Obituaries

Geneva Harrill Gaddis, lovingly known as "Gam," transitioned peacefully on February 16, 2025, at 1:25 a.m. in Jonesboro, Georgia

George Michael Southard, beloved son of George and Norma Southard, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on March 4, 2025.

Hailey Madison Venable, 31, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Charlotte, NC, after a courageous battle with Cholangiocarcinoma.

Harold Dean Smith, age 85, of Ellenboro, died Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

James Ehringhous Dockery, age 57 of Shelby, NC, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at his residence.

James Neal Craig, age 75 of Golden Valley, passed away on Saturday, March 01, 2025.

Jane Irvin Harwell, 89, of Lawndale, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Wendover Hospice House.

Mr. Jimmie "Jim" Grant, age 82 of Shelby, NC, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Joe Steven Goforth, 79, a devoted father, "Granddad," and "G-Daddy," passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

John "Terry" Hipp, 81, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 28, 2025 at White Oak Manor.

John Martin passed away on March 2, 2025 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina at the age of 84.

Joseph "Joe" Wallace Costner, 81, passed away on February 13, 2025.

Justin Tyler Mayes, 31, passed away on February 26, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina.

Kenneth (Ken) Edwin Neff joined his Lord and Savior in Heaven on January 17th, 2025.

Bessemer City - Kenneth Dean Moffitt Jr., 63, passed away on March 15, 2025 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

Cherryville - Mrs. Linda Wright Bailey, 82, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at her residence.

Marcella Deese Short, 74, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on March 06, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Margie Brackett Price, 85, left her earthly life on Tuesday, March 17, 2025.

Marlie Dean Lail Warlick, 93, of Lawndale passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her home.

Mary Jo McCurry Hester, 91, passed away at home surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Merv Hawkins, age 63, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Mickey Louis Hoyle, 61, of Casar, passed away on March 09, 2025 at Atrium Health - Cleveland.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nathan Curtis Arrowood,46, of Bessemer City, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, who graced this world with his warmth and kindness.

Norman Monroe Penley, Jr., age 55, passed away March 12, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Patricia Martin Pasini, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on March 1, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.