Obituaries

Joetta Marie Eastman, a longtime employee of Gardner-Webb University and a resident of Boiling Springs, NC, died unexpectedly on January 10, 2026, at the age of 88.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joey Parker, who passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 at the age of 60. He was born on December 13, 1965.

Joseph Curtis (Curt) Pounders, Jr., went home peacefully to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, January 12, 2026, after a long illness.

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

Josh Williams, age 34, of Henrietta, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Shelby.

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.


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.

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.

Kevin Buckner, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Kimberly "Kim" Ann Byars France, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 20th at the age of 66.

Forest City - It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Linda Belle Stone Frazier, who departed this life on January 11, 2026, at the age of 70.

Linda Darlene Davis, 58, passed away on January 12, 2026 at her home in Kings Mountain, NC.

Linda Irene Pennington Setzer, aged 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, peacefully embraced her eternal rest on January 9, 2026, after she gained victory over Alzheimer's disease.

Makenzie Gayle Evonne Allen,16, passed away January 7,2026 at Levine Children's Hospital after a long fight with Leukemia.

Manuela "Mimi" Flores Hammett, age 93, of Bostic, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

SHELBY Marcia Laura Davis, born on February 17, 1951, in Ocean City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at the age of 74.

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

Margaret McSwain Walker passed peacefully on January 18, 2026.

Marilyn Martha Bernard McFarland, age 79, of Shelby, passed away January 23rd, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House.

Marsha Ann Gentry Hill, 59, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at her home in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

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

Mary Ellen Harrelson Kincaid, age 95, of Bessemer City, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Mecklenburg Health and Rehabilitation.

Mary Freeman Hill, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully January 23,2026.

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

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