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SHELBY: On September 4, 2025, just hours after her 91st birthday, Ruth Crawford Swofford peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior at Wendover Hospice.

Linda Brooks Monteith, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at her home.

Mr. Raymond Undra Miller, 57, of Shelby, NC, passed away on August 28, 2025 at his residence.

Sandra "Fay" Mauney Lawrence; age 62, of Ostrich Lane passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

SHELBY: Larry Alan Lane, born on December 4, 1955, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, completed his earthly journey on September 2, 2025, at the age of 69.

Brenda Ann Willis McDonald, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Monday, September 1st, leaving behind a legacy of love, care, and devotion.

Larry Eugene Towery, 73, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025 while at VIA Health Partners - Wendover.

Justin Michael Willis, age 32, native of Cleveland County, NC, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

Congratulations to Bareback Bronc Rider Wyatt Goforth who received the buckle he is holding from his first win at the Burns High School rodeo.

Kings Mountain Little Theatre, Liberty Mountain, Founding Sponsor Gilbert and Jancy Patrick, and Presenting Sponsor Albemarle are proud to announce some special ticket promotions for this fall's production of Liberty Mountain.

CCS Teacher of the Year Elizabeth Galloway of North Elementary School. She is joined by Superintendent Dr. Stephen Fisher, right, and David Brinkley. Photo by Anna Hughes

Donnie Holbrook Davis, age 83, of Yadkinville, formerly of Lincolnton, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her residence.

Carl Franklin Hull, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on July 29, 2025, at Atrium Health- Cleveland.

Terry Lee Larson passed away on August 15 2025 due to medical conditions from Cancer.

Cathy Ann Davis Fisher, 72, passed away on Thursday, August 07, 2025 while at her home.

SHELBY: Mildred Gahlena Carpenter, a beloved resident of Cleveland County, North Carolina, completed her earthly journey on the 21st of August, 2025, at the age of 94.

SHELBY: Patricia Arelia Webb, born on January 9, 1951, in Gaston County, North Carolina, completed her earthly journey in her hometown on August 17, 2025, at the age of 74.

Barbara Miller Ghigo, born July 23, 1938, in Norfolk, VA, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at the Robin Johnson Hospice House.

Robert Harold Kendrick, Sr., 87, passed away on Wednesday August 20, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House with his family by his side.

SHELBY: Shelby, North Carolina lost a one- of- a- kind woman, Brenda Garner on August 9, 2025, at the age
of 62.

KINGS MOUNTAIN:Greg Allen Eledge, affectionately known as Greg, passed away on August 13, 2025, in
Cleveland County, NC, at the age of 75.

SHELBY: Linda Anthony Crance, born on 10/11/1943 in Shelby, NC, passed away from a sudden illness, on
August 15, 2025 at the age of 81.

SHELBY: Lisa Carson Henderson, lovingly known as Lisa, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in
Shelby, NC, at the age of 64.

SHELBY: Lori Fisher Hubbard, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and friend to many,
passed away on August 7, 2025, in Charlotte, NC, at the age of 61.

Thomas Curtis Mellon, 73, of Cherryville passed away on August 20, 2025 at Atrium Health - Cleveland in Shelby.