Obituaries

Maudine Allen Terry, native of Cleveland County, age 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 12, 2026 while at Atrium Health Cleveland Pines Nursing Home.

Michael Dean Rippy entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2026, at the age of 76.

Michel Morris Peace, born on August 24, 1936, in Landrum, SC, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Cleveland County, NC, at the age of 89.

Myrle M. King, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 8, 2026 at home.

Myrtle Capps Cornette, 72, of Shelby, went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 14, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Nancy Barnette, 59, passed on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Neil Shytle on January 17, 2026. He was surrounded by his wife and children as he took his last breath.

SHELBY- Norma Hamrick, a beacon of love and resilience, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, in her hometown of Shelby, North Carolina, at the age of 83.

Patsy Gold Brooks Whitaker, 94, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.

Peggy Bridges Smith, 91, of Shelby passed away on January 12, 2026.

PG Jolley, age 88 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC.

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

Phillip Jerome Horton, 58 entered into eternal rest on at Caromont Hospital.

Phillip Richard Wood, born May 4, 1955, went to be with Jesus Christ, his Savior, at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, N.C. on January 14, 2026.

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

Ralph Boyd Hughes, Jr., 73, of Tower Road, Vale passed away on January 19, 2026 at Atrium Health - Lincoln.

Ralph Clifton Hord, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.

Ralph Eugene Cronan, 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 17, 2026 at his home.

Randall Lane Miller, 66, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland, surrounded by loved ones.

Rita "Diane" Singleton, 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at her home in Shelby, North Carolina.

Rodger Vickers, age 74, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at his home.

Roger Ray Grayson, of Shelby, North Carolina, born August 26, 1936, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 13, 2026.

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

Ruth Wade, born on October 10, 1937, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, departed this life on January 16, 2026, at Shelby Manor in Shelby, NC.

Samuel Thomas "Sam" Homesley, age 80, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Charles George VA Medical Center, Asheville.