Anne Mathis-Grafe
Feb 22, 2026
Anne Mathis-Grafe, age 60, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.
Anne was born Wednesday, January 26, 1966 in Darby, Pennsylvania to the late Jere Lintner and Shirley Gober. She worked for SONY manufacturing in her early years. She later worked as the Bakery Manager for Ingles for twenty-one years before retirement. Anne enjoyed...
Kathy Dills
Feb 19, 2026
Kathy Dills, age 67, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at her home.
Kathy was born Wednesday, July 2, 1958 in Corpus Christie, Texas to the late Bill Pressley and Jean Lindsey Pressley. She graduated with an associate’s degree from Isothermal Community College. Kathy worked for PPG/NEG Industries for several years and proudly worked as a commercial truck...
Joseph "Joey" Vickers
Feb 16, 2026
Joseph “Joey” Vickers, age 78, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026 at his home.
Joey was born on Sunday, December 14, 1947 in Rutherford County, to the late Grover Vickers and Lillie Burgess Vickers. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. Joey worked for various textile mills for several years. Later, he...
Shirley Yelton
Feb 15, 2026
Shirley Yelton, age 86, of Rutherfordton, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
A private burial will be conducted.
Beverly E. Hartford
Feb 15, 2026
Beverly E. Hartford, age 78, of Bostic, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Terra Bella Senior Living Center in Hendersonville, NC.
Born April 10, 1947 in Watertown, South Dakota to the Helmer and Leona Anderson. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Shane Hartford and by her stepfather, Leo Avendt. She is survived by her grandchildren, Joshua...
Matthew McDaniel
Feb 13, 2026
Matthew McDaniel, age 53, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at his home.
Matthew was born Wednesday, September 27, 1972 in Cleveland County to the late Billy McDaniel and Grace Hill McDaniel. He worked as a mechanic for most of his life, having worked for Fastway Oil Change and most recently for Alray Tire Center in Forest City. He...
Sandy Greene McBrayer
Feb 13, 2026
Sandy Greene McBrayer, age 80, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.
Sandy was born Thursday, June 7, 1945 in Greer, SC to the late Austin Greene and Elizabeth Mae White Greene. She was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1963. Sandy was a dedicated homemaker who loved taking care of her family....
Vanise Lookadoo Smith
Feb 12, 2026
Vanise Lookadoo Smith, age 84, of Caroleen, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Fair Haven Home of Bostic.
Vanise was born Wednesday, April 30, 1941 in Rutherford County to the late J.A. Lookadoo and Essie Short Lookadoo. She was a graduate of Cliffside High School, class of 1959 and worked for Burlington...
SFC Charlotte Rome Vick (Ret) US Army
Feb 9, 2026
SFC Charlotte Rome Vick (Ret) U.S. Army, age 65, of Lakeland, Florida passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.
Charlotte was born Wednesday, March 16, 1960 in Cleveland County to the late Claude Rome and Ostine Rome Gowan. She served her country honorably in the United States Army and retired as a Sergeant First Class....
Seth Cole
Feb 8, 2026
Seth Cole, age 30, of Mooresboro, passed away at home on Sunday, February 8, 2026. While addiction may be listed as what ended his life, it was never what defined it. Seth had many roles in his 30 years and two weeks — son, brother, father, grandson, husband, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was an employee, a proud dog dad,...