Obituaries

Donnie Ray Cody, (also known as 'Cuz" to those close to him) 70, of Shelby NC, entered into eternal rest at 7:45pm on January 1, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.

Joyce Marie Brewer Bouchard, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 1 2026. She was born in Houlton Maine on August 12, 1940 to her late parents Arlene and Milford Brewer.

Casey Dean Jones, 51, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Sherry Clark Creech, 64, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on January 7, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.

Wayne Newton Houser, 87, of Mooresboro, NC passed away peacefully in his home on January 6, 2026.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Angel Karllette Parker, of Kings Mountain, who left this world peacefully on January 6, 2026, at the age of 51.

Margaret Cole McGinnis joined the church triumphant on January 6, 2026 at the age of 98.

Mary Ila Hill Crotts, 93, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on January 6, 2026, at her home.

William "Tommy" Thomas Dover, 66, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away peacefully Monday, January 5, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.


With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Juanita Dellinger Cloninger, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, who departed peacefully on January 6, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.

Mary "Edna" Rhew Smith, age 93 of Suncrest Rd., passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.

Cherryville - Mrs. Gail Lackey Kiser, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at her home.

Cherryville - Mr. Earl Pinkney Eaker, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at his home.

Phillip Evins Camp, age 73, of Cherryville, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Gail Darlene Barbee Wright, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 04, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Gilda Vaughn Whitaker Pruitt, 82, of Shelby, passed away peacefully at Wendover Hospice House of Cleveland County on January 3, 2026, following an extensive illness.

Mary Ledwell Bridges, 92, of Casar, NC, passed away on January 4, 2026 at home.

Joseph Warren Best, 75, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 1st, 2026.

Dennis William Lail, 73, of Casar, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2026.

Terry Eugene Lefevers, 68, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on January 03, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

SHELBY - Karen Ellen Waldrop, born on April 14, 1947, in Cleveland County, NC, peacefully passed away in the same cherished county on January 2, 2026, at the age of 78.

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce that Jacqueline "Jackie" Michelle Wilkie Blackburn, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on January 2, 2026, at Duke University Hospital.

After an exceptional, trailblazing life spanning over a century, Dorothy "Dot" Mulder
Roark, age 101, passed away at home on Christmas Day - December 25, 2025.

Priscilla Jacqueline Pearson, fondly known as Jackie, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Kings Mountain NC - Rona Louise Hutchins passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.