Obituaries

Betty Jean Gill Goforth, 81, of Shelby, NC, entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2026, at Via Health Partners, formerly Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Betty Jean Jennings Dixon, a devoted servant of God, beloved mother, cherished friend, and pillar of her community, entered her eternal rest on Easter Monday, at home, surrounded in love by the son she held so dear.

Betty Jo Mull Mellon, 89, of Casar, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at her residence.

Ms. Bettye J. Wilson Bullard, 78, of Bessemer City, NC, gained her wings and passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at Atrium Health Mercy Hospital.

Beverly Ann Byrd Borders, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cherished friend and former teacher to so many, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Feb. 26, 2026.

Bobby Gene Hayes, 87 passed away peacefully in Wilmington NC on March 25, 2026.

Bobby Gene Pyron, Sr., 81, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Bobby Johnson, a man of profound faith, steady hands, and a generous heart, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the age of 82. Born November 3, 1943 to LeeAnna Waters Johnson and Robert E. Johnson, Bobby grew up with a deep appreciation for family and hard work--values that would define his eighty-two years.

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.

Brenda Dills Bridges, age 71, formerly of Forest City, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8th, 2026, at her home in Atlanta,
Georgia.

Gaffney, SC - - Brian Eugene Lanier, 52, of 435 Ford Road, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Calvin Russell Tate, age 57, of Sunshine, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Mrs. Camellia Wilfong Norris was born in Hickory, NC on April 8, 1940 to the late James Leroy and Lucille Linda Wilfong.

Carl E Goodman, 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Carl Evans Parker Jr, born on February 4, 1955, in Cleveland, passed away peacefully in his hometown Shelby on March 4, 2026, at the age of 71.

Lockhart - Carla Diane McMillan, 52, passed away on Friday, May 1st, 2026, at Spartanburg 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.

Carolyn Emery Allen, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, in Ellenboro, North Carolina.

Carolyn L. Farthing McNeely, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 while at Shelby Manor, Shelby, NC.

Blacksburg - Carolyn Putman Stacy, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 at Cherokee Medical Center.

Cathy Bradley, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Cecelia Ann Page Williams, 79, of Stony Point Road, Shelby went to be with the Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at her residence.

Charles Joseph Hastings, infant son of Daniel and MaryRose Hastings, was placed in the arms of Jesus early Friday morning, April 10, 2026.

Blacksburg - Charlie Grant Varner, 82, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Charlotte Ann Severt Stinnett, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville, North Carolina.