Obituaries

Joshua Rashaun Brooks, age 44, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home.

James Austin Smith, known affectionately as Austin to his friends and family, passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 29 in Lawndale, North Carolina.

Mr. James Everette Peeler Sr., 79, transitioned from his earthly life on September 11, 2025.

Jamie Rae Baker, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 09, 2025. She was born in Dallas, Texas.

Kings Mountain - Mr. Jerry Michael "Mike" Beattie, 72, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at his residence.

Jerry Nelson Floyd passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2025.

Jim Taylor, 79 passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Hospice Wendover in Shelby, entering the loving arms of Jesus after a life well lived.

Jimmy Jewell Hill, known to friends and family as Jim, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Mr. John Wesley Norris, 84, of Shelby, NC passed away on October 15, 2025 at Hospice Wendover.

Joyce White Couey, 80, of Shelby, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judy Canipe Phillips, who departed this life on October 3, 2025, at the age of 73.

Judy Hawkins Arrowood, age 78 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away at her home on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Kathryn Sigmon Campbell, 88, passed away peacefully in Fayetteville, North Carolina on October 11, 2025, after a brief illness.

Keith Allen Burns, 59, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Kenneth Craig Adkins, 44, passed away on Monday, October 06, 2025 while at his home.

Kenneth Jerry Sigmon, known affectionately as Pawpaw to his family, passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 73, in Catawba County, North Carolina.

Mrs. Lanelle Ratledge Nolley, a devoted educator and cherished member of her community, passed away on October 14, 2025, at the esteemed White Oak Manor in Shelby, North Carolina.

Linda Jane Camby, 83, of White Oak Estate, Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.

Linda Oxentine Holtsclaw, 81, of Vale passed away on October 25, 2025, at her home.

Lisa Michelle Pressley, age 53, of Cherryville, passed away October 12, 2025, at Levine & Dixon Hospice House at Aldersgate.

Lois Brooks Sheets, age 88, of Mint Hill, NC, formerly of Squire, WV, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House.

Marah Leeann Cash, age 26, passed away on October 7, 2025, at her home in Shelby, North Carolina. Born on August 17, 1999, she was the beloved daughter of Paul and Rhonda Williams Cash.

Margaret Louise Owens Beam, 83, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Atrium Health - Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Ms. Margie L. Tuft, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 84.

Marilyn Mauney Griffin transitioned to her eternal home in heaven on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10:29 PM at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital.