Obituaries

Austin David Upton, 19, of Fallston, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

FOREST CITY- Linda Causby, affectionately known as "Granny," passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, in Shelby, NC, at the age of 84.

SHELBY- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael "Mike" Green, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

LINCOLNTON- Marvin Boyd Smith was 91 years old, and a Veteran of the United States Army.

Blacksburg - Jimmy Wayne "Jimmy Red" Johnson, 70, of 100 Sadie Lane, passed away at his residence.

Reverend Donnie Larston Williams, a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ left for his heavenly home on Friday September 25, 2026, at the age of 74, while surrounded by his family.

Jordy Dixon Cobb, 42, of Lawndale passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026.

SHELBY- Larry Thomas Canipe, born on October 3, 1947, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on October 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 79.

SHELBY- Lawrence L. Drummond, born August 15, 1951, in Redbay, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at the age of 75.

SHELBY- Amy Lynn Hartley, born April 16, 1961, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on October 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 65.

Larry Dean Donaldson, 57, of Shelby, North Carolina went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 while at his home.

Britt Fender, age 78, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Carol Elizabeth Browne (affectionately known as "Ceeb"), age 70, of Cherryville, North Carolina, passed away as gently as she lived.

Reba Jeanette Camp Hudson, aged 80, of Grover, NC, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

SHELBY- Rachel Sue Oaks, born on March 2, 1944, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on September 8, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.

Jimmy Dean Dixon, Jr, 67, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Atrium Health Kings Mountain.

Darryl Steven Pruitt, 75, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center after a courageous fight against an aggressive cancer.

Patsy Lowery, age 77, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at Fairhaven Home in Bostic.

Ruby "Geraldine" King, age 69, of Henrietta, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 at her home while being surrounded by her loving family.

Brittany Greene, age 28, of Forest City, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 at her home.

Donald Ray Kiser, age 82, died peacefully at the home he loved on October 5, 2026. Don was born on June 6, 1944, to parents Henry and Eleanor Kiser.

Merrie Nall Hildreth, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, entered her Heavenly home on October 03, 2026 at her home.

Judy Jordan Davenport, age 82, of Shelby NC, died on October 1, 2026 at Wendover Hospice.

Glenn Erskine Moore passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Gail Glover Allen, age 75, of Bessemer City, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her residence.