Shelby High Alumni Obituaries

James Matthew Failor, age 52, of Shelbina, Missouri passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 07, 2026.James was born February 01, 1973 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Marion James Failor and Diane (Mefford) Fifer.James is survived by his son, Coty Failor, of St. Peters, Missouri; a step-daughter...

Joseph Curtis Curt Pounders Jr. went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday January 13 2026 after a long illness. His loving wife Betty Pounders his precious service dog Little Blue and his devoted son Greg Pounders were at his side. He is survived by his wife Betty son Greg Pounders and two...

Shirley Chatham Hood a devoted servant of God beloved wife and cherished mother went to her eternal home with her Lord on December 21 2025 at the age of 88. Born on January 29 1937 to the late Emmett and Thelma Whitener Chatham she lived a life that was defined by the grace and love she found in her...

Michael “Mike” Thomas Davis, age 57, of Elizabethtown, KY, passed away on September 28th, 2025.On January 29th, 1968, Michael was brought into the world by Lorine Owen Davis in Spencer County, KY. After growing up traveling and living in many places, he graduated from Shelby County High School. Mike...

Rita Diane Singleton 82 passed away on Tuesday January 13 2026 at her home in Shelby North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Clayton and Dora Singleton also of Shelby. Diane was born in Shelby and graduated from Shelby High School in 1961 and University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 19...

Roger Ray Grayson of Shelby North Carolina born August 26 1936 peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 13 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Forrest and Mary Camp Grayson. Roger was a faithful and active member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon usher and me...

Ed Lewis Jones was born to the parentage of Porter Jones Sr. and Princess Etta Jones on November 20 1958. He graduated from Shelby County High School where he was on the basketball team and he also ran track for the Shelby County Wildcats. Once A Wildcat Aways A Wildcat. Ed enlisted in the army from...

Gilda Vaughn Whitaker Pruitt 82 of Shelby passed away peacefully at Wendover Hospice House of Cleveland County on January 3 2026 following an extensive illness. Born on November 3 1943 in Cleveland County she was the daughter of the late Elmer Vaughn Whitaker and Kathryn Hardin Whitaker. Gilda grew ...