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Morris Franklin Hodge, known fondly as Morris, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, in Vale, North Carolina.

Robert Nick Stevens passed away September 19th, 2025, at 68 years of age.

In loving memory of Donald Frank Thompson Jr., 66, of Kings Mountain, NC, who passed away peacefully at his home on September 19, 2025.

Carol Esther Pack, 46, of Cleveland, NC, passed away on August 5, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland Hospital.

Joe Zeeke Greene, 83, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Hospice Wendover in Shelby, NC.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brenda Hullender Couch, aged 82, who departed this life on September 19, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

Stephen F. Wright, born on September 8, 1944, in Cleveland County, North Carolina, completed his earthly journey in his hometown on September 19, 2025, at the age of 81.

William Abraham "Dub" Peeler, age 94, of Shelby went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 18, 2025, at Carolinas Foothills Hospice in Forest City.

Seburn Douglas Clark, age 66, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on September 18, 2025, at Wendover Hospice House.

Thursday, September 18, 2025, Lane Hubbard Downs ran into the Arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus after a courageous fight.

Mark Upton of Circle M Safari leads a camel for Kynsley and Ava Bumgarner as they experience a humppy jaunt at the Cleveland County Fair. (Jeff Melton photo)

Pastor Nicole Pryor of White Oaks Springs International Church, Ministries lead the audience at the Cleveland County Fair worship service Sunday morning. (Jeff Melton photo

Wrestling Evolution, one of the fastest-rising names in independent professional wrestling, makes its long-awaited Shelby debut with a stacked live event, Point of No Return, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Weathers Arena on the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. The event features Wrestling Evolution Champion Dontay Khalifah defending his title against Saint Julious, along with multiple championship matches and high-energy performances from some of the region's top athletes.

DALLAS - Albert Lamar Pryor, 54, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Robin Johnson Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Steven Tessener, 53 passed away on September 14. 2025. He was born on October 7, 1971 in Cleveland County.

Blacksburg -- Larry Grady Brown, 77, of 1741 W Cherokee St, passed away on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, at Mary Black Memorial Hospital.

Nina Marie Kesecker Ellis, 84, of Fallston Road, Shelby passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at her home.

Mrs. Ann Hollifield Duncan, age 79 of Grover, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at her residence.

Linda Beth Quickel Whitworth, age 83, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation.

Kings Mountain, NC - - Betty Lou Ross Bell, 95, of 121 Niagara Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby.

Rachel Heavner Dixon, 98, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Hospice Wendover in Shelby.

Kantaben Patel, age 92 of Shelby, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 9, 2025, at her residence.

Dr. Albert Logan Hardin, 92, of 438 Keg Town Mill Road, Chesnee, SC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at his residence.

Blacksburg -- Harold David Putnam, 79, of 202 W. Clairborne St, passed away on Sunday, September 14th, 2025, at the Palmetto Patriots Home.