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Susan Renee Clark Upton, 57, of Jim Cline Road, Fallston passed away on November 19, 2025 at her residence.

Max Hugh "Suicide" Camp, 82, of Shelby, peacefully completed his earthly journey at the Wendover Hospice House on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Rose Ellen Beam King, age 94, of Greensboro, formerly of Cherryville, passed away November 16, 2025, at Spring Arbor Senior Living of Greensboro.

Helen Marie Smetzer Phillips, age 73, of Waco, passed away November 18, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House.

Terry Franklin LaMountain, 70, of Grover, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Frankie "Anita" Beam Gillespie, age 77, of Cherryville, passed away November 17, 2025, unexpectedly but surrounded by family.

Sweet Spot was the only pup in his mom's litter. He was a surprise as the mom was at our local shelter and no one knew she was pregnant. Unfortunately she was an aggressive dog and the outcome was bleak for her.

Ronald Dean "Slim" Wilson, 74, passed away on November 17, 2025 at home

Mr. Clarence Eugene Williamson, Sr., 88, was born December 20, 1936, to the late Fred Williamson and Esther Surratt Williamson, in Shelby, NC.

Mrs. Rachel Williams Outlaw (née Rachel Dell Williams), daughter of the late Janie Bell Pryor and Charlie Warren Williams, Sr., passed peacefully on November 6, 2025, in Yuma, Arizona.

Ms. Betty Lou Martin Hartong, 89, of Shelby, NC, passed away on November 1, 2025, at her residence.

David Alvin Currie, age 47, of Lincolnton, passed away November 16, 2025.

Judy Bumgardner Gettys, 76, of Polkville, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.

Grover - Betty Jane Bowers Broome, a beloved matriarch and a beacon of faith, entered into eternal rest on November 15, 2025, at the age of 95.

Devonna "DeeDee" Lynn Litton Morrow, 74, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her home in Shelby, NC.

Vaughn T. Houser, age 82, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Russell Young Fisher, 53, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 while at his home. He was born in Gaston County, NC to the late Ralph Young Fisher and Cathy Davis Fisher.

Martha Louise Lee Howard, 91, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC.

Martha Louise Lee Howard, 91, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Peak Resources in Cherryville, NC.

Elisabeth "Libby" Adele Bolick Lovingood, age 90, of Cherryville, passed away November 13, 2025, at Testa Family Hospice House.

Janice Squire Erskine, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Fairhaven Home in Bostic.

Shelby - Herbert Boyd Switzer, beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 31, 2025, in Gastonia, North Carolina, at the age of 83.

SHELBY- Glenda Earl O'Shields, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, in Cleveland County.

KINGS MOUNTAIN- With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rita Causby Gann, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, on November 4, 2025, at the age of 81.

SHELBY- Thelma Jean Pearson, affectionately known as Thelmer, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, in Cleveland County, the same place she was born on February 11, 1958.