Obituaries

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, Montrose Meacham Ballard passed away at Atrium Health in Shelby, surrounded by her family.

Betty Jean Spurlin Bowman, age 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 1, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Shelby, North Carolina.

Lisa Lovelace Baucom, 62, of Boiling Springs, died Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her residence. A native of Cleveland County, she was born January 2, 1964.

Janice Lee Ivie Wright, 64, of Shelby, died at Atrium Health Cleveland on Friday, January 30, 2026.

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

John Bruno Hamrick, of Boiling Springs, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 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.

KINGS MOUNTAIN- Irene Wood Bernstein, born on February 21, 1947, in Buffalo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, in Kings Mountain at the age of 78.

Woodrow Lafoy "Foy" Brackett, 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 04, 2026, at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation Center in Cherryville, NC.

Judy Ellen Harkey Buff, 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her home.

Richard Ray Ellison, age 89, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Peak Resources.

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.

Shelby - Mr. Robert Earl Ledford, 69, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his residence.

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.

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

Daniel Gene Potter, age 73, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.

Wanda Marie Taylor, age 75, of Shelby, earned her wings on February 2, 2026, leaving this world peacefully and stepping into the arms of her Savior.

Billy Ray Collins, 87 of Curtis Road, Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, February 3 at Atrium Health- Cleveland Hospital in Shelby North Carolina.

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

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

Mrs. Sylvia Annette Horne, 68, departed this life on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones as she went to her eternal home to be with the Lord.

Ms. Lois Crawford, 71, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2026.

Mr. Jimmy Lee Elmore, 79, of 2555 Shoal Creek Church Road, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House, Shelby, NC.

Ms. Arlene F. McCormick, 84, went to be with her loved ones on January 21, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC.

Leonard Lewis Tessnear, age 83, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.