Obituaries

Matthew Scott Mayes, known to family and friends as Scott, passed away on May 10, 2026, at the age of 65 in Shelby, North Carolina.

Alexander "Bobby" Javester Brooks, 75, of 409 Walkers Ridge Rd. Shelby, NC passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Peak Resources in Grover, NC.

Tiana C'Nessia Scott-Hemphill, 29, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away on April 24, 2026, at Wendover Hospice.

Rhonda Ann Powers Barnett, 72, passed away on May 11, 2026 at Cherokee Medical Center in Gaffney, SC.

William Robert Knox, 87, of Grover, NC, passed away on May 11, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Shelby, NC.

Joe Dean Hamrick 75, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Atrium Health - Cleveland in Shelby

Steven (Steve) Sherwood Stacy, Sr, 84, of Leesburg, GA passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.

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.