Obituaries

With heavy hearts we are sad to announce that our beautiful, smart, funny Hailey Ann Parker was taken from us too soon on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Ina McDowell Harrington, age 72, of Shelby, NC, formerly of Forest City, NC and Youngstown, OH, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on July 23, 2025, in Shelby, NC.

Joshua Rashaun Brooks, age 44, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home.

James Austin Smith, known affectionately as Austin to his friends and family, passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 29 in Lawndale, North Carolina.

Mr. James Everette Peeler Sr., 79, transitioned from his earthly life on September 11, 2025.

Jean Elizabeth "Beth" Adair, age 69, of Henrietta, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Jerry Nelson Floyd passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2025.

Joe Zeeke Greene, 83, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Hospice Wendover in Shelby, NC.

Mr. John Thomas Edwards Jr., age 81 of Shelby, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Johnie William Russell, known to his family as Billy, passed away at his home in Cleveland County, North Carolina on September 18, 2025, at the age of 79.

Joshua Dean Justice, 28, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Judy Canipe Phillips, who departed this life on October 3, 2025, at the age of 73.

Judy Carolyn Johnson Bertaux, age 77, of Cherryville, passed away September 28, 2025, at Atrium Health Lincoln.

Kermit Quentin Perkins, 84, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 23, 2025.

Thursday, September 18, 2025, Lane Hubbard Downs ran into the Arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus after a courageous fight.

Linda Sue Greene, 75, of Grover, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 6, 2025.

Lisa Eaker Lemons, 60, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at her home.

Lois Brooks Sheets, age 88, of Mint Hill, NC, formerly of Squire, WV, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House.

Ms. Margie L. Tuft, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 84.

Marilyn Mauney Griffin transitioned to her eternal home in heaven on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10:29 PM at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital.

Mark David Hoverkamp Jr., born June 3, 1983, in New Haven County, Connecticut, decided to take his final joyride into the sunset on May 11, 2025, at the age of 41, in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha Sue Welch Horton, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, who left this world on July 26, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Mrs. Mary Anne Williams, age 90 of Central, South Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Matthew "Jorden" McCormick, 27, of Shelby, NC, departed from life unexpectedly on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Clover, SC.

Melissa Sue Beatty passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 while at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family.