Obituaries

Earl Phillip Mace, Jr., 88, of Cleveland County, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Atrium Cleveland with his loving wife holding his hand.

Edna Parker Mull Brendle, 95 of Morganton and formerly of Cherryville passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Grace Ridge in Morganton.

Eduardo "Eddie" Mallen Sanchez-Prados, 60 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 27, 2025.

Evelyn Jane Parker, 69, of Blacksburg, SC passed away Saturday morning, May 31, 2025, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City, NC.

Everette "Big E" Franklin Grigg, was called home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2025, at the age of 75.

Frances Harris Gettys, 90, passed away on May 2, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends.

SHELBY: Frankie Eugene Humphries, born on May 31, 1964, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, took his final journey home on July 7, 2025, at the age of 61, in his hometown.

Frankie Sheridan Carpenter Hicks, 84 of Shelby, N.C. passed on June 19, 2025, at White oak manor, Kings Mountain.

On Saturday, May 31st, 2025, Gail Bolton Hampton's faith became sight. She passed away at her residence, 404 Cherokee Falls Road, surrounded by her family.

Gail Russell Traywick, age 75, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away on June 20, 2025.

GROVER: Grady T. Childers, beloved husband, uncle, friend, and community pillar, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at his home in Grover, NC, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 96.

Ms. Gwendolyn Denise Cherry, 52, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on June 28, 2025, at her residence.

Harry Deyton, age 80, of Gilkey, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Cherryville - Mr. Heyward Ray Grigg, 80, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

J.C. Moore, age 85, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at his home.

Jack Bradley Lingerfelt, 52, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Waterside Rehab in Norfolk, Virginia.

James Edgar Lutz, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family.

James Edwin "Jim" Howell, Jr., age 84, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Janette Mullinax Oliver, 88 of Shelby, NC, was welcomed Home by her Heavenly Father on May 30, 2025.

Jerry Lee "Burr" Shull, a cherished soul known for his adventurous spirit and loving nature, passed away at the age of 78 on July 9, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

John A. Auten Jr., born on March 18, 1949, was the beloved son of the late John A. Sr. and Ivey Auten of Albemarle, NC.

John David Self, 55, suddenly passed away on Saturday, July 05, 2025 while at his home.

Johnny Edwin Webber, 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Shelby on June 21, 2025.

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

Joseph Albert Coley, 74, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, while in hospice care.