OBITUARY: Shelly Jo Head

  Shelly Jo Head, of Forest City gained her heavenly wings on Monday morning, Feb. 22, 2021. She was born on July 4, 1978 and was a loving mother and daughter. She was loved by all who knew her and never met a stranger. Shelly was known for her artistic skills...

OBITUARY: SFC Robert “Bob” “Sarge” Smith Jr. 

  Sergeant First Class, Robert “Bob” “Sarge” Smith Jr., U.S. Army, Ret., 90, of Havelock/Cherry Point, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Pruitt Health-Sea Level. Bob was a Cherokee Indian born in Gaston County to the late Robert and Grace Smith. He served in...

OBITUARY: Johnny Russell Davis 

  Johnny Russell Davis, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. Johnny was born on Jan. 31, 1941 to the late Clayton Davis and the late Edna Davis (Howell). In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death three days before...

OBITUARY: Sandra Mary Davis (Cabe)

  Sandra Mary Davis (Cabe), 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Sandy was born on Jan. 11, 1944 to the late Robert Cabe and the late Charlotte Smith Cabe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers,...

OBITUARY: Reef Gareth Cochran

  Reef Gareth Cochran, 19, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. Reef was born in Titusville, Fla. to Ronald and Storme Goldbeck Cochran. He liked fishing, shrimping, and swimming. Reef was a collector of Pokémon and Magic cards. He enjoyed playing...

OBITUARY: Floyd Evard Panther Sr. 

  Floyd Evard Panther Sr., 74, of the Big Cove Community, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 after an extended illness. He is survived by his children, Virgil (Marie) JR Panther, Janell, Sharri, Alma, Kyna, and Shae Panther, Kelsey N. Crowe,...