North Carolina – The community in Charlotte is mourning the loss of Ella Ayers, whose passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes celebrating her warmth and enduring influence. According to a heartfelt statement shared online, Ayers—identified as part of the AC ‘25 class—was widely admired for her “kind heart and genuine spirit.” Members of Alpha … Read more
North Carolina, Iowa – News of the reported passing of Anthony Babcock has prompted an outpouring of grief and remembrance across social media, with friends and family members in North Carolina and Iowa sharing personal tributes that paint a picture of a deeply valued loved one. Babcock, who lived in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, and … Read more
North Carolina – In a somber update that has reverberated through the reality television community and beyond, Harley Alexander Shirley, 21, the son of Lizard Lick Towing stars Ronnie and Amy Shirley, was killed in a shooting in Garner, North Carolina, three years ago. The family — who rose to national prominence through the truTV … Read more
Asheville, North Carolina – The American Big Rig Racing community is mourning the death of Jamison Gibson, an accomplished driver and the organization’s president, who died on Nov. 28, 2025, at the age of 37. Gibson, born April 30, 1988, was widely known for his passion for motorsports, his leadership within the emerging big-rig racing … Read more
Raleigh, North Carolina – The mental health community in North Carolina is mourning the loss of Scotia Burrell, a 45-year-old psychotherapist and founder of Burrell Counseling Group, PLLC, who passed away on September 6 following a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Burrell, remembered as both a compassionate healer and a community advocate, leaves behind a … Read more
The tight-knit farming and sports communities of Fuquay-Varina and Harnett County, North Carolina, are reeling after news broke of the passing of Dalton Ausley, a young farmer and respected local figure. Friends, family, and neighbors have been sharing heartfelt memories, painting a portrait of a life defined by hard work, humility, and deep personal connections. … Read more
Charlie Gaddy Obituary, North Carolina — North Carolina is mourning the loss of a broadcasting legend. Charlie Gaddy, the beloved face of WRAL-TV News for decades, passed away on the morning of June 12, 2025, at the age of 91. For years, Charlie brought the news into homes across the state with calm authority and … Read more
