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Tony was born on August 4, 1963, to John C. Hoyle and the late Evelyn Hoyle Herndon.

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Betty Ann Bell Philbeck, age 86, of Kings Mountain, NC, who departed this life on July 28, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Betty Joe London Wade, 84, of Shelby, NC, passed away on July 19, 2025, at White Oak Manor, Shelby, NC.

Brevard William "Bill" Lowe, aged 81, passed away peacefully on the 23rd of July, 2025, at Atrium Healthcare - Cleveland.

Brittney Danielle Gaddy, affectionately known as Brittney, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Kings Mountain at the age of 37.

Brooke Amanda Blackmon, 28, passed away on June 29th, 2025 at her residence

Carl Franklin Hull, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on July 29, 2025, at Atrium Health- Cleveland.

Charles David Bridges, 88, passed away at Carolinas Medical Center on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Charlotte Ann Hicks, 86, of Grover, NC, went to meet her Lord and Savior on July 14, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Christopher Evert Mull, age 40, passed away July 25, 2025, at his home.

With heavy hearts, we share that David Alan Worster passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 22, surrounded by love.

Detri A. Smith, a beloved mother, sister, and friend passed away on July 19th, 2025. She was a residence of Gaffney, SC.

Diane Lynn Gottschling Bradley, age 80, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Dorothy Richards Dixon (Dottie), age 87, of Shelby, NC, passed away on July 23, 2025, at her residence.

Edward "Morris" Kiser, age 80, of Cherryville, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his residence.

Elizabeth Poston Lindemann, lovingly known as Beth and later Bebe to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the age of 73, with her devoted children by her side.

Eric Rodney Rogers, our beloved father passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at the age of 90. Eric Rodney Rogers,

George Christian "Chris" Stanley, Jr., aged 57, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House.

Ina McDowell Harrington, age 72, of Shelby, NC, formerly of Forest City, NC and Youngstown, OH, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on July 23, 2025, in Shelby, NC.

SHELBY: James "Jake" Robert Crawley passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina, at the age of 78.

SHELBY: James Howard Crotts, entered into his eternal rest surrounded by his family on July 14, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina, at the age of 78.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeffery Taylor Hewitt, of Shelby and Hickory, NC. Taylor passed away on July 19, 2025.

Jeffrey Lee Head, known affectionately to all as Jeffrey, passed away on July 13, 2025, in York, South Carolina.

Blacksburg - Jerry Osler Proctor, 77, passed away on July 10th, 2025 at home.

Jesse Fay Wellmon, 86, of Vale, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

Jimmy Brandon Bumgardner, 43, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 while at his home.

Karen Denise Mitchem, 70, formerly of Vale and Crouse, NC passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke, Connelly Springs, NC.

Katherine "Kay" Edmundson Jones, 81, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at Atrium Cabarrus in Concord, NC.

SHELBY: Larry J. Porter, gracefully exited the carousel of life on July 3, 2025 at the age of 79.

Marilyn Anne Lombard, 73, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Cleveland Pines in Shelby, NC.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martha Sue Welch Horton, 82, of Kings Mountain, NC, who left this world on July 26, 2025, in the comfort of her home.

Marty Buren Jones, born on May 15, 1971, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, passed away on July 24, 2025, at Atrium Healthcare - Cleveland.

Mary Jo Schumacher Lowery, 78, an energetic and passionate soul, completed her earthly journey on July 20, 2025.

Nancy Warlick Carpenter, 80 of Casar Road, Casar passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025 at Testa Hospice House in Kings Mountain.

Grover: Nellie Lou Dover Smith, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and cherished friend, completed her earthly journey on July 18, 2025, in Cleveland County at the age of 85.

Patricia Yvonne Price Eaton, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC.

Patsy Ann Allen Wease, age 84 of Grover, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Randy Shelley Allen, who was born on January 10, 1962, in Greenwood, SC, and died on July 22, 2025, at Hospice of Wendover in Shelby, NC.

Rodney "Rusty" Lamont Allen, age 44, of Shelby, North Carolina, departed this life peacefully at his home on July 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Ronald "Peterknees" Melton, age 64 of Bostic, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Roy Lee Cape, 88 of Corinth Church Road, Casar passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 at College Pines Health and Rehabilitation.

Roy McArthur Lewis, age 82, of Cleveland County, completed his earthly journey on July 24, 2025.

Ruby Jean Barrett Pearson, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 13, 2025 while at VIA Healthcare Partners - Wendover Hospice

Sherry Ann Burchfield Killough, 69, of 1513 Boiling Springs Highway, passed away on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, at the Spartanburg Medical Center.

Sonja Lou McGinnis Goins passed peacefully into Heaven on July 14, 2025 at her loving and devoted son's home in Bonita Springs, FL.

Sue Humphries Daggerhart, 100, of 413 Mikes Creek Road, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Susan Hull Snyder, 80, of Shelby, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at TerraBella of Shelby.

Sylvia Maxine Jordan Ross was born March 12, 1946, to the late Mack and Mary Jordan of Kings Mountain, NC.

Rutherford County lost a legend on Saturday, July 19, 2025, when Tall Paul Waters took one last ride to join his buddies and family who are waiting on him when he gets there--probably blasting Willie's Roadhouse and grinning the whole way.

Teresa Lynn Plank Sigmon, age 63 of Maiden passed away peacefully Thursday July 24, 2025 at Catawba Valley Medical Center where she was surrounded by the love of her family.

Thelma Jean Philbeck Cody, affectionately known as Thelma, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2025, in Kingstown, North Carolina.

Thomas Eugene Latham, "Tommy" died peacefully at home on June 11, 2025, surrounded by his family and dog.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Dixon 'Tim' Hamrick, age 65, of Shelby, North Carolina on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his residence after a year long battle with cancer.

Tommy Pressley "Tom" Bridges passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at Atrium Health-Cleveland, enveloped in the love of his family.

Trevionne Lamont Watson, 70, of 1207 Starlight Drive Shelby, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Atrium Health, Cleveland.

SHELBY: Violet T. Melton, lovingly known as "Violet," made her final homecoming on July 16, 2025, in Shelby, North Carolina, at the age of 82.

Beatrice Nell (Wilson) Huddleston peacefully entered eternal rest on July 12, 2025, at the age of 87.

Master Rowuan Miguel Thorton, a precious soul known affectionately as Rowuan, was called to his heavenly home on the day of his birth, July 11, 2025.

Dennis Blake Willis, 58 of Hoyle Road, Vale, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory.

Vonnie Faye Lemmons Bridges, a resident of Cleveland County, was born on November 23, 1932, and completed her earthly journey on July 14, 2025, at the age of 92.