Obituaries

Mr. Andrew (Jay) Jackson Jones went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 2, 2026 in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Shelby. Annette Faye Bodwell, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, peacefully departed this world on February 5, 2026, at the age of 79.

Mr. Anthony Eugene Smith, 68, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on January 12, 2026, at CaroMont Health Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Ms. Arlene F. McCormick, 84, went to be with her loved ones on January 21, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC.

Barrie Poole-Adams, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22nd at the age of 85 at Valley Hills Health and Rehab in Hendersonville, NC.

Belinda Gail Black-Powers, 56, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 10, 2026 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Betty Jean Spurlin Bowman, age 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 1, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Shelby, North Carolina.

Billy Ray Collins, 87 of Curtis Road, Mooresboro, passed away Tuesday, February 3 at Atrium Health- Cleveland Hospital in Shelby North Carolina.

Bobbie Dean Ingle, a cherished member of the Shelby community and devoted family man, departed this life on February 4, 2026, in his beloved hometown of Shelby, North Carolina.

Brandon Atkins, age 55, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 due to an auto accident.

SFC Charlotte Rome Vick (Ret) U.S. Army, age 65, of Lakeland, Florida passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Christina "Chris" Currie Hardin, age 78, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Clyde Thomas Brown, 80 of Hull Road, Lawndale, passed away on January 29, 2026 at the Laurels of Hendersonville.

Daniel Gene Potter, age 73, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.

Darla Jean Moore Sheets, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2026 while at her home.

Darrell "Rusty" Eugene Morrison, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 29, 2026 while at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

SHELBY David Henry McMurry, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Cleveland County, NC, at the age of 86.

Mrs. Donna Lee Hovis of Shelby, North Carolina passed away on January 29, 2026.

Kings Mountain It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Donna Renee Winstead, a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to love, strength, and independence.

Doris Hubbard, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026.

Dottie Irene Graham, 67, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her home in Shelby, North Carolina.

In loving remembrance of Ed Shirah, who departed this earthly realm on February 2, 2026, at his residence in Shelby, North Carolina, we reflect upon a life richly lived and fully embraced.

Lincolnton - Mr. Edward David Huss, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Edwin "Ed" Aaron Lee, 76, of Casar passed away on January 31, 2026 at his residence.

Elizabeth Eugenia "Jene" Huntsinger went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 7, 2026, in Lincolnton, North Carolina.