Obituaries

Linda Ann White Edwards, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 15, 2026, in her hometown of Shelby, North Carolina, where she was born on May 8, 1944.

Shelby Sharon Alice Northrop, born on July 23, 1939, in the beautiful state of Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, in Shelby, NC, at the age of 86.

Sandra Annette Ware Allan, 64, of Gastonia, passed away on February 13, 2026 at her residence.

Janet Crawley McNeely, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted wife, was born on October 15, 1944, in the charming town of Lattimore, North Carolina.

Connie McCraw, age 76, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home.

Vanise Lookadoo Smith, age 84, of Caroleen, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Fair Haven Home of Bostic.

Seth Cole, age 30, of Mooresboro, passed away at home on Sunday, February 8, 2026. While addiction may be listed as what ended his life, it was never what defined it.

Parker James Earl, beloved son and brother, passed away on February 12, 2026 at the young age of 16.

Brenda Gail Hope, 77, of Cherryville, NC went home to be with the Lord, February 12, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Wilma Jean McDowell, 89, of Gaffney, SC, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2026, at Viva Senior Living in Gaffney, SC.

William Howard "Bill" Mauney, age 88, of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House.

Sandy Greene McBrayer, age 80, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Janice Coral Watkins, who left this world peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the age of 71, in her beloved Cleveland County, North Carolina, where her remarkable journey began.

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

SHELBY- Tommy Ray Pruett Sr., a man of unwavering dedication and kindness, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Shelby, North Carolina, at the age of 79.

Ricky Lane Pearson, 65, of E. Zion Church Road, passed away on February 11, 2026 at Atrium Health - Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Cenie Marie Humphries Moore, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at Shelby Manor in Shelby, North Carolina.

Verna "Jerrie" Cates, affectionately known as "Jerrie," of Kings Mountain, NC, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on February 9, 2026, at her home.

Howard Edwin "Eddie" Harris, age 70, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home.

Samuel Stevens Callahan, 84, husband of the late Laura White Callahan, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Monday, February 9, 2026.

Bruce Alan Carscaddon, 73, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 10, 2026 at his home.

Cherryville - Mr. John Sherman Brown, Sr., 94, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his home.

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.

Joseph "Joe" Allen Johnson, born on June 26, 1976, in Charlotte, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on February 7, 2026, in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Harlin "Dale" Wacaster, age 91, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House.