James Walter Fite
Nov 29, 2025
Mr. James “Jim” Walter Fite, 89, of Lattimore, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 29, at his home. It was a day full of family and friends visiting him one last time, telling stories, and saying their goodbyes.
Born January 26, 1936, to the late Nallie and Nettie Fite, he grew up on a farm and was the first of his family...
Regina Bernice Jenkins Pruitt
Nov 19, 2025
Mrs. Regina Bernice Jenkins Pruitt, age 69 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Gary Stanley Pruitt Sr. of the home, her children, Gary Pruitt Jr. of Claremont, NC, and Ashley Pruitt Camp and husband Chuck of Boiling Springs, NC, a grandson,...
Mistina Schoenholz Tollison
Nov 9, 2025
Mistina Schoenholz Tollison, age 59 of Shelby NC, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at her residence.
She is survived by her parents, Michael Schoenholz and Maxine Swearingen Schoenholz, a sister Tasha Boone of Shelby, NC, and a sister-in-law, Heather Schoenholz of Shelby, NC.
Born November 30, 1965, in Jacksonville, Fl, Mistina was preceded in death by her brother, Clayton Schoenholz.
Mistina enjoyed...
Sarah Elizabeth Tallent Hafer
Nov 9, 2025
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Tallent Hafer, age 89 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
She is survived by her husband, Roe Lemmuel Hafer of the home, her children, Tim Tallent and wife Teresa of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Ansley Tallent of Raleigh, NC, Matthew Tallent of Asheville, NC, Katelyn Tallent of Raleigh,...
Ralph Grady Toney
Nov 4, 2025
Ralph Grady Toney, a devoted family man and respected member of the community, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 4, 2025. He was born on March 21, 1941, in Rutherford County, NC, and dedicated much of his life to his career in the textiles industry as a loom fixer. Ralph's skills and hard work contributed to the livelihoods...
Patricia Canipe Weathers
Oct 30, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Canipe Weathers, age 86 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, C. Wayne Weathers Sr. of the home, her children, Dennis Owensby and wife Beverly of Ellenboro, NC, three stepchildren, Angela Culbertson and husband Michael of Shelby, NC, Dawn Walker and...
Donna Frances Wall
Oct 28, 2025
Donna Frances Irvin Wall, age 63 of Shelby, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Atrium Health in Shelby.
She is survived by her two children, Jason Lowery of Shelby, NC, and Amber Wall (Vanessa Elvira-Hernandez) of Shelby, NC, three sisters, Carol Irvin-Smith of Elberton, GA, Lesia Little-Hayes (Kent) of Chapel Hill, NC, Jeanette Diane Spangler (James) of Shelby, NC,...
Richard Steven Franklin (Steve)
Oct 26, 2025
Richard Steven Franklin, lovingly known as Steve, was born on February 5, 1946, in Cleveland County, North Carolina. He passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at Peak Resources of Gastonia, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Steve dedicated many years of his life to the John Jenkins Construction Company,...
LaNelle Ratledge Nolley
Oct 14, 2025
Mrs. Lanelle Ratledge Nolley, a devoted educator and cherished member of her community, passed away on October 14, 2025, at the esteemed White Oak Manor in Shelby, North Carolina. She was born on August 14, 1939, in Rowan County, NC, and dedicated herself to shaping young minds through her illustrious career as a school teacher, spanning an impressive 42 years.
LaNelle's...
Samuel Irvin Parker
Oct 14, 2025
Samuel “Sam” Irvin Parker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, kindness, friendship, and dedication. Born on June 7, 1962, in Cherokee County, South Carolina, he was the cherished son of William Thomas Parker, Sr. and Jennie Mae McDaniel Parker, both of...