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Peggy Hoyle Cornwell, 85, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, while at Navion Health Partners of Shelby.

Stanley Martin Howard, 79, of Lawndale, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Atrium Health - Cleveland in Shelby.

Charles Leroy Powell Jr, 63, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 12, 2026 at his home.

Charles Moss, 78, of Blacksburg, SC passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Greenville, SC.

Lorie Michelle Tadlock, 56, of Blacksburg, South Carolina, passed away on July 09, 2026, at Cherokee Medical Center in Gaffney, South Carolina.

Ink's puppy months should have been growing, playing, and living the carefree puppy life. Instead, he was fighting to survive. He came to us heartbreakingly thin and suffering from an abdominal obstruction. Somehow, through it all, he never lost his gentle heart. Now healthy, happy,

Youth from Lattimore Baptist Church advertise their 4th of July celebration that was held at the church after the parade in Lattimore on July 4th.

Travis Powell, from Shelby, performs Red, White and the King at the Shelby City Park Fireworks Extravaganza.

America 250! Sherry and J.R. Martin take photos of Travis Powell preformining Red, White and the King at the Shelby City Park on July 3rd.

Micah and Millie Turner were wearing red, white & blue festive sunglasses and waving their American Flags during Lattimore's 4th of July Parade.

Anna, Mae and Sullivan anxiously wait for the Lattimore 4th of July Parade to start.

It is with great sadness we announce that our beloved mother, grandmother, sister-in-law and friend, Nancy Annette Clary Raley, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 while at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Randy William Nelon, 61, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026 while at Missions Hospital, Asheville, North Carolina surrounded by his loving and devoted family.

SHELBY- Born on January 17, 1962, in Cleveland NC, and lifted into eternal rest on July 6, 2026, at the age of 64, Peggy Diane Pennington was a beacon of joy and inspiration to all who knew her. Surrounded by her loving family, she departed this world as she lived it--enveloped in love and laughter.

Mary Joyce Parker, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at Oakland Living Center in Rutherfordton, NC.

Linda Hull Thomasson, 83, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on July 07, 2026 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Mrs. Alberta Sutton Rankin, 92 of 500 Monroe St. Shelby, NC passed away on June 26, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

Ms. Veronica Yvonne Byers, 60, of 212 Branchwood Circle, Kings Mountain, NC passed away on June 25, 2026 at her residence.

Mr. James Lee Coleman, 76 of Shelby, NC passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at his residence.

Mrs. Merlean "Ms. Jack" Wray Carson, 82 departed this life on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby, NC.

Mrs. Agnes Ellis Elmore, 88, departed this life on June 18, 2026 in West End, NC. A native of Cherokee County, SC, she was born on August 23, 1937 to the late Jacob McBrayer Ellis and Novella Thompson Ellis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Matthew Elmore, Jr.; her son, Walter Brian Elmore; and her brothers, Walter B. Ellis, Curtis Ellis, Larry Wayne Ellis, and Jacob Ellis.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory three sons: Anthony Wade Ellis (Tammy) of Shelby, North Carolina; Elder Rodney Eugene Elmore of Raeford, North Carolina; and Ernest Matthew Elmore III (Tonia) of Shelby, North Carolina. She also leaves a special niece, Priscilla Roseboro (Rev. Lawrence Roseboro) of Shelby, North Carolina; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends who will forever treasure her memory

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.

Mr. Anthony Odell Byers, 65, of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at his residence.

Miss Victoria "Tori" Danielle Beam, 23 of Shelby, NC passed away on June 16, 2026 at Atrium Health-Kings Mountain.

Cheryl Ann Bramlett Sisk, 81, of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Ignite Medical Resorts in Shelby.

Lilly Anna Sparks, Heaven welcomed a beautiful soul as Lily Anna Sparks, 20, entered into the presence of her Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.