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Hayrides were a fun part of the 6th Antique Tractor Show hosted by the Cleveland County Antique Tractor Association. 

Award winners at this year's Antique Tractor Show were Jeremy Lankford who won the slow race; Thomas Joplin, chain stacking; Alan Jones, 3rd place tractor; Trey Ledbetter, 1st place tractor, Gene Blanton, 2nd place tractor, and Kyle Gonce, tractor backing.

Dean Davis Jr., a devoted family man and pillar of his community, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication.

Blacksburg - Emmie Lou Anderson Mattox, 81, of 186 Bedford Road, passed away on April 11, 2026, at her residence.

Jordyn Lei Robinson, 28, of Gaffney, South Carolina, passed away on April 14, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Mona Callahan Ruppe, age 75, of Cliffside, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby.

Corey Fortson passed away on April 10, 2026.

Martha Jane Scoggins passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

SHELBY, N.C. - Mary Louise Moore White of Earl, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 13, 2026.

Bobby Gene Hayes, 87 passed away peacefully in Wilmington NC on March 25, 2026.

SHELBY- Sammy E. Mills, aged 92, peacefully departed this life on March 17, 2026, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of steadfast faith, service, and love.

Mrs. Rosa (Rosie) Goddard Ash lived a life marked by love of God, love of family, and faithful service to her church and community.

Ms. Emma Lee Parks, 70, of Shelby, NC, passed away on April 7, 2026 at VIA Health, Wendover Hospice.

Debra "Scooter" Jennings Epps was born on October 19, 1953, in Washington, D.C., and entered eternal rest on April 7, 2026, after a life well lived, full of love, faith, and unwavering strength.

Mr. Vincent Whitener, 44, passed away on April 1, 2026.

Theresa Emma Beattie Eaker, 77, of Shelby, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Shelby.

David Buchanan, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, in Shelby, NC, at the age of 77.

Brenda Dills Bridges, age 71, formerly of Forest City, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8th, 2026, at her home in Atlanta,
Georgia.

Danny Wofford Thompson, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Linda Kay Jenney, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Marvin Rufus "Pete" Caveny, 95, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Carolinas Medical Center surrounded by loving family.

Jackie Dean Boone, a cherished member of the Cleveland County community, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the age of 80.

Betty Jean Jennings Dixon, a devoted servant of God, beloved mother, cherished friend, and pillar of her community, entered her eternal rest on Easter Monday, at home, surrounded in love by the son she held so dear.

Shirley Steelman, age 90, of Shelby, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Sherenna Marie Drawdy came into this world on May 25, 1985, in Gastonia, and she walked into the arms of the Lord on April 3, 2026, at the age of 40.