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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a steam train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity to relax and enjoy the beauty of Western North Carolina while riding the rails behind a steam engine in vintage passenger railroad cars.

Pageant contestants competed in six age categories August 9th at the LeGrand Center for the Little Miss American Legion World Series.

$50,000 Grant From Hospice Cleveland County Foundation Helps EVERYONE EATS Emergency Food Fund Drive Cleveland County, NC.

The Board of Directors for Hospice Cleveland County Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 grant to support the Everyone Eats Emergency Food Fund Drive, spearheaded by Healthy Together Cleveland (HTC) to combat food insecurity in Cleveland County.