by Amy Bollinger | Aug 12, 2026 | 1974, Obituaries
Michael “Mike” Henry Ray, 74, of Sylva passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026 after fighting a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. Mike was born on July 14, 1952, in Jackson County to the late Rufus and Claudus Dietz Ray. Mike loved his family very much....
by Amy Bollinger | Aug 12, 2026 | 1968, Obituaries
Albert Reid Black, Jr. of Lake Wylie, SC passed away on June 25, 2026. He was born on April 4, 1946 in Charlotte, NC to Julia Vaughn Willmann and Dr. Albert Reid Black, Sr. Reid was a graduate of Myers Park High School and Western Carolina University. As a...
by Amy Bollinger | Aug 12, 2026 | 1974, Obituaries
IN LOVING MEMORY OFDaniel Hugh BalcomeAugust 28, 1948 – July 7, 2026(In the comments below, at the family’s request, please share a story or memory) With heavy hearts, yet unwavering hope in Jesus Christ, we announce the passing of Daniel Hugh Balcome, who...
by Amy Bollinger | Aug 12, 2026 | 1987, Obituaries
Ms. Laura Marcia Borders, 62 of Shelby, NC, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at CaroMont Health, Gastonia, NC. She was born on April 4, 1964 in Cleveland County, NC to he late Leonard G. Borders and Elizabeth Littlejohn Borders. Laura Borders lived a life marked...
by Amy Bollinger | Aug 12, 2026 | 1961, Obituaries
Wilma Cooper Brisson, 87, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Terra Bella in Salem. She was born on February 20, 1939, in Robbinsville, NC to the late James Pate Cooper and the late Essie Collins Cooper. In addition to her parents,...
