Obituaries

Allen James Yarboro, Sr., age 93, of Waco, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at CaroMont Regional 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.

Lydia Lynn Nalley Haynes, 57, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Jack Moss, age 71, of Shelby, NC, passed away on April 16, 2026 on the family farm.

James "Jim" Albert Hallman, 85, of Vale passed away on April 15, 2026 at TerraBella in Lincolnton, NC.

Sherry Ellen Smith Warlick, 75, of Fletcher passed away on April 16, 2026, at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

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

Mary Ellen Reber loved Jesus with all her heart. She started trusting in His sacrifice for her sins even from the age of 4. She lived in Fort Mill, SC, but at age 71, she graduated into heaven on April 11, 2026.

Rhonnie Bane Clark, age 81, of Scottsboro, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Highland Medical Center in Scottsboro.

Blacksburg -- Barbara Peterson Harris, 88, of 410-1/2 S. Chester St., passed away on Sunday, April 12th, 2026, at her home.

Earnest Eugene "Gene" Bledsoe, 63, of Grover, NC, passed away on April 12, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland 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.

Blacksburg - Emmie Lou Anderson Mattox, 81, of 186 Bedford Road, passed away on April 11, 2026, at her residence.

Jordyn Lei Robinson, 28, of Gaffney, South Carolina, passed away on April 14, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Mona Callahan Ruppe, age 75, of Cliffside, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Corey Fortson passed away on April 10, 2026.

Martha Jane Scoggins passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

SHELBY, N.C. - Mary Louise Moore White of Earl, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2026.

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

SHELBY- Sammy E. Mills, aged 92, peacefully departed this life on March 17, 2026, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of steadfast faith, service, and love.

Mrs. Rosa (Rosie) Goddard Ash lived a life marked by love of God, love of family, and faithful service to her church and community.

Ms. Emma Lee Parks, 70, of Shelby, NC, passed away on April 7, 2026 at VIA Health, Wendover Hospice.

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.

Mr. Vincent Whitener, 44, passed away on April 1, 2026.