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Anna Theresa Borders Hogue, a loving and generous person, departed this earthly life on the morning of August 5, 2025, at the age of 81.

Barry Steven Ledford, known affectionately as Steve to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Charleston, West Virginia.

Borders Lee Mauney, 94, of Shelby, NC, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at his residence.

Donald "Don" Ray Abernathy, 75, of Vale, passed away on August 11, 2025 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC.

Elaine Boyd Hallman, 80, of Cherryville, passed away on August 11, 2025.

Elizabeth Meade Griffin, 82, of Shelby passed away on August 11, 2025 at her home.

Elven "Evelyn" Crawford was born February 4, 1947 in Shelby, NC, to the late Mr. Gussie Henry Crawford and Mrs. Willie Jewel Tory Crawford.

Reverend Gene "Jimmy" W. Smith, age 81, of Forest City, went home to with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Herman Bess Devenny, known affectionately as Herman to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at his home in Lincoln County, North Carolina.

James Franklin Parker, 74, of North Brook #3 School Road, Vale passed away on August 12, 2025 at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke.

It is with deep sadness that the Scudder family announces that Jeffrey Scudder, 71, of Casar, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10th.

Jerry Franklin Ledford lived a modest life full of quiet accomplishments, incredible friends, and an adoring family.

Joe Wright, affectionately known as Papa Joe, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025.

Mr. John "Al" Albert Lookadoo, age 88 of Shelby, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Kathy H. Dixon, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at her home.

Keith McSwain, of Cleveland County, was born on November 17, 1954, and completed his earthly journey in his hometown on August 10, 2025, at the age of 70.

Kimberly Earlene Pearson-Bragg "Kimmie Sue", age 52 of Blacksburg, SC, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

Linnie Arch Holder, born on August 21, 1951, in Lee County, North Carolina, completed his earthly journey on August 14, 2025, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at the age of 73.

Mary Ann Spangler Trice, age 93, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Paul Andrew Lockett passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, in Spartanburg, SC, at the young age of 37.

Philip Richard Sanders, 72, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, with his wife, Bonnie, by his side.

Richard Morrow White, 78, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, at the Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain.