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Open Hearts Bakery, a ministry of St. Matthews Methodist Church, Morganton provides seven types of homemade breads, plus pies, pound cakes and baked goods at the Foothills Farmers' Market in Shelby every Saturday morning.

Billy Randolph "Randy" Biggers, age 53, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain.

Charles B. Bowles, age 76, a resident of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2015 at his home.

Cheryl Herrin, 52, of Ellenboro, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 at her residence.

Debbie Wood Green, age 51, resident of Kings Mountain, NC went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2015 at Carolinas Healthcare System, Kings Mtn. NC.

Doris Daves Price Turner, 88, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Carolinas Healthcare-Cleveland. A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Lala Hamrick Daves. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

Dorothy Byars Hambright Mullinax, 85, of 223 Tiffany Park, Gaffney, formerly of 313 Oak Grove Road in Blacksburg, passed away Monday, July 20th, 2015, at Magnolias of Gaffney.

Elaine Reynolds Lynch, 88, died Monday, July 20, 2015, at White Oak Manor of Shelby. A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late John Stamey and Anna Lawing Reynolds. She was a homemaker.

Frances Self Shuford, 73, went to be with her Lord, Monday, July 20, 2015, at Carolinas Healthcare-Cleveland.

Frankie Bradley, 84, of 850 Old Boiling Springs Road, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at her residence.

Gertrude "Granny" Weaver Davis, 78, died Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Hospice at Wendover.

Gladys Jeanette Willis, 74, of Boiling Springs, passed away Monday July 20, 2015 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Cleveland.

James Calvin Ross, Jr, 17, of 372 Old Factory Road, died unexpectedly July 15, 2015, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Jaxton Lee Branch, infant son of Vanessa L. Loriquer of Rutherfordton and Matt Branch of Forest City, was carried by an angel into the presence of Jesus on Monday, July 20, 2015.

Margie G. Peterson, age 86, a resident of Gastonia, formerly of Kings Mountain, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2015 at Carolinas Continuing Care in Kings Mountain.

Mr. Richard Lynn Cromer, age 51, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015. He is predeceased by his father, Bobbie Joe "BJ" Williis; one sister, Melodie McGill; one niece, Leslie Rogers and one nephew, Devin Rogers.

Mr. Richard Lynn Cromer, age 51, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015. He is predeceased by his father, Bobbie Joe "BJ" Williis; one sister, Melodie McGill; one niece, Leslie Rogers and one nephew, Devin Rogers.

Samuel Kenneth Sain, 73, of 143 Acre Rock Road, Lawndale, passed away on
Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Hospice at Wendover in Shelby.

As a youngster, I spent every day outside during the summer.

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Belwood
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 1102 Warlick Road, Belwood, NC, will be holding a "Country Ham Breakfast Buffet", Saturday, July 25, 2015, 7:00-11:00am. Adults, $8; child 6-12, $5; under 6 eats free. Menu: country ham, scrambled eggs, livermush, sausage, bacon, gravy, pancakes, grits, biscuit, toast, coffee, tea, bottled water, fruit bar, and dessert bar. Carry out available, all you can eat. For information, call 704-538-3995.

Greater Shelby Community Theatre
Greater Shelby Community Theatre will present Treasure Island, based on the classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.

It is always great to hear of people who are there to help.

On June 6, 2014 a piece of history from Piedmont High School was presented to the Lawndale Historical Museum.

Folks who love horses and the rolling foothills of Polk County have a fabulous destination in the newly opened Tryon International Equestrian Center.

After thirty-six years of service to Cleveland County Farm Bureau as a secretary, customer service representative and most recently, county liaison, Brenda Condrey is retiring.

David Piercy, a grateful and humble man, felt in his heart that he should start a program to help men in recovery from addictions.