THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

Obituary SHELBY - Alan Dale Woods, age 76, of Shelby, NC passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, in his home. Born on February 16, 1950, in Shelby, North Carolina, Alan was the beloved husband of Kathie Woods for 28 years. A man of steady faith, Alan loved the Lord and sought to live each day with kindness, humility, and gratitude. He will be remembered for his warm smile, his servant’s heart, and the way he made others feel welcome and seen. Alan attended Gardner-Webb College,