Gaffney – Iris Lou Brewster age 66 of 2234 Corinth Rd., Gaffney, SC., transitioned from this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Genesis Funeral Cremation Service & Chapel INC. is serving the family.

Blacksburg – Richard Lanier Good Sr., age 58 of 155 Kyle Lane, Blacksburg, SC., transitioned from this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at his residence. He was the son of the late Ted Good and Marvis Foster. Funeral service will be Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11:00 am at Encounter Church. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the residence. Genesis Funeral Cremation Service & Chapel INC. is serving the family.

Warren Peeler, age 44, passed away on June 30, 2026, at UNC Health: Blue Ridge in Morganton, NC The family will be receiving friends at the home of his sister, 923 Sedgefield Dr Apt 52 Shelby, NC Funeral: Friday, July 10, 2026, at 3pm at Genesis Funeral Services & Chapel in the Otis Mobley Memorial Chapel; the family will receive friends 30 mins prior to the service

Kings Mountain - Rhonda Elaine Tate, age 57, of Kings Mountain, NC the daughter of the late Clarence Ward Tate and Lunell Gill Tate, peacefully transitioned from this life on Friday June 26,2026 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.Rhonda dedicated over 33 years of faithful service to Walmart, where her exceptional work ethic, integrity, and commitment earned the respect and admiration of colleagues and friends alike. Her career was a testament to her perseverance, loyalty, ...

Shelby - Jimmy Lee Lawrence jr. age  73 of 240 East Grover st Apt 14 Shelby NC; departed this life June 25, 2026 at Atruim Health Cleveland, the son of the late Jimmy Sr. and Betty Sue Lawrence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. 

Blacksburg – Genevieve Shepperson age 99 transitioned from this life on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Viva of Gaffney. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Online condolence can be made at www.genesisfuneralservices.com Genesis Funeral Cremation Service & Chapel INC. is serving the family.

Shelby: JoAnn Vinson Sims, 79, of 327 Deerfield Dr. Shelby, NC peacefully transitioned on June 21, 2026, at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby, NC The family will be receiving friends at the home ONLY at the following times : Saturday, June 27, 2026: 1pm to 5pm and Sunday, June 28, 2026: 12pm to 3pm Funeral: Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:30pm at Shiloh Baptist Church; the family will receive friends 30 mins prior to the service Burial: Sunset Cemetery

Shelby: Joe Maddox, 81, of 917 Frederick Street peacefully transitioned on June 16, 2026, at his residenceMr. Joe Maddox, Jr. Sunrise: July 3, 1944 Sunset: June 16, 2026 Mr. Joe Maddox, Jr., 81, of Shelby, North Carolina, was born to the late Joe Maddox, Sr. and Lessie Beasley Maddox. Surrounded by his loving family and pastor, he peacefully transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal heavenly home on June 16, 2026. Joe was a proud graduate of Camp High School, Class of 1962. ...

Shelby- Derick L. Wilkins age 52 of Gastonia, NC peacefully transitioned from this life on June 12, 2026, at Hospice of Cleveland County: Wendover House surrounded by loving family  The family will meet at his parents' home 409 Miles Rd Shelby, NC Funeral: Saturday: June 20, 2026, at Good Samaritan Fellowship Baptist Church at 1pm; the family will receive friends 30 mins prior to the service . 

Charlotte  - Stephen Leon Ross age 72 son of the late Kenneth and Mary Black Ross,  peacefully transitioned from this life on Thursday June 11, 2026 in Charlotte. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. The family will meet at 1307 Markway Street Shelby.