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Robert "Bob" Lewis Dover, 79, of Grover, NC, peacefully departed this life at home on July 18, 2026.

George L. Bradley, Jr. D.O. FAAFP entered his eternal home on July 17, 2026.

Vergie Lorene Willis Heavner, age 89, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

Vergie Lorene Willis Heavner, age 89, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

Linda Wray Morrow Vallecillo, age 81, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 at her home.

Effie "Bonnie" Lowery, age 73, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Atrium Health-Charlotte.

Blacksburg -- Terry Sylvanis Richardson, 74, 0f 604 W. Cherokee St., passed away on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, at his home.

It is with deep sorrow and profound gratitude for his life of service that the family of Thomas "Tommy" Jeffery Raye, 53, of Bostic, North Carolina, announces his passing on Tuesday, July 07, 2026.

David Bruce Martin, 74, of Blacksburg, South Carolina passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Harold "Dean" Brackett, 91, of Vale, NC passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2026, at home.

Vergie Lorene Willis Heavner, age 89, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

Gaffney -- Mary C. Wilborn, 77, of 247 Cherokee Ridge Rd, passed away on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at her home.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather, Stanley Martin Henson, 73, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 while at Orchard Valley Health and Rehabilitation, Asheville, North Carolina.

It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the peaceful passing of Bobby Carol Tesseniar, who left this world on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at White Oak Manor in Shelby, NC.

Cleveland County remains fully committed to reducing the free-roaming cat population through humane management.

Cleveland County Animal Services recently announced a strategic integration of its community cat initiative (the Trap, Vaccinate, and Release program), establishing a fully centralized system designed to maximize public safety, enhance animal welfare, and ensure strict fiscal accountability for taxpayers.

Deb Hardin with dog Punkin at the Red, White and Woof event at the C.A.R.E Rescue on Saturday, July 11th.

The band Bruised Rhinos performed at the Red, White and Woof fundraiser held on Saturday, July 11th. The festivities included music, food, vendors and some of the adoptable dogs from C.A.R.E.

Angelica Lueras with her dog Shelly. Shelley was a Clifford's Rescue Dog. They were at the Red, White and Woof event at the C.A.R.E Rescue, (former Earl Owensby movie studio).

Jimmy Moore, age 82, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

Jackie Mode Huffman, age 80, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

Ashley Marie Moore, whose vibrant spirit illuminated every space she entered, passed from this world on July 6, 2026--just a day after celebrating her 37th birthday.

Bobby Dean Cogdell, born December 30, 1950, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 8, 2026.

Jean Lee Goodman Street, 81, of Hywood Road, Casar passed away on July 13, 2026, at her residence.

Michael Robert Saine, 78, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Willow Ridge Assisted Living and Rehabilitation in Rutherfordton, NC.