Roger Dale Maxwell of Rutherfordton, NC passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 while at his home. He was born on April 30, 1958 to Betty Jo Hudgens Taylor and the late Raymond Reid Maxwell Jr,. in Rutherford County, NC. He is also predeceased by his step-fathers, Deaul Biddy and George Taylor; son, Jordan Maxwell. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Debbie Rhodes Maxwell of the home; daughter, Samantha Phan of Piney Flats, TN; sons, James Johnston (Amber) of Ellenboro, NC and ...

Joseph Claude Wray, 64, native of Cleveland County, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 while at home. He was born to the late Arnold T. Wray and Ocie Hamrick Wray. He is also predeceased by one brother, Arnold Dale Wray.  Left to cherish his memory are his brother, Steve A. Wray Sr. (Wanda Wray); sister, Barbara Martin (James Martin); several nieces and nephews; many wonderful and loving friends. He was a Carpenter in Construction for most of his lifetime. He enjoyed spending time ...

Marsha Craig West, 50, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 19, 2026 while at Atrium Health Charlotte surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was born to the late Ronnie Thomas Craig and Mary Ann Owens Craig in Rutherford County. She is also predeceased by her brother, Robert Craig. Left to cherish her memory are her spouse, Bobby "B-Ball" West of  the home; son, Christian West; daughter, Paige Walker; granddaughter, Emma Walker; brother, Thomas Craig; sisters, ...

Cleofus "Buddy" Monroe Piercey, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 while at his home surrounded by his devoted and loving family. He was born in Cleveland County, NC to the late C.O. Piercey and Gertrude Piercey. He is also predeceased by his wife, he loved dearly for 35 years, Dianne Piercey; son, Mike Piercey; daughter, Dian Piercey; grandson, Chris Crawley; brothers, Herman and James Piercey; sisters, Jessie, Sue, Patsy and Martha Piercey. Left to cherish ...

Richard Craig Caldwell, 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 15, 2026. Born December 14, 1953, he was the son of Hugh M. Caldwell Jr. and Daisy R. Caldwell Winslow. Richard was raised in Columbus, Wisconsin, and graduated from high school in Hudson, Ohio. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He dedicated more than 30 years of service to Nippon Electric Glass (formerly PPG) in Shelby, North Carolina, where he later retired. ...

Tony Haney passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the age of 68. He was born Wednesday, August 28, 1957 to his late parents Furman John "Bud" Haney and Etta Ruth Wilson Haney.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife Jenis Haney, Sister Mary Ruth Burelson, children; Dustan Haney (Samantha), Danielle Haney, Robyn Hanson and Eric Ponder (Sarah). Grandchildren; Aaron Haney, Scarlett Haney, Ruth Haney, LeDarius Lynch, Davie Hanson, Avery Hanson, Sophia and Kristina ...

Arrangements are Pending at this time.

Darrell "Rusty" Eugene Morrison, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 29, 2026 while at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Cleveland County to the late Charles Morrison and Jean Hutchins Morrison.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Vickie Davis Morrison of the home; son, Landon Morrison and wife, Tosha Morrison; grandchildren, Logan and Tucker Morrison; brothers, Dusty Morrison and Pete Morrison; special uncle, ...

Darla Jean Moore Sheets, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2026 while at her home. she was the daughter of late Ardith Jean Huffman and Dale E Moore. She is also predeceased by one infant son, Frank Guzek. Survivors include her daughter, Julie Cruz Mendoza of Cherryville, NC; son Danny Guzek (Jennifer) of Moundsville, West Virginia; grandchildren include Richard Barber (Heather) of home, Ethan Cruz Mendoza of Cherryville, NC, Hunter, Matthew, Alexis Guzek of Moundsville, ...

Barrie Poole-Adams, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22nd at the age of 85 at Valley Hills Health and Rehab in Hendersonville, NC. He was a resident of Shelby, NC since 2001. He will be missed by his brother, Derek Poole-Adams, four children; Donna Martin, Daren Poole-Adams, Duane Poole-Adams and Leslee Edmonson, his six cherished granddaughters; Stephanie Martin, Susannah Brabyn, Lia Poole-Adams, Charlee, Blake, and Riley Edmonson, and newly arrived great-granddaughter Ivy Rose ...