Epifania Jimenez

Dec 29, 2023

   Epifania Jimenez was born on August 24, 1926 in Barahona, Dominican Republic. The daughter of the late Bernardino Sanchez and the late Clemencia Perez. She was the oldest child of 17 siblings. She joined in holy matrimony with the late Rafeal Moquete at the age of 18 and from this union they had two daughters; Ceida Terrero and Sadra...

Joyce Marie Causby

Dec 13, 2023

   Mrs. Joyce Marie Causby, age 93 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

   She is survived by her children, Michael Causby (Anita) of Mooresboro, NC, Diane Williams of Bostic, NC, and Jerry Causby (Virginia) of Shelby, NC, eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and eleven great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews....

Kay Rayfield

Dec 12, 2023

   Mrs. Kay Patterson Rudisill Rayfield went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 12, 2023, at the age of 79.

   She was the only child born on September 3, 1944, to the late Robert and Evelyn Sipe Patterson.  She was preceded in death by her grandson, SSG. Christopher Rod Newman.

   She is survived by her...

Betty Lou Yelton

Dec 12, 2023

   Mrs. Betty Lou Yelton, age 92 of Shelby, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Atrium Health in Shelby.

   She is survived by her son, Allen Yelton-McVey (Doug) of Shelby, NC, a grandson, Cooper Yelton-McVey, and numerous nieces and nephews.

   Born November 30, 1931, in Cleveland County, NC, Betty was the daughter of the...

Dianne Sykes

Dec 11, 2023

   Dr. Dianne Sykes, age 68 of Shelby, NC, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2023.

   She is survived by her sons, Scott Sykes (Shelby) and Don Erdmann (New London, Wisconsin), as well as numerous friends, students and colleagues from multiple states.

   Born November 10, 1955 in King County, Washington, Dianne was the...

Chris Noble Sarratt

Dec 11, 2023

   Mr. Chris Noble Sarratt, age 69 of Shelby, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023, at his residence. 

   He is survived by a son, Jonathan Sarratt and wife Carrie of Shelby, NC, four grandchildren, Olivia Sarratt, Jake Sarratt, Chloe Lowrance, and Lily Sarratt all of Shelby, NC, the mother of Olivia and Jake, Ashley Collins...

Virginia "Lois" Nanney

Dec 10, 2023

   Virginia “Lois” Nanney, 78, of Shelby, NC, stepped rejoicingly into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 10, 2023.  She was a member of Dover Baptist Church and spent many years working at Doran Mill.  Lois will be remembered for her love and her family, flowers, and for working in her yard. 

   Lois is preceded in death...

Dwight Hendrick

Dec 9, 2023

   Dwight Samuel Hendrick, 89, died Saturday, December 9, 2023.  Born in Cleveland County on May 5, 1934, he was the son of the late Stowe and Florence Hendrick.  He was a member of Drury Dobbins Baptist Church.  

   Dwight was a hard worker and farmer, and he loved the land.  In his later years Dwight was not able to...

Brenda Carolyn Mull

Dec 8, 2023

 

Brenda Bridges Mull, 81, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on the evening of December 8, 2023 at Fair Haven Home in Bostic, NC.  She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; her parents, Gordon and Emma Lee Bridges; a sister, Judy Bridges McKinnon; and special friends, Elnora and Steve Eskridge.

 

Brenda is survived by...

Ricky Gene Edmondson

Dec 1, 2023

 

Mr. Ricky Gene Edmondson, 70, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at Wendover Hospice in Shelby. A native of Cleveland County, He was born on, January 13, 1953, son of Gladys Allen Edmondson and the late Billy Gene Edmondson. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by three children, Melissa Edmondson, Kathy Tesseneer, and Shelia Hopper,...