Jan 6, 2023

Mrs. Frances Cartee Padgett, age 86 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 6, 2023.

She is survived by her two sons, Scott Padgett of Shelby, NC, and Tim Padgett (Denise) of Lawndale, NC, three grandchildren, Christopher Padgett (Nathan) of Greenville, SC, Heather Poston (Tyler) of Lawndale, NC, and Zachary Padgett...

Jan 3, 2023

Mr. Walter C. “Buddy” Taylor Jr., age 78 of Boiling Springs, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Black Mountain Neuro Medical Treatment Center.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Betty Harris Taylor of the home, a son, Mark Taylor (Dee) of Inman, SC, a granddaughter, Charlee Joy, three brothers, Joe Taylor...

Jan 2, 2023

Mr. Charles Ray Heffner, age 74 of Grover, NC, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Atrium Health of Pineville.

He is survived by his grandchildren, Brandon Callahan (Kelsi), and Kristin Callahan (James), four great grandchildren, a brother, Johnny Heffner (Judy), a sister, Barbara Adams (Jerry), numerous nieces and nephews, and a family friend, Randy Carothers.

Jan 1, 2023

Emily Bell Church Fowler, age 80 of Shelby, passed away peacefully at her residence in Shelby surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Janet Walker (John) of Shelby, NC, two grandchildren, Nicole Hardin (Todd) of Landrum, SC, and Jonathan Walker (Rachel) of Shelby, NC, three grandchildren, Abby Crawford, Will Crawford, and Summer Walker, a...

Dec 29, 2022

Merle Lackey, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2022 at Wendover Hospice House, Shelby.

She was born June 15, 1935, in Rutherford County.  She is preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters and survived by one brother, Horace Robbins and her granddaughter, Nicole Allison, whom she loved dearly.  She is survived by three daughters,...

Dec 27, 2022

Mr. Charles Herman Byers, age 80 of Hildebran, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Barbara Ann Griffith Byers of the home, his children, Brian Byers of Chesnee, SC, Fred Hunter (Sandy) of Mays Landing, NJ, Kimberly Hunter of Hildebran,...

Dec 25, 2022

Mrs. Florence “Kitty” Harris, age 77 of Lawndale, NC, passed away December 25, 2022 at Atrium Health in Shelby.

She is survived by her children, Sonya Stubbs (Wade), Jon Harris, Vincent Tod Harris, and William Steven Harris, four grandchildren, Christa Wilson (Ben), Ahren Harris, Scott Harris, and Felicia Sanders (Jason), six great grandchildren, a brother, Joe Jackson...

Dec 24, 2022

Jonathan Mark Jordan, age 55 of Shelby, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 24, 2022.

He is survived by his children, Tyler Pruitt (Kevin) of Boiling Springs, SC, Tessa Jordan of Atlanta, GA, Victoria Jordan of Greenville, SC, and a grandson, Hayden Pruitt.

Born July 24, 1967, in Chambers County, AL, Jonathan was...

Dec 19, 2022

Mr. Panasak Vongphakdy, 54, passed away Monday December 19, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

Born in Laos on October 13, 1968, Mr. Vongphakdy was the son of the late Loth Vongphakdy and Sangkeo Vongphakdy.

He is survived by Nang Chanthasone, two daughters, Lina Chanthasone Hord and husband Matthew of Kings Mountain, and...

Dec 16, 2022

Mrs. Lois Stallings Bostic, age 95 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 16, 2022.

She is survived by her daughter, Risë Carol Bostic of Shelby, NC.  Born August 27, 1927 in Rutherford County, Lois was the daughter of the late J.W. Stallings and Zennie McCurry Stallings and was preceded in...