Obituaries

After an exceptional, trailblazing life spanning over a century, Dorothy "Dot" Mulder
Roark, age 101, passed away at home on Christmas Day - December 25, 2025.

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce that Jacqueline "Jackie" Michelle Wilkie Blackburn, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on January 2, 2026, at Duke University Hospital.

SHELBY - Karen Ellen Waldrop, born on April 14, 1947, in Cleveland County, NC, peacefully passed away in the same cherished county on January 2, 2026, at the age of 78.

Priscilla Jacqueline Pearson, fondly known as Jackie, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

Kings Mountain NC - Rona Louise Hutchins passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Steven Pruett passed away on Friday December 5, 2025 at age 62.

Terry Eugene Lefevers, 68, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on January 03, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Ms. Alean McCombs, 96, made a peaceful early morning departure into eternal rest with the Lord on December 2, 2025 at Hospice Wendover of Cleveland County.

Bessie Marie Cook Bumgarner, affectionately known as Bessie, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at the age of 91 in Hickory, North Carolina.

Betty Jean Earl Greene, born on the 16th of March 1949 in Cleveland County, passed away peacefully on the 18th of December 2025 at Spartanburg Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith.

Mr. Bobby "Bob" Gene Hunt, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 4, 2025, in Shelby, NC.

Bobby Eugene Vernon, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 23, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Mr. Clarence Henry Woods, 73, of Shelby, NC passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Via Health Partners (Wendover Hospice House) in Shelby, NC.

Clyde Robert Hunt, 87, passed away on December 26, 2025 at Magnolia Lane Nursing and Rehab in Morganton, North Carolina.

Donna Buff Waters, age 68, of Cliffside, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Doris R. Daves, age 92, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Dwight Howell Shuford, 90, of Shelby joined his beloved late wife, Barbara in heaven on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

Mr. Elijah Richard Brown, 60, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on December 15, 2025, at VIA Health Partners, (formerly Wendover Hospice House) in Shelby.

Blacksburg -- Frances Marie Schmidt Martin, 61, of 207 Milo Dr, passed away on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, at the Cherokee Medical Center.

Fred Jessie Parker, 68, of North Brook III School Road, Vale passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at his home.

Casar, North Carolina - Geraldine Scott Deviney, 90, of Casar, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2025.

Pastor Helen Adams, 87, quietly transitioned into her eternal rest with the Lord on December 19, 2025.

Ina Faye Bailey, age 82, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Oakland Living Center.

James David Sisk, Jr., a cherished soul born on April 22, 1960, in Cleveland County, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2025, at his residence.

Ms. Janice Marie Morgan, 72 of Shelby, NC passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Via Health Partners (formerly Wendover Hospice House) in Shelby.