Jordy Dixon Cobb
, North Carolina
October 31, 1983 — October 8, 2026
Jordy Dixon Cobb, 42, of Lawndale passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026.Jordy was born on November 1, 1983 in Cleveland County to Ricky Lee Cobb and Robin Hoyle Cobb. He served in the US Army and was a member of Drury Dobbins Baptist Church. Jordy loved his goats and going hunting.He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Harvey Hoyle and Gilbert Cobb.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Mindy Martin and husband, Travis of Fallston; nephew, Gavin Martin; niece, Aubree Martin; grandmothers, Norma Hoyle and Marjorie Cobb and many aunts, uncles and cousins.A private celebration of life service will be held at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ronald Roberts and Rev. Trent Jones officiating.Online condolences can be made at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center-Fallston.
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Don Phillips
, North Carolina
September 18, 2026
Donald "Don" Wayne Phillips, 61, of Waco passed away on September 19, 2026 at his residence.Don was born on November 11, 1964 in Cleveland County, to Mary Lou Smith and the late Stephen Barry Phillips. He was a member of Waco Baptist Church. Don loved history, listening to music and spending time in the woods.In addition to his mother, he is survived by his stepfather, Paul Smith and brother, Eddie Phillips of Shelby.A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 2:00pm at Caperneum Cemetery.The family will greet friends following the service.Memorials may be made to Metrolina Association for the Blind, 704 Louise Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204 or to the North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association, 7980 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513.Online condolences can be made at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center-Fallston.
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George Eddie Childers
, North Carolina
September 21, 2026
George Eddie Childers, 71, of Lawndale, "the man the myth the legend" passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.Born on February 16, 1955, in Augusta, Georgia, Eddie was a son of the late George Washington Childers and Helen Rose Childers Jones.Eddie spent many years working in roofing and carpentry before his retirement. He was a hardworking man who knew how to do a little bit of everything and could often be found working on one project or another. He liked to say that he was a “jack of all trades and a master of none,” a saying that fit his ability to turn his hand to just about anything. Eddie enjoyed the simple things in life. When his health allowed, he loved hunting and fishing, browsing flea markets, and simply piddling around and finding something to keep himself busy.Above all, Eddie treasured his family and the…
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Karen Peterson
, North Carolina
October 6, 2026
Karen Lynn Fletcher Peterson, 68, of Shelby passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at VIA Health Partners in Shelby, NC.Karen was the daughter of the late Earl and Kathryn Bowman Fletcher of Shelby and the granddaughter of the late Frank and Blanche Bowman of Lawndale.She was married to the late Gary Dean Peterson. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Kennedy Lundstrom of California.Karen is survived by her son, Chad Peterson of Shelby and brothers, Don (Sheila) of Morganton, NC and Leonard (Kathi) of Shelby. She had two special friends, Judy Freeman of Shelby and Susan Brown of Gaffney, SC.Karen loved all animals especially horses and won many trophies for her horse-riding skills.Services will be private.Online condolences can be made at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center-Fallston.
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Joanne Carroll Lewis
, North Carolina
September 27, 2026
Joanne Carroll Lewis, 87, of Shelby, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026.Joanne was born on December 29, 1938, and was a daughter of the late Fred E. Carroll and Cleo Johnson Carroll. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and reading and was a member of Ross Grove Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, James Junior Lewis; grandson, Jamie Lewis; an a brother Jerry Carroll.Joanne is survived by two sons, James Michael Lewis of Lawndale and David Wayne Lewis of Cherryville; Linda Leibow and husband Saul of Buckeye, AZ; brother, Johnny Carroll and wife Jerel Dean of Morganton; sister-in-law, Sybil Carroll; granddaughter, Emily Lewis of Fallston; seven great-grandchildren, Jacob, Ethan, Eli and Noah Lewis and Ayden, Bryson, and Addilyn Bess and two great-great grandchildren, Catalina and Giovanni Lewis.A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM…
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Jr. Jimmy Dean Dixon
, North Carolina
October 2, 2026
