OBITUARIES
Edmund Freeman
Feb 7, 2026
Edmund Freeman, 78, passed away on February 7, 2026. Complete obituary to be posted shortly.
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Cynthia Jones Mullinax
Feb 6, 2026
SHELBY- It is with heavy hearts and a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of Cynthia Jones Mullinax, who departed this world on February 6, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on December 15, 1953, in Cleveland County, NC, Cindy's life was a rich tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished moments spent with family and...
Annette Faye Bodwell
Feb 5, 2026
Shelby Annette Faye Bodwell, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, peacefully departed this world on February 5, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on June 30, 1946, in Southern, Maine, her journey through life was marked by love, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to her family and passions.
Annette's professional life was dedicated to healthcare, where she worked as...
Brenda Faye Howard
Feb 5, 2026
Shelby Brenda Faye Morrison Howard passed away on Thursday, February 5th while in the care of the Wendover Hospice House of Shelby. She was predeceased by her soulmate and husband, Yates Edward "Eddie" Howard, her parents Obie Edgar Morrison and Beatrice Ray Holland Morrison, as well as her sister Rebecca "Becky" Hampton.
Brenda is survived by her daughter Kelly Short of...
Donna Renee Winstead
Feb 4, 2026
Kings Mountain It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Donna Renee Winstead, a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to love, strength, and independence. Born on July 25, 1955, in Gaston County, NC, she left this world on February 4, 2026, in Kings Mountain, at the age of 70.
Donna was a devoted homemaker whose...
Tyler Brinson
Feb 4, 2026
Wilmington - Tyler Gage Brinson passed away on February 4th, 2026 at his home in Wilmington, N.C. Tyler was born to the delight of his parents Melissa Keene Brinson and David Alan Brinson on February 11th, 2001.
Tyler grew to be strikingly handsome with expressive brown eyes like his Moms'. On May 2nd, 2013, when Tyler was just 12 years of...
Jerome Wicker
Jan 29, 2026
Wilmington - Jerome Wicker, 55, passed away suddenly on January 29th, 2026. Full obituary to be posted soon.
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John T. Studer
Jan 28, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of John T. Studer, who departed this world on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his residence in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Born on November 8, 1957, in Allen County, Ohio, John embraced 68 years filled with love, dedication, and an unwavering passion for life.
John's...
Elizabeth Buron
Jan 27, 2026
Elizabeth (Buffy) Junkin Burton, age 71, of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 27th 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare after a courageous battle with cancer. She was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of over 40 years, Wallace Eric “Ricky” Burton of Calhoun, Georgia.
Buffy was born in Bethesda, Maryland on June 20, 1954; daughter of the...
Aaron Matthew Gregor
Jan 27, 2026
SHELBY- Aaron Matthew Gregor, born on June 9, 1995, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 30. With a life full of love and laughter, he left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.
Aaron was a man who wore his heart on his sleeve, embodying kindness and warmth wherever he went. Known affectionately as a big...
Elizabeth Burton
Jan 27, 2026
Elizabeth (Buffy) Junkin Burton, age 71, of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, January 27th 2026 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare after a courageous battle with cancer. She was reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of over 40 years, Wallace Eric “Ricky” Burton of Calhoun, Georgia.
Buffy was born in Bethesda, Maryland on June 20, 1954; daughter of the...
Juanda Jolley Sanchez
Jan 26, 2026
CLIFFSIDE- Juanda Jo Sanchez, born on August 18, 1952, in Cleveland County, departed this world on January 26, 2026, at the age of 73. Her life was a tapestry woven with passion, dedication, and love—a true testament to a spirit that embraced life's challenges and joys with grace and resilience.
As a dedicated math teacher and basketball coach, Juanda touched the...
Estelle C. McClurg
Jan 26, 2026
Wilmington - Estelle Chamberlain McClurg, born on November 21, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina, at the age of 88.
Estelle's journey through life was marked by her dedication to her work and her passions. She pursued higher education in Los Angeles, where she laid the foundation for a successful career as...
Daniel Francom
Jan 23, 2026
Daniel Francom, 53, passed away on January 23, 2026 in Wilmington, NC. Complete obituary to be posted soon.
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Rebecca Nelson
Jan 22, 2026
BESSEMER CITY- Rebecca Nelson, age 80, passed away peacefully in Gastonia, NC on January 22, 2026. Born in Cleveland, TN on September 19, 1945, Rebecca lived a life full of love and creativity, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Rebecca was a devoted member of the Canton Temple of Praise, where she expressed her...
Norma Hamrick
Jan 19, 2026
SHELBY- Norma Hamrick, a beacon of love and resilience, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, in her hometown of Shelby, North Carolina, at the age of 83. Born on December 7, 1942, Norma's journey on this earth was one marked by strength, grace, and an unwavering devotion to her family.
Throughout her life, Norma embodied the true spirit of familial...
Charles Christopher Wigginton
Jan 16, 2026
Shelby It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Christopher Wigginton, lovingly known as Chris, who left us on January 16, 2026, at the age of 35. Born on June 1, 1990, in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, Chris lived his life in the community that witnessed his many joys and triumphs.
Chris was...
Marcia Davis
Jan 12, 2026
SHELBY - Marcia Laura Davis, born on February 17, 1951, in Ocean City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at the age of 74.
Marcia dedicated her life to caring for others as a nurse, where she worked tirelessly and with
great compassion in the healthcare field. Nursing was her calling, and through her...
Linda Frazier Stone
Jan 11, 2026
FOREST CITY - It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Linda Belle Stone Frazier, who departed this life on January 11, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on February 4, 1955, Linda was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, North Carolina, where she spent most of her life and touched the hearts...
Ryan M. Humphrey
Jan 8, 2026
Ryan Michael Humphrey, 49, of Kure Beach, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Ryan lived life to the fullest every day. He was brilliant, outspoken, and larger than life, with a booming laugh and an endless supply of stories. Ryan managed to see and do more in 49 years than most people do...
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