Obituaries

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.

Dolores Ann Ramos Abdow, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Donald "Wayne" Scruggs, age 79, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Donald Edward Newman Sr., lovingly known as Donn, age 84, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.

Donald Eugene Ramsey, 70, of Shelby, passed away on March 23, 2026.

Mr. Donald Ray Ledbetter, age 60, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Piedmont Hospital.

Dorothy "Dot" Russ, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Dorothy Pope Lingerfelt, age 86, of Cherryville, passed away April 30, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

Douglas Gene Earl, fondly known as Doug, peacefully passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 87.

Douglas Marshall Greene, age 73, of Bostic passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Oak Grove Healthcare.

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

Eddie Chambers, Jr., 82, of 1818 Green Valley Drive, Shelby, NC, departed this life on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Eddie Dean Fulbright, 76, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem.

It is in loving remembrance that we announce that Edna Modean Suddreth, "Mo", was called home by our Lord on April 4, 2026, at the age of 90.

Edward Anthony Roberts, 85, of York, SC, passed away on March 02, 2026 at his home.

Ella Lee Bowen Mode, 94, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

On March 7, 2026, Eloise Pearson Moss, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, was reunited in heaven with her husband of 71 years, Jack Edward Moss.

Grover - Elvie Inez Hayes Allen, 95, passed away March 5th, 2026, at Atrium Health Kings Mountain.