Obituaries

Louis Ray Patterson, 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Carolina Care Health and Rehab.

Jackie "Jack" Kennedy Thurman, 61, of Shelby, North Carolina transitioned on April 15, 2026.

Ann Emory Keller, 82, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Marcella Collins Crawford, 60, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 27, 2026 at her home.

Gaffney - A memorial service for Marion Lee Campbell, 70, resident of 216 Darwin Road, Gaffney, will be held Sunday, May 10th at 2:00
following a Celebration of Life luncheon beginning at noon in the social hall of Sardis United Methodist Church.

Paul Eudene Sisk, 85, of Casar, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Geraldine "Deanie" Mauney Roome, age 79, of Lincolnton, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at Testa Family Hospice.

Norma Jean Brittain Smith, age 80, of Cherryville, passed away April 23, 2026, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.

Jacob Lenly Campbell, age 26, of Oakboro, NC, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at his home.

Jimmy Blanton, age 90, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Specialist Fourth Class Lawrence Alan "Al" Silvers, age 78, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at his home.

SHELBY- Ann Wakefield Young, born on April 4, 1950, in Burke County, passed away peacefully at her home in Shelby, surrounded by her beloved family on February 25, 2026, at the age of 75.

Gaffney -- Richard Sydney Ellis, 68, of 114 Brown Street, passed away on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at his home.

Cecelia Ann Page Williams, 79, of Stony Point Road, Shelby went to be with the Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at her residence.

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tavaris Jamal Griffin, age 30, born in Dallas County, Texas.

Gloria "Diane" Shumate, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 22, 2026 in Gastonia, NC.

Jimmie Lee Jolley, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Mecklenburg County at the age of 81.

Blacksburg - Shirley Gordon Glisson, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Ruston, Louisiana.

James "Jim" Everette Blanton Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the Shelby, North Carolina community, passed away on April 19, 2026, in his hometown.

Patricia Ann Chambers Wiley, affectionately remembered for her warmth and radiant spirit, was born on July 10, 1960, and passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at the age of 65, following a courageous battle with illness.

Faye Grigg McInnes, 88, of Kings Mountain, NC, entered into eternal rest on April 19, 2026 at Peak Resources in Grover, NC, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family and community.

Brandon Dion Vaughn, 40, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House, following a courageous three-year battle with glioblastoma.

John Franklin Lutz, Jr., 79, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home in Fort Mill, South Carolina, surrounded by his loving family.

Ms Evangelist Beatrice Lattimore Rogers born on January 18, 1949 entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2026 at Atrium Health in Shelby North Carolina.

James "Jim" Everette Blanton Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the Shelby, North Carolina community, passed away on April 19, 2026, in his hometown.