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SHELBY- Ann Wakefield Young, born on April 4, 1950, in Burke County, passed away peacefully at her home in Shelby, surrounded by her beloved family on February 25, 2026, at the age of 75.

Ms Evangelist Beatrice Lattimore Rogers born on January 18, 1949 entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2026 at Atrium Health in Shelby North Carolina.

Brandon Dion Vaughn, 40, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, following a courageous three-year battle with glioblastoma.

Cecelia Ann Page Williams, 79, of Stony Point Road, Shelby went to be with the Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at her residence.

Faye Grigg McInnes, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, entered into eternal rest on April 19, 2026 at Peak Resources in Grover, NC, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family and community.

Gloria "Diane" Shumate, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 22, 2026 in Gastonia, NC.

James "Jim" Everette Blanton Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the Shelby, North Carolina community, passed away on April 19, 2026, in his hometown.

Jimmie Lee Jolley, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Mecklenburg County at the age of 81.

John Franklin Lutz, Jr., 79, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home in Fort Mill, South Carolina, surrounded by his loving family.

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.

Gaffney -- Richard Sydney Ellis, 68, of 114 Brown Street, passed away on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at his home.

Blacksburg - Shirley Gordon Glisson, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Ruston, Louisiana.

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tavaris Jamal Griffin, age 30, born in Dallas County, Texas.