Obituaries

Darla Jean Moore Sheets, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2026 while at her home.

Darrell "Rusty" Eugene Morrison, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 29, 2026 while at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

SHELBY David Henry McMurry, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Cleveland County, NC, at the age of 86.

Hickory Grove - Debra Ann Mullinax Evans, 73, of 2950 Hickory Heights Road, passed away on Friday, February 20th, 2026, at her residence.

Mrs. Delcie Burnett Fuller Hamilton went on to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 15,2026. She was born in Rutherfordton, North Carolina on September 26,1953 to Robert Fuller and Laura Ann McDuffie Fuller.

Mrs. Donna Lee Hovis of Shelby, North Carolina passed away on January 29, 2026.

Kings Mountain It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Donna Renee Winstead, a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to love, strength, and independence.

Gaffney -- Dorian "Dee" Osment, 27, of 1697 Burnt Gin Rd, passed away on Sunday, February 15th, 2026.

Doris Hubbard, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026.

Dottie Irene Graham, 67, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her home in Shelby, North Carolina.

In loving remembrance of Ed Shirah, who departed this earthly realm on February 2, 2026, at his residence in Shelby, North Carolina, we reflect upon a life richly lived and fully embraced.

Lincolnton - Mr. Edward David Huss, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Blacksburg - Edward Vaughn Kirkley, 75, of 736 Burnt Mill Road, passed away February 18, 2026 Spartanburg Medical Center.

Edwin "Ed" Aaron Lee, 76, of Casar passed away on January 31, 2026 at his residence.

Elizabeth Eugenia "Jene" Huntsinger went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 7, 2026, in Lincolnton, North Carolina.

Estelle Charlene Graham, 85, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 05, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Flay Floyd Whitworth, 90, was born in York County in what is now Kings Mountain National Park on December 8th, 1935, to a farm that was full of family.

Mr. Floyd Edward Brown departed this earthly life for his eternal home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Mr. Frederick Bernard Ellis of Gaffney, SC, was affectionately known as Fred or Freddie.

Gary Paul, age 75, of Union Mills, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Gary W. Staymate, 71, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at his home in Shelby, North Carolina.

Geneva Burns, age 90, born on April 14, 1935, in Union County, Georgia, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at Atrium Health-Shelby.

George Daniel Pearson, 78, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Atrium Health Pineville.

Glenda Maxine Daves Beaver, 77, of Shelby passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House, Shelby.

Mr. Glenn Allen Brooks, 75, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his residence.