Obituaries

Blacksburg - Shirley Gordon Glisson, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Ruston, Louisiana.

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.

Patricia Ann Chambers Wiley, affectionately remembered for her warmth and radiant spirit, was born on July 10, 1960, and passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at the age of 65, following a courageous battle with illness.

Faye Grigg McInnes, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, entered into eternal rest on April 19, 2026 at Peak Resources in Grover, NC, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family and community.

Brandon Dion Vaughn, 40, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, following a courageous three-year battle with glioblastoma.

John Franklin Lutz, Jr., 79, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home in Fort Mill, South Carolina, surrounded by his loving family.

Ms Evangelist Beatrice Lattimore Rogers born on January 18, 1949 entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2026 at Atrium Health in Shelby North Carolina.

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.

Thomas Franklin McCoy, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Carolina Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

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

Aaron Eldridge Conner Sr., 89, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 15, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Kathy Pearson Harris, 71, of Shelby passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Olin Louis Bumgarner, age 88 of Cherryville, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at his residence.

Allen James Yarboro, Sr., age 93, of Waco, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carolyn A. Greene Harris, 86, while she was at VIA Health Partners - Hospice of Wendover, Shelby, NC.

Lydia Lynn Nalley Haynes, 57, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Jack Moss, age 71, of Shelby, NC, passed away on April 16, 2026 on the family farm.

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

Sherry Ellen Smith Warlick, 75, of Fletcher passed away on April 16, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Debra Martin Tesseneer, age 64, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Henderson Care.

Mary Ellen Reber loved Jesus with all her heart. She started trusting in His sacrifice for her sins even from the age of 4. She lived in Fort Mill, SC, but at age 71, she graduated into heaven on April 11, 2026.

Rhonnie Bane Clark, age 81, of Scottsboro, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Highland Medical Center in Scottsboro.

Blacksburg -- Barbara Peterson Harris, 88, of 410-1/2 S. Chester St., passed away on Sunday, April 12th, 2026, at her home.

Earnest Eugene "Gene" Bledsoe, 63, of Grover, NC, passed away on April 12, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Deacon Joey Wayne Watkins departed this life and transitioned into eternal life surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte, North Carolina.