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The small community of Waco has decided it was their turn to "take a bite out of crime", so they have recently started Waco Community Watch, a "first" for them, but based on an idea that has been around for a while now.

Barbara Genette Warlick Hord, age 85 of Shelby, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Betty Upchurch Roark, 70, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 26, 2022.

Deborah "Debbie" Smith Ross, 60 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 25, 2022 at her residence in Kings Mountain, NC.

Donna Estep, 72, was a caring wife, sister, and aunt.

During the quiet evening hours of Monday, June 27, 2022, Fannie Justice Wells, peacefully entered into life everlasting and we rejoice knowing that we have precious memories that we can hold onto until we meet again.

On June 23, 2022, Gertrude (Trudy) Freeman Ledbetter passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family following a brief illness.

Iris Kay Dover, 78 of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 26, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Pauline Allen Philbeck, 90, died Friday, June 24, 2022 at Hospice at Wendover.

Peyton Boyd Dockery, 24, of Blacksburg, SC, passed away on June 23, 2022.

Richard Quinton Cook, 67 of Casar, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at his residence.

Wesley Dixon Jones, age 65 of Shelby, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.

William F. P. Coxe III died June 26, 2022 at his home in Ellenboro NC.

William O. "Bill" Powell, III, 78, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain.

Bobbie Deaton Yates, 86, died Monday, June 27, 2022 at her home.

Saturday, April 20

What: Youth Fundraiser BBQ Chicken Dinner

When: 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm, April 20.

Where: New Prospect Baptist Church, 1690 New Prospect Ch. Rd., Shelby, NC.

More Info: BBQ Chicken Dinner, eat in or take out. Includes: Chicken, Fries, Baked Beans, BBQ Slaw, Rolls, Dessert $10.00 Per plate Thank you for your support All proceeds will help offset camp expenses.