Obituaries

Albert "Al" Leonard Roberts, Jr. passed away on Sunday, January 04, 2026 while at home under Hospice of the Carolina Foothills care.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Angel Karllette Parker, of Kings Mountain, who left this world peacefully on January 6, 2026, at the age of 51.

Reverend Billy "Bill" Dean Jones, 80, of 2718 Wilkinsville Highway, Gaffney, SC, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Casey Dean Jones, 51, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Dennis William Lail, 73, of Casar, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2026.

Donnie Ray Cody, (also known as 'Cuz" to those close to him) 70, of Shelby NC, entered into eternal rest at 7:45pm on January 1, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.

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.

Cherryville - Mr. Earl Pinkney Eaker, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026 at his home.

Gail Darlene Barbee Wright, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 04, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Cherryville - Mrs. Gail Lackey Kiser, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at her home.

Blacksburg - Garry Richard Moore, 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2025 at Crown Haven Health & Rehab in Charlotte, NC.

Gilda Vaughn Whitaker Pruitt, 82, of Shelby, passed away peacefully at Wendover Hospice House of Cleveland County on January 3, 2026, following an extensive illness.

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.

Joseph Warren Best, 75, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 1st, 2026.

Joyce Marie Brewer Bouchard, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 1 2026. She was born in Houlton Maine on August 12, 1940 to her late parents Arlene and Milford Brewer.


With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Juanita Dellinger Cloninger, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, who departed peacefully on January 6, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain.

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.

Makenzie Gayle Evonne Allen,16, passed away January 7,2026 at Levine Children's Hospital after a long fight with Leukemia.

Margaret Cole McGinnis joined the church triumphant on January 6, 2026 at the age of 98.

Mary "Edna" Rhew Smith, age 93 of Suncrest Rd., passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.

Mary Ila Hill Crotts, 93, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on January 6, 2026, at her home.

Mary Ledwell Bridges, 92, of Casar, NC, passed away on January 4, 2026 at home.

Michel Morris Peace, born on August 24, 1936, in Landrum, SC, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, in Cleveland County, NC, at the age of 89.

Myrle M. King, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on January 8, 2026 at home.

PG Jolley, age 88 of Mooresboro, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Wendover Hospice in Shelby, NC.