Obituaries

Mitchell Keith Sykes, 51, of 1736 Blacksburg Highway, passed away Sunday, May 10th, 2026 at his residence.

Mary Margaret McDaniel, affectionately known as Meg, was welcomed into her eternal home on May 7th, 2026, surrounded by love.

Anita Diana McSwain Camp, age 73, of Cherryville, passed away peacefully at Wendover Hospice on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Wesley Angel, age 85, of Shelby NC, was born on September 27, 1940 and was welcomed into his eternal rest by our Savior on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice Home in Shelby, NC.

Lisa Linnette Taylor, age 61, of Forest City passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Tula W. Greene, age 88, of Mooresboro passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Fair Haven of Bostic.

Bobby Johnson, a man of profound faith, steady hands, and a generous heart, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the age of 82. Born November 3, 1943 to LeeAnna Waters Johnson and Robert E. Johnson, Bobby grew up with a deep appreciation for family and hard work--values that would define his eighty-two years.

Sally Howe, age 79, of Bostic, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her home while being surrounded by her family.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Cozette Hoots Womack, affectionately known as Sandy.

Floyd Abel Queen Jr., 82, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at home, where he was surrounded by his family.

Cheri Ann White Paredes, 38, passed away after battling cancer on Sunday, April 19, 2026 while at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Eddie Dean Fulbright, 76, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem.

In loving Memory of a remarkable soul, Larry Pinkney Canipe.

Dan Holden Jones Jr, 84, passed away on Monday, May 4th in Shelby, NC. Raised in Farmville, NC, Dan joined the Army and then enrolled in Campbell University where he earned his Bachelor of Science.

Lockhart - Carla Diane McMillan, 52, passed away on Friday, May 1st, 2026, at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Reco Savales Meeks, 44, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on April 21, 2026.

Forest City, NC - Ruby Spencer Parris, 95, passed away on Monday, May 4th, 2026, at Holly Springs Assisted Living in Rutherfordton, NC.

Mr. Mac Arthur Ussery, 71 of Shelby, NC, passed away on April 24, 2026 at White OaK Manor.

Mr. Louis Calvin Haynes, 89, of Shelby, NC, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Carl E Goodman, 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

JoAnn B. Peeler, age 90, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her home.

Paul Leslie Benton, 86, of Casar passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Jessie Leland Meacham, 80, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on May 1, 2026.

Ruth Felmet Willis, 84, of Vale passed away on May 1, 2026 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory.

Sherry Skipper Gragg, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.