Jimmy Dean Dixon, Jr, 67, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Atrium Health Kings Mountain.Jimmy was born on August 5, 1959, in Cleveland County and was the son of Jimmy Dean Dixon, Sr. and the late Annie Laura Williams Dixon. He was a member of New Bethel Church in Shelby.Jimmy Dean was a talented man who enjoyed wearing his denim overalls and giving hugs to his family. For many years, he served as his mother’s faithful assistant, and his daddy’s right-hand man doing much of the heavy lifting and pouring ceramics for the family business, Dawn's Busy Hands / Grannie Annie’s.While a large portion of his time was devoted to being Grannie Annie’s number one helper, Jimmy Dean possessed a remarkable talent of his own. At any given time, his personal space could be found filled with his hand-drawn artwork, almost always proudly signed, “Jimmy Dean Dixon, Jr.”…
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Edna Virginia Newton
, North Carolina
September 20, 2026
Edna Virginia Green Newton, 86, of Casar passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.Edna was born on December 29, 1939, in Silver Springs, Maryland and was a daughter of the late Clifton Green and Catherine Bible. She was a retired cosmetologist and attended Casar United Methodist Church. She had an avid love for reading throughout her life.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband John Reed Newton, son, John E. Newton; and daughter, Junie N. Barrett.Edna is survived by her son-in-law; Danny Barrett of Casar; grandson, Colton Barrett and his girlfriend Taylor White; granddaughter, Taylor Barrett; two step-grandsons, Shane Barrett and wife Kelly and Dusty Barrett and wife Paige; seven step-great-grandchildren, Abby Greene, Khloe Hall, Brookelann Barrett, Bryson Downs, Ty Mosteller, Savannah Mosteller, and Ellie Barrett; and a special friend Angie Price; two half-brothers, Gary and Porter Bible and…
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Donnie Wayne Lingerfelt
, North Carolina
June 9, 1975 — September 28, 2026
Donnie Wayne Lingerfelt, 51, of Vale, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Carolina Caring in Newton.He was born on June 10, 1975, in Lincoln County. He was retired from the furniture industry and loved spending time fishing.He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Alice Lingerfelt.Donnie is survived by his significant other, LeAnn Parker; father, Donald Carrol Lingerfelt of Vale; mother, Joyce Ramsey Gantt and husband Sammy of Cherryville; children, Burt Lingerfelt and wife, Katie of Vale, Brandy Leatherman and husband, Hunter of Vale, Gavin Lingerfelt of Vale and Noah Parker of Vale; brother, Carrol Lingerfelt and wife, Mandy of Vale; two sisters, Kelly Lingerfelt and Cheyenne Lingerfelt both of Vale; three grandchildren, Lilly Lingerfelt, Samuel James Lingerfelt and Fisher Leatherman; nephews, Garland Lingerfelt of Vale and Dylan Mascho of Concord and nieces, Grace Lee of Vale and Addison Bowman of Vale.A Private Graveside will be held at…
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Gary Edward Shuford
, North Carolina
September 21, 2026
Gary Edward Shuford, 75, of Boiling Springs passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home.Gary was born on March 3, 1951, in Cleveland County, to the late George Edward "Ed" Shuford and Madeline Mary Davis Shuford.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Melanie Behles.Gary is survived by his wife of 35 years, Robin Pennington Shuford; three sons, Gary Shuford II and wife, Leigh of Charlotte, Daniel Shuford and wife, Kim of Atlanta, and Brian Shuford and wife, Amie of Charlotte; a daughter, Terri Evans of Shelby and ten grandchildren, Reegan, Riley, Mallory, Marley, Cooper, Maddie, Noble, Max, Brynlee and Claire.The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home.Burial will be private at Cleveland Memorial Park, Boiling Springs.Online condolences can be made at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation…
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Stanley Nelson Hubbard
, North Carolina
October 5, 2026
Stanley Nelson Hubbard, 71, of Lail Drive, Lawndale passed away on October 6, 2026 at Atrium Health - Cleveland.Stanley was born on July 24, 1955 in Cleveland County, to the late Fred Ezelle Hubbard and Ailene Morrow Hubbard. He was retired as a parole officer.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Lail Hubbard and a brother, Bob Hubbard.Stanley is survived by his sons, Landon Hubbard and Daniel Lail and wife, Karen of Lawndale; two granddaughters, Aliyah Lail and Mackenzie Morehead; four great-grandchildren, Kenzley Morehead, Zayden Morehead, Asher Morehead and Paisley Morehead and a sister, Marian Aderholdt of Shelby.A drop in Celebration of Life Service will held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at 107 Lail Court, Lawndale.Online condolences can be made at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center-Fallston.
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