Donald Bruce Watson

Mar 28, 2025

Mr. Donald Bruce Watson, MSG E-8 US Army Ret., age 93 of 325 Gwen Lane, Boiling Springs, NC, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

He was a native of Hartford Connecticut and lived here in Shelby for the past 57 years. Donald was the son of the late Charles Raymond Watson and the late Virginia...

Clayton Edward Schoenholz

Mar 25, 2025

Mr. Clayton Edward Schoenholz, age 54 of Shelby, NC, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at his residence.

He is survived by his fiancée, Heather Wells of the home, his children, Jonathan Schoenholz (TJ) of Maiden, NC, Joshua Schoenholz (Keeanna) of Charlotte, NC, and Alex Schoenholz of Earl, NC, a granddaughter, Brooklyn Schoenholz of Gastonia, NC, two sisters, Tasha Boone of...

Mary Jeanette Harris

Mar 24, 2025

Mary Jeanette Harris, born on July 15, 1945, in Rutherford County, North Carolina, peacefully went to rest in her Savior's arms on March 24, 2025, at her residence. She lived a life dedicated to caring for others, having built a diligent and compassionate career as a Registered Nurse.

A devoted member of New Hope Baptist Church in Shelby, Mary found great...

Bobby Mayhue

Mar 21, 2025

Mr. Bobby Mayhue, age 85 of Shelby, NC, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Barbara Mayhue of the home, his children, Chiquita Crotts (Horace) of Mooresville, NC, and Bobby Eric Mayhue (Rosie) of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Bobby Wayne Mayhue (Marie) of Kings Mountain, NC,...

Bounchanh Ann Chansamouth

Mar 20, 2025

Bounchanh Ann Chansamouth, age 68 of Gastonia, NC, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at CaroMont Health in Gastonia.

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Joseph Chansamouth of the home, and her two sons, Jimmy Chansamouth and John Chansamouth, both of Gastonia, NC.

Born in Laos on April 25, 1956, Bounchanh was the daughter of the late Ban...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Welchel Blanton

Mar 15, 2025

Jacqueline (Jackie) Blanton passed away on March 15, 2025 at age 95 from pneumonia age related conditions. Jackie was born on September 23, 1929. Jackie was predeceased by her father and mother, Ben and Opal Blanton, her brother, Benny Blanton, and her life partner, Ferman Weatherford. She is survived by her cousins Thomas Welchel, Joseph Welchel, Robert Welchel, and Caroline...

Jimmie "Jim" Dean Grant

Mar 15, 2025

Mr. Jimmie “Jim” Grant, age 82 of Shelby, NC, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Glenda Whitman Grant of the home, his children, Ramona Grant of Shelby, NC, and Donavan Grant and wife Lisa of Matthews, NC, five grandchildren, Dominoe Allen and husband William of...

Sandra McSwain James

Mar 14, 2025

Sandra McSwain James of Shelby, NC, completed her journey in this world on March 14, 2025, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. No longer struggling to live, she is “resting in the bosom of Jesus,” reunited with her beloved son Robbie Weaver, who died too young, her mother Vivian and other family members.

Sandra was the loving daughter of the late...

Edna Morrow Turner

Mar 12, 2025

Edna Morrow Turner

With a heart full of laughter and a spirit that shone brightly, Edna Morrow Turner, 75, of Sanford, Florida, peacefully entered eternity on March 12, 2025. Born in Lowndesville, South Carolina, on February 13, 1950, she lived a life that was anything but ordinary.

Edna was the beloved wife of Judson Turner, and the proud and loving mother of...

Rebecca Blanton Nix

Feb 26, 2025

Rebecca Blanton Nix, 80, of Forest City, passed away on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, after a brief illness.

Becky was born on January 25, 1945 to George Dewey & Coda Carpenter Blanton in Christiansburg, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Blanton.

After Becky graduated from Chase High School in Forest City, she went...