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To say that seven-year-old Shelby artist Qadry Thompson, Jr. loves Sonic the Hedgehog, the superfast, blue spiky-haired cartoon hedgehog, immensely, is, at best, an understatement!

A Gardner-Webb University (GWU) student and a former children's volunteer soccer coach in Cleveland County, was tapped as Youth Volunteer of the Year for 2023.

Encouraged by her GWU adjunct professor John Miller, Ashley Wilson began volunteering at HOPEWorks in Rutherford County, a free after-school program for middle and high schoolers. Soon Ashley developed a passion for HOPEWorks as students need encouragement and hope.

Craig Lee Beam, 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, went to be with the Lord on February 08, 2024 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte, NC.

Philip "Chip" Gensler, III, age 63, peacefully passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Olde Knox Commons at the Village of Mecklenburg.

Roy Lee Wellmon, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Randolph Nalley, 72 of Ridings Road, Shelby, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend. Bon Robert-Skot Eaker, 35, left us on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

Ronnie Gene Alexander, 73, joined his Heavenly Father on Monday, February 05, 2024 while at his home.

Cynthia Wooten Fite, 45 of Shelby, passed away on Saturday, February 03, 2024 at Wendover Hospice of Shelby.

John Randy Stamey, 64, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 while at Catawba Valley Medical Center.

Shirley Jean Wells, 76, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 06, 2024 at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain.

Carolyn Kay Hamrick Parker Owens, 76, of 152 Young Grove Road, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 5, 2024 at her residence.

Roney Dale Davis, 75, of Albert Blanton Road, Shelby, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at his home.

Randall Coleman, 69, died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Carolina Care in Cherryville.

Carolyn McDaniel Reed, formerly of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 in Hickory, NC.

Naomi Parker Humphries, 88, of 331 Young Grove Road, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her residence.

Jerry Wayne Black, 70 of Shelby passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at home after a long battle with cancer.

Eddie Dean Heath, 74, of Shelby, NC, passed away on February 02, 2024 at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Grace Panther Willis, 85, of Lawndale, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Atrium Health - Cleveland, Shelby.

Alton Ruth Hodge Reese, 89, passed away on Tuesday, February 06, 2024 while at Wendover Hospice.