Obituaries

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.

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

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.

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 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.

Christopher Robert Golembieski, 20, of Kings Mountain, NC entered into the presence of Jesus on March 26, 2026 in Chula Vista, CA following a fatal motorcycle accident.

Corey Fortson passed away on April 10, 2026.

Dale Allen Shull, age 59, of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his residence.

Danny Edward Bridges, 82, of Shelby, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Danny Wofford Thompson, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

David Buchanan, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, in Shelby, NC, at the age of 77.

David Wayne Allen, 91, passed away February 25, 2026, at his home 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.

Dean Davis Jr., a devoted family man and pillar of his community, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication.

Debra "Scooter" Jennings Epps was born on October 19, 1953, in Washington, D.C., and entered eternal rest on April 7, 2026, after a life well lived, full of love, faith, and unwavering strength.

Debra Lou Fredley, age 72, of Forest City passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at Oak Grove Healthcare.

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

Dennis Lee Nail, 72, of High Shoals, NC, passed away on March 2, 2026 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.