Apr 2, 2026

Kenneth Warren Bridges ("Ken") passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation in Cherryville, North Carolina, at the age of 76. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Ken will be remembered for his funny and witty spirit and, above all, his heart of gold.

Ken had a way of making people laugh,...

Apr 2, 2026

Margaret Alice Barkley Ellis, age 94, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Born on January 4, 1932, in Lincoln County, North Carolina, Margaret was the daughter of the late George Alexander Barkley and Felice Barker Barkley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husbands, Jack Evans...

Mar 29, 2026

Nellie Sue Norman Weaver, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland. She was born in Cleveland County on May 17, 1940, to the late Roy Ladd Norman and Mary Lucille Wallace Norman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence "LB" Weaver, sister, Lorene...

Mar 28, 2026

Thomas Gold Weathers Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He is survived by his daughter, Yancie Costner; son-in-law, Randy Costner; grandchildren, Allie and Evan Costner, all of Gastonia; and a nephew, Henry Schliff, of Colorado. No formal services will be held. Daughter, Yancie Costner provided the following in memory of her father. "Thomas Gold Weathers Jr....

Mar 26, 2026

Mary Jo Kennel, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby on March 26, 2026.

Born and raised in Seneca Falls, New York, Mary Jo was a graduate of Mynderse Academy. She went on to earn her nursing degree from the Genesee Hospital School of Nursing in Rochester, New York,...

Mar 26, 2026

Lillian Doris Spangler Dedmon, 96, of Shelby, NC passed away on March 26, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Abb Sylvester Spangler and Mittie Warlick Spangler, sister of the late Ruth Spangler Dedmon and Sadie Spangler Wright, and the wife of the late Talmadge Carl Dedmon.

Doris is survived by her daughter, June Dedmon Yarboro...

Mar 26, 2026

William Nelson Brooks, 84, of Shelby, NC, passed away on March 26, 2026. He was the son of the late William Everette Brooks and Mertice Bridges Brooks of Shelby, NC, and brother of the late Nancy Brooks Smith and Lorene Brooks Yelton.

Nelson is survived by his wife, Cynthia Harms Brooks, of 54 years; his sister, Gail...

Mar 25, 2026

Eunice White Poston, 94, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Shelby Manor. Born in Shelby on October 8, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Dock Amos White and Steny Spake White.

She was a loving wife, mother, MiMi, and friend. She was a lifelong member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. In addition to her...

Mar 24, 2026

Marlene Rankin, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at Wendover Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 27, 1936, in Cleveland County, Marlene was the daughter of the late Osborne Lee and Susan Lee. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Marlene dedicated many years of service to...

Mar 23, 2026

Donald Eugene Ramsey, 70, of Shelby, passed away on March 23, 2026. Donald retired from the Cleveland County School Transportation Department after many years of service. He had a talent for working with his hands and helping others. Those close to him will also remember his wonderful singing voice, which brought joy to those who heard him. Above all,...