Obituaries

Teddy Lee Grant, age 75, of Lincolnton, passed away June 27, 2025, at Sherrills Ford Hospice House.

Thomas "Jason" Ruppe, 42, of Forest City, North Carolina passed away on May 14, 2025.

Thomas "Tom" Alvin Stevens, 62, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 after battling cancer for over six years.

Thomas Alexander Starnes, 73, of 131 Memory Lane, passed away unexpectedly June 1, 2025, at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston, SC.

Thomas Alvin "Jack" Huffman, age 82, of Cherryville, passed peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House.

SHELBY: Thomas James Morris, born December 9, 1959, departed this life on July 3, 2025, at the age of 65.

Mr. Timothy 'Tim' Leon Hartgrove, 65, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his residence.

Tonga Kulaea Jolly, 60, of Shelby, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Charlotte, surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia Sue Allen Paysour, 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away surrounded by her family on June 15, 2025.

SHELBY: Wanda Kay Snyder, a spirited dreamer with the heart of a lion and the wit to match, gracefully exited this world on May 15, 2025, at the age of 71.

Shelby: Wendy Burnette Lowery, age 56, completed her earthly journey on June 20, 2025, in Cleveland County.

Unbeknownst to us, but perfectly planned by God, William "Perry" Cranford, age 82, of Cherryville, quietly took the hand of Jesus on May 31, 2025.

William "Ted" Poston, age 69, of Crouse, passed away June 12, 2025, at his home.

William Dilks Baker Jr., known affectionately as Bill to his friends and family, passed away on June 18, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina.