OBITUARIES
Sandra M Hankins
Dec 13, 2025
SHELBY - Sandra M. Hankins, born on June 18, 1941, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away at the age of 84 on December 13, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina. Her journey through life was marked by love, creativity, and the warmth she shared with everyone around her.
Sandra's life was a testament to the power of family and the joy found in...
Irene Wood Bernstein
Dec 9, 2025
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Irene Wood Bernstein, born on February 21, 1947, in Buffalo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, in Kings Mountain at the age of 78. Her life was a testament to the power of love, family, and an unyielding passion for the things she believed in.
A woman of remarkable sincerity and honesty, Irene was genuine in...
Robert "Dirtman" Davis
Dec 7, 2025
SHELBY - With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Robert "Dirtman" Davis, who departed this world on December 7, 2025, at the age of 84 in Shelby, North Carolina. Born on May 2, 1941, Robert lived a life full of passion, kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and the things he loved most.
"Dirtman,"...
Bonnie Evans Reece
Dec 7, 2025
KINGS MOUNTAIN- Bonnie Evans Reece, an inspiring pillar of the community, passed away peacefully, on December 7, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born on July 6, 1945, at Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, NC, and grew up in the tobacco farming community of Yadkin County. Bonnie was renowned for her giving spirit and kind heart.
Bonnie's professional journey...
Joyce Anne Dye
Dec 6, 2025
SHELBY- With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Joyce Anne Dye, who departed this world peacefully on December 6, 2025, in Kings Mountain. Born on October 13, 1954, in Waterbury, Connecticut, Joyce graced this earth for 71 inspiring years.
Joyce was a woman of unwavering faith and boundless compassion. A faithful member...
Michael Adam Howell
Dec 5, 2025
SHELBY- A speed enthusiast and adrenaline aficionado, Michael Adam Howell, raced through life from March 3, 1994, to December 5, 2025, clocking a swift 31 laps around the sun. Born and departed in Cleveland County, Michael lived life with the pedal to the metal, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and a few tire marks.
Michael was a mechanic by...
Lisa Ann Ponder
Dec 1, 2025
GAFFNEY- With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lisa Ann Ponder, a loving, dedicated, and beautiful soul, who left this world on December 1, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on March 9, 1977, in Elizabethtown, KY, Lisa lived a life filled with love, devotion, and resilience. She passed away surrounded by her children and the love of...
Shelia Marie Hamrick Canipe
Dec 1, 2025
SHELBY - Shelia Marie Hamrick Canipe, of Shelby, North Carolina, was born on October 4, 1960, and passed away at her home on December 1, 2025, at the age of 65.
Her family was the center of her world, and she cherished every moment spent with them, creating memories that will live on in their hearts.
Preceding her in death were her...
Susan Eileen Letchford
Dec 1, 2025
CHERRYVILLE - Susan Eileen Letchford, 75, of Cherryville, passed on Monday, December 1, 2025. She was the daughter of Edgar and Helen Nagle of Erie, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her spouse, Robert Letchford of Cherryville; daughter, Dr. Mary Staehle (Paul), and grandsons, Mark and Eric, of Moorestown, New Jersey; daughter, Laura Kinken, and granddaughter, Courtney, of Charlotte; stepdaughter, Charlene Letchford,...
Luciana Foy
Nov 30, 2025
GROVER - Luciana Foy, a beacon of light and love, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina. Born on January 8, 1955, in the Philippines, to the late Simeon Cantiverons Paraiso and Pascuala Labapis Paraiso. Luciana lived 70 years filled with grace, kindness, and unwavering faith.
A devoted follower of God, Luciana dedicated her life to spreading His...
Elbert Ted McSwain
Nov 30, 2025
SHELBY- Elbert Ted McSwain, affectionately known as Ted, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at the age of 72. Born on July 10, 1953, in Cleveland County, Ted spent his entire life in the community he loved.
Ted was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. After dedicating over 30 years...
Robert Casey Lovelace
Nov 20, 2025
GROVER - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Casey Lovelace, who left this world on November 20, 2025 at the age of 77. Born on March 14, 1948, in Shelby, North Carolina, Robert spent his final days in Grover, North Carolina, surrounded by loved ones.
Robert was a man of rare kindness and generosity, whose...
Betty Bowers Broome
Nov 15, 2025
GROVER - Betty Jane Bowers Broome, a beloved matriarch and a beacon of faith, entered into eternal rest on November 15, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on October 8, 1930, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, to the late Fred Bowers and Annis Martin Bowers, she spent her life surrounded by the warmth and love of her family and...
Mary "Midge" White
Nov 14, 2025
SHELBY - Mary Alexander White, affectionately known as "Midge," went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on May 20, 1949, in York, South Carolina, Midge's journey through life was one of love, dedication, and service to others. She passed away peacefully in Shelby, North Carolina, leaving behind...
George Phillippe Rizkallah
Nov 6, 2025
George Phillippe Rizkallah, age 66, of Shelby, NC, passed away on November 6, 2025. George was preceded in death by his parents Phillippe and Jamileh Rizkallah and brother Ibrahim Rizkallah. Left to cherish his memory, is his wife Billie Ann and children, Shannon Froehlich (Dan), Callie Acuff (Josh), Warren Gheen (Lynnae), eight grandchildren as well as sister-in-law, Marilyn Cantrell (Don),...
Glenda Earl O'Shields
Nov 5, 2025
SHELBY- Glenda Earl O'Shields, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, in Cleveland County. Born on February 5, 1941, also in Cleveland County, Glenda graced this world with 84 remarkable years filled with love, dedication, and unwavering strength.
A proud graduate of the University of South Carolina, Glenda's Gamecock spirit...
Mary H. Goodwin
Nov 4, 2025
Shelby - Mary Hewitt Goodwin, a cherished member of the Shelby, North Carolina community, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on February 17, 1944, in Lenoir, North Carolina, Mary lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to others.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, Mary's life was a testament to...
Rita Causby Gann
Nov 4, 2025
KINGS MOUNTAIN- With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rita Causby Gann, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, on November 4, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on October 24, 1944, in Cleveland County, Rita spent her entire life in the community she cherished so dearly.
Rita was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of Faith Baptist...
Gary Curtis Walker
Nov 2, 2025
SHELBY-Gary Curtis Walker, born on August 26, 1947, in Rutherford County, NC, passed away peacefully at his home in Shelby, NC, on November 2, 2025, at the age of 78. A good man with a kind heart, Gary was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord deeply and surely blew heaven's doors wide open upon his arrival.
Gary's life was marked...
Herbert Boyd Switzer
Oct 31, 2025
Shelby - Herbert Boyd Switzer, beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 31, 2025, in Gastonia, North Carolina, at the age of 83. Born on January 8, 1942, in Batavia, New York, to the late Floyd Cecil Switzer and Lula Belle Boyd Switzer, Herb lived a life filled with love, passion, and...
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