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. Charlotte was a part of the Grenada Invasion Force. She was a faithful member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Plant City, Fl

Gary Paul, age 75, of Union Mills, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills. Gary was born Wednesday, April 12, 1950. He was a proud graduate of Augusta Military Academy in Ft. Defiance, Virginia. Later, Gary would work in the banking industry as a commercial loan officer for most of his life before retiring. He was of the Catholic Faith. Gary enjoyed many things in life such as going to the beach, fishing, watching movies with his family on

Kathy Waters, age 69, of Rutherfordton, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. Kathy was born Friday, June 15, 1956 to the late Robert Samuel Parker and Irene Bradley Parker. She worked in textiles for many years and was a faithful member of Spindale Fellowship Holiness Church. Her greatest love and joy was being able to spend time with her granddaughter, Abby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Jody Parker,

Brandon Atkins, age 55, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 due to an auto accident. Brandon was born Sunday, August 16, 1970 in Rutherford County to Arlene Putman Atkins who resides in Henrietta and to the late Roger Atkins. He worked at Cone Mill-Haynes plant for seventeen years and most recently as a vendor for Canteen Vending for many years. Brandon was a member of High Shoal Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed collecting vintage stereo equipment, vi

Wanda Marie Taylor, age 75, of Shelby, earned her wings on February 2, 2026, leaving this world peacefully and stepping into the arms of her Savior. Born in Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Augustus Washington White and Gussie Mae Short. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Grover Hicks Taylor; her daughter, Christina Marie Pearson; and her grandson, Nathaniel Sizemore. Wanda was the heart of her family — a refuge, a safe place, and a steady sou