Obituaries

Doris Pearl Brice Bridges, 87, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 24, 2026 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC.

After an exceptional, trailblazing life spanning over a century, Dorothy "Dot" Mulder
Roark, age 101, passed away at home on Christmas Day - December 25, 2025.

Cherryville - Mr. Earl Pinkney Eaker, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at his home.

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Proctor Reeves, 87, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, with her two sons and her older sister by her side.

Ellen Padgett Huskey, age 95, of Forest City, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Fair Haven Home in Bostic.

Esther Torres, age 61, of Mooresboro, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Atrium Health in Shelby.

Mr. Fred Smith, Jr., 82, passed away on January 15, 2026, at Atrium Health Main, Charlotte, NC.

Gail Darlene Barbee Wright, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 04, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Cherryville - Mrs. Gail Lackey Kiser, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at her home.

Garnet Louise Stout McNeely, age 82, of Waco, passed away January 14, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehab.

Blacksburg - Garry Richard Moore, 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2025 at Crown Haven Health & Rehab in Charlotte, NC.

Gilda Vaughn Whitaker Pruitt, 82, of Shelby, passed away peacefully at Wendover Hospice House of Cleveland County on January 3, 2026, following an extensive illness.

Gloria "Jean" Randall Miller, 84, went home to Heaven on January 16, 2026 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

Harvey Frederick Measler, a cherished and beloved family man, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 18, 2026 at his home, leaving a legacy of love and warmth that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him.

Harvey Henderson, age 79, of Henrietta, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Howard Benson Alexander, Jr. went to his eternal home and into the arms of Jesus on January 19, 2026.

Blacksburg - Howard Lee Thompson Jr., of Fridy Street Apartments, passed away on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 at his residence.

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce that Jacqueline "Jackie" Michelle Wilkie Blackburn, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on January 2, 2026, at Duke University Hospital.

James "Jim" Elwood Love, Jr., 76 of Lawndale, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026 at his residence.

Jason Allen Potts, 59, of Lawndale passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House.

Joetta Marie Eastman, a longtime employee of Gardner-Webb University and a resident of Boiling Springs, NC, died unexpectedly on January 10, 2026, at the age of 88.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joey Parker, who passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 at the age of 60. He was born on December 13, 1965.

Joseph Curtis (Curt) Pounders, Jr., went home peacefully to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, January 12, 2026, after a long illness.

Joseph Warren Best, 75, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 1st, 2026.

Josh Williams, age 34, of Henrietta, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Shelby.