lawndale, North Carolina, at the age of 70.

David Carlyle Beam, age 91, of Cherryville, passed away November 2, 2025, at Frye Medical Center.

Deborah "Debbie" Fisher Peeler, 70, of Cherryville, NC, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Franklin Donald "Don" Shaw, age 85, formerly of Cherryville, NC, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025.