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Beverly M. Styers, 75, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Shelby Manor.

With heavy hearts, we share that our precious child, Blakely Dawn Smith, was taken from us too soon on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

James Emmett Stepp, Jr. passed away on Friday, September 05, 2025 while at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

Margie Yelton Sisk, age 82, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Fair Haven Home in Forest City.

Regina "Jeannie" Dieckman, age 91, of Sandy Mush, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Michael Edward Thomas, 65, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on September 13, 2025, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Sylvia Mosher Knight, 75, passed away on September 13, 2025.

Freddie Walker, age 73, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Lettie Mildred Wright Brackett, 76, of Casar passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Wendover Hospice House.

Elaine Daves White, 75, went home to be with her Lord, surrounded by family, September 13, 2025.

Hoi Thi Nguyen Falor, 90, of Shelby passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Navion of Shelby.

Naomi Kirby Smith, 83, of Bessemer City, NC, passed away on September 11, 2025 at Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation in Cherryville, NC.

Eleanor Elam Cloyd, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Carol McSwain Wall, age 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

Linda Hopper Harris, age 78, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Holly Springs Senior Citizens Home.

September 17, 2025, The Town of Boiling Springs is delighted to announce Brian DiYorio as the Town's next Police Chief. DiYorio will join the Boiling Springs Police Department beginning in October 2025. A graduate of Appalachian State University, DiYorio began his career as a Patrol Officer in South Carolina before joining the City of Gastonia Police Department.

By Allyson Parker

By all appearances, Helping Hands Nursing Services is a business that is deeply committed to providing quality care to each and every client by incorporating strong work ethics and dedication to their goals.
The ethics, President Ruth Huffstetler highlights, may be the very reason for the sustainability and strength of the business being celebrated.
On September 11, 2025, Huffstetler, along with staff, caregivers, patients and other guests, celebrated the 50th anniversary of business by having a dinner event at the LeGrand Center in Shelby, NC, from 5 to 8 p.m.

This crowd listened intently to the music of Mike Dufault & The Rhythm Kings at DragonStock in Uptown Shelby on Saturday, September 20th. DragonStock 2025 was a fundraiser to help support the Cleveland Country Music Hall of Fame.

Mike Dufault & The Rhythm Kings perform at DragonStock 2025 was held in Uptown Shelby on Saturday, September 20th from 10 am til 10 pm. The event was a special fundraiser for the Cleveland Country Music Hall of Fame.

The Cleveland County Crimestoppers received the "Best Promotional Idea Award" at the North Carolina Crime Stoppers Association (NCCSA) annual training conference on September 17.

Roy F. Parsons, 86, of Shelby, North Carolina, originally born in Logan, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Atrium Health-Cleveland.

Ms. Margie L. Tuft, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 84.

Kevin Andrew Williams, 60, of Lawndale passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte after a courageous 3-year battle of Pleomorphic Liposarcoma.

Jane Reuché Edwards Adams, age 93, of Cherryville, formerly of Vale, passed away September 9, 2025, at Atrium Health Cleveland.

Ruby "Joyce" Nanney White, age 95, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025.