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Alton Beal, Mayor of Lattimore, was all smiles as he greeted the attendees during the start of the Lattimore Fourth of July Parade. Jeff Melton photo

The Piedmont Pistons of Shelby showed off their maneuvering skills in the Lattimore Fourth of July Parade. Jeff Melton photo

A tall Uncle Sam waves to folks at the Lattimore Fourth of July Parade.

Jeff Melton photo

Abagail Faith Soyak, 46, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away suddenly on June 08, 2025 in Kings Mountain, NC.

Andre "Jody" Charise Parker, born on February 26, 1970, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at CaroMont Hospital in Belmont, North Carolina.

Andy Terry, age 43, of Ellenboro, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Billy Bradley, Sr., age 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at his home.

Shelby: Mr. Bobby Darrell Moore, 61, of Shelby, died Monday, June 16, 2025 at Autumn Care of Saluda.

Bobby Gerald Henson, 76, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 16, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Charlotte, NC.

Bruce Edward Marley, Jr., age 42, of Shelby, passed away June 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Carl Franklin Fowler, 69, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 16, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Carol Wallace Wall, age 86, of Union Mills, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Carolyn Lee Anders Medford, 72, of Kings Mountain passed away on June 14, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Charles "Buster" Eugene McMurry, age 61, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:03 pm at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Charles "Charlie" James Brown, 82, of Boiling Springs, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Charles Jason "Chucky" Green, Jr. passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Shelby: Cheryl Lea Hoyle, born on July 6, 1966, in Shelby County, Ohio, departed this life on June 4, 2025, in Cleveland County.

Christopher "Chad" Short, 45, of Kings Mountain passed away on June 9, 2025, at home.

SHELBY: It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Chuck Ray Cogdell, who departed this life on June 11, 2025, at the age of 50.

Cynthia Denise Penner Goforth, 61, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 while at her home.

Gaffney, S.C. - Daimon Guy Scoggin, 49, of 711 Ballenger Road, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Cherokee Medical Center.

David Randell Bowen, 77, of Shelby, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at the Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC.

Mrs. Debra McCurry Spurling, age 70 of Shelby, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Doris Jean Weidman Pierce, 88, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.

Edna Parker Mull Brendle, 95 of Morganton and formerly of Cherryville passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Grace Ridge in Morganton.

Everette "Big E" Franklin Grigg, was called home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2025, at the age of 75.

GROVER: Grady T. Childers, beloved husband, uncle, friend, and community pillar, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at his home in Grover, NC, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 96.

Harry Deyton, age 80, of Gilkey, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Cherryville - Mr. Heyward Ray Grigg, 80, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

James Edwin "Jim" Howell, Jr., age 84, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Junior "Ray" Buff, 70, passed away on Monday, June 02, 2025 while at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

Shelby: Katie "Kitty" Ledford Cook, completed her heavenly journey on June 8, 2025, at the age of 95.

Kenneth James Rochford, 51, a current resident of Dakar, Senegal, passed away on June 06, 2025.

Grover - Linda Jacqueline "Jackie" Putnam Raduly, 81, of 1008 Cleveland Avenue, passed away on Friday, June 6th, 2025, at her residence.

Lois Johnson Pence, age 79, passed away June 17, 2025, at the Robin Johnson House.

Mary Elizabeth Faile Hargett, 83, of Grover, NC, passed away on June 7, 2025 at home.

SHELBY: Sweet baby girl Melany Elizabeth Davis entered this world and departed from it on June 12, 2025, in Cleveland County, NC.

Ms. Melissa Davis, 51, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Caro Mont Regional Center in Gastonia, NC.

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael "Mike" Jolley, 76, on Friday, June 13, 2025 while at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Pamela Virginia Baker, 63, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 4, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. Born

Paula Kay Hallman Rupard, age 69, of Cherryville, passed away June 28, 2025, at her home.

It is with great sadness that we mourn the sudden loss of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Ralph Hadden Coggins, Jr. on Wednesday, June 04, 2025.

Robert "Bob" Thompson, age 80, of Bostic, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rutherfordton.

Shelby: Robin Lee Connor, 64, of Shelby, NC beloved mother of two children, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

Cherryville - Mrs. Ruth Foster Godfrey, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Samuel Christopher Fitch, 65, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on June 17, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Shena Rebekah Sain Lynn, known affectionately as "Grammy", passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina.

Mr. Sherwood Vanoy "Duck" Brown went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1953, in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Malinda Brown.

Lincolnton - Mrs. Shirley Lineberger Hollifield, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025 at her residence.

Talmadge Morrow, age 70, of Mooresboro, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Thomas "Jason" Ruppe, 42, of Forest City, North Carolina passed away on May 14, 2025.

Thomas "Tom" Alvin Stevens, 62, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 after battling cancer for over six years.

Tonga Kulaea Jolly, 60, of Shelby, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Charlotte, surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia Sue Allen Paysour, 71, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away surrounded by her family on June 15, 2025.

William "Ted" Poston, age 69, of Crouse, passed away June 12, 2025, at his home.

William Dilks Baker Jr., known affectionately as Bill to his friends and family, passed away on June 18, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina.