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Earl Phillip Mace, Jr., 88, of Cleveland County, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Atrium Cleveland with his loving wife holding his hand.

Marie Thigpen Brafford, 93, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 09, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Jerry Lee "Burr" Shull, a cherished soul known for his adventurous spirit and loving nature, passed away at the age of 78 on July 9, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Blanton Dellinger, 84, of Kings Mountain, NC, who departed this life on July 9, 2025, at Peak Resources in Shelby, NC.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Peggy Lou Ortiz, 61, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025.

John David Self, 55, suddenly passed away on Saturday, July 05, 2025 while at his home.

David "Glenn" Dellinger, age 78, of Pink Street, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his residence.

Blacksburg -- Brenda Lee Workman, 64, of 208 W Carolina St Apt C-9, passed away on Monday, July 7th, 2025, at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill.

Michael Joe Connor, Jr., age 53, of Crouse, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Christie Jefferies Cumberlander, 55, of Shelby, NC, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Mrs. Shirley Mae Wilson Webber, 74, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Hospice Wendover, Shelby, NC.

Peggy Jean Hardin, age 65, of Bostic, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

SHELBY: Frankie Eugene Humphries, born on May 31, 1964, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, took his final journey home on July 7, 2025, at the age of 61, in his hometown.

Mrs. Dorothy Patton Grigg, age 81 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Thomas Alvin "Jack" Huffman, age 82, of Cherryville, passed peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House.

Michael Waters, age 36, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Joseph Albert Coley, 74, of Shelby, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, while in hospice care.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Aging is partnering with the N.C. area agencies on aging and local service providers to distribute fans to eligible recipients through Operation Fan Heat Relief from May 1 to Oct. 31.

Kings Mountain Little Theatre is pleased to announce the 2025 Summer Kids Camp - The Knights of the Rad Table, a Pioneer drama written by Pat Lydersen. In this play, Gwen's spending her Saturday reading a book and Artie's riding around on a skateboard. Just typical American teenagers...

Caroline Sparrow is a rising 11th-grader at Kings Mountain High School. She has an interest in anesthesiology and wanted to find out if that's the right career path for her. The new Summer Bridge program held recently at Gardner-Webb University gave her a hands-on introduction to anesthesiology along with various other healthcare professions.

Cleveland County Animal Services, CCAS, is open Monday through Friday from 11 am to 4 pm, and Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm at 1601 Airport Rd, Shelby, NC. During this time, you can:

Bluegrass and Company performed at Pickin' on the Square at the Earl Scruggs Center on Saturday, July 12th. 

Mr. Timothy 'Tim' Leon Hartgrove, 65, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his residence.

Ms. Gwendolyn Denise Cherry, 52, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on June 28, 2025, at her residence.

Ms. Barbara Ann McMullens, 68, of Shelby, passed away on June 25, 2025, at her residence.