Obituaries


With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Juanita Dellinger Cloninger, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, who departed peacefully on January 6, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.

SHELBY - Karen Ellen Waldrop, born on April 14, 1947, in Cleveland County, NC, peacefully passed away in the same cherished county on January 2, 2026, at the age of 78.

Linda Darlene Davis, 58, passed away on January 12, 2026 at her home in Kings Mountain, NC.

Linda Irene Pennington Setzer, aged 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, peacefully embraced her eternal rest on January 9, 2026, after she gained victory over Alzheimer's disease.

Makenzie Gayle Evonne Allen,16, passed away January 7,2026 at Levine Children's Hospital after a long fight with Leukemia.

Margaret Cole McGinnis joined the church triumphant on January 6, 2026 at the age of 98.

Marsha Ann Gentry Hill, 59, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at her home in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

Mary "Edna" Rhew Smith, age 93 of Suncrest Rd., passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.

Mary Ellen Harrelson Kincaid, age 95, of Bessemer City, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Mecklenburg Health and Rehabilitation.

Mary Ila Hill Crotts, 93, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on January 6, 2026, at her home.

Mary Ledwell Bridges, 92, of Casar, NC, passed away on January 4, 2026 at home.

Maudine Allen Terry, native of Cleveland County, age 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 12, 2026 while at Atrium Health Cleveland Pines Nursing Home.

Michel Morris Peace, born on August 24, 1936, in Landrum, SC, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Cleveland County, NC, at the age of 89.

Myrle M. King, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 8, 2026 at home.

Peggy Bridges Smith, 91, of Shelby passed away on January 12, 2026.

PG Jolley, age 88 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC.

Phillip Evins Camp, age 73, of Cherryville, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Priscilla Jacqueline Pearson, fondly known as Jackie, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Roger Ray Grayson, of Shelby, North Carolina, born August 26, 1936, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 13, 2026.

Kings Mountain NC - Rona Louise Hutchins passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Sherry Clark Creech, 64, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on January 7, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.

Shirley Kelly Anthony, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 02, 2026 while at Saluda Nursing Center, Saluda, SC.

Steven Paul Ellis, Sr., age 81, of Cherryville, passed away January 6, 2026, at Carolinas ContinueCARE Hospital at Pineville.

Steven Pruett passed away on Friday December 5, 2025 at age 62.

Terry Eugene Lefevers, 68, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on January 03, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.