Gaffney – Ruth Hambright age 94 transitioned from this life on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Her resident. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date The family will receive friends at the resident from 3:00 pm -6:00 pm Genesis Funeral Cremation Service & Chapel INC. is serving the family.

Shelby - Vicki Laverne Freeman of 1222 White Ave Shelby, the daughter of the late Leo Willie Freeman and Clara Gertrude Thompson Freeman, peacefully transitioned from this life on Wednesday,  February 4, 2026 at Atruim Health Cleveland surrounded by loving family.    Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. 

Shelby: Sylvia Mae Brooks Funchess, the daughter of the late LB Brooks and Johnnie Mae Oates Brooks, age76, of Cherryville, NC; peacefully transitioned on Monday, March 2, 2026. Public Viewing will be  on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2020 Capernium Rd Cherryville, NC from 1:30 til 3:30 pm and  Visitation with family  3:30pm til 5:30pm Please wear flat comfortable shoes  

Shelby - Betty Joyce "Bet" Johnson Byrd age 82 the daughter of the late John Max Elmore and Milred Kee Coulhoun, formally of Lawndale peacefully transitioned from this life on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at residence surrounded by loving family.  In Lieu of Flowers the family request donations be made to Genesis Funeral Services. The Family will start receiving friends on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 4pm to 8pm at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Ulysses and Bridget Tuft ...

Kings Mountain: Vearl Thompson Norris, age 88, daughter of the late Clarence and Zenna Hampton Thompson, of 508 Kilgore Rd. Kings Mountain, NC peacefully transitioned on March 1, 2026 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.  The family will be receiving friends at the home of her granddaughter, Tamala Bess of 411 W. Gold Street Kings Mountain, NC on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 and Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 4pm to 8pm. Funeral : Saturday: March 7, 2026 at 3:30pm at ...

Gaffney – Charles Lemont Bonner age 77 transitioned from this life on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Cherokee Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date Genesis Funeral Cremation Service & Chapel INC. is serving the family.

Shelby - Larry Darnell Turman age 69 of 2722 Deere Dr. Shelby, peacefully transitioned from this life on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at his residence surrounded by loving family. Funeral: Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:30pm at Palmer Grove Baptist Church; the family will receive friends at 30 mins prior to the service Burial: Church Cemetery

Spartanburg - David Franklin Foster Sr., age 53 of 320 Vinyard Rd, Boiling Springs, SC., peacefully transitioned from this life on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Oceson Franklin Foster and Francis Logan Foster. Funeral service will be Sunday, March 1,2026 at 4:00 pm at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the resident Genesis Funeral Cremation Service ...

Gastonia: We honor the life of Sim Portee, who has passed on into uninterrupted greatness. Sim will be remembered for his strength, presence and the lasting impact he made on all who knew and loved him Viewing: Friday, February 27, 2026 at Genesis Funeral Services & Chapel in the Otis Mobley Memorial Chapel from 1pm to 3pm

Shelby- Willie Cepeda Boulware, age 60, of 402 Woodside Dr. Shelby, peacefully transitioned from this life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Atrium Health Cleveland.  Funeral: Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2pm at New Ellis Chapel Baptist Church; the family will receive friends 30 mins prior to the service. Burial: Sunset Cemetery .