Obituaries

Samuel Christopher Fitch, 65, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 17, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Shena Rebekah Sain Lynn, known affectionately as "Grammy", passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina.

Sherry Whitaker, lovingly known as MiMi, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family and friends.

Mr. Sherwood Vanoy "Duck" Brown went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1953, in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Malinda Brown.

Lincolnton - Mrs. Shirley Lineberger Hollifield, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025 at her residence.

Mrs. Shirley Mae Wilson Webber, 74, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Hospice Wendover, Shelby, NC.

Talmadge Morrow, age 70, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Teddy Lee Grant, age 75, of Lincolnton, passed away June 27, 2025, at Sherrills Ford Hospice House.

Thomas "Jason" Ruppe, 42, of Forest City, North Carolina passed away on May 14, 2025.

Thomas "Tom" Alvin Stevens, 62, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 after battling cancer for over six years.

Thomas Alexander Starnes, 73, of 131 Memory Lane, passed away unexpectedly June 1, 2025, at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston, SC.

Thomas Alvin "Jack" Huffman, age 82, of Cherryville, passed peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House.

SHELBY: Thomas James Morris, born December 9, 1959, departed this life on July 3, 2025, at the age of 65.

Mr. Timothy 'Tim' Leon Hartgrove, 65, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his residence.

Tonga Kulaea Jolly, 60, of Shelby, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Charlotte, surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia Sue Allen Paysour, 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away surrounded by her family on June 15, 2025.

Unbeknownst to us, but perfectly planned by God, William "Perry" Cranford, age 82, of Cherryville, quietly took the hand of Jesus on May 31, 2025.

William "Ted" Poston, age 69, of Crouse, passed away June 12, 2025, at his home.

William Dilks Baker Jr., known affectionately as Bill to his friends and family, passed away on June 18, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina.