Obituaries

Billy Gene Bridges, 88, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.

Billy Joe Bryant, a dedicated general contractor, beloved family man, and strong believer in Jesus Christ, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 48 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

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

Bobbie Dean Ingle, a cherished member of the Shelby community and devoted family man, departed this life on February 4, 2026, in his beloved hometown of Shelby, North Carolina.

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

Bobby Gene Pyron, Sr., 81, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Bobby Johnson, a man of profound faith, steady hands, and a generous heart, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the age of 82. Born November 3, 1943 to LeeAnna Waters Johnson and Robert E. Johnson, Bobby grew up with a deep appreciation for family and hard work--values that would define his eighty-two years.

Mr. Boyce Wells, age 94, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully at home on November 01, 2025.

Brandon Atkins, age 55, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 due to an auto accident.

Brandon Dion Vaughn, 40, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, following a courageous three-year battle with glioblastoma.

Brenda Dills Bridges, age 71, formerly of Forest City, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8th, 2026, at her home in Atlanta,
Georgia.

Brenda Falls Porter, 83, of Mooresville, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at her residence.

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

Gaffney, SC - - Brian Eugene Lanier, 52, of 435 Ford Road, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

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

Bruce Edward Wiggins, 74, of Shelby passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home with his family by his side.

Burice Williams Willett, 80, of Shelby, NC, passed away on October 31, 2025 at home.

Calvin Russell Tate, age 57, of Sunshine, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Mrs. Camellia Wilfong Norris was born in Hickory, NC on April 8, 1940 to the late James Leroy and Lucille Linda Wilfong.

Carl E Goodman, 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Carl Evans Parker Jr, born on February 4, 1955, in Cleveland, passed away peacefully in his hometown Shelby on March 4, 2026, at the age of 71.

Lockhart - Carla Diane McMillan, 52, passed away on Friday, May 1st, 2026, at Spartanburg 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.

Carolyn Emery Allen, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, in Ellenboro, North Carolina.

Carolyn L. Farthing McNeely, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 while at Shelby Manor, Shelby, NC.