Obituaries

Shelby. Mickey Lee Humphries, born on February 28, 1953, in Rutherford County, embarked

on his final journey peacefully on March 29, 2026, in Cleveland County, at the age of 73.

MiKayla Lynn Davis, age 15, of Rutherfordton went home to with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at her home while being surrounded by her loving family.

Mona Callahan Ruppe, age 75, of Cliffside, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Nancy Lee Bookout Price, age 91, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Peak Resources.

Nancy Lee Hicks Lattimore, 86, of Lawndale passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Narcisco Nieves, born on October 29, 1939, in the vibrant town of Ponce, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, in Cleveland County at the age of 86.

Natalie Shull McLain Costner, 63 of Shelby, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at home under Hospice Care.

Navi Aylan Washington born on January 15, 2026 at 25 gestations and called home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2026.

Nellie Sue Norman Weaver, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Norma Jean Brittain Smith, age 80, of Cherryville, passed away April 23, 2026, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.

Olin Louis Bumgarner, age 88 of Cherryville, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at his residence.

Pamela "Pam" Kay Blanton Brackett, 54, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at her home.

Pamela La-Triece Canipe McSwain, 63, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 while at Atrium Healthcare Cleveland.

Pamela Renee Wall, age 64, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Pamela Tomblin Rogers, age 76, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at her home.

Pat Hembree, age 74, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Patricia Ann Chambers Wiley, affectionately remembered for her warmth and radiant spirit, was born on July 10, 1960, and passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at the age of 65, following a courageous battle with illness

Patricia Ann Chambers Wiley, affectionately remembered for her warmth and radiant spirit, was born on July 10, 1960, and passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at the age of 65, following a courageous battle with illness.

Patricia Ann Payseur, age 72, of Bessemer City, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Patrick Kenneth Rowe, 63, of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Paul Eudene Sisk, 85, of Casar, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Paul Franklin Denton, born July 10, 1941, passed away surrounded by the love of those who knew him best.

Paul Leslie Benton, 86, of Casar passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Blacksburg - Peggy Lewis Beckham, 79, of 247 Jumping Branch Road, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.