Obituaries

David Phillip Russell, 74, of Marvin, North Carolina, passed away on May 31, 2026.

David Wayne Allen, 91, passed away February 25, 2026, at his home in Shelby, NC.

Deacon Joey Wayne Watkins departed this life and transitioned into eternal life surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Carolinas Medical Center Main in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dean Davis Jr., a devoted family man and pillar of his community, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication.

Deborah McAbee Crane, 72, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on May 26, 2026 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Debra "Scooter" Jennings Epps was born on October 19, 1953, in Washington, D.C., and entered eternal rest on April 7, 2026, after a life well lived, full of love, faith, and unwavering strength.

Debra Lou Fredley, age 72, of Forest City passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at Oak Grove Healthcare.

Debra Martin Tesseneer, age 64, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Henderson Care.

Debra Virginia Martinez, 70, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 14, 2026 at her home.

Dennis Lee Nail, 72, of High Shoals, NC, passed away on March 2, 2026 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

Dennis Wayne Rayfield, age 83, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home.

Dolly Louise Peeler Greene, 76, of Lawndale, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Dolores Ann Ramos Abdow, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Donald "Wayne" Scruggs, age 79, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Donald Edward Newman Sr., lovingly known as Donn, age 84, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.

Donald Eugene Ramsey, 70, of Shelby, passed away on March 23, 2026.

Mr. Donald Ray Ledbetter, age 60, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Piedmont Hospital.

Donna Jean Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on May 26, 2026, at Robin Johnson House in Dallas, North Carolina.

Donnis Crocker Jarrell, a cherished and faithful member of her community and family, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, in Forest City, North Carolina, the place of her birth.

Doris Jean Smith, 92, entered Heaven on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Dorothy "Dot" Russ, 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Dorothy Grigg "Dot" and "Mama Dot," passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Pineville Atrium Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, She was 90 years old.

Dorothy Pope Lingerfelt, age 86, of Cherryville, passed away April 30, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

Douglas Gene Earl, fondly known as Doug, peacefully passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 87.

Douglas Marshall Greene, age 73, of Bostic passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Oak Grove Healthcare.