Apr 12, 2021

J.L. Lancaster, age 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and gained his wings on April 12, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rosemary Lancaster, two daughters, Christine Harrington (Calvin) and Bobbie Jo Mathis (Charlie), a son in law, Randy Harrington (Brenda), five grandchildren, J.P. Harrington (Natalie), Heather...

Apr 8, 2021

Hugh Bernard Brittain, age 94, passed away on April 8, 2021 at The Elms at Spicewood Cottages in Clyde, NC.

He is survived by two sons: Rev. Tim Brittain and wife Becky of Maggie Valley, NC; Todd Brittain and wife Michelle of Shelby, NC; three grandchildren: Mary Brittain Cash of Evergreen, CO; Brian Brittain of Shelby, NC;...

Apr 3, 2021

Reba Ledford Toney, age 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 3, 2021.

She is survived by two sons, Jerry Toney (Dianne) and Darrell Toney, both of Mooresboro, NC, three grandchildren, Tina Craighead (Blake) of Huntersville, NC, Tracy Piercey (Richard) of Lattimore, NC, and April Sperling of Mooresboro, NC, 6 great grandchildren, and...

Mar 27, 2021

Louise Ledford, age 90, passed away on March 27, 2021 at Wendover Hospice.

She is survived by a son, Keith Ledford and wife, Brigitte of  Shelby, NC.

Born in Cleveland County on September 2, 1930, Louise was the daughter of the late Walter Raleigh Hardin and Dona Bivins Hardin. She was also preceded in death...

Mar 25, 2021

Jo Ann Freeman Surratt, 74, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away Thursday March 25. Jo Ann was born 19 August 1946, in Shelby, North Carolina, to the late Boyce and Estelle Hall Freeman of Shelby.  She graduated from Shelby High School in 1964 and went on to attend Appalachian State University where she obtained her Master’s Degree...

Mar 22, 2021

Linda Johnson Ogren, age 47, passed away on March 22, 2021.

She is survived by a husband, Steven Ogren , a son, Riley Ogren, a daughter, Paigelynn Ogren, all of Shelby, NC, and a sister, Kiley Shoup and husband, Aron of Casar, NC.

Born in Lincoln County, NC on...

Mar 7, 2021

Hattie Mae Standridge Tietje, age 87 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 7, 2021.

She is survived by a brother, Gerald Standridge and wife Shirley of Shelby, NC, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Born September 13, 1933 in Jackson County, GA, Mae was the daughter of the late William Carson...

Feb 28, 2021

Pauline (Polly) Wright, age 95 of Shelby, NC, went to her heavenly home on February 28, 2021.

Born in Cleveland County on August 25, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Robert Brantley Spake and Ottie McNielly Spake.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Clayton Wright,...

Feb 27, 2021

Emma Jean Broome Sides

Emma Jean Broome Sides, passed away on February 27, 2021 at Wendover Hospice of Cleveland County.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Sides and husband, Rick of Boiling Springs, NC, a daughter-in-law, Paula White Sides of Blacksburg, SC, three brothers, Wayne Broome of Davidson, NC, Johnny...

Feb 26, 2021

Betty “Jannie” Warren Heffner

Betty “Jannie” Warren Heffner passed away on February 26, 2021.

She is survived by the love of her life, Ray Heffner,  two sisters, Kay Hamilton and her husband, Michael of Bessemer City, NC, and Belinda Whitworth of Gastonia, NC, and two grandchildren, Kristen Callahan and Brandon Callahan, as well...