OBITUARIES
Linda Tessneer
Oct 1, 2025
SHELBY- Linda Tessneer, born on February 2, 1947, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on October 1, 2025, at the age of 78 in her hometown. She was a cherished soul whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Linda devoted her life to her family and faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and...
Tami Scism
Sep 29, 2025
ELLENBORO- Tami Barbara Scism , an eccentric, earthy, free-spirited soul who was a little witchy and perhaps even a tad feral, shuffled off this mortal coil on September 29, 2025, at the age of 64, right where she wanted to be—on the farm in Ellenboro, NC. Born in Shelby, NC, on July 14, 1961, Tami often mused that she lived...
Kevin Humphries
Sep 29, 2025
MOOOREBORO- Joseph Kevin Humphries, affectionately known as Kevin, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at his home in Mooresboro at the age of 53. Born on January 22, 1972, in Cleveland County, Kevin lived a life filled with love, adventure, and unwavering devotion to his family and passions.
Kevin was a man of simple pleasures and profound kindness. Known for...
Selma Huntsinger Ware
Sep 28, 2025
SHELBY: Selma Huntsinger Ware, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, completed her earthly journey on September 28, 2025, in her cherished hometown of Cleveland County, NC. Born on June 15, 1934, Selma graced this world for 91 years, enriching the lives of those around her with warmth, love, and devotion.
A native of Shelby, NC, Selma was a lifelong member of...
Tamalun Renay Hoppes
Sep 27, 2025
GROVER: Tamalun Linville, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, completed her earthly journey on September 27, 2025, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at the age of 52. Born on October 28, 1972, in Cleveland County, Tamalun remained a steadfast presence in her community throughout her life.
A woman of deep faith and unwavering devotion to her family, Tamalun's life was marked by...
Donovan Patrick Hardin
Sep 26, 2025
LAWNDALE: In loving memory of Donovan Patrick Hardin, affectionately known as "Don Don," who was born on August 12, 2004, in St. Petersburg, FL, and departed this world far too soon on September 26, 2025, at the tender age of 21 in Cleveland County, NC.
Donovan's life, although brief, left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing...
Richard Hamm
Sep 23, 2025
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Lawrence "Richard" Hamm, born on August 27, 1942, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, has passed away in the place he called home. He was a kind-hearted soul, a good man who touched the lives of all who knew him. Richard embraced life with a spirit of adventure and love, finding joy in the simple pleasures and the beauty...
Robert Nick Stevens
Sep 19, 2025
SIX MILE, SC: Robert Nick Stevens passed away September 19th, 2025, at 68 years of age. Robert was a resident at Pruitt Health Nursing Home in Six Mile, SC for several years.
Prior to living in South Carolina, he was a resident of Cleveland County, NC for 30 plus years. Robert was preceded in death by his father Miller Stevens. Nick...
Stephen Foster Wright
Sep 19, 2025
SHELBY: Stephen F. Wright, born on September 8, 1944, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, completed his earthly journey in his hometown on September 19, 2025, at the age of 81.
Stephen was a kind and loving man who cherished his family and church community deeply. For over 38 years, he was a devoted member of Bethel Baptist Church, where he found...
William A. Peeler
Sep 18, 2025
FOREST CITY: William Abraham “Dub” Peeler, age 94, of Shelby went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 18, 2025, at Carolinas Foothills Hospice in Forest City. He was born March 6, 1931 in Lawndale, NC to the late William Max Peeler and Louise Pritchard Peeler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Carrie Ann Ratchford
Sep 15, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our mom, Carrie Ann Ratchford at the young age of 57, Mom peacefully took her last breath on Earth and her first breath in Heaven on September 15, 2025 at 1 pm surrounded by family. The world lost a remarkable woman and Heaven gained a soul full of...
Joshua Carson Walker
Sep 13, 2025
SHELBY- Joshua Walker, affectionately known to friends and family as "Toot Toot," "Pooh," and "Sasquatch," passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 21. Born on February 9, 2004, in the good old town of Shelby, NC, Joshua was a true original—a different breed of a young man who embodied the spirit of the great outdoors with a...
Virginia Faye Gregory
Sep 12, 2025
SHELBY: Faye Hastings Gregory, 75, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at CMC Charlotte. A native of Cleveland County, and a 1968 graduate of Shelby High School.
Faye was the daughter of the late Hal and Betty Hastings. She is survived by her son, Scott Gregory, brother, Hal "Timmy" Hastings Jr., nieces, Cylee Hastings, and Bobbie Jo Newton. Great nieces, Taylor Newton...
Bonnie Kay Walker
Sep 12, 2025
SHELBY: Bonnie Kay Walker, a beacon of love and warmth, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025 at her home in Shelby, North Carolina, at the age of 76. Born on April 7, 1949, in Cleveland County, Bonnie lived a life that was as inspirational as it was fulfilling.
Bonnie was the embodiment of all that is good. She carried herself...
Cecelia Jean Dosher
Sep 11, 2025
SOUTHPORT: Cecelia J Dosher, age 94 passed away Thursday, September 12, 2025 after a long illness.
Cecelia Dosher was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on August 3, 1931.. Cecelia was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Dosher Jr, her Father Joseph Busi and her Mother Marie Busi Wilson and her son,Chuck Dosher. She is also preceded in death by her grandson...
Patricia Laney Noggle
Sep 8, 2025
SHELBY: Patricia Laney Noggle, “Tricia” born May 15th, 1953 in Ithaca, New York, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 8th, 2025 in Shelby, NC.
Tricia was preceded in death by her parents, John D. Laney, and Louise Horn Martin, and stepfather; Carl G. Martin. Her sisters, Kathy L. Condie, brother in-law Dr. Scott Condie, and son in-law, Jason...
Hallie Connor
Sep 7, 2025
KINGS MOUNTAIN: Hallie Connor, a beacon of light and inspiration, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, in Kings Mountain, NC, at the age of 84. Born on August 24, 1941, in Burke County, Hallie dedicated her life to serving others with a selfless heart and an unwavering spirit.
Hallie's journey of compassion and service was reflected in her work as...
Christina Chatham Cross
Sep 7, 2025
MOORESBORO: Chris Cross, favorite only sister, aunt, cousin, and dear friend, passed away September 7 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by and served as caregiver for her parents, George Emory Chatham and Nell Morehead Chatham, her brother George Moody Chatham, and her beloved pup Ray-Ray.
With a love for hospitality and fellowship, Chris filled countless...
Jeffrey Lee Shoemaker
Sep 5, 2025
SHELBY: Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Shoemaker, age 48, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on September 5, 2025. Born on January 28, 1977, in the heart of Shelby, Jeff's life was a testament to hard work, love, and unwavering dedication to those he cherished.
Jeff spent his formative years in Shelby, where he developed a deep connection to his community and surroundings....
Ruth Crawford Swofford
Sep 4, 2025
SHELBY: On September 4, 2025, just hours after her 91st birthday, Ruth Crawford Swofford peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior at Wendover Hospice .
Ruth was born to Albert and Viva Crawford in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. She had a thriving career as the District Sales Manager for Avon to the Western NC territory. She took pride in...
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