Obituaries

SHELBY- Cynthia "Diane" Presson Ruppe, a loving, caring mother and grandmother, was born on November 8, 1958, in Brunswick, GA.

Dale Allen Shull, age 59, of Cherryville, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at his residence.

Dan Holden Jones Jr, 84, passed away on Monday, May 4th in Shelby, NC. Raised in Farmville, NC, Dan joined the Army and then enrolled in Campbell University where he earned his Bachelor of Science.

LAWNDALE- Dan Mitchell Stacey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 24, 2025, in Lawndale, North Carolina, at the age of 70.

Daniel Acy, age 39, of Henrietta, passed away, Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Daniel Gene Potter, age 73, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center.

Danny Edward Bridges, 82, of Shelby, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Danny Wofford Thompson, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Darla Jean Moore Sheets, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2026 while at her home.

Darrell "Rusty" Eugene Morrison, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 29, 2026 while at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

David Buchanan, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, in Shelby, NC, at the age of 77.

David Carlyle Beam, age 91, of Cherryville, passed away November 2, 2025, at Frye Medical Center.

SHELBY David Henry McMurry, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Cleveland County, NC, at the age of 86.

David Mark Hullender, 64, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 18, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we announce the passing of David Michael Morrow.

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 "Debbie" Fisher Peeler, 70, of Cherryville, NC, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, surrounded by her family.

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

Hickory Grove - Debra Ann Mullinax Evans, 73, of 2950 Hickory Heights Road, passed away on Friday, February 20th, 2026, at her residence.

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.