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Shirley Marie Surratt Williams, 64, departed this life on June 13, 2026 in Shelby, NC.

Ray Louis Surratt, Sr., 64, of Shelby, NC, passed away on June 15, 2026, at his residence.

Orenthal James (OJ) Hicks, 57, of Forest City, NC, passed away on June 8, 2026 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

David Mark Hullender, 64, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 18, 2026 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

John F. Hines, age 89, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his residence.

Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" Potter. Betty Potter, 87, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2026.

Clyde E. Dixon, 92, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 19, 2026 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation in Cherryville.

Frances Sarah Jane Pettis Lee 93 was born in Gaston County on December 19, 1932 to the late William and Gertrude Wilson Pettis.

Dennis Wayne Rayfield, age 83, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at his home.

Tena Johnson Hernandez, age 64, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Meadowbrook Health and Rehabilitation in Salisbury, NC.

Ollie Lee Walker Davis, 82, of Cherryville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we announce the passing of David Michael Morrow.

Kenneth "Ken" Brown Randall, 87, passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

SHELBY - Muriel D. Mills, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, in Shelby, NC, at the age of 87.

LATTIMORE - Penny Denise Parton McDade, a beacon of love and laughter, was born on July 18, 1960, in Fort Dix, NJ, and peacefully passed away at her home in Lattimore on June 13, 2026, at the age of 65.

CHERRYVILLE - Barbara Ann Carter, born on December 24, 1940, in Bristol, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, in Shelby, North Carolina, at the age of 85.

SHELBY- Cynthia "Diane" Presson Ruppe, a loving, caring mother and grandmother, was born on November 8, 1958, in Brunswick, GA.

KINGS MOUNTAIN-Wanda Louise Hays, 86, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2026.

Meet Blue, the pint-sized, 4 year old Pittie mix with a personality twice his size! Blue's journey hasn't been the easiest--he came to the rescue after living life as a feral dog--but he has made incredible strides and is ready to find his "forever" home. While he's come a long way, Blue will need a patient family willing to give him the adjustment time he needs to feel safe and secure. Once he trusts you, be prepared for a "Velcro dog" experience like no other. Blue doesn't just like his people; he loves them fiercely. He wants to be wherever you are, whether you're relaxing on the couch or heading out for a stroll.

Tiffany and Flynn Crain were looking for a toy truck and tractor at the Mooresboro Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 13th.

People came out early for the annual Townwide Yard Sale in Mooresboro on Saturday, June 13th.

The Mitchell's were selling items for the first time at this year's Mooresboro Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 13th.

Young entrepreneurs, Marlee Street, Brenlee Street, Oakland Toney and Blakely Toney set up a lemonade stand at the Townwide Yardsale in Mooresboro on Saturday, June 13th.

Mrs. Clouggeon Hardin Crosby of 2729 Camp School Road, Shelby, NC, made a peaceful transition from this earth to be with the Lord in His heavenly home on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Mrs. Carrie Peeler Ashe, 95 of Danville, Virginia departed this life on June 1, 2026 at her family's home in Shelby, NC.